Mark R. Campbell
Magruder Hall 3072
785-4280 (Office), 627-5840 (Home)
campbell@truman.edu
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
A course that examines all aspects of grain crop production including establishment, pest control, harvesting, storage and end-use. The course will also examine genetic improvement practices including utilization of plant genetic resources and biotechnology.
PREREQUISITES
AGSC 110: Crop Production Systems
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
- To understand all aspects of grain crop production
- To understand genetic improvement practices for grain crop production
- To understand end-uses of grain crops
Each student's grade will be derived from the following 4 class activities:
- Class participation (attendance, discussion): 10%
- Reading assignments (summaries, questions and discussion): 30%
- Research papers: 30%
- Exams: 30%
Policy on absences and missed work
- Excuses for unauthorized absences will not be accepted.
- An authorized absence does not excuse the student from any missed work.
- Permission for making up any missed work will be granted only for authorized absences arranged in advance of the absence or at the discretion of the instructor.
R. George and L. Gibson. 1999. Grain Crops Production and Management. 15th edition. Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA
COURSE OUTLINE (subject to change at discretion of instructor)
| WEEK | TOPIC |
| 1 | Use of statistics in crop science |
| 2 | Management of small grains |
| 3 | Management of corn |
| 4 | Management of sorghum |
| 5 | Management of transgenic varieties |
| 6 | Use of precision farming techniques |
| 7 | Composition of grains |
| 8 | Management soybean |
| 9 | Seed production processing |
| 10 | Seed testing; grain storage facilities |
| 11 | Management of rice |
| 12 | Cotton, peanuts and other row crops |
| 13 | Grain price supports |
| 14 | Grain trading |
| 15 | Grain production in developing countries |