Facts about Pork & Poultry
A hen must eat 4 pounds of feed to produce ___ eggs.
12
What is the most popular breed of goat in Oklahoma?
Boer
What was manufactured by Thomas Edison that used cotton filament?
1st light bulb
How many peanut farmers have been elected as president of the USA?
2; Thomas Jefferson & Jimmy Carter
How many hours does it take for milk to get from the farm to the store?
48
A baby ___ weighs about 2.5 pounds at birth.
pig
Name 2 goat milk byproducts.
Cheese, baby formula, soap
Why is cotton a unique crop?
It is both a food and fiber
What is 98% of U.S. soy meal used to feed?
Pigs, chickens, cows
What was named Oklahoma's official state beverage in 2002?
A pig can run a ___ minute mile.
7
A pound of wool can make ____ miles of yarn.
10
Name 2 things cornmeal can be used for.
Bread, muffins, polenta, grits, tortillas
How many acres is the average peanut farm?
100
What industry generates more income than any other agricultural enterprise in Oklahoma?
Beef
What is a female pig called?
Sow
What organ from a sheep is used to make tennis rackets?
small intestine
What two things are used to make US paper currency?
75% cotton & 25% linen
How many acres of soybeans does it take to produce 82,368 crayons?
1
What breed of dairy cows produces the most milk?
How many piglets can a sow have in a litter?
8 - 12
Why are sheep valuable?
They graze land other livestock cannot.
How many pairs of blue jeans can one bale of cotton make?
215
A mature peanut plant produces about ___ pods that then grow into peanuts.
40
A 1,000 pound steer will provide about ____ pounds of edible meat.
430