The goals and strategies set by food production and distribution businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and carbon offset programs. For example, establishing food product emissions reduction targets to improve sustainability and comply with regulatory requirements.
rhizome: A plant stem that lies on or under the ground and has leaf buds, adventitious roots, and sometimes branches. Understanding rhizomes helps farmers manage perennial crops and optimize plant propagation.
topping: The process of cutting the leaves and stems from the sugar beet root. It must be done accurately, as overtopping reduces yield. Accurate topping practices can optimize sugar beet yield and quality.
The weight of an animal at one year of age. Yearling weight is used to assess growth and development. For example, measuring the yearling weight of beef cattle to evaluate genetic potential and management practices.
FARMA: Abbreviation for National Farmers Retail and Markets Association. This association supports farmers in marketing their products and improving sales through direct-to-consumer models.