PRECISION AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES

FISC 23

Students will learn about the multiple aspects of pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, and diseases) use in WI agronomic crops through learning about the patterns, application methods, resistance, regulation, and safe application. Emphasis will be placed on how to utilize existing resources to use pesticides safely, legally, and effectively while minimizing environmental impacts.

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.

FISC 142

Introduces students to principles in Integrated Pest Management with an emphasis on pest biology and management in agronomic settings.

BSE 305

Introduces managing agricultural production systems using Precision Agriculture (PA), including its modern extensions in smart and digital farming. Provides an overview of the fundamentals of agricultural production systems and the sources of crop variability. Explores geographic positioning and information systems, examining how these tools integrate yield and quality sensors to monitor spatial variability. Covers temporal observation techniques using remote and proximal sensing systems. Culminates in studying the technologies used for implementing and managing variable-rate prescriptions and other management interventions.

FISC 140

Principles of operation, construction, maintenance, and management of machines for the production of agricultural crops. Laboratory sessions include working with machine components and actual field machines. Previous experience with farm machinery is not required.