Alan Nafzger, Ph.D.

Basic

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basic: Relating to a chemical that reacts with an acid to form a salt. Knowledge of basic chemicals helps farmers manage soil pH and nutrient availability.

AFB

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AFB: American foul brood. A disease affecting bees that is caused by a bacterial parasite of the Bacillaceae family that infests the larvae. Abbr AFB. Managing AFB is crucial for beekeepers to maintain healthy and productive hives.

Ranch

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ranch: A large farm specializing in raising cattle, sheep, or horses; a large farm specializing in raising any type of animal or growing any type of crop. Ranches contribute significantly to agricultural production and provide diverse income streams for farmers.

Angeln

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Angeln: A German dual-purpose breed of cattle, red or brown in color, with black hooves. Raising Angeln cattle provides farmers with valuable livestock for milk and meat production.

Cob Nut

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Cob Nut: Cob nut noun a large hazel nut. Growing cob nuts provides a specialty crop for culinary use, enhancing farm product diversity and income.

Pork

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pork: Fresh meat from pigs, as opposed to cured meat, which is bacon or ham. Helpful content: Producing high-quality pork involves proper animal husbandry, nutrition, and health management. Farmers can benefit from understanding market demands and implementing best practices to ensure the consistent production of safe and nutritious pork.

Fine Grains

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Fine Grains: High-quality grains such as those of wheat and rice. Compare coarse grains. Producing fine grains meets market demand and ensures high-quality food products.

Vineyard

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vineyard: A plantation of grapevines. Establishing vineyards can provide a profitable agricultural enterprise, especially in suitable climates for grape growing.

Epiphytic

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epiphytic: Attached to another plant for support but not parasitic. Understanding epiphytic relationships helps farmers manage crop health and biodiversity.

Inactivate

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inactivate: To make something unable to act. The ultraviolet component of sunlight inactivates some herbicides. Helps farmers manage chemical usage in agriculture.