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Forage Exam 2

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Practice test over basic forage knowledge for the southeastern United states
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Question 1

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What time of year, seeding rate, and depth should Arrowleaf clover be planted?
Answer
  • Autumn
  • 5-10 lbs/acre
  • 0-1/2 inches
  • 1-3 inches
  • 90-120 lbs/acre
  • E33arly Spring

Question 2

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What time of year, seeding rate, and depth should Bermuda-grass Sprigs be planted at?
Answer
  • Early Spring
  • Autumn
  • 20 or more bushels/acre
  • 15-20 lbs/acre
  • 1-3 inches
  • 1/4-1/2 inches

Question 3

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What time of year, seeding rate, and depth should Crimson clover be planted at?
Answer
  • Autumn
  • Early Spring
  • 20-30 lbs/acre
  • 15-20 lbs/acre
  • 1/4 - 1/2 inches
  • 1-2 inches

Question 4

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What time of year, seeding rate, and depth should Oats, Rye, and Wheat be planted?
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  • Autumn
  • Early Spring
  • 90-120 lbs/acre
  • 20-30 lbs/ acre
  • 1-2 inches
  • 1/4 - 1/2 inches

Question 5

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What time of year, seeding rate, and depth should Tall Fescue be planted?
Answer
  • Autumn
  • Early Spring in zones C and D
  • 15-20 lbs/acre
  • 5-10 lbs/acre
  • 1/4 - 1/2 inches
  • 1-2 inches

Question 6

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What time of year, seeding rate, and depth should Ryegrass be planted at?
Answer
  • Autumn
  • Early Spring
  • 20-30 lbs/ acre
  • 15-20 lbs/acre
  • 0-1/2 inches
  • 1-3 inches

Question 7

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What is the definition of Germination (Germ)?
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  • The % of seed that is capable of producing healthy plants when placed in a suitable environment
  • The % of seed that is of the variety and species
  • The % of seed that is of some other crop seed
  • The % of seed that is of weed species

Question 8

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[blank_start]Pure Seed[blank_end] (purity) is the % of seed that is of the variety and species of the label.
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  • Pure Seed

Question 9

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What is the % of seed that is of some other crop seed?
Answer
  • Other crop seed
  • Pure seed
  • Weed seed
  • Germination

Question 10

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What is Weed Seed?
Answer
  • % of seed that is ofweed species
  • % of seed that is of the variety and species on the label
  • % of seed that is of some other crop seed
  • % of seed that is viable

Question 11

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[blank_start]Inert matter[blank_end] is the % of sticks, stems, broken seed, sand, or other such material mixed with the seed.
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  • Inert matter

Question 12

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What is the % of seed that is viable but that will not germinate immediately due to a hard or waxy coat?
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  • Hard seed
  • Pure seed
  • Weed seed
  • Other crop seed

Question 13

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The [blank_start]higher[blank_end] the initial variability of seed, the [blank_start]higher[blank_end] variability is likely to be after storage.
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  • higher
  • higher

Question 14

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What is the optimum moisture percentage for long-term storage?
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  • 13%
  • 6-8%
  • 10%
  • 3%

Question 15

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Even with optimum storage conditions, viability will [blank_start]decline[blank_end] as length of storage increases.
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  • decline

Question 16

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Check all that apply to Arrowleaf Clover.
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  • Late season winter annual
  • Pasture/hay
  • Tolerant of soil acidity
  • Not tolerant of soil acidity and low fertility
  • Not adapted to wet areas
  • Adapted to wet areas
  • Does not respond to phosphorous and potassium

Question 17

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Apache and Yuchi are varieties of [blank_start]Arrowleaf[blank_end] clover.
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  • Arrowleaf

Question 18

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Check all that apply to Crimson Clover.
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  • 2-3 feet in height
  • Tolerant of soil acidity
  • Not tolerant of soil acidity
  • Pasture/hay/green manure/beautification
  • Produces more forage at lower temps. compared to other clovers
  • Hay use only

Question 19

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Dixie, Tibbee, Chief, and AU Robin are examples of [blank_start]Crimson[blank_end] clover.
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  • Crimson

Question 20

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Check all Cool Season Annual Legumes.
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  • Ball clover
  • Rose clover
  • Bahiagrass
  • Pearl Millet
  • Hop clover
  • Vetch

Question 21

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What are the 3 major nutrients?
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  • Nitrogen
  • Phosphorous
  • Potassium
  • Calcium
  • Zinc
  • Boron

Question 22

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Where can Nitrogen come from?
Answer
  • Breakdown of soil organic matter, plant and animal residue
  • Manufactured nitrogen fertilizer
  • Legumes
  • Leaching
  • Volitilization
  • Denitrification

Question 23

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How can Nitrogen be lost?
Answer
  • Leaching
  • Denitrification
  • Volitilization
  • Fertilizer
  • Through soil organic matter, plant and animal residue
  • Legumes

Question 24

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[blank_start]Phosphorous[blank_end] helps plants manufacture food by using [blank_start]sunlight[blank_end] as a source of energy.
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  • Phosphorous
  • sunlight

