Month: April 2025

Vegetable and Specialty Crops Program (VSCP):

Charlock: A widespread weed (Sinapis arvensis) mainly affecting spring cereals. Managing charlock involves using appropriate herbicides and cultural practices to protect crops and maintain healthy fields.

USDA BioPreferred Program:

Clevis: A U-shaped iron attachment used to couple an implement to a tractor towbar. Using clevis attachments helps farmers manage equipment connections and ensure safe field operations.

Leader: A leader is an animal which goes first, leading the flock or herd. Understanding animal behavior and leadership dynamics can improve herd management.

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA):

Lavender: Lavender is a shrub (Lavandula officinalis) with small lilac-colored flowers and narrow leaves, cultivated for perfume. Growing lavender can provide farmers with high-value essential oils and aromatic products.

porcine: Referring to pigs. Helpful content: Understanding porcine biology and management is crucial for pig farmers. Knowledge of pig health, nutrition, and behavior helps optimize production, improve animal welfare, and enhance farm profitability.

Tree Assistance Program (TAP):

hoose: A popular name for a lungworm. Preventing and managing hoose ensures the respiratory health of livestock.