Organic crop production Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicator Category 1A Latest Update Graded A What is the greatest hazard when applying most herbicides? Injury to nontarget plants Name some herbicides which are very effective against germinating weeds but less effective on established weeds. Frontier, Lasso, and Dual What soil conditions reduce the activity of many herbicides and require increased rates for adequate weed control? Higher levels of soil organic matter or clay Two herbicides which are more active on ...

Pesticides - Answer- include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and many other substances used to kill, harm, or repel pests. General Use Pesticides - Answer- may be bought over the counter without a pesticide license. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) - Answer- are a category of products that pose a higher risk to people, animals, or the environment. They can only be purchased by a person with a pesticide license; use requires supervision by a licensed applicator. Pestic...

Unit 34: Understand the Principles of Organic Crop Production Unit code: D/600/9849 QCF Level 3: BTEC National Credit value: 10 Guided learning hours: 60 Aim and purpose This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the principles of organic crop production and how these can be applied in practice. This unit is primarily aimed at learners within a centre-based setting looking to progress into the sector or further education and training. Unit introduction The need to ...

CDFA IPM Exam 2023/2024 (Revised) A+. 2,4-D is used to control? - ANSWER annual broadleaf weeds in crops Spry Oil Properties - ANSWER High Viscosity in Summer with high heat: Less Phytotoxic Low Viscosity in Winter with low heat: Heavier Oil What is 2-4D amine? - ANSWER Salt What are IGR? - ANSWER Insect Growth Regulators, Mimic natural hormones and interfere with growth Herbicides adsorbs/binds to which kind of soil? - ANSWER Soil with high organic/clay content and Low pH, high temperat...

Define IPM - ANSWER-1. a pest population management system that anticipates and prevents pests from causing damage. 2. an ecological approach to pest control. Components of IPM - ANSWER-1. Pest identification 2. Monitoring 3. Use of natural enemies (biological control) 4. Pest-resistant plants 5. Cultural and structural changes 6. Judicious use of least toxic pesticides Intent of IPM - ANSWER-To use tactics that include pesticide alternatives that reduce the total amount of pestici...

2 types of production systems - tillage systems and cropping systems accessions - a collection of plant materials from a particular location Advantages of continuous cropping - grow crop that yields the most income. less equipment required. less technical (specialized) equipment. Advantages of conventional till - clean (weed free). less pesticide use. Advantages of crop rotation - pest management. improve soil properties (increase soil organic matter and improve soil fertility). delays ...

Food provenance The origin of food, or where food comes from. In terms of food provenance, Food can be grown, reared, or caught. Consumers prioritise poultry, red meat, eggs, fish, shellfish, dairy products, fruit, and vegetables. Food Traceability Having access to information about where food comes from and assurances that food is safe to consume Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Sustain...

Edmentum Agriculture: Final Exam with verified solutions 1. Which of these does organic farming use?: Green Manure 2. Wendell is working on a project to reduce wastage of farm products. Which initiative will more likely to help him in reduce wastage of farm products?: - Developing proper storage and supply chain facilities 3. Which option best describes punctuality in the context of positive workhabits?: ensuring that you fulfill your commitments on time or in advance 4. Chrissie shirksth...

Certified Crop Advisor Terms 2024 Acid Soil: A soil that has a pH value of less than 7.0. Aerobic: A condition identified by the presence of oxygen. Agronomic Nutrient Rate: Agronomic Amount of nutrients required by a crop for an expected yield, after all soil, water, plant, and air credits are considered. Alkaline Soil: A soil that has a pH value greater than 7.0. Ammonium (NH4+): Ammonium A form of nitrogen that is available to plants from fertilizer and organic matter decompositio...

What is the NOP? Correct Answer: National Organics Program; est after Organic Food Prod Act of 1990; Made into law in Oct 2002; Does NOT cover non-food items Why National Organic Standards? Correct Answer: Uniformity among standards; Uniformity among certifying agents; Assurance of organic integrity What is organic food? Correct Answer: Meets NOP standards; grown without use of most conventional pesticides, fertilizers made w/synthetic ing./sewer sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing ...