Crops & Soil
What is the most widely grown crop in the U.S.?
Corn
What farm animal produces milk that is used for cheese and butter?
Cow 🐄
What machine is used to harvest wheat and corn?
Combine harvester
What product comes from chickens besides eggs?
Meat (chicken) 🍗)
What color is associated with John Deere tractors?
Green 💚
What type of soil is best for growing most crops?
Loam
What is a baby goat called?
A kid
What is the name of the system that allows tractors to drive themselves?
GPS auto-steering
What is pasteurization used for?
Killing bacteria in milk 🥛
What percentage of U.S. farms are family-owned?
Over 95%
What is the process of planting different crops in a field each year to improve soil health?
Crop rotation
What is the most common breed of dairy cow in the U.S.?
Holstein
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically Modified Organism
What is the process of preserving food by removing moisture?
Dehydration or drying
What U.S. president established the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)?
Abraham Lincoln 🇺🇸
What gas do plants take in for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What is the term for a cow that has given birth to a calf?
A cow (before birth, it is called a heifer
What modern technology is used to check soil health and crop growth from the air?
Drones
What does "organic" mean in agriculture?
Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
What is the name of the largest farm equipment manufacturer in the world?
John Deere
What is the purpose of cover crops like clover and rye?
Prevent erosion, improve soil health, and add nutrients
What part of the digestive system allows cattle to digest grass efficiently?
Rumen
What is precision agriculture?
Using technology like GPS, sensors, and AI to optimize farming efficiency
What is the term for growing food in a water-based environment without soil?
Hydroponics
What year was National Agriculture Day first celebrated?
1973