Question 25

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Which nutrient id needed by plants in relatively large amounts?
Answer
  • Potassium
  • Nitrogen
  • Phosphorous

Question 26

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What are the 3 secondary nutrients?
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  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Sulfur
  • Boron
  • Zinc
  • Iron

Question 27

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Soil [blank_start]liming[blank_end] should meet Calcium requirements.
Answer
  • liming

Question 28

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What are the micro-nutrients?
Answer
  • Mn
  • Fe
  • Cu
  • Mo
  • Cl
  • Zn
  • Ni
  • B
  • Mg
  • Ca

Question 29

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Complete fertilizers contain [blank_start]N[blank_end],[blank_start]P[blank_end],and [blank_start]K[blank_end].
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  • N
  • P
  • K

Question 30

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What is the most common livestock manure used in the southeast?
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  • Broiler litter
  • Cow manure
  • Horse manure
  • Hog manure

Question 31

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Which pH is neutral?
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  • 7.0
  • 7.8
  • 3.5
  • 5.4

Question 32

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If the soil pH is below 7.0 what is it?
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  • Acidic
  • Basic

Question 33

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If the soil pH is above 7.0 what is it?
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  • Acidic
  • Basic

Question 34

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What pH do most forage crops do well with?
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  • 5.8-6.5
  • 3.2-5.2
  • 4.5-5.5
  • 6.6-7.8

Question 35

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Most soils in the south tend to be more [blank_start]acidic[blank_end].
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  • acidic

Question 36

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If lime is applied what happens to the soil pH?
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  • Lowers
  • Raises
  • Stays the same
  • Liming has no effect on the soil pH

Question 37

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Cultivated fields should have lime...
Answer
  • Tilled into plow layer
  • Surface application

Question 38

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Surface application of lime is ok with what type of field?
Answer
  • Perennial sod
  • Cultivated field

Question 39

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Check all that apply for Non-intensive grazing.
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  • Recycled in pasture greatly affected by grazing mgmt
  • 30% of forage used
  • 75% of forage used
  • 95% of forage used
  • High traffic areas
  • Distribution of nutrients recycled more uniform

Question 40

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What are some examples of high traffic areas?
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  • Water trough
  • Mineral matter
  • Hay/feed area
  • Holding area/gates
  • Shaded areas

Question 41

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Check all that apply to High stocking rates/ rotational grazing.
Answer
  • 75% of forage used
  • Distribution of nutrients recycled more uniform
  • 30% of forage used
  • 95% of forage used

Question 42

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What type of grazing has a 95% of forage used rate?
Answer
  • Mob grazing
  • Rotational grazing
  • Constant grazing

Question 43

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If spring crops are planted to late what can happen?
Answer
  • Excessive weed competition
  • Drought in seedlings
  • Cold damage

Question 44

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Cold damage is the result if a spring crop is planted to [blank_start]early[blank_end].
Answer
  • early

Question 45

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What happens if a fall crop is planted to late?
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  • Winter-kill
  • Heat stress
  • Weed competition

Question 46

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[blank_start]Heat stress[blank_end] is the result if a fall crop is planted to early.
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  • Heat stress

Question 47

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What is the ideal seeding technique for alfalfas and clovers?
Answer
  • Cultipacker seeder
  • Grain drill

Question 48

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What is the ideal seeding technique for small grains and vetch?
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  • Grain drill
  • Cultipacker seeder

Question 49

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[blank_start]Weather[blank_end] please a big role in proper time to plant.
Answer
  • Weather

Question 50

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Time of planting depends on [blank_start]location[blank_end].
Answer
  • location

Question 51

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What is recommended for highly acidic fields?
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  • Apply 1/2 of recommended lime several months in advance
  • Till the lime in
  • Apply the remainder

Question 52

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Amount of Source X Nutrient Content = [blank_start]Amount of Nutrient[blank_end]
Answer
  • Amount of Nutrient

Question 53

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How much Nitrogen should be applied near planting time?
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  • 20-30 units
  • 40-50 units
  • 10-20 units
  • 5-15 units

Question 54

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What nutrients are good for young root development?
Answer
  • Phosphorous
  • Potassium
  • Nitrogen
  • Zinc
  • Calcium

Question 55

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Robust roots are essential to what?
Answer
  • Yield potential
  • Stand longevity
  • Soil fertility
  • Soil acidity
  • Soil pH

Question 56

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[blank_start]Inoculant[blank_end] must be purchased with non-inoculant legume seed.
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  • Inoculant

Question 57

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What are some seed considerations that must be considered?
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  • Use good quality seed
  • Check variety tests to find appropriate variety
  • Purchase inoculant with non-inoculant legume seed
  • Use appropriate seeding rate

Question 58

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Seeding rate can vary based on...
Answer
  • Seed quality
  • Seedbed preparation
  • Method of planting
  • Time of year
  • How much weed seed is mixed

