Corn
What family does corn belong to?
The grass family
What is the seed of wheat often called?
Kernels or wheat berries
What is the primary use of milo?
Animal feed
Up to 15 feet
Where is corn grown? (2 answers)
In all 50 states and every county in Kansas
What did wheat originate from?
Asia
If something contains grain sorghum and no wheat, is it gluten free? Why?
Yes, wheat is the only source of gluten so sorghum is a non-gluten alternative for grain.
What are 3 characteristics of sunflower leaves?
Rough, large, and heart-shaped
What are 4 uses of corn?
Human food, livestock feed, biofuel, raw material
What is another use of the wheat plant while it is still in the ground?
Annual forage crop for animals to graze on
What are the different colors milo can be?
White, red, yellow, & brown
What does heliotropism mean?
The head of the flower follows the sun
What is the piece of equipment used to plant corn?
A planter
What are the 2 pieces of equipment that are used to plant and harvest wheat?
How is milo harvested?
By combine
What are 3 uses of sunflowers?
Seeds, ornamental (decor/aesthetics), bird feed
When is corn harvested? (Time of year and physical condition of corn)
What are the 6 types of wheat?
Hard red winter wheat
Soft red winter wheat
Hard red spring wheat
Soft white wheat
Hard white wheat
Durum wheat
What state is the highest producer of milo? How many acres
KANSAS! 3.2 MILLION acres
Where are sunflowers grown in the US?
North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas, Texas