An important nutrient for plant growth. Plants use this to create amino acids, which are the foundation of protein.

AgK - Plant Animal or Both

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Explore episodes of "How Does it Grow?" to see how your food gets from field to fork, one crop at a time.

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What is it?

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Wheat! - All types of wheat can be divided into two major groups: spring and winter wheat. Spring wheat is planted during the spring and harvested during the summer. Winter wheat is planted in the fall and harvested during the spring.

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Sheep

Fun Fact

Minnesota is home to over 115,000 sheep. These animals provide us with wool and meat called lamb.

Joke

Where do cows go for lunch?

Answer
The calf-eteria!

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As Infections Ravage Food Crops, Scientists Fight Back

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What is it?

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Turkey! - 88% of Americans enjoy turkey on Thanksgiving. Minnesota turkey production ranks #1 in the U.S.!

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First Kiss Apple

Fun Fact

First Kiss is the name for the newest variety of apple developed at the University of Minnesota in 2018. This apple can only be called First Kiss if it is grown in Minnesota. If the apple is grown anywhere else it is called Rave.

Joke

What do you call a hen that counts her eggs?

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A mathmechicken