crop sectors
What are forage crops?
Grasses and legumes are grown to feed livestock.
What region leads in corn, soybeans, and sugar beets?
Midwest Region.
What environmental factor determines the growing season?
Climate
What is the most widely grown grain crop worldwide?
Wheat
What is a direct market?
A market where producers sell directly to consumers, such as a farm stand.
What are fiber crops?
Crops grown to make paper, clothing, and rope.
What are the major crops of the Rocky Mountain Subregion?
Wheat, hay, barley, corn, and sugar beets.
What determines where and how crops can be produced: climate or geography?
Geography
Approximately how many farms are there in the United States, according to the review?
2 million.
What two states are the top producers of warm-season fruit and vegetable crops, according to the review?
California and Florida.
What are oilseed crops?
Crops raised to produce oil, such as soybeans and sunflowers.
Which region leads in maple products?
Northeast Region.
What is the basic unit of an organism's scientific name?
Species
Which state ranks first in rice production?
Arkansas
What two states are top producers of cold-season crops?
Michigan and Wisconsin.
What are grains?
Grasses and legumes grown for their edible seeds.
Which state ranks first in potato production?
Idaho.
What is a plant variety?
A grouping of plant species identified by specific genetic characteristics.
Which state ranks first in wheat production?
North Dakota.
A farmer sells vegetables at a roadside produce stand. What type of market is this?
Direct market.
What crop sector includes celery, asparagus, and rhubarb?
Stalk vegetables.
Which state ranks first in fruit and vegetable production?
California
Blackberries and raspberries belong to what type of fruit group?
Brambles
Which state ranks first in cotton production?
Texas
A greenhouse wants to grow a warm-season crop. What two environmental factors should the grower consider when choosing a location?
Climate and geography, including latitude and sunlight.