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The questions will be drawn from the four competency areas.  \nMajor Crops  \nThe questions on the Central Plains States examination will reference the characteristics and the following major crop species:  \n􀁸 Alfalfa  \n􀁸 Corn  \n􀁸 Soybeans  \n􀁸 Sorghum  \n􀁸 Wheat  \n􀁸 Forages (summer annuals, small grains, perennial grasses)  \nNUTRIENT MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:  \n1. Soil and nutrient interaction  \n2. Soil pH  \n3. Major nutrients (N, P and K) and application  \n4. Macronutrients and micronutrients  \n5. Nutrient management planning  \n6. Nutrient sources  \n7. Lime and soil amendments  \nSOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:  \n1. Basic physical properties of soil  \n2. Soil water management  \n3. Soil management and conservation  \n4. Irrigation water management  \n5. Environmental impacts of soil and water management  \n6. Saline and sodic soils and waters  \nPEST MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:  \n1. Weed management  \n2. Plant pathogen management  \n3. Insect and mite management  \n4. Integrated pest management  \n5. Pesticide use and safety  \nCROP MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:  \n1. Crop growth and adaptation  \n2. Basic principles of forage production  \n3. Planting and seed management  \n4. Cropping systems  \n5. Site specific management  \n6. Harvest and storage management  \n7. Basic concepts of crop production economics  \n8. Biotechnology-related issues  \nNUTRIENT MANAGEMENT COMPETENCY AREAS:  \n1. Soil and nutrient interaction  \n2. Soil pH  \n3. Major nutrients (N, P and K) and application  \n4. Macronutrients and micronutrients  \n5. Nutrient management planning  \n6. Nutrient sources  \n7. Lime and soil amendments  \nNUTRIENT MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES  \n1) Soil and Nutrient Interaction  \na) Recognize how basic soil properties affect movement and retention of the essential nutrients in soil or water, including:  \n1) soil pH  \n2) soil texture  \n3) soil organic matter  \n4) cation exchange capacity  \nb) Describe the following processes within the soil nitrogen cycle and how they may be affected by soil characteristics and weather conditions:  \n1) mineralization  \n2) nitrification  \n3) ammonia volatilization  \n4) denitrification  \n5) immobilization  \n6) leaching  \nc) Outline the steps for troubleshooting or diagnosing crop growth problems to determine if cause is due to nutrients.  \nd) Differentiate between nutrient deficiency/toxicity symptoms and the symptoms or injury resulting from:  \n1) plant pathogens (e.g., diseases, nematodes)  \n2) weather damage  \n3) environmental stress  \n4) herbicide toxicity  \n5) insect feeding  \n6) mechanical damage  \ne) Know the following elements considered essential for plant growth and nutrition:  \n1) carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O)  \n2) nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K)  \n3) calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S)  \n4) zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn)  \n5) boron (B), chloride (Cl), molybdenum (Mo)  \n6) nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co)  \n2) Soil pH  \na) Have an understanding of the following soil conditions and how they may affect plant nutrition and growth:  \n1) acidic  \n2) alkaline or basic  \n3) calcareous  \n4) sodic  \nb) Explain the difference between the “soil pH” and the “buffer pH”(or “buffer index”) values that are listed on a soil test report.  \nc) Identify the general soil pH ranges which are likely to affect growth of the major crops.  \nd) Understand how soil pH influences:  \n1) aluminum or manganese toxicity  \n2) iron deficiency chlorosis  \n3) phosphorus and zinc fertilizer management  \n4) soil persistence of certain pesticides  \n5) legume nodulation and nitrogen fixation  \ne) Explain how soil ","cbCaitIp19UPX8Ci","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitIp19UPX8Ci","pdf",796610,23,"English","# Introduction\n## Major Crops\n## Nutrient Management Competencies\n### Soil and Nutrient Interaction\n### Soil pH\n### Major Nutrients (N, P and K) and Application\n### Macronutrients and Micronutrients\n## Soil and Water Management Competencies\n## Pest Management Competencies\n## Crop Management Competencies","[{\"question\":\"What competency areas are used to develop Central Plains States CCA exam questions?\",\"answer\":\"Questions are drawn from four competency areas: Nutrient Management, Soil and Water Management, Pest Management, and Crop Management.\"},{\"question\":\"Which major crops are referenced for the Central Plains States examination?\",\"answer\":\"The exam questions reference alfalfa, corn, soybeans, sorghum, wheat, and forages (summer annuals, small grains, perennial grasses).\"},{\"question\":\"What nutrient management topics are covered under Soil pH objectives?\",\"answer\":\"Soil pH objectives include soil acidity/alkalinity types, differences between soil pH and buffer pH, pH ranges affecting major crops, pH impacts on toxicity and deficiencies, and how long-term fertilizer use can influence pH.\"}]","Central Plains States Certified Crop Adviser Performance Objectives | PDF",1790415763,58]