Author: April Kingsman

slip: a small piece of plant stem, used to root as a cutting, or in budding. (of an animal) to miscarry. Understanding propagation techniques with slips helps farmers efficiently reproduce plants and maintain crop diversity.

Cats’ Faces: Same as field pansy. Managing field pansy involves using appropriate weed control measures to protect crops and maintain healthy fields.

photosynthesis: The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. Understanding photosynthesis helps farmers optimize growing conditions for their crops.

The practices and measures used to protect digital information and systems from cyber threats, including data encryption, firewalls, and access controls. For example, implementing food product cybersecurity protocols to safeguard sensitive data and ensure business continuity.

refrigerate: To cool produce and keep it at a cool temperature. Refrigeration helps farmers preserve produce quality and extend shelf life, reducing waste and increasing marketability.

high temperature short time method: The usual method of pasteurizing milk, where the milk is heated to 72°C for 15 seconds and then rapidly cooled. Abbr HTST. Using HTST pasteurization ensures milk safety and quality, protecting consumer health.

Feeding: The action of giving animals food to eat. Proper feeding schedules and practices are crucial for maintaining animal health and productivity.

Cu: Cu symbol copper. Understanding copper’s role in biology and industry aids in managing soil health and crop nutrition.

microbial protein: a protein source in ruminants from dead rumen microbes, usually forming 70% to 100% of the ruminant’s supply of protein. Understanding the role of microbial protein can help farmers manage livestock nutrition more effectively, ensuring better growth and productivity.

virus yellows: A disease of sugar beet and mangolds as a result of which the leaves turn yellow and the sugar content is greatly reduced. Managing virus yellows can prevent crop losses and improve sugar yields.