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iCEV Botany - Crop Production of the United States - Northeast Region. Includes crops produces and value of exports per year for: Connecticut, Maine, Massachussetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
What percent of the United State’s 2.2 million farms are managed by non-family owned corporations?
a) Less than 1 percent
b) Less than 5 percent
c) More than 75 percent
d) Less than 99 percent
b) Less than 5 percent
The United States has 2.2 million farms, but less than 5 percent are managed by non-family owned corporations.
What is the total value of crops produced per year in the United States?
a) More than 100 billion
b) More than 150 billion
c) More than 250 billion
d) More than 1 trillion
b) More than 150 billion
The total value of crops produced in the United States amounts to more than $150 billion per year
At what temperature do warm season crops grow best at?
a) Temperatures above 70°F (21°C)
b) Temperatures above 75°F (24°C)
c) Temperatures between 60°F to 65°F (15°C to 18°C)
d) Temperatures between 50°F to 65°F (10°C to 18°C)
a) Temperatures above 70°F (21°C)
Warm season crops are harmed by frost and grow best at temperatures above 70°F (21°C)
At what temperature do cool season crops grow best at?
a) Temperatures above 70°F (21°C)
b) Temperatures above 75°F (24°C)
c) Temperatures between 60°F to 65°F (15°C to 18°C)
d) Temperatures between 50°F to 65°F (10°C to 18°C)
c) Temperatures between 60°F to 65°F (15°C to 18°C)
Cool season crops grow best at temperatures between 60°F to 65°F (15°C to 18°C)
Which of the following is not a grain?
a) Barley
b) Cereal Rye
c) Triticale
d) Hay
d) Hay
Hay is not a grain, hay is a forage crop
Which of the following is a cold seasoned vegetable produced in the U.S.?
a) eggplant
b) peppers
c) parsnips
d) pumpkins
c) parsnips
Parsnips are a cold seasoned vegetable
Cold season vegetables also include:
asparagus
broccoli
cabbage
carrots
cauliflower
celery
lettuce
onions
potatoes
tomatoes
Which of the following is not a fruit crop produced in the U.S?
a) Olives
b) Pomegranates
c) Rasperries
d) Cucamelons
d) Cucamelons
Cucamelons are not a main fruit crop produced in the U.S.
Fruit crops include:
apples
blackberries
cherries
cranberries
olives
peaches
pomegranates
rasperries
strawberries
Which of the following lists 3 oilseed and special purpose crops?
a) Canola, corn, sorghum
b) Rye, sorghum, flax
c) Flaxseed, soybeans, sunflower seeds
d) Corn, wheat, soybeans
c) Flaxseed, soybeans, sunflower seeds
Oilseed and special purpose crops include:
canola
corn
flaxseed
soybeans
sunflower seeds
Which two states are soybeans primarily grown in? (According to given packet)
a) Kentucky and Arkansas
b) Illinois and Iowa
c) Idaho and Iowa
d) Mississppi and Michigan
b) Illinois and Iowa
Soybeans are grown in the Midwest, primarily in Illinois and Iowa
What are forage crops?
a) Crops grown primarily to feed livestock
b) Crops primarily grown in the off season to enrich the soil
c) Crops harvested before they go to seed
d) Crops other than fruits or vegetables grown for agricultural purposes
a) Crops grown primarily to feed livestock
Forage crops are crops grown primarily to provide feed for livestock
Forage crops include:
alfalfa
hay
prarie grass
red clover
rye grass
sorghum
Which of the following is not a use for forage crops?
a) decrease water drainage
b) increase soil fertility
c) reduce week populations
d) increase cash crop yields
a) decrease water drainage
Forage crops are used to increase water drainage.
Used for forage crops also include:
Increase soil fertility
Increase soil quality
Decrease risk for disease in crops
Reduce weed populations
Increase cash crop yields
True/False Cottonseed is a type of field crop
True / False
True Cottonseed is a type of field crop
Field crops include:
Barley
Cottonseed
Hay
Oats
Tobacco
Wheat
Field Crops are crops other than fresh fruits or vegetables that are grown for agricultural purposes
Which of the following is not a type of nut crop primarily grown in the U.S.
a) Pine nuts
b) Hazelnuts
c) Cashews
d) Macadamia
c) Cashews
The primary nut crops of the U.S. include:
almonds
chestnuts
hazelnuts
macadamia
peanuts
pecans
pinenuts
pistachios
Which of the following contains 3 row crops?
a) Beans, peanuts, wheat
b) Flax, pine nuts, hay
c) Potatoes, sorghum, grapes
d) Sunflowers, almond, blueberries
a) Beans, peanuts, wheat
Row crops include:
beans
blueberries
corn
cotton
flax
peanuts
potatoes
pumpkins
sorghum
sunflowers
watermelon
wheat
What is the total economic value of crops in the Northeast Region? (per year)
a) $3.5 billion
b) $5 billion
c) $10 billion
d) $11.5 billion
b) $5 billion
The total economic value of crops in the Northeastern region totals $5billion per year
This equals 2% of the total U.S. agricultural Products
What is the value of the Northeast’s total annual agricultural crop exports?
