Top Sources of Cash Receipts from U.S. Farm Commodities

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What was one of the top 3 agricultural products in terms of cash receipts from the sale of U.S. produced farm commodities in 2019?

Fish

Pork

Rubber

Soybeans (correct)

Which of the following is not classified under food classes according to the text?

Rubber (correct)

Vegetables

Fruits

Milk

How many types of marketing channels are basically identified in the text?

5

3

4 (correct)

2

What do distribution channels facilitate according to the text?

The sale and movement of products Signup and view all the answers

Among the listed agricultural products, which one is considered a fuel source?

Wheat Signup and view all the answers

In terms of distribution channels, what is dual distribution primarily characterized by?

Selling through intermediaries Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor that affects crop productivity according to the text?

Quality of irrigation facilities Signup and view all the answers

Why are extensive flood control measures recommended in agricultural areas?

To prevent damage caused by floods Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of institutional credit for farmers?

To save farmers from the clutches of moneylenders Signup and view all the answers

Why should integrated schemes of rural credit be implemented?

To strengthen the rural credit system Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of proper marketing facilities for farmers?

Widening and strengthening marketing infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

Why is supplying quality inputs to farmers important?

To protect farmers from exploitation Signup and view all the answers

What are some products of the oil industry mentioned in the text?

Cake from soybeans and oil from grapes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a Market Maker organization?

Providing a physical space where goods can be traded Signup and view all the answers

Which industry's byproducts include beet pulp and defacosturation residue?

Sugar industry Signup and view all the answers

Which category of organizations may be called distributors, wholesalers, jobbers, retailers, or dealers?

Seller and Resellers Signup and view all the answers

What is a product resulting from the fruit and vegetable industry according to the text?

Stones of fruits and fruit peels Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of Transporters in the distribution system?

Operating warehouses and providing transport services Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a byproduct of the fermentation industry mentioned in the text?

Brewer's yeast Signup and view all the answers

Who are often the least talked about but central entities in the distribution system?

Transporters Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste from production is mentioned in the text as being reused in the food processing industry?

Activated sludge from wastewater treatment plants Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Seller and Resellers from other categories of organizations?

They purchase and own the goods they sell without ownership Signup and view all the answers

Which industry's leftover products include potato pulp and soluble distillers' grains?

Starch industry Signup and view all the answers

Which entity provides ground, water, and air transport services as a key part of its operations?

Post Office and commercial freight carriers Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to ensure the availability of better seeds according to the text?

Making inputs easily accessible through cooperative societies Signup and view all the answers

How can land reforms help small and marginal farmers, as per the text?

Streamlining administrative processes and punishing corruption Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of cooperative farming as mentioned in the text?

Encouraging adoption of modern technology in agriculture Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to make agricultural inputs easily accessible, based on the text?

To facilitate better production through cooperative societies Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has contributed significantly to the growth of food production according to the text?

Surpassing population growth through food production Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest addressing the issue of sub-division and fragmentation of land holdings?

Implementing cooperative farming movements Signup and view all the answers