Agricultural programs & laws

Agricultural programs & laws

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

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bovine tuberculosis

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A highly contagious disease of cattle that causes severe economic losses, especially in dairy herds. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service quarantines infected herds and works with producers ...

boxed beef

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Beef that a packer cuts into relatively small pieces, seals in vacuum packs, and ships in cardboard boxes, often ready for retail sale. Prior to the 1970s, most beef left the packer as partial ...

breastfeeding promotion

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Relates to activities required to be carried out by state and local agencies using federal funds provided for nutrition education and administrative services under the WIC program. States are ...

broadcast application

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The spreading of pesticides or fertilizers over an entire area (see band application).

broiler

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A young chicken, usually 6 to 8 weeks old and 3 to 5 pounds, raised primarily for its meat.

brucellosis

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A highly contagious disease of cattle, goats, sheep, and swine that can be transmitted to humans (undulant fever). The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service conducts an eradication program that ...

Bt

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Bacillus thuringiensis is a naturally occurring soil bacterium commonly known as Bt. It is a biological pesticide (biopesticide) used as a spray or dust and also in several genetically engineered ...