Agronomy Wheat, Legumes, Equipment and Economics Practice Test

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• Compare fixed-rate versus variable-rate input applications from an economics perspective.
• Which pairing is correct?
• What is the purpose of irrigation scheduling in wheat production?
• The increase in crop production in developing countries achieved by the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and high-yield crop varieties is known as which?
• Which statement describes lime or acid-tolerant inoculant strains for acidic or alkaline soils?
• Why is residue cover critical for soil water storage and erosion prevention in cereal-based systems?
• The bean family (soy, alfalfa, clover) belongs to which plant family?
• Which statement best describes long-term liabilities?
• What is nodulation failure and what are common causes?
• Costs that vary directly with the level of production are called?
• Which of the following is listed as a pro of the Green Revolution?
• What is the role of GPS and variable rate technology in modern grain production?
• A crop that persists across seasons and is not replanted annually describes a ...
• Which practice improves nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in cereals?
• The first leaves that emerge from a soybean seed are typically what type?
• What is a basic equipment maintenance check before field operations?
• Which plant is a perennial forage high in protein?
• Explain the concept of opportunity cost in farm decision-making.
• Which benefit is directly attributed to nitrogen contributions from legumes in a legume-wheat rotation?
• Crops that do not die at the end of the growing season and are harvested for multiple years without replanting are called what?
• What does Ndfa stand for in legume nitrogen fixation assessments?
• Which statement best defines break-even price for a crop?
• Which bacteria commonly associates with legume roots to fix nitrogen?
• When calibrating a planter for legume seeds, which factor most directly informs the seed metering settings?
• How is seed rate per hectare calculated when target plants per unit area, germination rate, and emergence rate are known?
• Harvest index is defined as what?
• What harvest indicators are used to determine wheat harvest readiness beyond moisture content?
• What is the purpose of controlled traffic in mitigating soil compaction?
• Planted in autumn and harvested in the early summer?
• Describe a basic maintenance checklist for a combine harvester at harvest season.
• Which equipment forms rectangular bales by compressing hay or straw?
• Rotating modes of action in weed management primarily aims to prevent what?
• Which of the following is a recommended management strategy for Fusarium head blight?
• In field costs per hectare for wheat, which components are included?
• How is a catch-can test used to calibrate an irrigation sprinkler system?
• Which of the following is a primary management strategy against rusts (stripe and leaf rust) in wheat?
• Distinguish gross margin from net income in farm accounting.
• Tangible assets are physical assets that can be seen or touched; have an appraised value. Which of the following is a tangible asset?
• In peas, what is the role of potassium during early growth?
• In peas, what is the role of phosphorus during early growth?
• Which term best describes a leaf type commonly seen in clover plants?
• Which is a mobile machine used to deliver water?
• What methods can be used to quantify fixed nitrogen in legumes (Ndfa)?
• Which characteristic is typical of monocots?
• Which statement best describes the difference between no-till and conventional tillage in terms of soil structure and residue management?
• Which of the following is a consideration when calibrating a planter for legume seeds?
• Which combination of factors best signals harvest readiness?
• Which of the following is an example of fixed costs?
• What is the machine that cuts, threshes, and cleans grain while moving over a field?
• Which practice helps minimize grain losses at harvest?
• Outline a basic budgeting approach for a wheat cropping enterprise.
• What is the total cost of production (TCOP) in crop production?
• Which of the following is an example of a long-term liability?
• Which of the following is a recommended management approach for powdery mildew in wheat?
• Which equipment is used to spray liquid pesticides, fertilizer or water in mist form onto plants or soil?
• Diversification is a risk management practice that helps by spreading risk across what?
• Costs that do not vary with the quantity of product produced are known as which type of costs?
• How is test weight interpreted in wheat and why does it affect marketing value?
• Which feature is typical of dicots?
• What is the difference between pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicide applications in small grains and when to use each?
• How should legume inoculants be applied?
• What are two critical agricultural operations for calibrating a grain drill or planter?
• Residue management in wheat cropping systems primarily aims to do what?
• Crop insurance for field crops provides indemnity for what?
• What is a management strategy for beetles or cutworms in legumes?
• What is the small, engine-powered machine with arms used to attach a wide variety of labor-saving tools or attachments?
• Planted in the spring and harvested in the late summer?
• The structure that produces bean seeds is called what?
• Which equipment compresses hay or straw into squares?
• Which term describes costs that remain constant regardless of production volume?
• Which category includes grasses and legumes used as animal feed when harvested as hay?
• Why is harvest moisture critical for legume seeds and what problems arise if harvested too wet?
• What is the purpose of the Zadoks growth scale in wheat production?
• Which statement best describes how grain prices respond to changes in yield and demand?
• A cash flow statement in farming is primarily used to plan for which items?
• Which factor is a consideration when choosing an irrigation system for a wheat farm?
• Which of the following is an example of current assets?
• Fixed assets are long-term assets that are relatively permanent.
• Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing energy use and fuel efficiency of field equipment?
• Which management approach is used for white mold in soybeans?
• Name two common wheat diseases and one basic management practice for each.
• Which action is a core aspect of a legume disease management plan?
• Which implement prepares the soil for seeding by combing soil into a finer substrate?
• Which item is an example of fixed assets?
• What is the role of crop rotation in reducing wheat disease pressure?
• In legume crops, the edible seed container is termed a ...
• Which of the following is a current liability example?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a core component of a legume disease management plan?
• Which type of wheat is used to make pasta?
• Identify an overhead cost component within total cost of production.
• What is a key benefit of using inoculants correctly in legumes?
• Which indicator is used to gauge harvest readiness and can signal potential shattering risk?
• Which items typically comprise an agricultural budget?
• Which of the following crops is a cereal grain?
• Which setting on a combine most directly influences threshing efficiency?
• Which crop is sown in autumn to be harvested in the next season's early summer?
• How does weed density affect yield in wheat, and which management practices help mitigate it?
• What is threshing efficiency and how is it improved in wheat harvest?
• What is the purpose of a cash flow statement in farm operations?
• Which of the following is a variable cost?
• Which type of wheat is high in protein and flour is used to make chewy products like bread?
• A leaf composed of three leaflets is known as which term?
• Which plant group is characterized by hollow stems and fibrous roots?
• How does residue level after harvest influence subsequent cropping decisions?
• How does depreciation affect farm financial statements and cash flow?
• The yield goal in fertilizer planning is used to:
• Why is opportunity cost important in evaluating a cropping enterprise?
• What term describes the husks that cover a wheat seed and must be removed from harvested grain?
• Which feature is NOT typical of monocots?
• Which statement best describes break-even concepts for a wheat crop?
• Mortgages and loans for equipment or vehicles are examples of which category?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of a fixed cost?
• Which of the following describes long-term liabilities?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of intangible assets?
• What is biological nitrogen fixation and which organism is primarily involved?
• The grass family (corn, wheat, rice) belongs to which plant family?
• How can soil tests influence nutrient planning in a legume-wheat rotation?
• Which is a key component of a wheat pest management plan?
• Which of the following are examples of variable costs?
• Current liabilities are debts due within a short time.
• When selecting a combine header width for wheat harvest, which factor is a primary consideration?
• In seed rate calculations, how do germination rate and emergence rate interact with target plant population?
• which term describes a relationship where both organisms benefit?
• What is the effect of crop rotation on soil health and disease pressure?
• What is the purpose of residual soil moisture and how does it affect irrigation scheduling in wheat?
• What best defines nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in cereals?
• In catch-can irrigation calibration, which measurement is used to compare against the target application rate?
• What distinguishes soybean from pea in terms of inoculation and disease pressure?
• A leaf with a single blade that has no leaflets is called what?
• Tangible assets are physical assets that can be seen or touched and have an appraised value.
• Why is early and uniform emergence critical in legume crops?
• Current assets are assets expected to be converted to cash within a year. Which item is a current asset?
• Which product is commonly used as a protein feed?
• What is the formula for break-even yield in terms of total costs and price?
• What is the effect of legume crop residues on the following cereal crop regarding nitrogen?
• What storage condition is important for maintaining inoculant viability?
• Which of the following is an example of current assets?
• Beyond nitrogen fixation, which is a documented contribution of legume crops to sustainable farming?
• Crops grown for livestock to feed on or harvested and baled as hay are called what?
• What is a primary benefit of no-till wheat systems compared with conventional tillage?
• How do price risk and yield risk differ, and how can farmers manage each?
• In winter wheat, what is a potential risk of earlier planting?
• Which environmental issue is associated with the Green Revolution according to the material?
• What is a potential downside of overirrigation in wheat production?
• Which management strategy is commonly used for soybean rust?
• Intangible assets are assets that are not physical; assets that are "points of pride". Which of the following is an intangible asset?
• Name three essential settings to adjust on a combine for wheat harvest and why each matters.
• What is a common management strategy for aphids in legumes?
• Contain nitrogen-fixing bacteria
• In a legume-wheat rotation, how does nitrogen contributed by legumes affect the following wheat crop?
• What is the purpose of proper drying when harvesting with high moisture content?
• Which term refers to crops that survive from year to year rather than dying with the season?
• How can harvest timing affect grain quality and price in wheat?
• Higher moisture content during wheat threshing tends to cause what, and which adjustments help minimize losses?
• Which parameter is commonly used to influence wheat price and quality?
• Which is an example of fixed and tangible assets?
• Which device is used to distribute manure over a field as fertilizer?
• Which root system is large and grows straight down in the ground, found in soybean and other dicots?
• What is Fusarium head blight (scab) and why is mycotoxin management important?
• How does planting depth influence germination and yield in wheat?
• Which of the following describes a component commonly checked in a basic combine maintenance checklist?
