What does it mean when a dog is herding? As the name suggests, herding breeds were developed to gather, herd, and protect livestock such as sheep or cattle. That shared heritage means they all have the instinctive skill and drive to control the movement of other animals. To a herding dog, however, “other animals” means … Read more
What is an agrarian party? This is a list of agrarian parties, that is, parties which explicitly rely on farmers as their main constituency and/or adhere to some form of agrarianism. For a list of parties called Agrarian Party, Farmers’ Party or Peasants’ Party see Agrarian Party, Farmers’ Party and Peasants’ Party, respectively. What are … Read more
Where can I find Agriculture data? USDA – National Agricultural Statistics Service Homepage. Is the FAO reliable? FAO SQAF Principle 2: Accuracy and Reliability FAO statistics accurately and reliably portray reality. Lack of accuracy can be due to the variability as well as to the bias associated to the estimates. What is an agricultural statistician? … Read more
How are cattle used in research? Researchers will collect DNA from each animal, as well as his parents and grandparents, and also document phenotypic information from each animal. Steer calves will be studied for feed efficiency, and heifer calves will be studied for fertility and cow productivity. What is the group of cattle called? A … Read more
What does windbreak mean? Definition of windbreak : a growth of trees or shrubs serving to break the force of wind broadly : a shelter (such as a fence) from the wind. What is the best kind of windbreak? The best windbreaks block wind close to the ground by using trees and shrubs that have … Read more
What are the risks of genetically modified corn? One of the major disadvantages of GMO corn is its potential to trigger allergies. First, genetic material from a potentially allergenic food may be transferred to corn, also transferring the allergenic properties. Secondly, genetic modification alters the actual DNA of the corn. What are the benefits of … Read more
Why ag-gag laws are bad? The proliferation of ag-gag laws has been criticized by various groups, arguing that the laws are intended primarily to censor animal rights abuses by the agriculture industry from the public, create a chilling effect in reporting these violations, and violate the right to freedom of speech. Are ag-gag laws still … Read more
What is value-added example? The addition of value can thus increase either the product’s price that consumers are willing to pay. For example, offering a year of free tech support on a new computer would be a value-added feature. Individuals can also add value to services they perform, such as bringing advanced skills into the … Read more
What category are bees? Bees Temporal range: Late Cretaceous – Present, Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Hymenoptera (unranked): Unicalcarida Is beekeeping considered agriculture business? Beekeeping (technically called “apiculture”) is considered agriculture based on standard definitions and everyday usage. Beekeeping is also treated as agriculture (or farming) by the Federal and State governments via regulation and … Read more
What does space farming do? The existence of a space farm would aid the creation of a sustainable environment, as plants can be used to recycle wastewater, generate oxygen, continuously purify the air, and recycle feces on the space station or spaceship. Can we do farming in space? Plant and animal foods that appear to … Read more