Integrated Crop Management
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August 12, 2026Authors
A recently published summary of over 15 years' worth of research reveals farmers can conserve pollinators at the edges and even inside corn and soybean fields. This conservation is in the form of prairie strips planted with native, perennial flowering plants. Prairie strips offer significant food and nesting habitat for pollinators
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August 12, 2026Authors
Pollination is complete for most cornfields in Iowa, but it is still important to continue scouting for insect pests that may be robbing corn yields as the season progresses. We do not recommend using foliar insecticides unless scouting determines a need to spray. Some pests are resistant to older active ingredients, such as pyrethroids, and careful identification will determine what product would be more effective. In addition, prophylactic use of insecticides will limit any benefits that natural enemies may provide.
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August 12, 2026Content Author
Risk of ear rot and mycotoxins in hail damaged crops
Since the crop started grain fill, there have been several reports of hail damage to crops. Apart from shredding leaves, hail can bruise ears leaving them at risk for infection by ear mold fungi and consequently mycotoxin contamination.
Past research on the effect of hail damage on ear rot and mycotoxin contamination
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