• Which implement is primarily used for loosening soil and seedbed formation?
• Which statement best describes the impact of soil compaction and an effective mitigation?
• Which statement best explains why nitrogen fertilizer needs may be reduced in a legume-wheat rotation?
• Which of the following crops is a member of the Fabaceae family?
• In a legume-wheat rotation, what is a secondary agronomic benefit besides nitrogen contributions?
• Which of the following represents a common risk management tool used in crop production?
• Which statement best explains why verifying row spacing accuracy during calibration is important?
• What term describes a relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected?
• To minimize grain damage and losses during wheat harvest, which combination of adjustments should be made?
• What equipment is used for seeding (planting) small grains efficiently?
• Which of the following is an example of a fixed cost?
• Which statement about nitrogen timing is correct?
• Process of converting nitrogen gas into ammonia
• Threshing efficiency improvements require what practices?
• Which soil factors influence wheat yield potential?
• What is a simple description of how residue after harvest can affect seedbed conditions?
• What is a potential drawback of inoculating soybean seeds with rhizobia?
• What is combine throughput and why is it important for harvest planning?
• Gross margin per hectare for wheat is calculated as revenue per hectare minus which type of costs?
• Which root system is short and shallow and common in wheat and other monocots?
• What is break-even price in crop economics?
• In a legume-wheat rotation, how should nitrogen fertilizer rates be adjusted for the following wheat crop?
• What defines break-even yield in crop economics?
• Why is soil pH important for wheat nutrient availability?
• What are advantages and potential drawbacks of inoculating soybean seed with rhizobia?
• What equipment is used to compress a cut and raked crop into large round bales?
• In rotations economics, what is the effect of credits from nitrogen fixation?
• What is the basic principle of crop growth models used in agronomy for planning?
• How does moisture availability influence wheat planting date decisions?
• Which term refers to the fruit that encloses seeds in legumes?
• What is the importance of crop rotation in wheat and legume systems?
• In legumes, what is the role of rhizobium inoculation?
• Which term refers to money that remains after expenses?
• Which statement best describes a key benefit of split nitrogen application in wheat?
• Residue management influences which aspects of the seedbed and weed pressure for the next crop?
• Which statement best describes gross margin calculation?
• Which term describes plant types grown primarily to feed animals, often cut and dried for hay?
• What is a common leaf symptom indicating nutrient deficiencies in legumes?
• Why does seed size matter when deciding seeds per hectare?
• What is a simple method to estimate break-even yield for a given wheat price?
• Identify the term for a leaf with three distinct leaflets.
• Which factor is NOT typically considered in legume seed production economics?
• Which statement about residue management and seedbed conditions is most accurate?
• What are typical leaf symptoms of leaf rust in wheat and a common control tactic?
• Which of the following is listed as a con of the Green Revolution?
• Which part of the wheat plant provides support for leaves and can be used as straw bedding?
• Which asset category includes assets such as cash, crops in the field, and inventory?
• Which crop belongs to the Poaceae family?
• Which rolling implement that cuts, lifts and mixes a layer of soil to turn over surface materials (crop debris)?
• How does planting date influence yield potential in winter wheat in temperate regions?
• Which statement about nitrogen timing is correct?
• Which type of wheat is low in protein and used to make flaky products like crackers?
• What is a key consideration when scheduling irrigation for wheat to optimize grain yield and quality?
• How can legume crop residues influence subsequent cereal crops?
• Which term describes a leaf that is single and not divided into leaflets?
• Which methods are commonly used to schedule irrigation in wheat?
• Why is residue management important in a no-till or reduced-till wheat system?
• Which machine is used to harvest grain by cutting, threshing, and cleaning in one pass?
• In wheat, which feature serves to protect the head?
• Which growth stages are included in the Zadoks scale used to guide wheat management decisions?
• A key effect of header width on harvest efficiency is its influence on what?
• Test weight in wheat is best described as a measure of what?
• What are key considerations for seed inoculant application for legumes?
• Define depreciation and its relevance to farm equipment economics.
• In a wheat-legume rotation, which practice best integrates weed management?
• What is a key difference between draper headers and conventional auger headers on combines?
• Which factor is essential to inoculant quality for legumes?
• Which management concept best describes the approach that integrates weed, disease, and pest management with crop management decisions?
• What is the concept of economic optimum N rate (EONR) for a wheat crop and how is it determined?
• What tool is used to pull a soil sample from the earth?
• Which plant group has two cotyledons and a taproot typically?
• What term equals total revenue minus total cost?
• How is cost of production per hectare calculated for a wheat crop?
• Which of the following is a nitrogen source in soil besides mineral N and biological fixation?
• What are essential seedbed preparation steps for legume crops?
• What is the role of economics in choosing wheat vs legume rotations?
• In crop rotation with wheat and legumes, what key benefit do legumes provide?
• Which term describes incoming money?
• In which soil pH ranges are inoculants most effective for common legumes, and what adjustments may be needed?