 College of Agriculture & Life Sciences |
Distance Education....Summer 2008 |
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| Tuition/Fees |
$467/credit /Other fees that will be assessed |
| Prerequisites | Admission to the Seed Technology and Business Program or approval of the instructor |
| Course Description | The
goal of this course is to survey crop seed production techniques and
issues, connecting technical agronomic practices with the tradeoffs
associated with business planning and grower development. Factors
like plant development, soil fertility, weed control, and insect control
will be evaluated to ensure reliable supply of quality seed. Values
associated with the timely supply of quality seed, considering physiological,
purity, and certification factors, will be evaluated in the context
of effective business management. Although focused on the production
of large agricultural seeds, differences in production strategies
will be evaluated among a variety of crop types. |
| Course Website | http://www.celt.iastate.edu/webct/
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| Delivery Format | Web/CD |
| Technology Requirements | Email - Computer/Software Requirements |
| Text | McDonald, Miller B. and Lawrence O. Copeland. Seed Production: Principles and Practices. Chapman and Hall: New York. ISBN: 0412075512. |
| Register
for this class, please visit: New Students - Complete registration form Returning Students - AccessPlus Registration Questions - Call 515-294-1889 (Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST). |
 Brenton Center for Agricultural Instruction & Technology Transfer, 004 Curtiss Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011. Voice: 515-294-1862 / FAX: 515-294-1924. © College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Distance Education - 21-Mar-2008 |