Agronomy

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Agronomy is the study of plant and soil sciences from an integrated, holistic perspective. Agronomists look at things like soil properties, how plants and soil interact, how much fertilizer the plant needs, and how climate, weeds, insects, and diseases affect a crop. Major crops in Mississippi are corn, soybean, cotton, rice, wheat, and forages. Plants are critical to civilization because they provide humans and animals with food, plus they supply fiber like cotton and lumber. Agronomy uses advanced technology such as unmanned aerial vehicles, GPS, and biotechnology. Intelligent young people should consider Agronomy if they like science, plants, and/or advancing technology.

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