AGA 381 - Crop Scouting

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

The course develops an understanding of the factors that affect plant growth. Plant nutrients are considered as students gain experience in identifying major and micronutrient deficiency symptoms in plants by means of soil tests, plant tests and observations.
Competencies

Summarize the current industry issues
Define issues that impact the future of the industry
Assess the legal aspect of agriculture
1. Identify pertinent legal issues.
2. List current environmental laws
Examine livestock waste handling and disposal
1. Calculate fertilizer value of manure
2. Calculate manure application rates
Demonstrate a knowledge of soils and fertility
1. Identify the macro and micro nutrients
2. Recognize nutrient deficiency symptoms
3. Interpret soil test results
4. Identify appropriate fertilizer compositions for blending
5. Review fertilizer labels and analysis
6. Demonstrate the ability to blend fertilizers to match soil test recommendation
7. Calculate least cost fertilizer application for appropriate crop management practice
Examine crop scouting techniques
1. Identify common agricultural pest for appropriate crop production scenario
2. Define procedures for pest control
3. Calculate least cost control method for pest control
4. List alternative management practices
5. Identify plant nutrient deficiencies
6. Prepare plant tissue samples for nutrient deficiency test
7. Translate nutrient deficiency tissue test results into appropriate recommendations
Demonstrate knowledge of farm building structures, construction techniques, building materials, repairs, and maintenance
1. Demonstrate use of land surveying and measuring instruments