Crop rotation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Cholinesterase - ans-enzyme produced in the liver how do carbamates and organophosphates affect Cholinesterase? - ans-- organophosphate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity - carbamate insecticides inhibit cholinesterase activity Cultural Control - ans-Control of agricultural pests through environmental techniques, such as crop rotation and maintenance of native vegetation Biological Control - ans-the control of a pest by the introduction of a natural enemy or pre...

Agronomy Test; Questions and Answers 100% Solved The method of irrigation which is least subject to water loss by evaporation? Correct answer Subsurface Drip Which of the following is an uptake form of nitrogen? Correct answer NO3 Which of the following soil textures would likely have the lowest soil fertility? Correct answer Sand What is a major factor in how pests are transported to host crops? Correct answer Wind Which of the following is an advantage of crop rotation over a monocu...

What is the worst toxin/disease from canned foods? Correct Answer-Salmonella What class restricts use of land with careful use? Correct Answer-IV What is the FFA Salute Correct Answer-Pledge of Allegiance What is the highest degree the FFA gives Correct Answer-American What is the FFA Motto? Correct Answer-Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve Which part of a speech falls toward the end? Correct Answer-Conclusion What is the name for a baby goat? Corr...

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...

QAL - Plant Agriculture Category Exam Questions and Answers What ways do non-chemical pest control methods work with an organism's biology? - Answer-Understanding the life-cycle and natural habitat or predators can aid in non- chemical pest control by mimicking natural events or minimizing populations by avoiding creating the perfect timing or environment for pest populations How does planting transgenic crops affect a pest management plan targeting insects or mites? -Answer-You may need...

AEPS 315 Organic Agriculture FINAL Guaranteed A+ The Final Rule mandates that growers follow organic for _____ year(s). 3 The main reason for crop rotation is: pest and disease management Which one of the following statements is wrong when it comes to organic crop production? Select one: a. You cannot use hybrids b. All planting stock that will be treated as an annual must be certified organic c. You cannot use GMO's d. You have to develop a long-term soil fertility and soil ...

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 ...

Biological Control - ANSWER finding suitable natural enemies of pests from their native home and after extensive testing, releasing the enemy so that they become established and control the pest without any further human intervention (some natural enemies are released periodically) Mechanical Control - ANSWER the use of devices, machines, and other physical methods to control pests or alter their environments (fences, traps, screens, nets, etc.) Forms of mechanical control - ANSWER 1. Cult...

Which of the following is not considered when comparing a crop rotation with a monoculture? a. sociological consequences b. IPM c. labor and equipment needs d. yields a. sociological consequences Which of the following is an advantage of a crop rotation over a monoculture? a. higher level of management required b. timing fertilizer and pesticide application easier c. less equipment needs d. risk spread across more than one commodity d. risk spread across more than one commodity