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?

<p>The sale and movement of products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Wheat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Selling through intermediaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Quality of irrigation facilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are extensive flood control measures recommended in agricultural areas?

<p>To prevent damage caused by floods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of institutional credit for farmers?

<p>To save farmers from the clutches of moneylenders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should integrated schemes of rural credit be implemented?

<p>To strengthen the rural credit system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Widening and strengthening marketing infrastructure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is supplying quality inputs to farmers important?

<p>To protect farmers from exploitation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cake from soybeans and oil from grapes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a Market Maker organization?

<p>Providing a physical space where goods can be traded (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sugar industry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Seller and Resellers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Stones of fruits and fruit peels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Operating warehouses and providing transport services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Brewer's yeast (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Transporters (B)</p> 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?

<p>Activated sludge from wastewater treatment plants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Seller and Resellers from other categories of organizations?

<p>They purchase and own the goods they sell without ownership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Starch industry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Post Office and commercial freight carriers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Making inputs easily accessible through cooperative societies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Streamlining administrative processes and punishing corruption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Encouraging adoption of modern technology in agriculture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To facilitate better production through cooperative societies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Surpassing population growth through food production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Implementing cooperative farming movements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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