Agronomists are the crop doctors that producers rely on to help them produce high-yielding, healthy crops. Through this CDE, you and your teammates will be agronomists for a day. Given a scenario of an agronomy situation, as a team, you will need to develop an oral presentation and written plan that addresses the question presented. As an individual, you will need to determine crop quality and identify various weeds, crop plants, seeds and soils, along with insects, plant diseases, nutrient deficiencies or disorders
To better prepare you for the agronomy contest, we have put together a list of usable resources gathered from various FFA programs across the state and country. Simply click on the links below to explore and study!
UW-Platteville Agronomy CDE Rules
Weed Management – K-State
Agronomy CDE Materials – K-State
Weed ID – Rutgers
Horticultural Weeds – Mississippi
Weed ID – U of Illinois
Grain Inspection Handbook – USDA GIPSA
Grain Grading Education & Outreach – USDA
Weed and Plant ID – Noble Foundation