Basic overview of pest management principles.  Materials concentrate on assessing environmental risks of pest management alternatives.

(Time: 00:24:31) Information is presented on nitrogen management considerations for high profitability and low environmental risks; phosphorus management for high profitability and low environmental risks; phosphorus management practices; and soil and water conservation practices.

(Time: 00:26:25) Information is presented on soil sampling strategies and sample handling/testing procedures.

(Time: 00:24:38) Information is presented on negative effects of acidic soils; testing for soil pH; managing soil pH for alkaline soils; and, managing soil pH for acidic soils.

(Time: 00:23:38) Information is presented on specific micronutrients including boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, zinc and chloride; diagnosing micronutrient deficiencies; micronutrient fertilizer sources; and, a summary of practical recommendations for managing micronutrients.

(Time: 00:10:20) Information is presented on calcium and magnesium as essential nutrients; calcium and magnesium soil testing; and, calcium and magnesium sources and application.

(Time: 00:14:36) Information is presented on basic sulfur processes in the soil-plant system; testing for sulfur sufficiency; basis for sulfur fertilizer recommendations; and, sulfur fertilizer application.

(Time: 00:13:43) Information is presented on potassium processes in the soil-plant system; potassium soil testing; potassium fertilizer recommendation concepts; fertilizer and manure potassium management; and, best management practices for K fertilization.

(Time: 00:20:05) Information is presented on basic phosphorus processes in the soil-plant system; phosphorus soil testing; phosphorus interpretations and recommendations concepts; phosphorus fertilizer and manure management; management practices for P fertilization; and, case studies in phosphorus management.

(Time: 00:22:59) Information is presented on basic nitrogen processes in the soil-plant system; rate determination and economic response; soil testing and rate adjustment; application timing, product and placement; chlorophyll/canopy sensing and plant sampling; variable rate technology; and, case studies in nitrogen management.