Agricultural programs & laws

Agricultural programs & laws

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

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Nutrition Assistance Programs

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Federal programs in Puerto Rico and American Samoa that provide food assistance through block grant funds in lieu of food stamps, and to the Northern Marianas under a covenant governing U.S. ...

nutrient pollution

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Contamination by excessive inputs of nutrient: a primary cause of eutrophication of surface waters, in which excess nutrients, usually nitrogen or phosphorus, stimulate algal growth. Sources of ...

the practice of applying fertilizers and plant nutrients such as manures in a time and manner to best ensure they will be taken up by growing plants and not leach into the groundwater or wash away. ...

nutrient

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A chemical element or compound that is essential for the metabolism and growth of an organism.

noxious weeds

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

Undesirable plants that infest either land or water resources and cause physical and economic damage. Under the Federal Noxious Weeds Act of 1974, (P.L. 93-629, January 3, 1975), the Animal and Plant ...

notification process

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The annual process by which member countries report to the WTO information on commitments, changes in policies, and other related matters as required by the various agreements.

Northern Europe (NE) cotton price

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

An average of the five lowest prices of several internationally-traded cottons (including cost, insurance, and freight) quoted for delivery in Northern Europe. The NE price is used by USDA in its ...