Corn science

Corn science

The science of growing corn as a crop.

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conservation tillage

Agriculture; Corn science

Any tillage and planting system that covers 30 percent or more of the soil surface with crop residue, after planting, to reduce soil erosion by water. Where soil erosion by wind is the primary ...

pesticide

Agriculture; Corn science

A general name for agricultural chemicals that include: : herbicide: for the control of weeds and other plants : insecticide: for the control of insects : fungicide: for the control of fungi : ...

ensiling

Agriculture; Corn science

The process of creating silage via anaerobic fermentation.

sown

Agriculture; Corn science

Planted using a broadcast seeding machine that distributes seed upon the soil surface. The seed may then be incorporated into the soil to ensure adequate seed-soil contact for germination.

Refers to the timing of pest control operations. Preplant operations are accomplished during the period subsequent to the harvest of one season’s crop and prior to the planting of the next season’s ...

integrated pest management (IPM)

Agriculture; Corn science

An integrated approach to controlling plant pests using careful monitoring of pests and weeds. It may include use of natural predators, chemical agents and crop rotations.

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

Agriculture; Corn science

The objective of FIFRA is to provide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. All pesticides used in the United States must be registered (licensed) by EPA. Registration assures that ...