TURFGRASS NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

FISC 123

Using tools to effectively manage the most common weed, insect, and disease pests seen on turfgrass in the Midwest; including proper identification of each pest, the biology of each pest, and cultural and chemical control strategies for each pest.

FISC 124

Water and irrigation requirements of turfgrasses; irrigation budgeting and scheduling; water conservation strategies; soil water flow and drainage; evaluation of irrigation water quality.

FISC 119

Use and management of turfgrass landscapes in urban and suburban environments, including home lawns, golf courses, and sports fields. Focus is on creating sustainable and attractive turfgrass landscapes through proper species selection, use of slow-release or organic fertilizer practices, and minimizing the use of pesticides and supplemental irrigation.

SOILSCI 332

Nutrient requirements of turfgrasses; nature of turfgrass response to fertilization; soil and tissue testing methodology and interpretation; irrigation scheduling; irrigation water quality; use of irrigation and fertilizer to minimize environmental impact; writing effective nutrient management plans.

FISC 133

Students will understand how to sample and analyze soil to determine nutrient composition and deficiencies, apply knowledge of crop needs to develop nutrient management plans for various crops across a spectrum of Wisconsin soil types, and understand how other properties of soil, including drainage and erosion, can impact nutrient levels and crop productivity.