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Plant pathology is the field of agriculture that deals with the study of plant diseases. Plant disease can result in the loss of millions of pounds of food crops each year. Disease …
Learn how to make your own bug net! The Bug Chicks, joined by Junior Master Gardeners, show you how easy it is. You’ll also get tips, tricks, and techniques to catch insects, just like an entomologist!
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Evaporation is a process where liquid turns into a gas. When water gains heat energy it changes to a gas. An increase in temperature speeds up the rate of evaporation. Water evaporates when it is boiled.
How does water evaporate?…
4-H brings many opportunities for learning in science, technology, engineering, & applied mathematics. See what others across the country are doing in 4-H Science. You can also share what’s happening in your world in science. Go to 4-H Science below …
You and your friends may have a lot of questions about agriculture. We call them Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Many of them can be found in the list below.
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The word cattle refers to more than one cow. Cattle are large animals that are raised for their meat and their milk. Cattle that are raised for their meat are called …
Dairy cattle are livestock that are bred and raised for their milk. Dairy cattle are raised on dairy farms. The milk collected from the female cow is used to make …
Astronomy is the study of the night sky. It’s about what we can and cannot see each night as we look up to the stars. Astronomy is a natural science about natural things in space. People have looked into the …
Agronomy is a branch of agriculture focused on the study of plants and soils and their environment. Agronomic science and technology are basic to sustaining the world’s food supply and a quality environment. People who work in the field of …
The word horticulture comes from two Latin words which mean “garden” and “culture.” Horticulture is the art and science of growing and handling fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs, flowers, foliage plants, woody ornamentals, and turf.
Horticulture is different things to different …