Given that such a huge percentage of maize and soybean production is dedicated to livestock feed, how does mixed crop and livestock production in the United States contribute to global climate change?

What solutions can you propose to minimize this environmental impact in the future?
What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Varies, but should discuss the inefficiencies of meat production.

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