Basic Agricultural Terminology A Quiz for New Farmers

 

Acre?

  It’s the unit of land measurement we use in agriculture.  An acre is 43,560 ft2. 

Animal Unit?

It’s a common animal denominator based on feed consumption.  Typically, one mature cow represents one animal unit (A.U.).

  Also, government regulators are using A.U. at 1,000 lbs. to determine animal density on 

Crop Residue?

This is the plant material left in the field following harvest.

Cultipacker?

This is a farm tool that is pulled behind the tractor to tighten-up the soil following plowing/disking/seeding.  It looks like a large metal roller with grooves.

Dry Matter?

This is the non-water part of animal feed.

Fodder?

Typically refers to the parts of the corn plant (stalk and leaves) leftover in the field following grain harvest.

Forage?

This is vegetable matter (plant material) in a fresh, dried, or ensiled state used to feed animals.

Greenchop?

This is freshly cut forage-fed directly to animals.

Harrow?

This is a tool pulled behind the tractor to smooth out, or level a field after disking and prior to seeding.