| FM:100 Applied Accounting for Farm Management I 1 cr. M |
| Emphasis is placed on the importance of farm recordkeeping as an essential management tool. Topics include inventory, depreciation, receipts and expenses, cash and accrual methods of accounting, net farm income statements and net worth statements. Students gain experience by working a practical recordkeeping problem. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:115 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:103 Genetics 1 cr. M |
| Deals with the basic genetics in both livestock and crop science. Topics include breeding systems and selection, breeding animals based on individual type, progeny testing and genetic improvement. Seed selection based on hybrid characteristics and basic biotechnical advances will be discussed. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:115 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:107 Swine Production I 2 cr. M |
| This is the first of two courses that together give a basic foundation for one planning to operate a profitable swine enterprise. Swine facilities from past to present are analyzed with special emphasis on the economic, social, environmental and physical demands of sustainability. Included are the fundamentals of swine care, selection, breeding, reproduction, management and disease prevention and control. |
| (60 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:109 Soil Science 1 cr. M |
| Covers soil development, physical and chemical properties of soils and soil sampling techniques. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:113 Seminar I .5 cr. M |
| Designed to give the student an opportunity to present and discuss current topics, problems and ideas that do not relate to current classes, hear speakers and discuss questions pertaining to Extension meetings. Instructors will guide students' discussion and attempt to provide conclusions and attitudes conducive to successful farm operation. |
| (12 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:115 Farm Experience I 3 cr. M |
| Students select an employment center (their home farm or other) to gain practical farm experience. |
| (288 Coop Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and enrollment in Farm Management. |
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| FM:118 Applied Accounting for Farm Management II 1 cr. M |
| To develop the student's understanding of income tax management, depreciation, capital gains, setting up cash flows, net farm income statements, and net worth statements to help the student analyze the farm business. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:155 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:121 Futures and Options 1 cr. M |
| A basic study of the principles of futures and options will be covered. Subjects included will be the futures market, trading mechanics, hedging and speculating, arbitrage, fundamental and technical analysis and following futures and options. Attention is given to show where hedging and/or the use of options may fit the agribusiness. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:115 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:125 Seminar II .5 cr. M |
| Designed to give the student an opportunity to present and discuss current topics, problems and ideas that do not relate to current classes, hear speakers and discuss questions pertaining to Extension meetings. Instructors will guide students' discussion and attempt to provide conclusions and attitudes conducive to successful farm operation. |
| (12 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:127 Swine Production II 1 cr. M |
| A continuation of FM:107. Emphasis is placed on reproduction, reproduction management, animal selection and reproductive nutrition. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:252 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:132 Crop Protection 2.5 cr. M |
| Deals with the safe handling and use of agricultural chemicals, the control of weeds through cultural and chemical methods, and calibration of equipment. Designed as field observation of chemical control of weeds, insects, insect life cycles, principles of pesticide use and ecological use in modern production operations. |
| STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE THE STATE PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS EXAM UPON COMPLETION OF THIS CLASS. |
| (72 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:155 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:133 Farm Electrification 1 cr. M |
| A study in basic electrical planning including farmstead distribution planning, layout of circuits, electrical code and selection of electric motors. Emphasis is placed on wiring skills. |
| (24 Lec. Hrs./6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FF:115 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:136 Beef Production 2 cr. M |
| This course is designed to explore the principles and concepts of the various beef production enterprises in the Midwest including commercial cow calf, purebred cow calf and feedlot production centers, including stocker and feeder operations. Major emphasis of the course is placed on the topics of breeds, selection and genetics; cow calf investment, profitability and risk management; EPDs, reproductive management and efficiency; health management, nutritional management, facilities, and handling and marketing of beef cattle. |
| (60 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:218 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:139 Principles of Animal Nutrition 2 cr. M |
| A study of the digestive systems of farm livestock, the basic food nutrients, how and why they are needed by the animals and the individual nutrient requirements of each farm animal depending on stage of growth, development or function. It will also cover topics such as selection of feeds for feeding farm animals and the procedures used to determine what feeds to use. We will also select the proper feed rations to use and learn to formulate balanced feed rations. |
| (60 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:142 Corn Production I 1 cr. M |
| This course covers the principles of corn production relative to managerial decisions needed to produce maximum economic yield. Topics to include crop budgets and budget troubleshooting, cost analysis and control, physiology of plant development, factors affecting yield, variety selection, insect and weed control concerns, and basic managerial decision making regarding producing corn in the U.S. Corn Belt. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:155 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:146 Risk Management .5 cr. M |
| Deals with the principles of insurance coverage used in the farm business. |
| (18 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:252 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:148 Soil Management and Conservation .5 cr. M |
| Designed to assist the student in the classification of soils, the proper use of soils and the cropping system by the use of tillage equipment. Surveys soil conservation practices and their place in agriculture. |
| (18 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:155 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:152 Seminar III .25 cr. M |
| Designed to give the student an opportunity to present and discuss current topics, problems and ideas that do not relate to current classes, hear speakers and discuss questions pertaining to Extension meetings. Instructors will guide students' discussion and attempt to provide conclusions and attitudes conducive to successful farm operation. |
| (4.8 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:155 Farm Experience II 3.5 cr. M |
| Students select an employment center (their home farm or other) to gain practical farm experience. |
| (336 Coop Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and enrollment in Farm Management. |
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| FM:157 Corn Production II 1 cr. M |
| Major emphasis of this course deals with the study of integrated pest management and the knowledge and use of diagnostic tools and techniques producers have available. This course will primarily deal with nutrient deficiencies, weed control, insect control and disease control in corn production enterprises. |
