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Agricultural programs & laws

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

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Agricultural programs & laws

carrier

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

An inert material added to an active ingredient in a pesticide to enhance its delivery or effectiveness.

carrying capacity

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The maximum stocking rate for livestock possible without damaging vegetation or related resources. Carrying capacity may vary from year to year on the same area, due to fluctuating forage production. ...

carryover

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Existing supplies of farm commodity not used at the end of a marketing year, and remaining to be carried over into the next year. Marketing years generally start at the beginning of a new harvest for ...

cartel

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

An alliance or arrangement among industrial or commercial enterprises or nations aimed at limiting competition or exercising monopoly power in a market.

casein

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The major portion of milk protein, manufactured from skim milk and used in processed foods (such as dessert toppings and coffee whiteners) and in industrial products such as glue, paint and plastics.

cash commodity

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The physical or actual commodity as distinguished from the futures contract. Sometimes called spot commodity, or actuals.

cash grain farm

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A farm on which corn, grain sorghum, small grains, soybeans, or field beans and peas account for at least 50 percent of value of products sold

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