Ag Week Quiz #1

What percent of the U.S. workforce is involved in the production, processing, and selling of the nation's food and fabric?

• 15%

• 25%

• 11%

• 30%

Which is not a breed of beef cattle?

• Hereford

• Angus

• Murray Gray

• Shropshire

Which natural fiber comes from the flax plant?

• Cotton

• Linen

• Hemp

• Jute

What president signed legislation creating the U.S. Department of Agriculture?

• George W. Bush

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ronald Reagan

• Theodore Roosevelt

What year was the first county Agricultural agents appointed?

• 1913

• 1920

• 1906

• 1889

What can be applied to Acidic Soils to increase pH level?

• Lime

• Lemon

• Pineapple

• Pear

Corn for silage should be harvested at what percent whole plant moisture?

• 15%

• 20%

• 35%

• 65%

How many tons of manure will an average beef cow produce each year?

• 9 tons

• 8.5 tons

• 5 tons

• 3 tons

What innovation was introduced in the 1870s that increased national markets for fruits and vegetables?

• Refrigerated Semis

• Refrigerated Rail Car

• Refrigerated Trucks

• Refrigerated Stores

In what year was the first agricultural survey conducted in the U.S.?

• 1791

• 1733

• 1867

• 1843