Integrated Crop Management
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January 29, 2026Authors
2025 was the sixth year of a coordinated effort to monitor corn rootworm adults across Iowa and the fifth year of combining this effort with the Regional Corn Rootworm Monitoring Network. The Hodgson Lab received funding from the Agricultural Stewardship Technical Committee to distribute traps to volunteer cooperators across corn-growing regions in the U.S. and Canada. The 2025 regional report is published, but this article summarizes the Iowa results in greater detail.
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January 29, 2026Content Author
The Iowa State University Pesticide Safety Education Program has revised several applicator manuals and exams to reflect the updated pesticide applicator certification and training rules implemented by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on Jan. 1.
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January 13, 2026Content Author
Spray drones are increasingly being evaluated by Iowa farmers as an additional tool for crop input application. When used appropriately, these systems can provide flexibility for timely applications, reduce field traffic, and improve access to areas that are difficult to reach with traditional ground equipment.
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