(Optional) Identify types of crop damage.

Identification should include damage by

  • weeds
  • insects
  • disease
  • drought
  • rain
  • snow, sleet, and ice
  • frost
  • wind.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are the most common insects that damage crops in your area?
  • How can crop insurance protect farmers against crop damage?
  • What are some methods for reducing and/or eliminating crop losses caused by insects?