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The union of a small piece of bark with a bud and a rootstock is called
_______ grafting - ANSWERS-bud
What is the first step in seed germination - ANSWERS-water absorption
(imbibition)
which term means sterile or free from microorganisms - ANSWERS-
aseptic
movement of air within the soil profile is called what - ANSWERS-
aeration
the best tiller of the soil the - ANSWERS-earthworm
night crawlers are considered which of the following - ANSWERS-
earthworm
The analysis or ratio on a fertilizer bag indicates the percentages of three
major nutrients in the following - ANSWERS-nitrogen, phosphorus, and
potassium (N,P,K)
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the analysis or ratio of the major nutrients on a fertilizer bag is labeled
by? - ANSWERS-three numbers
What is the most efficient method of irrigation for vegetable crops? -
ANSWERS-drip
In the _____ -till method of seedbed preparation, seeds are planted
directly into the residue of the previous crop without exposing the soil -
ANSWERS-no
The primary harvesting machine for field crops is the: - ANSWERS-
combine
The moldboard plow: - ANSWERS-turns soil to mix crop residue,
livestock manure lime, and fertilizer
The chisel plow - ANSWERS-leaves the crop residue on the surface of
the soil
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Carbohydrates make up roughly what percentage of animal rations? -
ANSWERS-75
paste is normally used for treating horses for what - ANSWERS-worms
dipping is a process for treating animals, mostly cattle and sheep, for: -
ANSWERS-external parasites
It is important to isolate animals that are being added to a herd for up to
____ days - ANSWERS-30
a twitch is used to - ANSWERS-get the attention of a horse so it will
hold still for diagnoses or treatment
Cattle can be restraining during examination or treatment by using a: -
ANSWERS-nose lead
Where does in vitro mating occur - ANSWERS-outside the body
Polled means naturally or genetically ? - ANSWERS-hornless
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