Plant Sciences Building

The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences specializes in the study of in crop breeding and genetics, crop production systems, soil ecology, microbiome sciences, precision agriculture, agriculture extension, and irrigation management.

Soil and Crop Sciences

⭐ Soil and Crop Sciences

In this major, you’ll focus on field crops and soils, learning the foundation sciences underlying the production and management of food, feed, and energy crops to meet human needs and protect the environment.

Agronomic Production Management Concentration

Agronomic Production Management focuses on methods to improve the nutritional value of crops and the quality of seed, as well as increase productivity.

Plant Biotechnology, Genetics & Breeding Concentration

The Plant Biotechnology, Genetics, and Breeding concentration provides expertise in the fundamentals of plant molecular biology and their application to crop improvement.

Applied Information Technology Concentration

Students learn to make better decisions in crop, soil, and environmental management systems using technology. Courses include computer science, data management, and business.

Soil Ecology Concentration

This concentration emphasizes the study of soil organisms and their interactions with each other as well as the physical and chemical environment of soil.

International Soil & Crop Sciences Concentration

Students interested in developing nations learn technical soil and crop science skills and knowledge about the political, social, and cultural aspects of those countries.

Soil Restoration & Conservation Concentration

Soil Restoration and Conservation graduates provide technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, governments, and others concerned with the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources.