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Prashant Jha
February 10, 2021 11:46 PM

Ramawatar Yadav
February 10, 2021 11:46 PM

The following is a brief summary of new products available for weed control in corn and soybean in 2021. None of these are new sites of action herbicides, but are new premixes or revised formulations of existing active ingredients. With growing concerns of weeds developing resistance to...

Weeds, Herbicide Resistance

Bob Hartzler
February 10, 2021 3:57 PM

The 2021 Herbicide Guide for Iowa Corn and Soybean Production is now available as a free download at the ISUEO Extension Store.

In addition to numerous tables providing information on the myriad of herbicides for use in corn...

Weeds

Justin Glisan
February 8, 2021 2:28 PM

Dennis Todey
February 8, 2021 2:28 PM

The final February climatological outlooks from the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) show a strong signal for colder than average temperatures across much of the upper Midwest, including Iowa. On the precipitation front, there is an elevated...

Crop Production

Mark Licht
February 8, 2021 10:48 AM

Hear the latest from Extension researchers across the United States who have recently summarized decades of research on soybean planting recommendations. A soybean planting consideration webinar will be hosted by Shawn Conley, Seth Naeve and Rachel Vann on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 11:45am...

Crop Production

Mark Licht
February 2, 2021 1:38 PM

The countdown is on to the Midwest Cover Crops Council Conference! Organized by OMAFRA, the Ridgetown Business Development Centre, and SOILS AT GUELPH, this virtual conference running February 23-25 will have something for everyone! This year’s theme is Making Connections: Soil Health, Cover...

Crop Production

Zachary Clemens
February 1, 2021 8:08 AM

Brent Pringnitz
February 1, 2021 8:08 AM

Meaghan Anderson
February 1, 2021 8:08 AM

Mark Licht
February 1, 2021 8:08 AM

Rebecca Vittetoe
February 1, 2021 8:08 AM

CropsTV is entering week 10, the last week, however, there is still time to register. There are 3 live episodes this week to finish out CropsTV programming next week. You can still watch all 45 episodes on-demand through February. Learn more and ...

Crop Production

Bob Hartzler
February 1, 2021 6:44 AM

Herbicide-resistant weeds are the norm in cropping systems reliant on herbicides, with more than 500 unique cases of resistance reported worldwide in 2019 (www.weedscience.org). However, the ability to accumulate multiple resistances within a single...

Herbicide Resistance

Zachary Clemens
January 24, 2021 6:00 PM

Brent Pringnitz
January 24, 2021 6:00 PM

Meaghan Anderson
January 24, 2021 6:00 PM

Mark Licht
January 24, 2021 6:00 PM

Rebecca Vittetoe
January 24, 2021 6:00 PM

CropsTV is entering week 9, however, do not let this hold you back from registering. There are 3 live episodes this week and another 3 live episodes to finish out CropsTV programming next week. While there is only 6 live episodes left, you can still watch all 45 episodes on-demand through...

Crop Production

Zachary Clemens
January 17, 2021 6:00 PM

Brent Pringnitz
January 17, 2021 6:00 PM

Meaghan Anderson
January 17, 2021 6:00 PM

Mark Licht
January 17, 2021 6:00 PM

Rebecca Vittetoe
January 17, 2021 6:00 PM

CropsTV is entering week 8. If you are not one of the more than 850 people already registered, do not be left out. You can still watch all 45 episodes of CropsTV. There are, 10 live episodes in the last 3 weeks of CropsTV and all 45 episodes will be available on-demand through February. Learn...

Crop Production

Zachary Clemens
January 11, 2021 7:57 AM

Brent Pringnitz
January 11, 2021 7:57 AM

Meaghan Anderson
January 11, 2021 7:57 AM

Mark Licht
January 11, 2021 7:57 AM

Rebecca Vittetoe
January 11, 2021 7:57 AM

With only four weeks left, you can still get all 45 episodes of CropsTV, 12 of which you can catch live. Sign up today to catch this weeks episodes or binge watch the 26 already posted episodes. There are up to 45 CCA continuing education units all available for a $45 season pass. Learn more and...

Crop Production

Ashley Dean
January 7, 2021 4:26 PM

Erin Hodgson
January 7, 2021 4:26 PM

Soybean gall midge is an emerging pest that only occurs in five Midwest states. Researchers in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota began investigating this pest in 2019 after widespread reports of significant injury raised awareness early in the 2018 growing season. Although a lot of...

Crop Production, Insects and Mites

Integrated Pest Management
January 7, 2021 12:44 PM

A new web book, Crop Scouting Basics For Corn And Soybean, by the Crop Protection Network (CPN) has just been released and is available for farmers, students, and agriculture industry to learn more about scouting and integrated pest...

