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Learn.  Unlearn.  Relearn.

This website was created to provide a resource that teaches the fundamentals of applied agronomy and brings the basic knowledge to life with actual in-field examples.

Howard Brown

Why this course stands out

  • Real-time, interactive learning from expert instructors 

  • Practical, field-ready fundamentals across Soil & Water, Nutrients, Pests, and Crop Management 

  • Proven track record since 1992 with a global community of learners 

  • Ideal for exam prep and for sharpening core agronomic principles for everyday practice

  • Efficient, audience-focused format that fits into busy schedules

 

What you’ll learn

  • Core principles in Soil & Water management, Nutrient dynamics, Pest control, and Crop Management

  • Application of foundational agronomy to real-world scenarios

  • Strategies and best practices that boost performance in the field and on the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exams

 

Who this is for

  • Seed sales representatives seeking a strong, practical agronomy foundation

  • Community college students aiming to prepare for CCA Exams

  • Agronomy professionals and anyone wanting a solid refresher of basic principles

  • Learners worldwide looking to connect with a global community of practitioners

 

Course details at a glance

  • 12 live, instructor-led lectures (real-time) 

  • Topics: Soil & Water, Nutrients, Pests, and Crop Management 

  • Since 1992, with 600+ participants from India, Vietnam, Brazil, the U.S., Canada, and beyond 

 

Take action

  • Ready to sharpen your agronomy edge and tackle the CCA Exams with confidence?

  • Enroll today and join a worldwide network of practitioners who rely on the Basics of Applied Agronomy for practical, lasting knowledge. 

November 11, 2025 - January 27, 2026

Time of lectures:  8:00 to 10:30 a.m. 

Day of week:  Tuesdays

REGISTRATION FEE

Complete Lecture Series:  $399/person

To register, email docofsoil@outlook.com with your contact information. 

There is no commitment to the course until after the first lecture.

TEXTBOOKS(Links)
CLASS CONTENT
SOIL AND WATER MGT

LECTURE 1

Course Introduction

Basic Soil Properties

Site Characterization

 

LECTURE 2

Soil Erosion

Residue and Tillage Management

Restrictive Soil Layers

Soil Management Effects on Air Quality

 

LECTURE 3

Water and Solute Movement

Soil-Plant/Water Relations

Irrigation and Drainage

Water Quality

NUTRIENT MGT

LECTURE 4

Basic Concepts of Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility

Nutrient sources

Soil pH and liming

 

LECTURE 5

Nutrient placement and timing

Nutrient Movement in Soil and Water

Nutrient Diagnostics

 

LECTURE 6

Soil Testing and Tissue Analysis

Nutrient Management Planning

Manure and Biosolids

PEST MGT

LECTURE 7

Basic Concepts of Pest Management

Sampling and Monitoring

Weed I.D.

 

LECTURE 8

Insect Identification

Pathogen Identification

 

LECTURE 9

Pesticide Performance and Application

Pest Resistance Strategy

Health, Safety, and Environmental Stewardship of Pesticides

CROP MGT

LECTURE 10

Cropping Systems and Decisions

Corn Growth and Development

Soybean Growth and Development

 

LECTURE 11

Wheat Growth and Development

Alfalfa Growth and Development

Information Technologies

 

LECTURE 12

Managing Agronomic Information

Crop Production Economics

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