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Top 10 most popular beef cattle breeds in the United States
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Black Angus. Black Angus is the most common breed of beef cattle in the U.S., with more than 330,000 animals registered. One reason the breed is so popular is their carcass characteristics, which are marketed as yielding well-marbled, flavorful beef. Also, Angus cattle require little maintenance during calving season, are good mothers, …
Animal Agriculture Terminology 101: Words & their meanings
WEBOct 6, 2020 · Gelding: a castrated male horse. Filly: a young female horse. Colt: a young male horse. Yearling: a male or female horse between 1 and 2 years old. Foal: a male or female horse less than a year old. Hope you’ve enjoyed this list of farm-animal terms and learned a little bit about the specifics of each species. Michelle Miller, the Farm Babe ...
What is corn sweat? Understanding healthy plants and humidity
WEBJun 21, 2023 · Across the Corn Belt, you might notice yourself sweating due to the increased humidity during June and July. Some blame the corn. “It creates its own atmosphere,” some say, while complaining about corn sweat. “Using the term ‘corn sweat’ is kind of funny,” said Trenton Ford, Illinois state climatologist and hydroclimatologist.
5 common types of hay found in the U.S. | AGDAILY
WEBMar 3, 2021 · For hay, there are different ways to classify them. The types of hay we work with that are the most common are: Grass hay and legume hay. Grass hay is a long hollow stem that can grow up to 60 inches tall with leaves that can grow up to 17 inches long. Grass hay or pasture hay has 10.3 percent of crude protein, which compares to a …
The list of organic pesticides approved by the USDA | AGDAILY
WEBAug 24, 2019 · Diatomaceous earth. Gibberellic acid. Horticultural vinegar. Hydrogen peroxide. Lime sulfer: Including calcium polysulfide. Minerals such as elemental sulfur, bicarbonate, or kaolin clay. Myrothecium verrucaria. Non-detergent insecticidal soaps: As a pesticide, fungicide, or algaecide for food crops.
What are the five symbols of the FFA emblem? - AGDAILY
WEBJun 19, 2018 · Owl: A symbol of wisdom and knowledge. It takes smarts to be successful in the agriculture industry today. Eagle: America is home to the free and brave, thus it is only fitting the National FFA Emblem include the eagle. The eagle is a national symbol that serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of ...
Agriculture Colleges: The Definitive 2024 Free Guide | AGDAILY
WEBAGDAILY’s 2024 Undergraduate Agricultural College Guide is an expansive and detailed compilation of higher-ed institutions across the United States that feature agriculture programs — and it’s entirely free for schools to be listed and for prospective students to explore. The degree tracks at these schools are as wide and varied as the ag ...
List of national days in agriculture - AGDAILY
WEBJan 11, 2023 · March 21: National Ag Day. #NationalAgDay was started in 1973 as a way to increase public awareness of agriculture’s role in society. American agriculture runs deep in our communities, and nearly every product we tough involves a farmer. Agriculture provides jobs from field to store and beyond.
The 2024 expert's guide to cover crops in the U.S. - AGDAILY
WEBJun 14, 2024 · 2024 edition: The expert’s guide to cover crops. By Jenna Langley Blue, Cover Crop Gal Published: June 14, 2024. Images by Jenna Langley Blue. Follow AGDAILY. Follow @AGDAILYMedia. This seed manager dives into cover crop varieties and how they relate to soil health. Cover crops have become one of the ag industry’s most …