Question 59

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Age, and germination rate are examples of what?
Answer
  • Seed quality
  • Seedbed preparation
  • Method of planting

Question 60

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If I am using a drill to plant seed what can I do?
Answer
  • Go 20% lower than guidelines
  • Apply higher amounts than guidelines
  • Lower amounts than guidelines

Question 61

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If I am applying seed by Aerial what is recommended?
Answer
  • Use higher amounts than guidelines
  • Use lower amounts than guidelines
  • Follow the guidelines strictly

Question 62

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When using seed mixtures use [blank_start]1/2[blank_end] to [blank_start]2/3[blank_end] as much seed of each species vs. what used with single species planting.
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  • 1/2
  • 2/3

Question 63

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When planting mixtures [blank_start]species domination[blank_end] should be taken into account.
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  • species domination

Question 64

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The final seedbed should be [blank_start]firm[blank_end] especially for alfalfas and clovers.
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  • firm

Question 65

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When evaluating a seedbed sole prints should not be [blank_start]deeper[blank_end] than the sole of your shoe.
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  • deeper

Question 66

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Seeds with extremely [blank_start]low[blank_end] seeding rates may need to be mixed with sand/inert material to get correct seeding rate with equipment.
Answer
  • low

Question 67

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The seed should not be planted deeper than?
Answer
  • 8 times the thickness of the seed
  • 5 times the thickness of the seed
  • 8 times the height of the seed
  • 5 times the height of the seed

Question 68

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[blank_start]Rhizomes[blank_end] are thick underground horizontal stems that produces roots.
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  • Rhizomes

Question 69

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[blank_start]Stolons[blank_end] are horizontal stems above ground that put down roots.
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  • Stolons

Question 70

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When should you apply fertilizer?
Answer
  • Just prior to final seedbed preparation
  • After the final seedbed preparation
  • Once the field in tilled
  • After planting

Question 71

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When can herbicides be applied?
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  • Before planting
  • At planting
  • After emergence of forage

Question 72

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There are [blank_start]1000[blank_end] sprigs in a bushel of sprigs.
Answer
  • 1000

Question 73

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How many sprigs should be used for Perennial Peanuts per acre?
Answer
  • 80-120
  • 20-30
  • 50-60
  • 150-170

Question 74

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PLS = ([blank_start]Purity[blank_end] X [blank_start]Germination[blank_end] Rate) / [blank_start]100[blank_end]
Answer
  • Purity
  • Germination
  • 100

Question 75

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Planting Rate = ([blank_start]Seeding Rate[blank_end] / [blank_start]PLS[blank_end]) X [blank_start]100[blank_end]
Answer
  • Seeding Rate
  • PLS
  • 100

Question 76

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[blank_start]16[blank_end] oz = 1 lb.
Answer
  • 16

Question 77

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[blank_start]43,560[blank_end] ft^2 = 1 acre
Answer
  • 43,560

Question 78

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Total germination and Hard seed is the total % of [blank_start]viable[blank_end] seed, obtained by adding together the [blank_start]germination[blank_end] and the [blank_start]hard seed[blank_end].
Answer
  • viable
  • germination
  • hard seed

Question 79

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What is the weight of Rye per bushel?
Answer
  • 56 lbs
  • 60 lbs
  • 32 lbs
  • 24 lbs

Question 80

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Arrowleaf and Crimson clover have a bushel weight of?
Answer
  • 60 lbs
  • 54 lbs
  • 25 lbs
  • 32 lbs

Question 81

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Wheat has a bushel weight of?
Answer
  • 60 lbs
  • 34 lbs
  • 19 lbs
  • 70 lbs

Question 82

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Oats bushel weight is?
Answer
  • 32 lbs
  • 44 lbs
  • 65 lbs
  • 25 lbs

Question 83

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Annual Ryegrass has a bushel weight of?
Answer
  • 24 lbs
  • 42 lbs
  • 76 lbs
  • 13 lbs

Question 84

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Tall Fescue has a bushel weight of?
Answer
  • 25 lbs
  • 52 lbs
  • 76 lbs
  • 16 lbs

Question 85

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Seed can vary by?
Answer
  • Size
  • Weight
  • Shape

Question 86

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[blank_start]Fluffers/tetters[blank_end] help speed up the drying process.
Answer
  • Fluffers/tetters

Question 87

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The cutter bar sits on the ground and picks up the grass and pushes it through the conditioner. What form of equipment is described?
Answer
  • V rake
  • Mower/conditioner
  • Fluffer/tetter
  • Baler

Question 88

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The faster the moisture point is reached the less [blank_start]degradation[blank_end] there will be.
Answer
  • degradation

Question 89

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A roll bar rake is primarily used on what type of forage?
Answer
  • Alfalfa
  • Bahiagrass
  • Berumudagrass
  • Clover

Question 90

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The Bermudagrass stem Maggot first appeared in North America what year?
Answer
  • 2010
  • 1999
  • 1956
  • 2014

Question 91

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All varieties of bermudagrass as subject to [blank_start]BSM[blank_end].
Answer
  • BSM
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