US Agricultural Production: Trends and Major Commodities 2019

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What does Agricultural Engineering deal with?

Soil and water conservation engineering (correct)

Value addition and food preparation

Harvesting and home science

Field preparation and animal management

Which branch focuses on the application and utilization of agricultural produces for nutritional security?

Agricultural Economics

Horticulture

Home Science (correct)

Agricultural Extension

What is the importance of agriculture in terms of employment?

Does not contribute to the country's work force

Not a significant sector for employment generation

Provides livelihood support to a small percentage of the population

Largest private sector occupation in terms of employment generation (correct)

How does agriculture contribute to the national economy?

Acts as a wall in maintaining food security and national security Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to increase agricultural productivity based on the given text?

Encouraging farmers to use advanced technology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of Agricultural Engineering?

Home Science applications Signup and view all the answers

What do sellers and resellers do?

Purchase and own the goods they sell Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of distributors, wholesalers, jobbers, retailers, and dealers?

They purchase and own the goods they sell Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of transporters in a distribution system?

Storing and moving goods physically Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes a hybrid business model?

Combining different functions into a single enterprise Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes sellers and resellers from transporters in a distribution system?

They fulfill a selling function without ownership Signup and view all the answers

What can be considered an example of a seller that is also a distributor?

A jobber Signup and view all the answers

Which commodity was the largest source of cash receipts from the sale of U.S.-produced farm commodities in 2019?

Soybeans Signup and view all the answers

What are the major groups that agricultural products can be broadly grouped into?

Foods, fibers, fuels, and raw materials Signup and view all the answers

What do distribution channels facilitate in the agricultural sector?

Movement and sale of products Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of marketing channels mentioned in the text?

Dual distribution and reverse channels Signup and view all the answers

In an efficient economic system, what entity typically exists between producers and consumers?

Distributor or middleman Signup and view all the answers

What is the core function of a distributor in the agricultural sector?

Facilitating movement of products to customers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of linking villages with mandies?

To help farmers adopt better farm technology Signup and view all the answers

Why is irrigation important for crop productivity?

To prevent crop devastation Signup and view all the answers

How can institutional credit benefit farmers?

By strengthening co-operative credit societies Signup and view all the answers

Why should marketing infrastructure be widened and strengthened?

To help farmers sell their products at better prices Signup and view all the answers

How can ensuring minimum prices benefit peasants?

By guaranteeing a fair income for their produce Signup and view all the answers

How do adequate credit facilities help farmers in rural areas?

By saving them from the clutches of moneylenders Signup and view all the answers

What role does the middleman play in the distribution process?

Providing feedback to producers about market demands Signup and view all the answers

How does the middleman benefit from masking the producer on the market?

By leveraging visibility and market access for better prices Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern regarding the power of distributors in many distribution systems?

Their power increases excessively, becoming a nuisance for the overall economy Signup and view all the answers

Which category do organizations that provide a place for buying and selling goods fall under?

Market Makers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a distributor creating brands for products?

To increase profit margins Signup and view all the answers

How is distribution conceptually divided into four major categories?

By categorizing as market makers, sellers, transporters, and hybrids Signup and view all the answers