What did William Samuel Johnson do at the Constitutional Convention? At the Constitutional Convention, Johnson represented Connecticut, and he helped to debate, draft, and sign the Constitution of the United States. After the newly ratified U.S. Constitution was adopted, Johnson was elected to the United States Senate in 1789, a position he held until 1791. … Read more
What color eggs do Java chickens lay? All Javas have yellow skin and lay brown eggs. Although the APA only recognizes the Black and the Mottled Java colors in its Standard of Perfection the White and the Auburn are being actively bred by a core of dedicated producers interested in bringing these colors back to … Read more
What is crop residue in agriculture? Crop residues are materials left on cultivated land after the crop has been harvested. Retention of crop residues after harvesting is considered to be an effective antierosion measure. What are the uses of crop residue? 1.4 Crop residues are primarily used as bedding material for animals, livestock feed, soil … Read more
How do you get rid of leaf curl virus? Chemical control: Imidacloprid should be sprayed on the entire plant and below the leaves; eggs and flies are often found below the leaves. Spray every 14-21 days and rotate on a monthly basis with Abamectin so that the whiteflies do not build-up resistance to chemicals. What … Read more
How is trypanosomiasis transmitted in animals? Cyclical transmission: trypanosomes are transmitted through the bite of an infected tsetse fly. Tsetse flies get the infection when feeding on an infected animal; after implementation of the parasitic cycle in the fly (15–21 days) it becomes infective and may remain infective for the rest of its life. What … Read more
Are there eyeglasses for chickens? Chicken eyeglasses, also known as chickens specs, chicken goggles, generically as pick guards and under other names, were small eyeglasses made for chickens intended to prevent feather pecking and cannibalism. They differ from blinders as they allowed the bird to see forward whereas blinders do not. Do chicken blinders hurt? … Read more
How long do dwarf sheep live? Miniature Sheep live 15 to 16 years. They are quiet and gentle. They love weeds, honeysuckle and kudzu. Miniature Sheep help farmers clean ground in vineyards, high bush fruit fields, and small orchards. What are St Croix sheep used for? The breed is believed to be descended from African … Read more
What is special agricultural safeguard? The Special (Agricultural) Safeguard or “SSG” is provided for in Article 5 of the Agriculture Agreement. The safeguard raises tariffs. It can be triggered by import surges or price falls, virtually automatically, i.e., without any need to test injury or to negotiate compensation. What are special safeguards? Safeguards are contingency … Read more
Where does US rank in rice production? Rice production is concentrated in the eastern half of the state, stretching from the Louisiana to the Missouri borders. California ranks as the second-largest rice-growing state in the United States. Who produces the most rice in the United States? Arkansas is the #1 producer of rice in the … Read more
What brands does Conagra make? Conagra’s iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender’s®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie’s® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke’s®, Earth Balance®, Gardein™, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion. Learn more about our portfolio of brands. What type of company is Conagra? Formerly … Read more