Many soil quality functions must be measured to define a soil quality indicator property.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Worldwide, excesses and/or deficiencies of water reduce crop yields more than any other factor.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Significant amounts of nitrates are adsorbed in some Oxisols by clay layers below the depths that most crop root systems can reach.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4Most of the larger beef feedlots are located in the:
A. northern and southern plains
B. extreme western states
C. midwestern states
Question 5Which is most correct regarding U.S. agricultural trends?
A. Today, there are fewer farmers on fewer and larger farms feeding more people at a
higher level.
B. Today, there are fewer farmers on fewer and smaller farms producing just enough
food and fiber for the U.S. population.
C. Farmer numbers, acreage per farm, and numbers of farms have remained about the
same as they were 30 years ago.