Author: April Kingsman

Sustainable Society

 April Kingsman  August 24, 2010  2 Comments on Sustainable Society

sustainable society: a society which exists without depleting the natural resources of its habitat. Engaging in sustainable practices ensures long-term agricultural productivity and environmental health, supporting a sustainable society.

Livestock Guardian Animals

 April Kingsman  August 24, 2010  4 Comments on Livestock Guardian Animals

Animals, such as dogs and llamas, that are used to protect livestock from predators and provide security. For example, using livestock guardian animals to protect sheep and goats from predators.

Liquid Manure

 April Kingsman  August 23, 2010  7 Comments on Liquid Manure

Liquid Manure: Liquid manure is a manure consisting of dung and urine in a liquid form. Manure in semi-liquid form is slurry. Properly managing liquid manure can enhance soil fertility and support sustainable agriculture.

Estrous Synchronization

 April Kingsman  August 22, 2010  5 Comments on Estrous Synchronization

A management practice that uses hormones to control and synchronize the estrous cycles of female animals. Estrous synchronization helps facilitate timed artificial insemination. For instance, synchronizing the estrous cycles of a cowherd to enable mass breeding.

Fraxinus

 April Kingsman  August 21, 2010  3 Comments on Fraxinus

Fraxinus: The Latin name for the ash tree. Growing Fraxinus trees supports timber production and biodiversity in agroforestry systems.

Estimated Breeding Value

 April Kingsman  August 21, 2010  4 Comments on Estimated Breeding Value

estimated breeding value: The value of an animal, calculated using an estimate of how many offspring it will have and what they will be worth. Abbr EBV. Knowing EBV helps farmers select and breed livestock for desirable traits, improving herd quality and productivity.

Spring

 April Kingsman  August 20, 2010  3 Comments on Spring

spring: a place where water comes naturally out of the ground; the season of the year following winter and before summer, when days become longer and the weather progressively warmer; a metal device which, when under tension, tries to resume its previous position. Proper management of water resources from springs supports sustainable water use and healthy crop growth.

Greenhouse Mealy Bug

 April Kingsman  August 19, 2010  3 Comments on Greenhouse Mealy Bug

greenhouse mealy bug: A greenhouse mealy bug is a horticultural pest that spoils the appearance of glasshouse crops, particularly orchids. Managing mealy bugs ensures healthy crops and maintains aesthetic quality, enhancing marketability.

Black Arm

 April Kingsman  August 18, 2010  5 Comments on Black Arm

black arm: A bacterial disease of cotton. Managing black arm through crop rotation and resistant varieties protects cotton yields.

Halomorphic Soil

 April Kingsman  August 18, 2010  6 Comments on Halomorphic Soil

halomorphic soil: Soil that contains large amounts of salt. Recognizing and managing halomorphic soils helps farmers prevent crop damage and maintain soil health.