Agricultural programs & laws

Agricultural programs & laws

Of or pertaining to laws, political programs or schemes related to agriculture.

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National Agricultural Cost of Production Standards

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Established in 1981 to annually review the cost of production methodology used by USDA in price-support programs.

National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

An institution created by Congress in 1863 to provide science-based advice to the government. The sister organizations associated with the Academy are the National Academy of Engineers, Institute of ...

mycotoxins

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Toxic substances produced by fungi or molds on agricultural crops that may cause sickness in animals or humans that eat feed or food made from contaminated crops. There are between 300 and 400 known ...

mutual self-help housing

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A program to assist groups of low-income families in building their own homes. Each family is expected to contribute at least 700 hours of labor in building homes for each other. Participating ...

mutagen

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

An agent that causes a permanent genetic change in a cell other than that which occurs during normal growth. Testing to determine mutagenicity is one component of assessing the potential chronic ...

multiple use

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

According to the Multiple Use and Sustained Yield Act of 1960 (P.L. 86-517, June 12, 1960), as amended, multiple use of the national forests means the "harmonious and coordinated management of the ...

multiple component pricing

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The practice of valuing farm milk according to the value of its protein, fat, and mineral content. This practice has been adopted by many regions for federal milk marketing orders. Historically, milk ...