Sustainable Agriculture & Environmental Conservation Flashcards
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What is integrated pest management (IPM) in US agriculture?
Answer: A strategy combining biological, cultural, and chemical controls to minimize pest damage economically and safely
IPM is a science-based approach that combines multiple pest control strategies to reduce reliance on pesticides while maintaining economic viability.
Which greenhouse gas is primarily emitted from flooded rice paddies and livestock operations?
Answer: Methane (CH4)
Methane is produced by anaerobic decomposition in flooded rice paddies and by enteric fermentation in ruminant livestock like cattle.
What is agroforestry?
Answer: Integrating trees and shrubs with crops or livestock in a single land management system
Agroforestry integrates trees with crops and/or livestock to create productive, diverse systems that improve environmental outcomes and farm resilience.
What does the term 'nutrient management plan' require farmers to do?
Answer: Apply nutrients based on soil tests and crop needs to minimize runoff and maximize efficiency
Nutrient management plans guide farmers to apply the right amount of nutrients at the right time and place, reducing waste and environmental pollution.
Which US law regulates the discharge of pollutants, including agricultural runoff, into waterways?
Answer: Clean Water Act (CWA)
The Clean Water Act regulates water pollution including agricultural nonpoint source pollution, requiring states to implement best management practices.
What is crop rotation and what environmental benefit does it provide?
Answer: Alternating different crops on the same land to break pest cycles and improve soil health
Crop rotation alternates different crops seasonally or annually, breaking pest and disease cycles, reducing fertilizer needs, and improving soil organic matter.