In agriculture, nitrogen plant fertilizer has been essential. This nutrient is one of three—along with phosphorus and potassium—that plants need to live. The more easily plants can access it, the more ideal the growing …
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Rubber has been in use by humans for over 1,000 years with a history tracing back to Aztec cultures using the substance to make balls for sporting events and waterproofing for containers. Most natural rubber …
Farming and agricultural societies have a history that stretches back to the beginnings of civilization. It is believed that agricultural or agrarian communities first sprang up around 10,000 years ago following the Neolithic Revolution. This …
Everyone knows that plants need water, soil, oxygen and sunlight in order to grow strong and healthy, but what happens when water is scarce? Modern farming solutions to this problem include irrigation systems that …
Oysters are a type of mollusk that often get confused with clams. While both are found in salt water environments, oysters tend to stay in one spot during their lifetimes. Clams have a muscular foot …
Though the average person may not give it much thought, agricultural machinery makes modern life possible. Without this level of mechanization in agriculture, crop production could not meet the nutritional and material requirements of today’s …
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The soybean plant is a very versatile and productive crop. Soybeans are used to make oilseed, livestock feed, and a variety of food ingredients and commercial products. Soybean can be eaten with minimal processing, …
The USDA and state agricultural departments in the Northeast are sending out warnings of an invasive and damaging pest. The spotted lanternfly, (Lycorma delicatula) is a planthopper insect that’s native to northern China. When …
Black soldier flies are found in many regions and habitats throughout the world. At a glance, they might be mistaken for a small wasp. The military connotations of their common name and their dark appearance …
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Soil characteristics can vary greatly from one region to another. And since soil quality has a significant impact on the health of wild and cultivated plants, as well as grazing animals, it’s useful to evaluate …
