Farm Facts
Quick fun facts about farms and agricultural products.
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Farm Focus: Potatoes
The potato is the most important non-cereal crop for feeding the world, ranking behind corn, wheat and rice....
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Farm Facts: Pumpkins
More than 1 billion pounds of pumpkins are produced in the the United States each year, and more...
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Illinois Fruit Calendar: Ripe and Ready for Summer
Illinois is full of fresh fruits that are ripe and ready to be picked. Check out this list...
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Farm Focus: Beef
Sure, corn is popular in Illinois, but did you know that in the Prairie State about 23 percent...
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Dairy Farm Fun Facts
Did you know? A cow is more valuable for its milk, cheese, butter and yogurt than for its...
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What Is Ethanol and Its Connection to Corn?
We all see the signs for ethanol at our gas pumps, but do you know how ethanol comes...
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Corn by the Numbers
Learn fun facts and farmer statistics about corn, such as the size of a bushel of corn.
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Wool Comes From Many Animal Breeds
Sheep are the most prevalent producers of wool, though it also comes from rabbits, goats and alpacas.
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Farm Products Found in Everyday Items
Farm animals and plants contribute to many things Americans rely on or come into contact with nearly every...
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Wheat Fast Facts
Wheat has long been one of the most important crops in the world, with millions of acres devoted...
