Corn Stats
How many pounds are in a bushel of corn?
56 lbs
What is the process of deliberately transferring pollen from one flower to another, often to achieve desired traits in crops?
Pollination
Water conservation
Who is the nation's fourth largest AG LENDER?
FNBO
What is it called when residents have limited access to affordable and nutritious food, particularly fresh fruits, vegetables and whole foods?
Food desert
A single bushel of corn can sweeten how many cans of soda?
400 cans
What do we call the practice of rotating crops in the same field in sequential seasons to improve soil health and prevent pest buildup?
Crop Rotation
What is a sprinkler that goes around in circles in a field called?
What is working capital?
Current assets minus current liabilities
What color of cow does chocolate milk come from?
Chocolate milk doesn't come from a cow...
What percent of corn planted in the U.S. is sweet corn?
1 %
What is the name for plants that complete their life cycle within a year, including planting, growth, reproduction and death?
Annuals
What do you call the body of water that sits below the Sandhills of Nebraska
Ogallala Aquifer
What are the financial tools to help farmers manage risks associated with fluctuation in commodity prices?
What percentage of jobs in Nebraska are related to agriculture?
1 in 4 (25%)
Corn is in approximately _________ grocery store items.
4000 (including shampoo, toothpaste, chewing gum, marshmellows, crayons and paper!)
What is the term for plants that require two years to complete their life cycle, typically flowering and producing seeds in the second year?
Biennial plants
What resource is needed for all living creatures to survive?
Water
What type of loan is commonly used by farmers to finance season operatin expenses such as purchasing seeds, fertilizers and fuel?
Operating Loan
How many acres are there in a section of land?
640
One acre of corn is about the size of what common high school space?
a football field
What is the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, classification, ecology and economic impact?
Botany
What is Nebraska's historical average rainfall per year?
25-30 inches
What are the main factors that agricultural lenders consider when evaluating loan applications from farmers and agribusinesses?
credit history, income stability, collateral value, working capital, character, management ability
How many FFA students are there in Nebraska?
12,000