How did globalization contribute to changes in U.S. agriculture?
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Correct answer: Farmers increasingly faced global markets and price competition
U.S. agriculture became deeply connected to global commodity markets. Farmers benefited from export opportunities but also faced price volatility, trade disputes, and competition from producers in other countries.
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