Fun Facts
Ice cream must contain at least this percentage of milkfat to legally be called ice cream in the U.S.
What is 10%?
This animal is the most commonly raised for meat worldwide.
What is chicken?
This nutrient in milk helps build strong bones.
What is calcium?
A female cattle that has given birth is called this.
What is a cow?
This crop is the most widely grown grain in the United States.
What is corn?
Cheese takes up about this percentage of the milk produced in the United States.
What is 33%?
This term refers to young female cows that have not yet given birth.
What is a heifer?
Milk is a primary source of this sugar, which some people are intolerant to.
What is lactose?
This is the name of the container used to store milk after milking.
What is a bulk tank?
This crop is the top vegetable grown in the U.S. by weight.
What are potatoes?
This scientist is famous for developing over 300 uses for peanuts.
Who is George Washington Carver?
These animals are raised for both wool and meat, with Australia being a leading producer.
What are sheep?
This vitamin, added to milk in many countries, helps the body absorb calcium.
What is vitamin D?
The average dairy cow produces this many gallons of milk per day.
6-10 gallons
This oilseed crop is a primary source of cooking oil and biodiesel.
What is soybean?
This U.S. department was established in 1862 to support farming and rural development.
What is the Department of Agriculture (USDA)?
This term refers to pigs raised specifically for meat production.
What are swine or hogs?
This essential nutrient found in milk is made up of amino acids.
What is protein?
This breed of dairy cow is known for producing the most milk.
What is the Holstein?
This high-protein grain, a staple in bread-making, is primarily grown in Kansas.
What is wheat?
This term refers to growing crops without soil, often in nutrient-rich water.
What is hydroponics?
This animal is the primary source of milk worldwide.
What is a cow?
Whole milk contains approximately this percentage of fat.
What is 3.25%?
This term refers to the diet fed to dairy cows, often consisting of silage, hay, and grains.
What is total mixed ration (TMR)?
This tropical crop is the world's largest source of natural sugar.
What is sugarcane?