XX Agronomy Concepts Part 1 of 3



  1. Rank the degree to which the following agronomy concepts are included in your Ag Ed course(s):

            1 2 3 4 5      
      18 elements essential for plant nutrition Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Classify the essential elements as macronutrient or micronutrient Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Functions of N, P, and K in plants Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Mobile or immobile micronutrients and macro nutrients in the plant Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Chemical uptake forms of each macronutrient Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Nutrient needs change as plant growth progresses from germination to maturity Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Classify ions as mobile or immobile in the soil  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Fixation by clay on N in the soil Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Volatilization of N in the soil Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Leaching of N in the soil Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Plant uptake of available nutrients in the soil Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Variability in soil test analysis caused by: time of sampling, depth of sampling, method of preparing and shipping Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Compare and contrast the following approaches for making nutrient recommendations: sufficiency level, base saturation, soil buildup/draw-down, and maintenance/crop removal  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Ways to prepare a soil sampling plan. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Describe how to use plant tissue analysis. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Describe the physical form and analysis of nutrients Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Convert fertilizer analysis of P and K from elemental to oxide form, and vice versa Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Use nutrient analysis and soil analysis information to calculate fertilizer and/or manure application rates Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Use a soil survey to locate soil types on a tract of land Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Use a soil survey to determine soil characteristics of a field Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Affect of ersion/runoff/leaching/wetlands on land use and management Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Describe the erosion processes of detachment, transport, and deposition for wind and water erosion Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Factors that affect the rate of erosion by water Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Mangement practices to decrease erosion potential Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Measure percent crop residue cover Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Explain how restrictive soil layers hinder plant growth Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Explain how restrictive soil layers inhibit water, air, and nutrient movement Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Describe methods for preventing and alleviating restrictive soil layers Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Components of the soil-water cycle Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      How infiltration, permeability, depth, water holding capacity and texture influence leaching Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Factors that effect N, P, K, and S movement Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Soil water terms: saturation, field capacity, permanent wilting point, gravitational water, and plant available water. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Factors that influence evapotranspiration Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Affects of excessive soil moisture on plant nutrient uptake and availabilit Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      How soil texture affects tile drainage spacing and depth Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  





Instructor
Collins-Maxwell MS/HS
IA