A food chain shows how energy and nutrients are passed from one living thing to another. The food chain begins with a plant being eaten. Then an insect or animal eats the plant. Then another animal eats the insect or …
What is plant pathology?
Plant pathologist Gail Wisler
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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 …
What is water evaporation?
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 Science
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 …
What is cotton?
Cotton is a plant that is grown for its fiber. Cotton fiber is white and fluffy and surrounds the seeds of the plant. Cotton fiber is used to make clothing.
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…FAQ Index: Agricultural Sciences
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.
…What are cattle?
Cattle grazing on pasture grass
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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 …
What are dairy cattle?
Holstein dairy cow in pasture
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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 …
What is astronomy?
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 …
What is agronomy?
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 …