acre

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The new trees number in the thousands — at least 4,000 per acre or as many as 20,000, depending on who is counting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Now the farmer expects 160 bushels an acre, Sinclair said, since he plans to cut back on fertilizer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

On average, it costs around $1,000 to maintain an acre of cocoa farm in Ghana, and many farmers are concerned they might not be able to recoup their investment.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

An acre of avocados generates between $12,000 and $15,000 in profits a year, according to Adam Peck, chief investment officer at Milwaukee-based Riverwater Partners.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

In the early programs at Sheldon, dieldrin was applied at the rate of 3 pounds to the acre.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson