District 6 Quiz Bowl #1

Plant pathologists need an awareness of air quality because they must

Which nutrient is most essential for plant growth?

What does "hydroponics" involve?

Which animal is primarily raised for wool production?

The production of silage depends on storage in the absence of

What is the scientific study of the principles and practices of crop production?

Through biotechnology, scientists have bioengineered bacteria to break down which of the following?

Which country produces the most coffee?

Which of the following items determines the kind of soil formed at a specific site?

What is the main purpose of using pesticides?

Lady beetles feed on what insect?

Which environmental factor can speed up the decaying of organic material in compost?

What does "organic farming" mean?

What part of the plant is typically harvested in rice farming?

What lumber is classified as both hard and soft?

What is the main purpose of crop rotation in farming?

Which plant is known as the "king of fiber crops"?

What percentage of careers in agriscience require college degrees?

In what order are college degrees earned?

How many states is corn grown in?

What year was hybridized corn first prouced?

Which of the following is not part of the renewable natural resource industry?

The area of agriscience that includes businesses that sell supplies or provide services is

Which of the following is NOT a type of irrigation system?

What is the process of selecting and breeding animals for specific traits called?

What is a common use of drones in modern agriculture?

Which crop is most commonly grown for human consumption worldwide?

This dairy breed is recognized by distinctive black and white markings.

Which of the following is not a product of commercial trees?

Scales are which of the following

Careers in agriscience include which of the following?

The most important feed grain for livestock is

Which of the following is not a method for storing garden produce?

In how many U.S. states do cattle out number humans?

A new emerging crop, lesquerella, is sought after by the _____ industry?

The primary harvesting machine used for field crops is the

What is compost made from?

As part of their diet, earthworms must have

Which of these is considered a legume?

Which of the following packaging innovations helps transport insects safely into U.S. quarantine labs?