Missouri
Which region of Missouri is ideal for soybean and corn production?
Northern
How many people does one U.S. farm feed?
165 people
which country ranks #1 in the world in corn production?
United States
What is the primary definition of agriculture?
All aspects of the food, fiber, and natural resource systems.
what is a male pig called?
boar
what percent of Missouri's population is employed in agriculture?
12%
What is a commodity brought in from a different country called?
Import
What is a good sold to a different country called?
Export
460,000
What is a baby goat called?
Kid
What is the average farm size in Missouri?
308 acres
What is a regulatory system?
Rules and/or laws that determine the way agriculture sectors function
what percent of world wide employment was in agriculture in 2017?
26.5%
What is Missouri's agricultural industry worth?
93.7 billion
What is a baby sheep called?
lamb
What is Missouri's top agriculture commodity?
Soybeans
What percent of disposable income do U.S. consumers food?
10%
How has worldwide agriculture employment changed since 1991?
declined steadily
What percent of Missouri farmers produce soybeans?
23.4%
Name one of the livestock species that are commonly branded for identification?
horses and cattle
What is the main agricultural activity in Missouri's Southwest region?
Raising cattle
which agricultural sector involves transforming raw products into another product?
Agricultural Processing
which country ranks #1 in the world in number of farms?
China
What percent of Missouri farmers raise hogs and pigs?
10.7%
What is the definition of animal rights?
the belief that animals should be treated as animals