2000 Agronomy Handbook

Edited by: Daniel E. Brann, Extension Specialist Grains; David L. Holshouser, Extension Specialist, Soybeans; Gregory L. Mullins, Extension Specialist, Nutrient Management.

Posted April 2001

The Virginia Cooperative Extension Agronomy Handbook is available in two formats:

  • Hard Copy
    Hard copies can be obtainined by ordering publication 424-100 from the Extension Distribution Center, 112 Landsdowne Street, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Include a check for $5.00 to "Treasurer, Virginia Tech," for each copy ordered.

  • On-line as PDF files*
    The handbook is divided into sixteen parts, plus an introduction and references section.

    *Please note: Accessing PDF files requires that you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. You can obtain a free copy of the Reader from the Adobe website.

Introduction

Part I, Crop Description

Part II, Forage Crops

Part III, Turfgrass

Part IV, Seed Facts

Part V, Seeds and Stored Grains

Part VI, Soils of Virginia

Part VII, Soil Testing and Plant Analysis

Part VIII, Fertilizers

Part IX, Lime

Part X, Nutrient Management

Part XI, Utilization of Organic Wastes as Nutrient Sources

Part XII, Herbicide Considerations

Part XIII, Composition of Feeds

Part XIV, Diagnostic Laboratory Services

Part XV, Commonly Used Weights and Measures

Part XVI, Calibration of Sprayers

Acknowledgements

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