a) More than $1 billion
b) More than $2.6 billion
c) More than $5 billion
d) More than $10 billion
a) More than $1 billion
Although the Northeastern region’s economic value of crops is $5 billion, it only exports roughly $1 billion anually
Which of the following are agricultural crop exports of the Northeastern Region? (3)
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Sugarcane
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
Which of the following are agricultural crop exports of the Northeastern Region? (3)
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Sugarcane
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Sugarcane
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
The main agricultural crop exports of the Northeastern region are corn, apples, and maple syrup.
What percent of farms sell directly to consumers in the Northeastern Region?
a) 5%
b) 12%
c) 25%
d) 45%
b) 12%
Twelve percent of Northeastern farms sell directly to consumers, more than twice the national average.
Direct markets are markets which sell products directly to the consumer
Include:
farmer’s markets
farm stands
What is the common name of Solanum tuberosum?
a) Potatoe
b) Sweet potato
c) Ginger
d) Corn
a) Potatoe
Solanum (nightshade) tuberosum (tuber) is a type of potatoe species.
Malus domestica - apples
Zea mays - corn
Which state are Black Walnut trees native to?
a) Connecticut
b) Pennsylvania
c) New Jersey
d) Vermont
a) Connecticut
Black walnut trees are native to Connecticut
Which of the following are primary crops of Connecticut? (6)
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Black Walnut
□ Fruit
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Tobacco
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Black Walnut
□ Fruit
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Tobacco
What is the total value of Connecticut’s food crop exports every year?
a) More than $1 million
b) More than $2.7 million
c) More than $16 million
d) More than $21 million
b) More than $2.7 million
Connecticut exports more than $2.7 million annually
How many farms in Connecticut produce organic crops?
a) More than 10 farms
b) More than 55 farms
c) More than 80 farms
d) More than 90 farms
c) More than 80 farms
More than 80 farms in Connecticut produce organic farms.
Which of the following are primary crops of Maine? (6)
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Potatoes
□ Sweet Corn
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Wild Blueberries
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Potatoes
□ Sweet Corn
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Wild Blueberries
Wild Blueberries are native to Maine
What is the total value of food crops exported annually in Maine?
a) More than $40 million
b) More than $46.7 million
c) More than $83.9 million
d) More than $100 million
c) More than $83.9 million
Maine exports more than $83.9 million annually
True/False Maine exports dry beans, broccoli, and peas
True / False
True Maine’s food crop exports include:
Fruits
Apples
Berries
Grain
Corn
Wheat
Vegetables
Broccoli
Dry beans
Peas
When are blueberries harvested in Maine?
a) Fall
b) Summer
c) Spring
d) Late Fall
b) Summer
Blueberries are harvested in the summer in Maine.
Which of the following are primary crops of Massachusetts? (4)
□ Cranberries
□ Apples
□ Potatoes
□ Sweet Corn
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Wild Blueberries
Massachusetts primary crops include:
□ Cranberries
□ Apples
□ Potatoes
□ Sweet Corn
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Wild Blueberries
*Sugar is extracted from the sap produced by Maple Trees
What is the total value of food crops exported annually in Massachusetts?
a) More than $101 million
b) More than $107.8 million
c) More than $200 million
d) More than $205 million
b) More than $107.8 million
Massachusetts exports more than $107.8 million annually
How many farms in Massachusetts produce organic crops?
a) More than 100
b) More than 200
c) More than 250
d) More than 300
d) More than 300
More than 300 farms in Massachusetts produce organic crops
Which of the following are primary crops of New Hampshire? (4)
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Potatoes
□ Sweet Corn
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Wild Blueberries
Primary crops of New Hampshire:
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Potatoes
□ Sweet Corn
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Wild Blueberries
True/False New Hampshire exports peaches
True / False
True New Hampshire’s food exports include:
Fruits
apples
berries
peaches
Grains
corn
wheat
Vegetables
broccoli
cabbage
pumpkins
squash
What is the total value of food crops exported annually in New Hampshire?
a) More than $10 million
b) More than $11 million
c) More than $20.4 million
d) More than $22.4 million
d) More than $22.4 million
New Hampshire exports more than $22.4 million annually
True/False New Hampshire farmers are banned from utilizing no-till farming
True / False
False Many New Hampshire farmers conserve soil by utilizing no-till farming
When is Maple Syrup harvested in New Hampshire?
a) Early fall
b) Late fall to early-winter
c) Mid-winter to early spring
d) Late-spring
c) Mid-winter to early spring
Maples syrup in New Hampshire is harvested from mid-winter to early spring
Which of the following are primary crops of New Jersey? (4)
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Berries
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Peaches
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Berries
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Peaches
What is the total value of food crops exported annually in New Jersey?
