SOIL AND CROP NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

FISC 133

Course Description

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.

Prerequisties

FISC 57

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.31

3.01% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

33.33%

-12.7% from Historical

Class Size

-1.82% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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