Month: January 2022

irongrass: Same as knotgrass. Helps farmers identify and manage this plant species.

Larva: Larva is the form of an insect or other animal in the stage of development after the egg has hatched but before the animal becomes adult. (NOTE: The plural is larvae.) Understanding larval stages helps farmers manage pest populations effectively.

The cultivation of corn for food, feed, and industrial products. Corn farming involves planting, managing, and harvesting corn crops. For instance, a farmer might grow corn for livestock feed and ethanol production.

Calver: A cow that has had calves. Managing calvers involves ensuring they receive adequate nutrition and care to support continued reproductive success and milk production.

The approaches used to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in fish farming, including crop insurance, diversification, and hedging. For example, developing fish farm risk management strategies to protect farm income and reduce vulnerability to adverse events.

earth up: To move soil to make a ridge, in which a crop such as potatoes or celery can grow. Plants are earthed up to protect the tender stems from frost or to make them white. Potatoes are earthed up to prevent the tubers from turning green and tasting bitter. This practice helps farmers protect crops from environmental stressors and improve quality.

The series of steps involved in converting animal carcasses into consumable meat products. Meat processing includes slaughter, cutting, packaging, and preservation. For example, operating a meat processing facility to produce beef steaks and sausages.

set-aside: A piece of formerly arable land used for something other than growing food crops. Farmers benefit from setting aside land for conservation and sustainable land management.

straight: an animal foodstuff composed of one type of food. Properly managing straight feed ensures specific nutritional needs of livestock are met, supporting health and productivity.

sclerotic: Referring to the hardening and thickening process in plant cell walls that makes stems woody. Farmers benefit from understanding sclerotic changes to manage crop quality and growth.