Who was one of the first entomologists to be employed by the USDA?
Townend Glover
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What year did the Morrill act pass?
1862
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What kind of insect was taking over crops in the eastern united states in the 1860's.
The Colorado Potato Beetle.
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How many acres of land did Lincoln's father own when Lincoln was 15 years of age?
His father owned 80 acres of land.
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Who does the Commissioner of Agriculture report to?
The President.
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What did Newton encourage Glover to start?
A museum containing Glover's collection of insects.
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What courses did these colleges offer?
Agriculture, mechanical arts, and classical studies.
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What was Pyrethrum used for?
It was used for household insects.
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What did Lincoln do as president to make sure that Agriculture was successful in America.
Lincoln established the United States Department of Agriculture.
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What is one responsibility of the Commissioner of Agriculture?
Excepted answers:
1. Preserve all information concerning agriculture-books, experiments and records.
2. Run tests
3. Distribute statistics among agriculturists
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What is Glover's insect collection part of today?
The National Entomological Collection
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What is the purpose of land-grant institutions?
The purpose of land-grant institutions is to improve the economic well-being of Americans
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What were the 4 insects that paris green was effective on?
1. Canker worm on fruit trees
2. Colorado potato beetle
3. Codling moth
4. Cotton caterpillar