An introduction to agricultural field equipment used for grain and forage production in Western Canada. Emphasis is placed on optimal selection, operation and performance, and management of farm machinery. Equipment studied includes: tractors, tillage, seeding, chemical application, forage harvesting, and grain harvesting equipment. Laboratories will allow students to gain a practical understanding of equipment design and function. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hoursRestriction(s): Only open to College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Note: Students with credit for ABE 51, ABE 205, or ABE 305 will not receive credit for this course.
An introduction to agricultural field equipment used for grain and forage production in Western Canada. Emphasis is placed on optimal selection, operation and performance, and management of farm machinery. Equipment studied includes: tractors, tillage, seeding, chemical application, forage harvesting, and grain harvesting equipment. Laboratories will allow students to gain a practical understanding of equipment design and function. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hoursRestriction(s): Only open to College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Note: Students with credit for ABE 51, ABE 205, or ABE 305 will not receive credit for this course.
