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3.00 Credits
Basic ag marketing concepts, terminology, and applications and mechanics of futures and options on the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Market outlets, forward pricing, hedging and other market alternatives are evaluated.
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3.00 Credits
Concepts of soil formation, soil types, soil conservation, soil and water relationships, soil fertility, and basic soil chemistry are discussed. Soil test information provided by the student will be used to develop fertility plans which utilize various sources of fertility such as crop rotations, manure, and chemical fertilizers.
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3.00 Credits
Plant growth and development of Monocot and Dicot plants; basic plant anatomy and growth stages; methods of plant reproduction and seed production; plant genetics, basic plant physiology; photosynthesis, respiration, and plants response to weather and other environmental factors.
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3.00 Credits
Various methods of pest control and their alternatives are discussed. Safe and responsible handling of crop protection products is stressed. Growth habits and identification of common weeds, insects, and diseases will be covered as well as the calibration of broadcast and band applicators. Students may take the test for their commercial or private applicator license upon completion of the course.
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to Agronomy may be taken concurrently with Crop Scouting. Identification of grass and broadleaf seedlings. Identification of the prominent insect pest of corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. Identification of herbicide injury symptoms and a review of nutrient deficiency symptoms; and weather-related crop injuries. Field scouting techniques will also be discussed.
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1.00 Credits
Crop scouting activities will be done in the field at various locations throughout the summer to give the student practical field experience.
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2.00 Credits
Crop protection guides and pesticide labels will be used to develop recommendations for the cost effective control of weeds, insects, and diseases in corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. Cultural control options will also be discussed. Mock customer presentations will be made.
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1.00 Credits
Crop protection guides and pesticide labels will be used to develop recommendations for the cost effective control of weeds, insects, and diseases in corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. Cultural control options will also be discussed.
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1.00 Credits
SST software is used along with GPS receivers to collect data as soil sample information, and then converted into data layers or maps. Recommendations are applied to application rate maps. Students will use the GIS to help plan current years crop. Prerequisite: AGRI 1771
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3.00 Credits
Management practices in corn and soybean production including plant development stages, varietal selection, seedbed preparation, planting and replanting decisions, fertilization options, weed control programs, and harvesting options. Prerequisites: AGRI 1550, AGRI 1670, AGRI 1680
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