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Opera: A fast standards based web browser.

Cooperator Program: Officially known as the Foreign Market Development Program (FMDP). One of the agricultural export promotion programs operated by the Foreign Agricultural Service. This program consists of jo . . . View Full Definition

Farm Operating (OL) Loans: Subtitle B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended, authorizes the Farm Service Agency (formerly fmha) to make direct and guaranteed farm operating loans. Applicants m . . . View Full Definition

Cow-Calf Operator: A ranch or farm where cows are raised and bred mainly to produce calves usually destined for the beef market. The cows produce a calf crop each year, and the operation keeps some heifer calv . . . View Full Definition

Opéra Comique: French comic opera, with some spoken dialogue.

Opera Seria: Tragic Italian opera.

Cooperative Research And Development Agreement (CRADA): The Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 allows industry to enter into research contracts with government laboratories. In exchange for this cooperation, the company involved is entitled . . . View Full Definition

Operational Integration: The consolidation into a single operation of operations that were previously carried out separately by different providers.

Net Operating Income (NOI): The income projected for an income-producing property after deducting losses for vacancy, collection and operating expenses.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum: Established in 1989, APEC is a formal institution with a permanent secretariat located in Singapore. Its original 12 members include Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Japan, . . . View Full Definition