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Crop science is the study of growing and managing various crops, such as corn and cotton, lettuce and broccoli, and many more. It involves the management of irrigation and equipment, timing of planting and harvesting, plant and insect pest management, fertilization, post-harvest handling and marketing, and all the other aspects of efficiently producing food and fiber. Crop science is a dynamic field with new developments continuing in such areas as post-harvest technology, plant biotechnology, integrated pest management, and precision farming. It requires a breadth of understanding, from basic biology and ecology to precision instruments for analysis of plant tissues, post-harvest storage atmospheres, and other substances. The crop scientist is also working to develop cropping systems that are profitable and ecologically sustainable, including safer methods of controlling weeds and pests. Do you want to help feed the world? Study crop science and know that you are helping out. The 21st century will be driven by the need to feed and clothe a growing world population while using methods that ensure the continued productivity of our farmland. And, while there might be a shortage of land for the growing of crops, there is no shortage when it comes to growing solutions. Worldwide demand for trained men and women in plant biotechnology, integrated pest management, precision farming, post-harvest technology, research and development, consulting and marketing is growing everyday.

Crop Science