Question

1. what is the distinction between feed grains and food grains?
2. what is the census of agriculture? how often is it conducted? how is the information collected?
3. what is the national impact of agriculture in the united states, including jobs and income?
4. how does the state in which you live rank in terms of farm product value? what are the major products?

Explanation:

Question 9:

Feed grains are grains grown primarily for animal feed (e.g., corn, sorghum), while food grains are for human consumption (e.g., wheat, rice). Feed grains may have lower quality standards for human use but meet animal nutrition needs.

The Census of Agriculture (in the US) is conducted every 5 years (e.g., 2022, 2017) by the USDA - NASS. Information is collected via surveys (mail, online, phone, in - person) from farmers/ranchers, covering farm size, production, income, practices, etc.

Agriculture in the US has a large national impact: it provides ~22 million jobs (direct/indirect), contributes ~$1.2 trillion to GDP (2022), and is a major exporter (e.g., soybeans, corn). Farm income varies, with government support (subsidies, insurance) helping stabilize it.

Answer:

Feed grains are grown mainly for animal feed (e.g., corn for livestock), food grains for human consumption (e.g., wheat for bread). Feed grains can have lower human - food quality but suit animal nutrition; food grains meet human dietary and quality requirements.

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