Control methods include prevention, biological control, resistant varieties, and pesticides. Pesticide terminology, formulations, calibration, environmental concerns, safe handling, and laws and regulations concerning pesticides. File formats, database management, spatial analysis, and manipulation of data. Georeferenced data from mapping and yield monitoring. Performance programs available for producers to improve livestock to meet economic, market, and consumer needs.
Species covered include dogs, cats, horses, and birds.
Emphasis on how individuals should develop grain marketing plans and how and when to use futures and options rather than forward pricing, price-later, speculating, or other choices in the management of risk. Emphasis on learning skills and building good habits, with particular emphasis on the mechanics of basis trading, while respecting the natural market forces. Detailed study of specific fundamental analysis factors, various technical analysis methods, and advanced hedging techniques. Review design processes, principles and design techniques and apply them to commercial and residential situations. Dual supervision by college staff and cooperating business.