Crop science is the main focus of each unit of study. Soil Management 3 Areas of study include terminology, soil formation, physical properties of soil, chemical factors of soil, fertilizer utilization in soils, soil classification, and land usage. Soil conservation, environmental protection, and erosion control are emphasized. Crop Protection Management 3 Approved and legal use of crop pesticides, integrated pest management, pest identification, current pesticides marketed, and proper application of pesticides are areas of study. Environmental safety, worker protection, plus federal, state, and employer requirements and licensing are studied.
Students are prepared for state exams.
AS027 Grain Production 3 Acquaints the student with advanced practical row crop management and current trends and issues. The practical production practices of pastures, other forages, and silage production and storage. A specialized course including all phases of the beef industry from breeding to market. The course discusses cow-calf as well as feeder cattle enterprises. Offered alternate years.