FBMT 2225 Special Topics - Crops

FBMT 2225: Special Topics - Crops

Description

Special Topics - Crops focus on the analysis of special topics in crop management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best serve the student needs. Corn, soybeans, alfalfa, mixed grass, small grains, specialty crops (sunflower, berries, seeds, trees, etc.), pasture, corn silage, cover crops, vegetable crops.

Management Credits

2

Topics to be Covered

1. Determine a crop management specific focus for the course based on your farm business

2. Investigate information related to the crop management special focus

3. Implement the plan

4. Evaluate the plan

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify budget inputs

2. Determine farm actual production history (APH)

3. Develop enterprise budget

4. Formulated detailed production records

5. Evaluate profitability

6. Develop a nutrient and/or pest management plan