Month: July 2016

blackberry: A fruiting bramble plant. Growing blackberries provides nutritious fruit for fresh markets and processing.

verticillium wilt: A plant disease caused by a fungus, which makes leaves become yellow and wilt. Managing verticillium wilt can prevent crop losses and improve yields.

sheaf: A bundle of corn stalks tied together after reaping. The plural is sheaves. Farmers benefit from managing sheaves for efficient grain collection and storage.

mountain timber: timber grown in mountain forests. Understanding the characteristics and uses of mountain timber can help farmers optimize their timber production and marketability.

treeline: A line at a specific altitude, above which trees will not grow. A line in the northern or southern hemisphere, north or south of which trees will not grow. Understanding the treeline helps farmers manage land use and plan for climate adaptation.

superlevy: same as supplementary levy. Understanding and managing superlevies ensures compliance with regulations and financial planning for dairy operations, supporting farm profitability.

physical: 1. Referring to the body rather than the mind or the spirit 2. Referring to the characteristics of a substance or object rather than its chemical composition. Understanding physical characteristics of soil, water, and crops aids in effective farm management and production.