Sciara sheep

What is the Awassi sheep used for? The Awassi sheep are used for many different purposes such as meat, milk and wool. But they are raised primarily for milk production. They have unique physiological characteristics such as resistance to parasites and many diseases. They can walk long distances over pastures for grazing. How many sheep … Read more

North Texas State Fair and Rodeo

Does the Texas State Fair have a Rodeo? The Thrill of the Rodeo in Fair Park Presented by United Ag & Turf, the State Fair of Texas Rodeo will take place each weekend of the Fair during the evening. Time: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. How long is the North Texas Fair? Preserving and promoting … Read more

Turano-Mongolian cattle

What kind of cows are in Mongolia? The cattle have two types: Ujumqin and Halhïn Gol. In 1949, Mongolian cattle began to be improved with crossbreeding to European breeds in limited numbers. Mongolian cattle have been herded for centuries by nomads and are highly valued for their meat. Are there wild cows in Mongolia? The … Read more

Cargill

What is Cargill known for? Minneapolis-based Cargill is one of the world’s top producers and distributors of agricultural products such as sugar, refined oil, cotton, chocolate, and salt. Founded in 1865 by William Cargill, it has remained in the family ever since. The company’s descendants own more than 90% of the company today. Is Cargill … Read more

Yield mapping

How does yield mapping work? Yield mapping refers to the process of collecting georeferenced data on crop yield and characteristics, such as moisture content, while the crop is being harvested. Various methods, using a range of sensors, have been developed for mapping crop yields. What is yield mapping in agriculture? Confident yield mapping at harvest … Read more

Anchor (brand)

Is Anchor a New Zealand company? Anchor is a brand of dairy products that was founded in New Zealand in 1886, and is one of the key brands owned by the New Zealand based international exporter Fonterra Co-operative Group. In Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan, Fonterra uses the Fernleaf brand instead of Anchor. What is the … Read more

Maltese honey bee

Is Maltese honey good? Malta is well renowned for its pure honey. In fact beekeeping in Malta has a long history. Proof of this is the name the Greeks gave Malta. They called the island ‘Melite’ (Μελίτη) which derives from the Greek word ‘meli’ (μέλι) that means honey. What is the friendliest honey bee? Italian … Read more

Shearing shed

What is the meaning of shearing shed? a farm building equipped with power machinery for sheepshearing and equipment for baling wool. Also called: woolshed. How much does a shearing shed cost? Shearing sheds cost in the vicinity of $55,000 a stand and typically take about six weeks to build. What does a roustabout do in … Read more

H-2 Worker

What is an H2 worker? Program Overview. The H-2A temporary agricultural program allows agricultural employers who anticipate a shortage of domestic workers to bring nonimmigrant foreign workers to the U.S. to perform agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature. What does H-2A stand for? Acronym Definition H2A H2 (Histamine-2) Receptor Antagonist How … Read more

Category:South West France AOCs

What region is south west France? Wine region Size of planted vineyards 16,000 ha What are the four main wine classifications in France? There are four main categories in the classification of French wine, although these are subdivided in a variety of ways. These are, Vin de Table, Vin de Pays, VDQS, and AOC. Is … Read more