Questions tagged 'Agriculture'
11 questions
Are there such things as seedless strawberries?
We were sitting at work discussing the Strawberry Festival happening down the street later, and one of my colleagues mentioned that she wouldn’t be going because the seeds in strawberries get stuck in...
Which is an advantage that crops may attain through genetic engineering?
What is one advantage that crops can achieve through genetic engineering? Options include: modifying pest resistance, surviving drought conditions, growing organically, or extending their maturation p...
Farmers’ cooperatives were most common among:
Farmers' cooperatives were most commonly found among which of the following groups? a. Fruit growers in the West b. Tobacco growers in the Middle Atlantic c. Cotton producers in the South d. Grain pro...
Feb 13, 2025
What happened to the Dallas sheep rancher who claimed he would start selling wool in 47 different colors?
What happened to the Dallas sheep rancher who claimed he would start selling wool in 47 different colors? Thank you in advance for your help.
Feb 13, 2025
How many cattle are there on the Lazy Circle Double O Bar Four Square Ranch?
How many cattle are there on the Lazy Circle Double O Bar Four Square Ranch? I am hoping to get an accurate count for a project I am working on. Any information you can provide would be greatly apprec...
What type of agriculture developed in the tidewater region?
What types of agriculture developed in the Tidewater region, and what factors contributed to their emergence?
Early irrigation systems brought river water to
Early irrigation systems were designed to transport river water to agricultural fields, enabling more efficient farming practices and supporting the growth of civilizations. How did these systems func...
Under sharecropping agreements, what was expected from women?
The role of women in sharecropping varied depending on the specific arrangements in place. Traditionally, it was assumed that women would contribute to paying off the family debt through domestic labo...
why is corn called an “ear of corn”?
What is the origin of the term "ear of corn"? Why is corn referred to in this way? Is there a connection to human ears, or does the term come from something else?
Corn, rice, wheat, fleshy fruits such as apples and berries, and many spices are all produced by
Corn, rice, wheat, fleshy fruits such as apples and berries, and various spices are all produced by what process or agricultural practice?