The ABCs and NPKs of Plant Nutrition
Plant Elements from Air and Water
There are 16 elements necessary for plant growth. About 80 to 90 pe...
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Measuring Acidity and Alkalinity
Soil pH is a measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration (H+) in solution. The pH is measured on a scale...
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Getting Started With Season Extension Techniques
Spurred by enthusiasm for fresh, local agricultural products, farmers are increasing the a...
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Well–crafted teaching resource make student engagement easy! We're glad you're here to learn more about the 4-Hinnovators curriculum, and ...
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Many people in agriculture know someone whose life has been affected by a farm-related injury or death. With a few simple precautions, thes...
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Pond owners have sometimes intentionally and sometimes accidentally introduced freshwater clams or mussels into their recreational ponds. Wh...
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Three native penaeid shrimp species of commercial importance live in the Southern Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States: Litopenaeus...
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Citrus has long been thought of as a low-maintenance crop. Though this crop is relatively low input, it is not hands free. Regular and timel...
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Several species of caterpillars are common to leafy greens and brassica crops. Those include armyworms, diamondback moths, cabbage loopers, ...
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In general, vegetable insect pests have chewing or piercing-sucking mouthparts. Caterpillars, beetles, and grasshoppers are good examples of...
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Agriculture is full of exciting and rewarding opportunities. Farming is a tough job, but at the heart of it all, you'll see a vibrant commun...
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The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) was authorized as part of the 1985 Farm Bill and first funded in 1988 ...
Read More about The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE)