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