Students in this 10-week online course will study the potential negative effects of agricultural practices on soil and water resources and discuss beneficial management practices that can minimize environmental impact. They will also investigate advanced practices in fertility management, learn to diagnose nutrient deficiencies, and gain the knowledge required for development of effective fertilizer recommendations.
Prerequisite courses: Crop Production Systems (AGN 6000) and Introductory Soils & Crop Nutrition (AGN 6005)
Textbook Required: Western Fertilizer Handbook 9th Edition