Category: B

billhook: A cutting implement with a curved blade used for trimming hedges. Using a billhook ensures efficient and precise hedge management.

bidder: A person who makes a bid at an auction. Being a knowledgeable bidder helps farmers acquire quality livestock and equipment at fair prices.

break crop: A crop grown to interrupt the continuous cultivation of another crop, helping to control pests and diseases. Using break crops in rotations can improve soil health and crop productivity.

box: An enclosed container used for storage or transport. Efficient use of boxes supports organization and protection of farm products.

branding iron: A tool used to apply a brand to livestock. Using branding irons ensures clear and permanent identification marks on animals.

beef: Meat of bull or cow. Producing high-quality beef meets market demand and provides a key source of farm income.

butter: A dairy product made from churning cream. Producing butter provides valuable farm products and diversifies income.

broadleaf: Referring to plants with wide leaves, such as deciduous trees. Managing broadleaf plants supports biodiversity and provides valuable timber and forage.

biennial: A plant that takes two years to complete its life cycle, growing vegetatively in the first year and flowering in the second. Understanding biennials helps farmers plan crop rotations and manage land use effectively.

blackjack: A weed of the daisy family. Controlling blackjack through weed management practices protects crop yields.