1. Develop fundamental concepts of production procedures

• Outline the history of crop production.
• Identify the anatomy and morphology of a seed, leaf stem, and root.
• Identify inflorescence types.

2. Describe major plant functions and responses of crops grown in agricultural environments.

• Identify and examine the causes of plant growth.
• Describe how photosynthesis and respiration affects plant growth.

3. Describe the environmental factors affecting crop growth.

• Describe how soil, light, water, heat, nutrients, and atmospheric gases affect plant growth.
• Determine how yields respond to environmental factors.

4. Examine different tillage systems.

• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different tillage systems.
• Distinguish between different tillage implements.

5. Examine proper planting techniques.

• Describe the proper depth placement, proper rate, distribution, and planting of seed.
• Describe the basic steps in manual and mechanized planting.

6. Review the basic concepts of plant breeding.

• Describe genetic duplication and exchange in plants.
• Describe seed formation.
• Describe the objectives and methods in plant breeding.
• Differentiate between different hybrid and variety selections.

7. Examine seed and grain quality.

• Describe the importance and characteristics of seed and grain quality.
• Discuss the requirement of seed germination.
• Review the agencies and requirements for seed certification.
• Describe the steps in grain grading.

8. Identify and diagnose pest problems.

• Identify common weeds, insects and diseases affecting crop production.
• Outline the steps for the prevention and control of pest problems.
• Scout fields for pest problems.

9. Develop crop management skills.

• Develop a crop budget.
• Develop a crop production schedule.

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