Question

Which of the following explains an economic benefit of cattle production using feedlots rather than grass pastures?Feedlots have a lower carrying capacity than grass pastures because feedlots are contained in a smaller space.Option A,Feedlots have a lower carrying capacity than grass pastures because feedlots are contained in a smaller space.Cattle raised in feedlots command a higher price at market because of the time required to fatten the cattle using this method of production.Option B,Cattle raised in feedlots command a higher price at market because of the time required to fatten the cattle using this method of production.Agricultural technology has increased the economy of scale and the carrying capacity of feedlots, increasing profits for the farmer.Option C,Agricultural technology has increased the economy of scale and the carrying capacity of feedlots, increasing profits for the farmer.Raising cattle in feedlots requires more time to fatten cattle but results in lower-fat beef that is desirable to many consumers.Option D,Raising cattle in feedlots requires more time to fatten cattle but results in lower-fat beef that is desirable to many consumers.It costs less to remediate environmental pollution associated with feedlots because pollutants associated with feedlots are confined to small areas of land.

Answer 1

The option that most effectively explains an economic benefit of cattle production using feedlots rather than grass pastures is Option C: "Agricultural technology has increased the economy of scale and the carrying capacity of feedlots, increasing profits for the farmer."

This option highlights that technological advancements have allowed for greater efficiency and productivity in feedlot operations, which can lead to higher profits compared to traditional grass pasture methods. The other options either state disadvantages, mixed benefits, or are less focused on the specific economic advantages of feedlots.