Author: April Kingsman

Sedge

 April Kingsman  January 8, 2011  1 Comment on Sedge

sedge: One of a number of grass or rushlike herbs of the family Cyperaceae, common in marshlands and poorly drained areas. They have minimal nutritional value. Farmers benefit from managing sedge to maintain soil health and prevent waterlogging.

Salsify

 April Kingsman  January 8, 2011  1 Comment on Salsify

salsify: A plant with a long white root which is used as a vegetable. Farmers benefit from growing salsify as a unique crop offering diversification and potential market niche.

Jojoba

 April Kingsman  January 7, 2011  0 Comments on Jojoba

jojoba: Jojoba – a perennial plant, grown in the USA, whose seeds yield an oil which is liquid wax. Helps farmers diversify crops and produce valuable oil.

Trondheim

 April Kingsman  January 7, 2011  1 Comment on Trondheim

Trondheim: Blacksided Trondheim. Understanding livestock breeds like Trondheim can support breeding programs and optimize animal performance.

Alkaloid

 April Kingsman  January 6, 2011  2 Comments on Alkaloid

alkaloid: One of many poisonous substances found in plants, which use them as a defense against herbivores. Many alkaloids such as atropine, morphine, or quinine are also useful as medicines. Farmers benefit from understanding alkaloids to manage plant health and potential toxicity.

Top Link Sensor

 April Kingsman  January 6, 2011  1 Comment on Top Link Sensor

top link sensor: The mechanism by which most draught controls sense the draught on a tractor implement. It uses the top link of the three-point linkage. Proper use of top link sensors can enhance tractor performance and efficiency.

Contact

 April Kingsman  January 4, 2011  2 Comments on Contact

Contact: Contact noun a physical connection between two or more things, especially the fact of one touching the other Don’t allow the part to come into contact with water. Managing contact involves preventing contamination and ensuring product quality.

Beetle

 April Kingsman  January 3, 2011  1 Comment on Beetle

beetle: An insect with hard wing covers. Some beetles are beneficial predators, while others are pests; farmers need to identify and manage both types effectively.

Case

 April Kingsman  January 3, 2011  1 Comment on Case

Case: An outer covering or a single occurrence of a disease. Properly managing cases of disease involves implementing biosecurity measures and providing appropriate veterinary care to protect livestock health.

Veterinary Care

 April Kingsman  January 2, 2011  1 Comment on Veterinary Care

The medical treatment and preventive care provided to livestock by veterinarians. Veterinary care includes vaccinations, surgeries, and health monitoring. For example, working with a veterinarian to develop health protocols for cattle.