Program Overview
The science behind healthy crop production.
Our world’s expanding need for food and energy sources requires professionals who have the expertise to manage and produce high-yield, high-quality crops.
This program combines the study of applied crop production and management, giving you the broad-based knowledge to grow successful crops. You will explore soils, weeds, plant breeding, microbes, insects and other areas related to plant growth. You will also study advanced growing techniques, like biotechnology and global positioning systems (GPS).
Much of your education takes place in the on-campus greenhouses and in the lab, where you might insert a jellyfish gene into tobacco to make it glow in the dark, produce biodiesel from canola seeds and create a dual potato-tomato plant through grafting.
Degree Fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are strong in science
- Have an interest in agriculture
- Want to manage farms or crop production
- Are involved in 4-H, FFA or other agriculture-related activities
- Are interested in local, national and global agricultural issues
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you could become a/an:
- Field agronomist (crops)
- Grower
- Weed management specialist
- Agricultural consultant
- Research technician
- Crop production manager
Location
Moscow
Availability
Available On-Campus
Related Programs
- Global Disease Ecology, B.S.
- Environmental Soil Science, B.S.
Other Relevant Programs
- Agricultural Economics: Applied Economics
- Animal & Veterinary Science: Science/Pre-Veterinary
- Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership
- Horticulture and Urban Agriculture
- Career & Technical Education: Agricultural Education
- Animal & Veterinary Science: Dairy
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Agricultural Economics
- Global Disease Ecology
- Apparel, Textiles & Design
- Child Development
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Animal & Veterinary Science: Business
- Food and Nutrition
- Environmental Soil Science
- Agricultural Economics: Agribusiness
- Entomology
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Agricultural Systems Management
- Water Science and Management
- Biotechnology and Plant Genomics
- Animal & Veterinary Science: Production
- Early Childhood Education
- Food Science
Program Outline
Careers:
- Field agronomist (crops)
- Grower
- Weed management specialist
- Agricultural consultant
- Research technician
- Crop production manager
Other:
- The program combines the study of applied crop production and management.
- Students will explore soils, weeds, plant breeding, microbes, insects, and other areas related to plant growth.
- Students will also study advanced growing techniques, like biotechnology and global positioning systems (GPS).
- Much of the education takes place in the on-campus greenhouses and in the lab.
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
