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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 217 - Soil Fertility
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Use of fertilizers for peak production at optimum cost; evaluation and comparison of different forms of macro- and micro-nutrients, their manufacture, handling, and application; plant and soil chemistry.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Understanding plant nutrient requirements and how to provide for those needs to achieve efficient crop production.
- Know common fertilizer materials.
- Understand proper fertilizer application methods and techniques.
- Create fertility plans for corn, soybean, wheat and alfalfa production.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Alfalfa, Corn, Wheat and Soybeans fertility planning
- Basic Concepts of Soil Fertility and Productivity
- Soil Micronutrients
- Soil Nitrogen interaction and fertility
- Soil Phosphorus interaction and fertility
- Plant Nutrients & the Environment
- Soil fertility of secondary macronutrients (Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur)
- Soil pH and lime recommendations
- Soil Sampling
- Soil Testing, Plant Analysis & Diagnostics
- Soil potassium interaction and fertility
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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