Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) was previously known as____

________ is number one in cotton production

Unpredicted weather episodes are called vagaries

Too high of LAI results in too many shaded leaves which contributes to reduced crop yields

A root that develops from a stem that is mainly used to support the plant is called?

During germination, seeds will start to imbibe

What are known as above ground stems and often referred to as "runners"?

Phenotype is the physical, observable characteristics of the plant

What does the Coleorhiza do?

What is the function of the Aleurone Layer?

________ fiber is made from the leaves and sheaths of monocot plants. An example would be hemp.

______ are also known as green chop as they are harvested and fed fresh daily.

Agrochemicals are any chemical used in agriculture to improve crop production

Fallowing requires leaving crop land vacant in an attempt to conserve moisture

The CEC of my the soil at my farm is 40. This is a good indicator that the majority of my soil is_____

Which ones are goals of Tillage ? (Check all that apply)

What type of crop extracts oxygen from the water?

______ temperature is when we start to see signs of damage in our crops. (Highest temp for growing degree days)

Chloroplasts are tiny openings found on the underside of a leaf and are used for gas exchange

The moldboard plow is a type of conventional tillage that leaves more than 30% crop residues. It is the least aggressive when it comes to turning under crop residue.

_______ nutrients move up and down a plant via the xylem and phloem. Thus, deficiency symptoms will be seen on the older leaves first

All are geographic factors that determine our climate patterns EXCEPT (Check all that apply)

This weed is problematic in ponds and lakes because it competes with crops and fish that need oxygen from the water. What is it?

What is the significance of the shape of roots?

What are disadvantages to a continuous grazing system? (Check all that apply)

A rhizome is an underground stem that can produce roots and shoots at each node.

When the _____ bud is removed, the plant will start enzymatic activity to stimulate growth of ______ buds to ensure future growth for the plant.

What is the greatest limiting factor for a crop?

This type of cropping system is very susceptible to insect and weather damage due to its lack of diversity.

Which is not a way to determine if a grain crop is ready for harvest?

A farmer has a soil with an extremely low pH thus, he should add sulfur to his soil to bring it up.

The majority of the value of products is added on the farm. Usually only 19 cents out of each dollar is added after the product leaves the farm.

All are ways Organic farmers can control weeds EXCEPT

_______ water is held with force of surface tension by soil particles and resistant to the force of gravity. This type of water is most available to plants.

Which fertilization application was used for anhydrous ammonia and some liquid manures?

Hopkins Bioclimatic Law indicates that we need to plant the earliest in the ________ part of state

A farmer would need to irrigate his fields more in an area with low humidity.

______ are plants that complete their life cycle in one year or less.

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