Multiple choice

Food stocks which are built up during the years of bumper crop are called _________.

  1. capital stock

  2. buffer stock

  3. production stock

  4. grain stock

  5. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The current amount of harvested grain crops stored domestically, including both on-farm and off-farm storage sites. The USDA reports quarterly on the amount of grain stocks in storage and includes corn, soybeans and wheat. The amount of commercial grain stock is relevant for the supply of these grains, which are used in a large array of food products.