Foundations of Applied Agronomy - Nutrient Management

Foundations of Applied Agronomy was developed by the American Society of Agronomy to prepare learners for the International Certified Crop Adviser (ICCA) Exam and to build the expertise of persons in production agriculture, consulting, business, and conservation. The series provides a comprehensive online learning experience that covers topics in nutrient management, soil and water management, pest management, and crop management. In-field practitioners will review the knowledge and skills that are most needed by a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), while others will obtain a foundational knowledge in topics relevant to the agricultural profession.

This section covers Nutrient Management (5 CEUs).

The Nutrient Management sections contains five modules: Basic Concepts of Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility; Soil Testing, Plant Tissue Analysis, and Nutrient Diagnostics; Nutrient Sources, Placement, and Timing; Soil pH and Liming; Nutrient Management Planning.
 

• Basic Concepts of Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility: (1) The essential elements for plant growth; (2) Functions of major nutrients within plants; (3) How nutrients are supplied; and (4) How nutrients move within the soil
• Soil Testing, Plant Tissue Analysis, and Nutrient Diagnostics: (1) Factors that affect soil testing; (2) Timing of soil tests; (3) Soil testing approaches; (4) Factors affecting plant tissue analyses; (5) Crop yield response; (6) Assessing nutrient status; and (7) Toxicity and deficiency
• Nutrient Sources, Placement, and Timing: (1) Plant nutrient sources; (2) Nutrient availability and loss; (3) Forms of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium; (4) Calculation of nutrient conversions and application rates; (5) Manure nutrient availability; and (6) Nutrient placement and timing
• Soil pH and Liming: (1) The definition of soil pH; (2) What it means for a soil to be acidic or alkaline; (3) How pH can affect nutrient availability; (4) Different crop tolerances to soil pH values; and (5) How to use lime as a soil amendment
• Nutrient Management Planning: (1) Adaptive nutrient management and setting yield goals; (2) The principles of 4R nutrient management; (3) Factors involved with nutrient loss; and (4) Process of constructing a nutrient management plan
• Each module contains a link to an online learning course with an accompanying quiz. You must complete all portions to receive credit.
  
  Price:
  $150.00 Non-members/Members/Certified Professionals
  
  You will have access to this training for 180 days.