| (24 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:160 Soybean Production 1 cr. M |
| This course is designed to enable the student to learn and discuss the most current issues and research information dealing with the commercial production of soybeans. Primary focus of the course will be on the factors of growth and development, variety selection and plant population, fertility management, herbicide usage and herbicide damage, insect and disease identification and control, harvesting, safe storage and the fundamental process of marketing the soybean crop. Special focus will be placed on management's critical thinking abilities in relation to the above production factors and the economical use of all resources. |
| (24 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:166 Agricultural Welding 2 cr. M |
| Designed to teach the student how to weld with different electrodes in all positions. Emphasis is on the E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes. Students safely set up welding equipment, adjust, operate, weld and braze in all four positions. The learning experience is also enhanced by cutting freehand with the cutting torch and operating semi-automatic cutting equipment. |
| (6.0 Lec. Hrs./42.0 Lab Hrs.) |
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| FM:170 Seminar IV .5 cr. M |
| Designed to give the student an opportunity to present and discuss current topics, problems and ideas that do not relate to current classes, hear speakers and discuss questions pertaining to Extension meetings. Instructors will guide students' discussion and attempt to provide conclusions and attitudes conducive to successful farm operation. |
| (12 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:172 Farm Experience III 2 cr. M |
| Students select an employment center (their home farm or other) to gain practical farm experience. |
| (192 Coop Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and enrollment in Farm Management. |
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| FM:200 Agricultural Credit 2 cr. M |
| Covers the importance of obtaining credit, its wise use, credit sources for farmers and maintaining a good credit rating. Students are exposed to credit instruments and the necessary budgets required for obtaining credit. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:203 Agricultural Law 1 cr. M |
| A study of contracts, torts, restrictions on the use and ownership of land, water rights and estate planning. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:206 Fertilizers 1 cr. M |
| Includes applied chemistry and mathematics in the study of the kinds and processing of fertilizers, fertilizer combinations, and the bulk blending of materials, methods and timing of fertilizer application, use of micronutrients or trace minerals, the effect of various pHs and microorganism activities upon nutrient availability and economic principles as they apply to the fertilizer business and environment. Current topics within the industry will also be discussed. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:209 Farm Structures 1 cr. M |
| Deals with building material and planning, providing the student with knowledge needed in selecting economical, flexible and highly useful farm buildings. Emphasis is placed on structure trends, types, building materials and plan reading. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:252 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:212 Sheep Production 1 cr. M |
| Deals with the economic and management practices involved with sheep breeding and lamb breeding. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:252 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:216 Seminar V .5 cr. M |
| Designed to give the student an opportunity to present and discuss current topics, problems and ideas that do not relate to current classes, hear speakers and discuss questions pertaining to Extension meetings. Instructors will guide students' discussion and attempt to provide conclusions and attitudes conducive to successful farm operation. |
| (12 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:218 Farm Experience IV 3 cr. M |
| Students select an employment center (their home farm or other) to gain practical farm experience. |
| (288 Coop Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and enrollment in Farm Management. |
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| FM:221 Dairy Production 1 cr. M |
| Designed to teach the student how to manage a dairy herd profitably. Consideration is given to rations, feeding practices, care of replacements and use of records. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:218 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:222 Farm Record Analysis 1 cr. M |
| Deals with the various crop and livestock budgets, cash flow, whole farm budgeting, rental and leasing agreements. Each student must make his/her own management decisions in regard to purchasing equipment, choosing crop and livestock operations and keeping complete records. Weather, prices and market information are given as the year progresses. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:218 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:224 Forage Production 1 cr. M |
| Deals with current recommended practices and economics of oats, wheat and forage production including varieties, seeding, control of weeds, harvesting and storage of legumes and grasses. |
| (24 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:227 Grain Management 1 cr. M |
| Study of crop conditioning and handling. Various methods of handling and drying grain will be emphasized. Changes within the grain will be discussed. The economics of storage and drying systems along with grain quality will be emphasized. |
| (30 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:260 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:230 Seminar VI .25 cr. M |
| Designed to give the student an opportunity to present and discuss current topics, problems and ideas that do not relate to current classes, hear speakers and discuss questions pertaining to Extension meetings. Instructors will guide students' discussion and attempt to provide conclusions and attitudes conducive to successful farm operation. |
| (4.8 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:260 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:236 Machinery Management 2 cr. M |
| Deals with the economics of machinery selection and use. Topics also include management decisions concerning size of machine, purchasing and the operation of major farm machines. |
| (60 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:240 Livestock and Grain Marketing 2 cr. M |
| Emphasis on the alternatives available for marketing grain and livestock, establishing a marketing plan and grading alternatives. This course also continues the discussion of hedging and options. |
| (60 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:250 Special Problems 2 cr. M |
| Designed to allow the student to research and study a production or management topic in an area of interest. Areas of possible study could include sustainable agriculture on value-added crop or livestock production. After the student has approved the topic area with the instructor, research on the paper can begin, with an oral presentation and paper project to be turned in at the close of the class. |
| (60 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| FM:252 Farm Experience V 3.5 cr. M |
| Students select an employment center (their home farm or other) to gain practical farm experience. |
| (336 Coop Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and enrollment in Farm Management. |
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| FM:254 Machinery Repair and Maintenance 4 cr. M |
| Deals with systems of routine farm machinery upkeep, maintenance, adjustment and repair. |
| (40 Lec. Hrs./72 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: FM:260 or consent of instructor. |
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| FM:260 Farm Experience VI 2 cr. M |
| Students select an employment center (their home farm or other) to gain practical farm experience. |
| (192 Coop Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and enrollment in Farm Management. |
