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AGA-112 Agronomy, 2 cr.
Introduction to the principles of farm crop production,
including classification, growth and management of specific
commonly grown Midwest crops.
(Formerly AC-112A - Agronomy)
AGA-113 Advanced Agronomy, 2 cr.
Studies crop management problems in corn, soybeans, oats,
forages and other crops in northwest Iowa, with emphasis on crop
diseases, insect problems, crop production practices, and
marketing.
(Formerly AC-212A - Advanced
Agronomy)
AGA-114 Principles of Agronomy, 3
cr.
Covers the basic principles of crop production, including
classification, soil-plant interrelationships and growth process
in response to environment.
(Formerly AT-124A - Crop
Production)
AGA-131 Plant Physiology, 2 cr.
Course acquaints students with the activities of a complex plant
during growth and reproduction and furthers the understanding of
how these activities affect the normal production practices –
planting, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting, etc.
(Formerly AC-137A - Plant Physiology)
AGA-154 Fundamentals of Soil
Science, 3 cr.
An introduction to basic soil formation, classification,
physical properties, water, organic matter, pH, and fertility.
Prerequisite: SC174A.
(Formerly AT-214A - Introductory
Soils)
AGA-156 Introduction to Soils, 3
cr.
Introduction to basic soil formation, soil component parts,
classification, soil productivity characteristics, soil
sampling, soil test interpretation, soil management and soil
amendments.
(Formerly AC-113A)
AGA-160 Agronomy - Nutrient
Management, 2 cr.
Builds on the introductory soil fertility course and includes
grid sampling sizes, plant nutrient analysis, CEC, base
saturation and nutrient management planning. Prerequisite:
AC128A or equivalent.
(Formerly
AC-216A)
AGA-166 Agronomic Applications, 3
cr.
Introduction to the study of plant structure, identification.
Tillage and planting practices will also be explored and
practiced. Crop scouting for crop pests and disease is explored
in the lab component.
(Formerly
AC-119A)
AGA-218 Grain Harvest Hdlg Drying
Equipment, 2 cr.
Course designed to give theoretical knowledge and practical
experience in the operation of a combine, grain drying and grain
storing equipment.
(Formerly AE-212A)
AGA-219 Planting & Seeding
Seminar/Lab, 1 cr.
This course offers opportunities for participants to develop
plans for spring planting operations as well as participate in
equipment evaluation, maintenance and calibration. Spring
planting includes seedbed preparation, seed genetics/herbicide
combinations, refuge planting, mapping of fields on paper as
well as with the use of GPS systems. Students will set and
operate a planter at the Iowa Lakes Farm Lab and then evaluate
the results such as planting depth, seed spacing, planted
population and the quality of the GPS map which they plotted as
planter operations took place. Evaluation of soil conditions
and compaction zones from maps and hands on testing equipment
will also be part of the lab component.
(Formerly
AG-160A)
AGA-283 Pesticide Application
Cert, 2 cr.
Preparation for the student to pass the state of Iowa Custom
Applicators Core Manual examination. Includes safe use and
handling of pesticides.
(AC-122A - Agricultural Chemicals
I)
AGA-284 Agricultural Chemicals II,
3 cr.
Studies herbicide, insecticide and fumigation categories.
(Formerly
AC-123A)
AGA-352 Intro Fertilizer
Technology, 2 cr.
Studies soil fertilization, with emphasis on fertilizer material
and applications, blending, soil test recommendations and
handling in meeting crop needs.
(Formerly
AC-132A)
AGA-353 Advanced Soil Fertility, 2
cr.
Course teaches the understanding of the manufacture of
fertilizer, physical and chemical characteristics, materials and
handling, and new technologies in application of fertilizers,
including equipment and materials.
(Formerly AC-222A)
AGA-374 Pest Identification, 1 cr.
Collection and identification of weed and insect pests affecting
corn and soybeans.
(Formerly
AC-141A)
AGA-375 Integrated Crop
Management, 2 cr.
Assists the student in developing the concepts of integrated
pest management as they relate to cultural, mechanical, chemical
and biological controls.
(Formerly AC-136A)
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