Cattle
What is a baby cow called?
A Calf
What are baby pigs called?
Piglets
What are the most produced crops in Iowa?
Corn and Soybeans
What do farmers use pesticides for?
To control insects
What are baby horses called?
A foal or colt
How much does a calf weigh at birth?
60-100 pounds
What do pigs eat?
Corn and other grains such as: soybeans and oats
What animal does Iowa produce the most of?
Pigs
What unit do we use to describe farm land?
An acre of land
What do horses eat?
Grass, hay, and grain
What are female and male calves called?
Female: Heifer
Male: Bull
How many piglets are born in a litter?
8-12
How many eggs does Iowa produce per year?
16 billion eggs
What are the large storage bins called that we use to store crops in?
Grain Bins, Silos, or Corn Cribs
How many horses live in Iowa?
44,000 horses
Where does the tag go to indentify the cow?
On the ear
How many pigs live in Iowa?
25 million
How many people can one farmer feed?
155
How big is an average farm in Iowa?
350 acres
How long are mare ( female horses ) pregnant for?
Around 11 months
How many stomachs do cows have?
What are male and female pigs called?
Female: Gilts or sows
Males: Boars or barrows
What nutrient is milk?
Calcium
What is Iowa's best soil called?
Black Soil
Does a horse have the ability to throw up?
No, they don't have a gag reflex