This course introduces students to the fundamental tools of quantitative analysis in agribusiness. Topics include time value of money, economic indices, enterprise budgeting, farm records and accounts, loan structures, macroeconomic indicators, spreadsheet and database techniques, and other quantitative methods used in agriculture. Sp

Introduction to agronomic plant production, improvement, maintenance, harvest, storage, and marketing. Course focuses on practical uses of agronomic principles.

An exploration of new technologies and their uses in agriculture, with focus on technologies associated with precision agriculture.

Identification of resources used in agriculture. Basic concepts, principles and applications of agricultural economics to the farm operation. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. (Formerly AGEC 201)

The principles and methods of marketing agricultural products and the institutions performing the various functions in the marketing of various commodities. Current trends and developments in the agricultural marketing process. (Formerly AGEC 203)

Introduction to the origin, profile development, composition, and classification of soils. Topics include land forms and soil types. Prerequisite: MATH 1009 or 1011

Fundamental principles for assimilation, organization, and analyses of farm records as applied to decision-making processes. Utilization of computers in farm records and accounting will be stressed. (Formerly AGEC 305) Prerequisite: Minimum grades of "C" in AGRB 1001, 2001, and 2003.

Fundamental concepts of forward pricing. Introduction to forward contracting, the futures market, and options on agricultural futures. Emphasis is placed on forward pricing as a tool to reduce price risk. (Formerly AGEC 207) Prerequisite: Minimum grades of "C" in AGRB 1001, 2001, and 2003.

Principles of agricultural finance emphasizing costs and returns from capital and credit, various types and sources of credit, development, characteristics and role of agricultural lending institutions. (Formerly AGEC 310) Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" in AGRB 3005.

This course covers the basic techniques and principles of estimating fair market value and production value of rural real estate committed to agricultural production. Data need, methodologies, report writing, and appraisal ethics are covered in detail and related to rural land. Prerequisites: AGRB 3005 and 3010.

The course will cover the identification, treatment, and control of production, market, financial, human, and legal risk faced by agricultural firms. Prerequisites: Minimum of a grade of C in AGRB 2001

Introduction of the principles of insect pest management, identification, and management. Focus on identification and control of invertebrate pests. Prerequisite: AGRB 1010

Study of the principles of weed science, identification, spread, reproduction, and management systems of native and introduced weed species. Prerequisite: AGRB 1010

Managerial techniques applied to farm and agribusiness organizations, which include input-output relationships, enterprise combinations, and budget analysis. Emphasis will be placed upon typical decision-making problems encountered by farm and agribusiness managers. (Formerly AGEC 423) Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" in AGRB 3010.

The study of signs, symptoms, and syndromes as they relate to the causal agents and control of plant diseases. Prerequisite: BIOL 1001 and Junior classification

Effects of public policies on the food and agriculture sector, policy formation process, various domestic farm programs, and discussion on new farm bill. U.S. trade policies and factors affecting trade in farm products will be discussed. (Formerly AGEC 461) Prerequisite: Minimum grades of "C" in AGRB 3007 and 3010.

Specialized study of topics in Agribusiness. Content Varies. Prerequisites: AGRB 1001 and AGRB 2001, or permission of the Agribusiness Program Coordinator.