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 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 ...
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WEBAccording to a news release, the AGwagon is engineered for agricultural toughness and prowess, boasting advanced suspension, rugged wheels, HD front and rear bumpers, two way radio capabilities, proprietary easy access bed steps at the rear and sides, and 360 degrees of high intensity LED lighting to keep you rolling at all hours.
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 …
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 exciting and valuable ...
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 …
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.
Drones in agriculture: What are they used for? - AGDAILY
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Recently in the U.S., drones have been used to spot-spray weeds, apply fungicides to wheat crops, spray fields that are too wet for a sprayer to drive across, and help some farmers avoid soil compaction and crop damage that can occur from using a sprayer. Just like how drones can apply crop protection products, they can also be used to …
Explaining different types of fertilizer available to growers - AGDAILY
WEBJul 30, 2024 · Fertilizer is composed of nutrients, which, just like people, plants need to grow. The major nutrients in fertilizer are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). There can be other “micronutrients” in fertilizer such as calcium, magnesium, sulfur, zinc and more, but the most common are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.