Category: B

butterbean: A type of large, flat bean. Growing butterbeans provides nutritious food and valuable crops for fresh markets and processing.

bindweed: A perennial weed with creeping roots. Managing bindweed is essential for maintaining crop health and preventing competition for nutrients.

bite: An injury caused by the teeth of an animal. Preventing and managing animal bites is important for farm safety and livestock health.

bident: A two-year-old sheep. Understanding age-related terms helps farmers manage sheep breeding and care schedules.

Belgian Blue: A dual-purpose breed of cattle resulting from crossing Friesians and Shorthorns. Raising Belgian Blues provides both meat and milk, enhancing farm productivity.

bean stem rot: A fungus disease of beans. Early detection and treatment of bean stem rot prevent crop losses and maintain healthy yields.

beam: The main frame of a plough to which parts that cut into the soil are attached. Maintaining the beam ensures efficient and effective soil tillage.

butternut: A type of squash with a sweet, nutty flavor. Growing butternut squash provides nutritious food and valuable crops for fresh markets and processing.

blood: A fluid that circulates through the body of animals, carrying oxygen and nutrients. Ensuring the health of livestock blood systems is crucial for overall animal health and productivity.

barn: A large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw and housing livestock. Proper barn management ensures the protection and health of animals and stored products.