a) More than $10 million
b) More than $11 million
c) More than $22.9 million
d) More than $49 million
c) More than $22.9 million
New Jersey exports more than $22.9 million annually
True/False New Jersey exports cucumbers, green peppers, and tomatoes
True / False
True New Jersey food crops include:
Fruits
Apples
berries
Peaches
Grains
corn
wheat
Vegetables
Cucumbers
green peppers
tomatoes
In which state must Produce Farmers go through an annual audit to evaluate food safety operations?
a) New Hampshire
b) Massachusetts
c) Delaware
d) New Jersey
d) New Jersey
Produce Farmers go through an annual audit to evaluate food safety operations in New Jersey.
When are blueberries harvested in New Jersey?
a) Early Fall
b) Late Fall
c) Late Summer
d) Spring
c) Late Summer
Blueberries are harvested in late summer in New Jersey.
Other New Jersey Major crops are harvested:
Apples - late summer to early fall
Peaches - late summer to early fall
Which of the following are primary crops of New York? (5)
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Potatoes
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Peaches
New York primary crops include:
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Potatoes
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Peaches
What is the total value of food crops exported annually in New York?
a) More than $100 million
b) More than $499 million
c) More than $506 million
d) More than $800 million
c) More than $506 million
New York exports more than $506 million annually.
True/False New York exports cucumbers, and peanuts
True / False
False New York food crop exports include:
Fruits
Apples
Berries
Grapes
Pears
Grains
Corn
Wheat
Vegetables
Cabbage
Snap Beans
Squash
When are aqpples harvested in New York?
a) Early Summery
b) Late Fall
c) Summer to Early Fall
d) Late Fall to Early Winter
c) Summer to Early Fall
Major Crops in New York are harvested:
Apples - Summery to Early Fall
Corn - Summery to Mid-Fall
Potatoes - Summer to Mid-Fall
Which of the following are primary crops of Pennsylvania? (6)
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Potatoes
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Tobacco
Pennsylvania’s primary crops include:
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Potatoes
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Tobacco
What is the total value of food crops exported annually in Pennsylvania?
a) More than $100 million
b) More than $230 million
c) More than $464.8 million
d) More than $500.4 million
c) More than $464.8 million
Pennsylvania exports more than $464.8 million annually in food crops.
True/False Pennsylvania exports sweet cherries
True / False
False Pennsylvania exports tart cherries.
Other food crops include:
Fruit
Apples
grapes
tart cherries
Grain
corn
wheat
Vegetables
cabbage
pumpjins
tomatoes
When are soybeans harvested in Pennsylvania?
a) Winter
b) Early Spring
c) Fall
d) Summer
c) Fall
Soybeans are harvested in the Fall in Pennsylvania.
Which of the following are primary crops of Rhode Island? (4)
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Potatoes
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Tobacco
Rhode Island’s food crops include:
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Potatoes
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Tobacco
What is the total value of food crops exported annually in Rhode Island?
a) More than $1 million
b) More than $2.5 million
c) More than $100 million
d) More than $130 million
a) More than $1 million
Rhode Island exports more than $1 million in food crops annually
True/False Rhode Island exports pears, peaches, and apples
True / False
True Food crop exports in Rhode Island include:
Fruits
Apples
Berries
Peaches
Pears
Grains
Corn
Vegetables
Beans
Pumpkins
Squash
Tomatoes
Which state utilizes Contour Farming?
a) Vermont
b) Rhode Island
c) New Hampshire
d) Connecticut
b) Rhode Island
Rhode Island utlizes contour farming on slopes in order to prevent run-off to lower lands.
Which of the following is a variety of apple grown in Rhode Island?
a) Liberty
b) Freedom
c) Cosmic Crisp
d) Honeysuckle
a) Liberty
Liberty and Pristine are popular varieties of apples grown in Rhode Island.
Which of the following are primary crops of Vermont? (4)
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Potatoes
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Tobacco
Primary crops of Vermont include:
□ Corn
□ Apples
□ Wheat
□ Potatoes
□ Soybeans
□ Maple Syrup
□ Hay
□ Tobacco
What is the total value of food crops exported annually in Vermont?
a) More than $1 million
b) More than $2.5 million
c) More than $3.8 million
d) More than $100 million
c) More than $3.8 million
Vermont exports more than $3.8 million annually in food crops.
True/False Vermont exports pears, peaches, and apples
True / False
True Food crops of vermont include:
Fruits
Apples
Berries
Peaches
Pears
Grain
Corn
Vegetables
Broccoli
letuce
pumpkins
Squash
When is maple syrup harvested in Vermont?
a) Winter
b) Summer
c) Winter to Early Spring
d) Early Spring to Late Summer
c) Winter to Early Spring
Maple Syrup in Vermont is harvested from late winter to early spring.
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