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- Title
SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS IN CROP PRODUCTION.
- Authors
Bear, Firman E.
- Abstract
The article presents information related to the state of agriculture in the United States. The agriculture in the United States has become very advanced today. Modern machinery that can be put to highly effective use in industrialized systems of farming is effectively used in the country. Tractors, trucks, and automobiles have taken over the jobs of millions of horses, mules, and men, and are greatly accelerating the pace on the farm. It is evident from the statistical data that the country has witnessed a marked increase in the agricultural efficiency. As per the future of the agriculture is forecasted, there will be a great improvement in the yield and quality of crop plants as a result of breeding and selection. Increased efficiency of livestock is also expected through better breeding and feeding and by better disease control.
- Subjects
UNITED States; AGRICULTURE; TRACTORS; TRUCKS; AUTOMOBILES; CROPS; PLANT breeding; AGRICULTURAL technology; LIVESTOCK
- Publication
Science Education, 1944, Vol 28, Issue 5, p247
- ISSN
0036-8326
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/sce.3730280503