Angus & Simental Mix Beef
Alan Nafzger, Ph.D. off-going crop: A crop sown by a tenant farmer before leaving the farm at the end of their tenancy. They are permitted to return and harvest the crop and remove it. Understanding off-going crop rights can help farmers manage transitions and ensure fair agreements during changes in farm tenancy.
seasonal: Referring to or occurring at a season. Seasonal changes in temperature. Plants grow according to a seasonal pattern. Farmers benefit from understanding seasonal patterns for effective crop and livestock management.
horse bean: A broad bean used as a fodder. Growing horse beans provides a nutritious feed source for livestock.
A primal cut of beef obtained from the hindquarters, known for its leanness and versatility. Round cuts are used for roasts, steaks, and ground beef. For instance, processing round into eye of round roasts and ground beef.
dry matter: The matter remaining in a biological sample or in animal feed after the water content has been removed. Abbr DM. Dry matter is a critical measure for evaluating the nutritional content of animal feed.
milking parlour: a building in which cows are milked, and often are also fed, washed and cleaned. There are four basic designs of parlour: the herringbone parlour, where the cow stands at an angle of 45° to the milker, is commonest for large herds; the abreast parlour, where the cows stand side by side with their backs to the milker; the tandem parlour where they stand in line with their sides to the milker; the most expensive and complex of the four systems is the rotary parlour, where the cows stand on a rotating platform with the milker in the middle. Proper management of milking parlours can ensure better milk quality and yield, contributing to farm profitability and sustainability.
The arrangement of soil particles into aggregates, which affects soil properties such as porosity, water infiltration, and root growth. Soil structure is influenced by factors such as organic matter, soil texture, and management practices. For example, improving soil structure through organic matter addition and conservation tillage to support healthy plant growth and optimize water use efficiency.
International Coffee Agreement: An agreement between countries to stabilize the price of coffee. Abbr ICA. Helps coffee farmers by providing market stability.
wild chamomile: Wild chamomile, also known as mayweed, is a plant that can grow in fields. While it may not be directly useful for farmers, understanding its presence can help in managing crops and preventing unwanted spread.
roller mill: A piece of equipment used in the preparation of flour and animal feed. It has two smooth steel rollers which crush the grain. Using roller mills improves feed processing efficiency and product quality.