Global Ag 2.01

Which most likely uses biology and chemistry to develop new ways to control weeds?

• Agricultural engineer

• Agronomist

• Floral delivery driver

• Butcher

Why might beef cattle and hog producing states be located near corn belt states?

• The weather is nice for both corn, beef, and hogs

• Corn makes a good windbreak for cattle and hogs

• Only hogs and cattle eat corn

• Corn is a primary feed for cattle and hogs and is readily available

Which most likely uses biology and chemistry to develop new ways to control insects?

• Greenhouse manufacturer

• Fertilizer dealer

• Feed dealer

• Entomologist

Land-grant universities such as North Carolina A&T and North Carolina State were established to teach:

• agriculture and accounting.

• agriculture and hospitality.

• agriculture and conduct agricultural research.

• biology, chemistry, and physics.

John Deere Company is still a leader in the agricultural equipment industry, but started with the invention of the:

• corn picker.

• milking machine.

• steel moldboard plow.

• tractor.

Which area includes trees, fish, and wildlife?

• Agriscience supplies and services

• Horticulture

• Production agriscience

• Renewable natural resources

The cotton gin removes cottonseed from cotton fiber and was invented by:

• Eli Whitney.

• Edmund Quincy.

• Benjamin Holt.

• Anna Baldwin.

The tractor largely replaced the mule for horsepower and was invented by:

• Eli Whitney.

• Edmund Quincy.

• Benjamin Holt.

• Anna Baldwin.

A local tractor dealership is best described as an:

• agribusiness.

• agriculture display.

• agriculture production enterprise.

• agri-marketing service.

The highest beef-cattle-producing states are generally located near states that produce which crop?

• Corn

• Soft red winter wheat

• Spearmint

• Citrus