agriculture Flashcards
(27 cards)
what is the approximate length of the growing season in the prairies
130-140 days
which crops require a low base temperature
spinach, lettuce, wheat
which crops require a higher base temperature
pumpkins, tomatoes, corn, beans
what are the top agricultural commodities
- grains and oil seeds
- cattle
- hogs
the average farm size is now greater than
1000 acres
what are the three agricultural regions of the prairies
- dry belt
- fertile belt
- agricultural fringe
what type of soil is in the fertile belt
- black soil with a high level of moisture
- good frost free period
what takes place in the dry belt
- “next year” country
- cattle ranches and large grain farms
- use of irrigation systems to combat drier conditions
peace river country
- higher elevations and short growing seasons
- longer lengths of daylight in summer
- grain, hay, and pastures are the main practices
what was red fife
first known variety of spring wheat to be grown on the prairies
benefits of marquis wheat
- extended the growing area as it was more versatile
- was successful and helped settlers
crow’s nest pass agreement
was a cash subsidy in turn for a reduced rate on moving grain to BC
what province irrigates the most crops
Alberta
how was canola developed
cross breeders in SK and MB which used traditional cross breeding experiments
canola is grown more in which belt
fertile belt
what is the genus of canola
brassica
the canola seed contains
glucosinolate
canola generates _____ of all farm cash receipts
1/4
from crushing and refining canola plants, about _______ tonnes is crushed, _________ tonnes of oil is produced and _______ tonnes of meal is produced
10, 3, 4
the beef industry is mainly seen in
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
most processed meat is shipped to
the united states
where does most of dairy farming take place
- quebec
- ontario
where does the hog industry take place
- Manitoba (29%)
- Ontario (26%)
- Quebec (24%)
three types of tillage systems
- conventional
- conservational
- no till
