Ag Science II

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Across
  1. 3. The amount of agricultural product produced, such as bushels of grain per acre or pounds of fruit per tree.
  2. 4. Programs: Research and promotion programs financed by producers (e.g., cattlemen, soybean farmers) to boost industry growth.
  3. 9. Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock, crucial for irrigation.
  4. 13. The cultivation of aquatic organisms, such as fish, shellfish, and plants, in controlled environments.
  5. 15. Organic material derived from living, or recently living organisms, used as a renewable energy source.
  6. 17. Farming: A way of growing crops without disturbing the soil through tillage, which helps prevent erosion and preserves soil structure.
  7. 18. Grazing: The system of moving livestock between different pasture areas to prevent overgrazing and improve pasture regeneration.
  8. 20. The artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the production of crops.
  9. 22. Sequestration: The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide, often in soil or plants, to reduce greenhouse gases.
  10. 23. Farming: A management concept using data (GPS, sensors) to manage fields with extreme accuracy, optimizing input usage.
  11. 24. Modified Organism (GMO): A plant or animal whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
  12. 25. Pest Management (IPM): An ecosystem-based strategy focusing on long-term prevention of pests through a combination of techniques (biological, habitat, chemical).
Down
  1. 1. A versatile machine that harvests, threshes, and cleans grain crops in a single operation.
  2. 2. A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent.
  3. 5. Any material (organic or inorganic) added to soil or plants to provide essential nutrients for plant growth.
  4. 6. Fuel produced directly or indirectly from organic material (biomass), including plant materials and animal waste.
  5. 7. Rotation: The practice of growing different types of crops in the same area across a sequence of growing seasons to improve soil health.
  6. 8. Food or crops produced without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms.
  7. 10. Businesses collectively associated with the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products.
  8. 11. Crop: A crop planted primarily to manage soil erosion, fertility, quality, water, weeds, and pests, rather than for harvest.
  9. 12. Strips: Areas of vegetation (grass, shrubs, trees) maintained between cultivated land and water sources to reduce runoff and erosion.
  10. 14. Tillage: A farming practice that leaves a significant portion of crop residue (at least 30%) on the soil surface to minimize erosion.
  11. 16. Crops: Widely produced crops sold in large quantities, such as corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton.
  12. 19. Technology: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used for precision monitoring, crop scouting, and pesticide/fertilizer spraying.
  13. 21. Farm animals (cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry) raised for food, fiber, or labor.