Farm Facts #1
How many money do horse owners have invested in barns, towing vehicles, trailers, and related equipment?
13 Billion
In 2022 the average consumption of chicken was ______ per person.
100.6 pounds per person
What times are the most eggs laid between?
8-11am
What are the top 5 states for sales of poultry and eggs?
North Carolina, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas
How many on average, bushels of corn is there per acre?
105 Per Acre
How many racetracks are in Texas?
5
How old do chickens start laying eggs?
20 Weeks old
Shell color has an effect on the nutrients and content. (T or F)
False! It does not
What percentage does Kansas and Texas harvest of Sorghum?
74%
What is the most widely grown corn in the U.S?
Field, or dent, corn
What is the average annual consumption of eggs per person?
286 eggs
What are the names of the 4 affiliates groups?
Texas Broiler Council, Texas Egg Council, Texas Poultry Improvement Association, and Texas Allied Poultry Association
How much of an increase was there in sales of grains and oilseeds from 2017-2022? (%)
58%
How many days does it take for corn to reach maturity?
120 Days
Out of all of the corn produced in the U.S. how much % is made for human consumption?
1%
How many egg layer hens and pullets are raised in Texas?
26 Million
How much money does the Texas poultry industry annually contribute to the State's economy?
$5 Billion
Soybeans were what percent of all cropland harvested?
28%
What corn is harvested before it reaches physical maturity?
Sweet Corn
What corn contains a higher level of starch?
Specialty and white corn
How many chickens does Texas process a month?
60 Million Chickens
How many days does it take for chicks to hatch?
21 days
What percent was corn of all cropland harvested?
29%
How many pounds is a bushel of corn?
56 Pounds
In the past 5 years, what is the average bushels annually?
285 Million