Crop Production - Crop Production

Crop production is a complex business, requiring many skills (such as biology, agronomy, mechanics, and marketing) and covering a variety of operations throughout the year. In this module, the practice of crop production will be described by discussing eight components in the crop production cycle:

For each component, the operations and when they need to be carried out, the machinery or equipment farmers use, potential environmental concerns related to that component, and best management practices recommended to minimize environmental problems will be described.

Background
Major Crops in the U.S.
Crop Production Systems
Crop Production Steps
Soil Preparation
Planting
Nutrient Management
Pest Management
Irrigation
Drainage
Harvest
Storage of Fuel and Chemicals
Agricultural Pesticide Use
Study Questions
Glossary
References
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