Virginia Farm Show

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Glossary

1

Row crop

A crop planted in defined rows wide enough for equipment to pass between them, such as corn, soybeans or cotton. Row spacing drives planter, cultivator and sprayer setup choices shown at farm equipment events.

2

No-till drill

A seeding implement that opens a narrow slot, places seed and closes the soil without ploughing the field first, leaving crop residue on the surface to cut erosion and conserve moisture.

3

PTO (power take-off)

The splined shaft at the rear of a tractor that transfers engine power to driven implements such as rotary cutters, balers, spreaders and augers. Implement PTO horsepower demand must match the tractor's rating.

4

Three-point hitch

The rear linkage (Category I to IV on farm tractors) that mounts and hydraulically lifts implements. Hitch category and lift capacity determine which mowers, drills and ploughs a tractor can carry.

5

Haylage or baleage

Forage cut and wilted to roughly 45-60 percent moisture, then baled and wrapped in plastic so it ensiles anaerobically. It reduces dependence on good drying weather compared with dry hay.

6

Round baler

A machine that rolls cut hay or straw into cylindrical bales, either in a fixed chamber (soft-core, haylage-friendly) or a variable chamber (firm-core, dry hay). Bale diameter and net-wrap systems are key spec points.

7

Squeeze chute

A cattle restraint chute with a hydraulic or manual side squeeze and a head gate, used to hold animals safely for vaccination, tagging, pregnancy checks and hoof work. Throughput and quiet operation matter for herd size.

8

Boom sprayer

A tank, pump and horizontal boom carrying nozzles that broadcast herbicides, fungicides or liquid fertiliser over a field. Boom width, section control and nozzle choice govern coverage accuracy and drift risk.

9

Cover crop

A non-cash crop such as cereal rye, radish or clover grown between cash crops to protect soil from erosion, suppress weeds and add organic matter. Seeding method often determines whether a no-till drill is needed.

10

Soil sampling and testing

Collecting grid or zone soil cores for laboratory analysis of pH, phosphorus, potassium and organic matter, which underpins lime and fertiliser recommendations. Input suppliers at farm shows usually quote sampling programmes.

11

RTK guidance

Real-time kinematic GPS correction delivering centimetre-level accuracy for auto-steer, section control and controlled-traffic farming. It reduces overlap on sprays and fertiliser and is sold as a subscription or base-station package.

12

Grain auger

A screw conveyor inside a tube or open flight that moves grain into bins, trucks or drill boxes. Diameter and length set the throughput, and PTO or electric drive options depend on the site.

13

Compact utility tractor

A 20-60 horsepower tractor, usually with a front-end loader, sized for small acreage, livestock feeding and landscape work. Loader lift capacity and rear hydraulic outlets are the practical buying criteria.

14

Implement dealer

A franchised or independent dealer selling tractors and implements together with parts inventory and workshop service. At a regional farm show, dealer staff are the people who can quote delivery timing and service radius.