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Agriculture

The practice of cultivating soil, crops, and livestock and the preparation or marketing of those products.The practice of cultivating soil, crops, and livestock and the preparation or marketing of those products.

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stalk

Agriculture; Animal feed

The straw or stem-like part of the plant that supports the seed head.

standard relief

Agriculture; Animal feed

Also known as Straight Relief. Outlet portion of a pellet die hole that has been counterbored straight.

starch

Agriculture; Animal feed

The main carbohydrate component of the dry matter in grain. Contains long chains of glucose molecules, which are easily broken down by rumen microbes.

steam

Agriculture; Animal feed

Vapor produced by heating water.

steam sprays

Agriculture; Animal feed

Mechanical equipment for introducing water vapor or steam to the kiln environment.

stem

Agriculture; Animal feed

The stalk of a plant.

stocker

Agriculture; Animal feed

Weaned cattle that are fed high-roughage diets (including grazing) before going into the feedlot.