Month: July 2009

Out-Of-Season

 April Kingsman  July 31, 2009  0 Comments on Out-Of-Season

out-of-season: Referring to a plant which is grown or sold at a time when it is not naturally available from outdoor cultivation. Growing out-of-season crops can provide farmers with premium prices and market opportunities. Farmers can benefit from using greenhouses and other technologies to produce out-of-season crops, ensuring a steady income throughout the year.

Pre-Emergent Herbicide

 April Kingsman  July 31, 2009  0 Comments on Pre-Emergent Herbicide

pre-emergent herbicide: A herbicide such as paraquat which is used to clear weeds before the crop leaves have emerged. Helpful content: Using pre-emergent herbicides effectively helps manage weed populations early in the growing season. This practice supports healthier crop development and can reduce the need for post-emergent herbicide applications.

Circulation Of The Blood

 April Kingsman  July 30, 2009  0 Comments on Circulation Of The Blood

Circulation of the Blood: The movement of blood around the body from the heart through the arteries to the capillaries and back to the heart through the veins. Understanding livestock physiology, including blood circulation, helps farmers manage animal health and diagnose conditions.

Isolate

 April Kingsman  July 30, 2009  2 Comments on Isolate

isolate: To separate and keep objects or organisms apart from others. Helps farmers implement biosecurity measures.

Yarrow

 April Kingsman  July 29, 2009  0 Comments on Yarrow

yarrow: Yarrow is a common weed that can cause milk taints. Farmers need to manage yarrow in pastures to ensure the quality of dairy products.

Cinnamon

 April Kingsman  July 28, 2009  1 Comment on Cinnamon

Cinnamon: The aromatic inner bark of the tropical tree (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) used as a spice. Growing cinnamon provides a specialty crop for culinary use, enhancing farm product diversity and income.

Compact

 April Kingsman  July 26, 2009  1 Comment on Compact

Compact: Compact verb to compress the ground and make it hard, e.g. by driving over it with heavy machinery or as the result of a lot of people walking on it. Managing soil compaction involves using proper tillage and traffic management practices to maintain soil health.

Freeze Drying

 April Kingsman  July 26, 2009  0 Comments on Freeze Drying

Freeze Drying: A method of preserving food or tissue specimens by freezing rapidly and drying in a vacuum. Properly managing freeze drying ensures high-quality preservation and storage of food products.

Berry

 April Kingsman  July 25, 2009  0 Comments on Berry

berry: A small fleshy fruit with several seeds, like a tomato or grape. Growing berry crops provides nutritious fruit for fresh markets and processing.

Adipose

 April Kingsman  July 25, 2009  0 Comments on Adipose

adipose: Containing or made of fat. Farmers need to understand adipose tissue in livestock for effective breeding and health management.