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 ...
The true financial cost of modern farming | AGDAILY
WEBOct 8, 2020 · Being conservative for with the national 176.4 bushels per acre yield average in 2018, that means each acre brought in only about $653 to $764. Illinois soybeans averaged $639 cost of production per acre, for a value of $8.99 to $10.64 per bushel. That year the average was 51.6 bushels an acre, with …
2017 Census of Agriculture: Women farmers better represented
WEBApr 11, 2019 · A little more than 36 percent of American producers were women as reported by the 2017 census, which was an increase from 31.5 percent in 2012. This means over 500,000 more women than in 2012 are now principal producers on their farms or ranchers. And over 250,000 more are women who are involved …
First-timer’s guide to the 2024 National Farm Machinery Show
WEBJan 3, 2024 · Especially for a first-time attendee, the National Farm Machinery Show can be a bit overwhelming. Held each February in Louisville (for 2024, it is Feb. 14 through 17), the event eats up 1.2 million square feet of space across its three main exhibition halls at the Kentucky Exposition Center — it’s certainly a lot of ground to cover in just a few days.
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WEBWith National Farm Safety and Health Week in full swing, Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program has released the 2023 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-related Injuries and Fatalities.. The purpose of the report is to maintain public focus on the issue of agricultural confined-space injuries and fatalities, aid in the development of evidence-based training, and ...
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.
Great women who are leading agriculture groups in the U.S.
WEBApr 10, 2020 · 3) Kay Johnson Smith — President and CEO, Animal Agriculture Alliance. Kay Johnson Smith is a native Virginian who has worked professionally with agriculture promotion and education for 25 years. She joined the Alliance as executive director in 1994, and was named president and CEO in 2011.
5 best lawn tractor batteries of 2021 - AGDAILY
WEBApr 29, 2021 · Duralast Lawn & Garden Battery. Length: 7.75 inches. Width: 5.16 inches. Height: 6.1 inches. Weight: 16 pounds. CCA: 550. The Duralast Lawn and Garden Battery is ideal for light duty, lawn and garden tractor, utility, snow blower, and snowmobile applications. Consistent, maintenance-free starting power with up to …
The ultimate guide to planning your farm fence | AGDAILY
WEBMay 1, 2019 · A mesh wire fence (Image courtesy of Red Brand) Selecting the fencing material Woven wire. Woven wire fences consist of a number of smooth horizontal wires held apart by stays (vertical wires). This type of fencing comes in a variety of height options, so your choice depends on what animals you are rearing and how high they can jump.. Mesh wire fence. Mesh wire fences are durable and reliable ...
Biden Administration's agriculture policies and initiatives - AGDAILY
WEBFeb 3, 2021 · President Biden’s Ag Initiatives. In terms of agriculture policy, Biden’s platform proposals remained remarkably consistent throughout the din and furor of the 2020 primary and general election. With his pick of Vilsack and statements made in the earliest weeks of selection, it seems likely that those goals will remain in place.