Course Description:
This course is designed to give you a complete understanding of how leaf tissue analysis can strengthen your crop nutrition program. Rather than viewing tissue testing as a once-a-season report, this course explains how it can become a proactive tool that can help with protecting yield potential and improving long-term fertility planning. Throughout the four sections, we will learn how tissue testing complements soil testing by revealing what the plant is actually absorbing and utilizing during the growing season. We will also learn about proper sampling timing and techniques, how to interpret lab results and how to use this data to identify hidden hunger and nutrient imbalances. In the end, we will explore how real-time diagnostic tools like NutriScan provide immediate, actionable results to allow proactive in-season nutrient management
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Design and implement an effective tissue sampling strategy.
- Interpret tissue test reports with confidence, identify deficiencies, nutrient imbalances, mobility patterns, dilution effects, and hidden hunger before visible symptoms reduce yield.
- Combine tissue test, soil test and moisture data to guide in-season nutrient applications and strengthen future fertility programs.
Time: 50 minutes
Quiz: 12 Questions
CCA/CEU Credits: 1.0 Crop Management (Pending Approval)
* CEU credits will be submitted on your behalf upon the completion of the course. This process can take up to 30 days to appear in your account. Please make sure your CCA# is including in your profile. If you have any issues please contact ATP at info@atpag.com
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Course Content
Course Instructor
Originally from England, Dan Owen earned his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Harper Adams University College. He then took a position as an agronomist for a grain merchant and agricultural retailer in the East of England. Over those 12 years as an agronomist he continually advised on all aspects of intensive crop production from small grains to high-value vegetable crops.
In 2010, Dan made the move to Canadian agriculture taking on the role of Agronomy Manger for an independent retailer based in northeast Saskatchewan. This role allowed Dan to gain a hands on knowledge of Canadian agricultural production systems. During his time in this role, he was recognized by the Canadian Association of Agri Retailers (CAAR) with the Agronomist of the Year Award at their 2013 annual conference. Dan currently holds the position of Director of Market Development and Agronomic Services with ATP Nutrition.