Agricultural programs & laws

Agricultural programs & laws

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

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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.

Humus

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The well decomposed, relatively stable portion of the partly or wholly decayed organic matter in a soil, which provides nutrients and helps the soil retain moisture.

Title V of P.L. 81-171 (October 25, 1949) authorised USDA to make loans to farmers to construct, improve, repair, or replace dwellings and other farm buildings to provide decent, safe, and sanitary ...

Foodstamp household

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

A food stamp household is composed of all those who purchase food and prepare meals in common. All related co-residents must apply as a single food stamp household, no matter how they purchase and ...

Horticultural specialty crops

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

The Census of Agriculture includes as "horticultural specialties" bedding plants, florists' greens, flower and vegetable seeds, flowers, foliage, fruit stocks, nursery and ornamental plants, ...

Horse Protection Act

Agriculture; Agricultural programs & laws

P.L. 91-540 (December 9,1970), as amended, makes it a crime to exhibit, or transport for the purpose of exhibiting, any "sored" horse, which is one whose feet have been injured deliberately to ...