Animal agriculture has changed dramatically over the past 25 years, and those changes mean educating not only producers, but non-farm consumers.

IFT Publications asked those in the non-farm community if they have questions about modern agriculture and got several that pertain to livestock practices. We reached out to experts to provide answers.

When it comes to farm policy, nothing is bigger than the farm bill. But the farm bill is so big it can be difficult for farmers and consumers alike to really understand. And that has led to more than a few debates about government subsidies.

So what can farmers do to explain such a giant piece of legislation to their non-farm cousins?

IFT Publications asked those in the non-farm community if they have questions about modern agriculture and got several that pertain to crop practices. We reached out to experts to provide answers.

Terry asked a question about double- cropping. Many row-crop farmers in southern Illinois and Missouri — among other areas — sow wheat in the fall and follow it with soybeans in the late spring.

From fertilizers that help farmers produce more to enhancing what nutrients a plant produces, there are many ways even consumers can see agriculture has evolved.

However, there is plenty of debate among consumers about one topic.