IPM
What does IPM stand for?
Integrated Pest Management
One plant primary nutrient.
Nitrogen
What is a breeder seed?
Seed that is used to produce foundation seed.
Give one reason farmers till soil?
To loosen soil so roots can grow and the crops can be plant easier.
One method of harvesting forages.
Grazing
Give me an example of a biological IPM on crops.
Using living organisms to control crop pest. (Example)
Another primary plant nutrient.
Phosphorus
What is a certified seed?
Produced from foundation or registered seed (blue tag)
Give another reason farmers till soil?
To control weeds and reduce competition with other crops.
Another method of harvesting forages
Baling dry
Give me an example of a cultural IPM on crops.
Changing farm practices, like crop rotation to prevent pest problems.
Another primary plant nutrient.
Potassium
What is a registered seed?
Seed produced from foundation seed (purple tag)
How can tillage help prep for the next planting season?
Can help create a smooth seedbed for next planting season.
Another method of harvesting forages.
Bailing wet
Give me an example of a chemical IPM on crops.
Applying pesticides only when pests level are high to protect crops.
Explain the role of phosphorus in plant growth?
Phosphorus helps plants develop strong roots, produce flowers and seeds and transfer energy for growth.
The parent line for registered seed. (white tag)
One negative affect of excessive tillage.
Causes soil erosion and loss of nutrients.
Baling reduces the risk of spoilage compared to wet forage.
How do chemical controls fit into an IPM strategy?
They are used when pest levels reach a point that can cause damage to the crop, it can help using unnecessary amounts.
How does a potassium deficiency typically appears in leaves of a crop.
Leaves start to show yellowing at the edges and tips.
Explain how the seed chain goes from the breeder seed to the certified seed.
Breeder seed is the original, pure seed is developed by plant breeders and it is used to produce foundation seed which is grown and harvested to produce a certified seeds for farmers to plant.
Using no-till or minimum-till and planting cover crops to protect and improve the soil.
One situation where baling dry is the most appropriate method.
When making hay for long term storage or feeding livestock.