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Nov. 2 Crop and Weather Report

By Doug Cooper, Extension Communications and External Relations

Crop and weather report guests include Charles Hurburgh, Iowa State University professor of ag and biosystems engineering and professor in charge of the Grain Quality Initiative; ISU Extension climatologist Elwynn Taylor, integrated pest management specialist Rich Pope, and soybean agronomist Palle Pedersen.

Taylor says the weather service predicts temperatures staying warmer than usual, but normal to wetter than normal for the next week.

A Tough Harvest - Frequently Asked Questions

Harvesting wet bean and corn crops in November is generating many questions from producers; Charles Hurburgh answers frequently asked questions in this article.

How Delayed Harvest Might Affect Ear Rots and Mycotoxin Contamination

Dark kernels scattered around an ear of corn

Being able to identify ear molds will help producers as they scout fields to determine if ear rot is prevalent. Fields with mold on more than 10 percent of the ears should be harvested first.

Soil Management of Harvest Ruts

Creating ruts in fields during harvest may be unavoidable this fall, but proper soil management will improve issues related to compaction.

Crop and Weather Report Week of Oct. 26

Wet is unfortunately the theme for another crop and weather report.

Oct. 19 Weekly Crop and Weather Report

By Doug Cooper, Extension Communications

Monday guests for the weekly crop and weather report include Charles Hurburgh, Iowa State University professor of ag and biosystems engineering and professor in charge of the Grain Quality Initiative; Palle Pedersen, extension soybean agronomist; Rich Pope, integrated pest management specialist; and Elwynn Taylor, ISU Extension climatologist.

Soybean Quality Issues in 2009

Chart of maximum storage time for corn and soybean

Handling and storing this fall's wet and green soybeans will take patience and this information.

Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2 and 3

This conference is filled with Midwest speakers presenting workshops that offer the latest information on crop production and protection technology in Iowa and surrounding states.

ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates

Program will provide information and recommendations on new products available for crop production. Each meeting is approved for Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits and for recertification for Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10.

2009 Corn Quality Issues

By Charles Hurburgh, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering; Roger Elmore, Department of Agronomy

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