U.S. Agriculture Flashcard

Front

Which sector accounts for over half of the total annual agricultural cash receipts in the U.S.?

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Livestock, dairy, and poultry

Front

What is the most likely source of increased demand for U.S. animal products in the future?

Back

Exports

Front

Which state is not among the top three for beef cattle production? Kansas, Nebraska, California, Texas

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California

Front

Which of the following is true about U.S. dairy farms? Most are owned by large corporations, The number of dairy farms is increasing, Milk is only produced in major agricultural states, They are mostly family-owned and part of cooperatives

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They are mostly family-owned and part of cooperatives

Front

Which U.S. state is a leading producer in both broiler and layer poultry production?

Back

Arkansas

Front

What percentage of U.S. poultry sector sales did broilers account for between 2011 and 2020?

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67%

Front

Which U.S. state is a top producer of turkeys?

Back

Indiana

Front

Which category generates the highest direct sales within the U.S. pet industry? Options: Pet services, Pet products, Veterinary services, Pet food manufacturing

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Pet food manufacturing

Front

What is a major cause for the decreasing number of farms in the U.S. food animal industry?

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Consolidation into larger, more efficient farms

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason why it's difficult to start a new farm today?
Abundance of cheap farmland,
High financial capital needed,
Limited farmland availability,
Increasing environmental regulations

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Abundance of cheap farmland