Farm Safety
Don't go near the tractor when it is moving. Shut the PTO off. Don't remove the protective shields. Have a roll bar if you don't have a cab.
What is tractor safety?
Wheat is usually combined in August.
When is wheat usually harvested?
Yes. They use GPS and auto-steer technology to perform precision farming.
Do farmers use technology to farm?
6 gallons
How many gallons of milk does a cow produce in a given day?
Where you store crops and feed for livestock.
What is a silo used for?
What do you do when a bull starts to chase you?
Run to the gate and close it.
The root temperature of a sugar beet has to be above 28 degrees Fahrenheit and below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
At what temperature can sugar beets be harvested?
Precision agriculture (PA) is an approach to farm management that uses information technology (IT) to ensure that the crops and soil receive exactly what they need for optimum health and productivity.
What is precision farming or precision agriculture?
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How many times a day do the cows have to be milked?
A barn.
Where do farmers keep their animals safe from the weather?
Every time you go into a bin.
When do you wear a safety harness?
Wheat, corn, sugar beets, soybeans, navy beans, barley, sunflowers, potatoes
Name some crops generally grown in Minnesota.
When the fields are so wet they don't get stuck.
When do farmers use tracks on their equipment?
Yes. But it takes some skill from the rider.
Can a horse be rode bareback?
A Shed.
Where farmers store their equipment.
The crop inside could pour out onto you.
Why should you never open the bin door when it is full?
The local elevator.
Who do farmers sell their crops to?
They haul the crops to farm and to the elevator.
What are semi-trucks used for on the farm?
60 cows
How many cows can a robot milk?
Grain Bins and auger systems
What do farmers use to handle and store their grain?
To make sure that everything is working properly and to make sure you don't run over anything or anybody.
Why should you always walk around the tractor or combine before you start it up?
9.309 gallons in a bushel
How many gallons in a bushel?
Farmers can apply fertilizer and gauge the seed depth at the same time.
What is the benefit of an air seeder?
Holsteins, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Guernseys
What type of cows are used for dairy?
In a Pasture
Where do farmers keep their livestock when they are outside?