Agricultural programs & laws

Agricultural programs & laws

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

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infrastructure

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The transportation network, communications systems, financial institutions, and other public and private services necessary for economic activity.

USDA established this program in 1993 to merge and coordinate the business management and information technology (computer) activities of its agencies, particularly in the field, in order to support ...

infiltration

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The downward entry of water into soil. Also called percolation. A high rate of infiltration means that soil moisture for crops will be higher. Many conservation practices, such as conservation ...

infant formula cost-containment

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Refers to statutory provisions in the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 that require state WIC agencies to solicit bids to infant formula companies for the sale of infant formula used in WIC food packages.

inert ingredient

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Pesticide components such as solvents, carriers, dispersants, and surfactants that are not active against target pests. Inert ingredients may be toxic and may be subject to testing under the Federal ...

industrialization

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

When used in agriculture, this term generally refers to the consolidation of farms into very large production units.

industrial crops

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Crops that primarily have industrial applications in contrast to food or livestock feed uses. Industrial uses account for a relatively small but a growing and potentially much larger share of the ...