Insects and Mites, Plant Diseases, Weeds

Zachary Clemens
January 3, 2021 4:00 PM

Brent Pringnitz
January 3, 2021 4:00 PM

Meaghan Anderson
January 3, 2021 4:00 PM

Mark Licht
January 3, 2021 4:00 PM

Rebecca Vittetoe
January 3, 2021 4:00 PM

There are only four weeks left to sign up for CropsTV and earn your CCA credits. Sign up today and you get 45 episodes (past episodes on-demand and new episodes coming for the next four weeks). Up to 45 CCA continuing education units all available for a $45 season pass. Learn more and ...

Crop Production

Mark Licht
December 27, 2020 4:00 PM

Meaghan Anderson
December 27, 2020 4:00 PM

Brent Pringnitz
December 27, 2020 4:00 PM

Rebecca Vittetoe
December 27, 2020 4:00 PM

Zachary Clemens
December 27, 2020 4:00 PM

CropsTV is the right spot for CCA credits. Sign up today and you get 45 episodes (past episodes on-demand and new episodes coming for the next five weeks). Up to 45 CCA continuing education units all available for a $45 season pass. Learn more and ...

Crop Production

Brent Pringnitz
December 20, 2020 11:02 PM

Meaghan Anderson
December 20, 2020 11:02 PM

Mark Licht
December 20, 2020 11:02 PM

Rebecca Vittetoe
December 20, 2020 11:02 PM

Zachary Clemens
December 20, 2020 11:02 PM

Don’t be left out, there is still time to register for CropsTV. Sign up today and you get 45 episodes (past episodes on-demand and new episodes coming for the next seven weeks). Up to 45 CCA continuing education units all available for a $45 season pass. Learn more and ...

Crop Production

Zachary Clemens
December 13, 2020 3:17 PM

Brent Pringnitz
December 13, 2020 3:17 PM

Mark Licht
December 13, 2020 3:17 PM

Rebecca Vittetoe
December 13, 2020 3:17 PM

Do you need CCA credits? CropsTV is the place to get them. Register today and you get 45 episodes (past episodes on-demand and new episodes coming for the next eight weeks). Up to 45 CCA continuing education units all available for a $45 season pass. Learn more and ...

Crop Production

Zachary Clemens
December 9, 2020 12:32 PM

The Iowa Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) have completed this year’s Iowa Crop Performance Tests (ICPT) and are now out with their full 2020 reports for both corn and soybeans.

ICPT provide direct, unbiased comparisons among a large number of corn...

Crop Production

Zachary Clemens
December 6, 2020 3:36 PM

Brent Pringnitz
December 6, 2020 3:36 PM

Meaghan Anderson
December 6, 2020 3:36 PM

Rebecca Vittetoe
December 6, 2020 3:36 PM

Have you registered for CropsTV yet? It is the place to go if you need CCA credits. Register today and you get 45 episodes (past episodes on-demand and new episodes coming for the next nine weeks). Up to 45 CCA continuing education units all available for a $45 season pass. Learn more and ...

Crop Production

Ryan W Bergman
December 4, 2020 3:07 PM

Matt Darr
December 4, 2020 3:07 PM

Levi Powell
December 4, 2020 3:07 PM

Ben Covington
December 4, 2020 3:07 PM

Chris Murphy
December 4, 2020 3:07 PM

As farming slows down for the winter, many producers start thinking about what tools they might want to add to their farm for the next crop season. Throughout the year, we’ve shared information on equipment and products that you might be considering for your operation. If you are looking to...

Equipment and Machinery

Paul Kassel
November 24, 2020 8:36 PM

a brief overview of the effects of low levels of subsoil moisture, a dry spring and a dry summer on corn and soybean yields in Buena Vista and Sac counties in 2000.  

Crop Production

Brent Pringnitz
November 24, 2020 12:25 PM

Meaghan Anderson
November 24, 2020 12:25 PM

Mark Licht
November 24, 2020 12:25 PM

Rebecca Vittetoe
November 24, 2020 12:25 PM

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The long-awaited registration...

Crop Production

Dennis Todey
November 23, 2020 1:09 PM

Justin Glisan
November 23, 2020 1:09 PM

Unlike many recent years, fall has been very dry and soils continue to be dry over much of western Iowa.  The conditions have been excellent for harvest and fall fieldwork but troubling for soil moisture recharge.  Soils in eastern Iowa are generally better, though not wet.

Crop Production

Erika Lundy
November 23, 2020 12:15 PM

Beth Reynolds
November 23, 2020 12:15 PM

Denise Schwab
November 23, 2020 12:15 PM

Drought and other weather events have ultimately caused a tight forage supply going into the winter-feeding period for multiple operations. Here are some tips to make the most of the forage resource you’re...

Crop Production

Paul Kassel
November 18, 2020 2:44 PM

The question has been asked 'how does the subsoil moisture levels from the fall of 2020 compare to other dry falls'.

 A look back shows the following levels of fall subsoil moisture from 2011 and 2012 - for the six sites where I survey soil moisture in northwest Iowa.

Rainfall -...

Crop Production

Zachary Clemens
November 10, 2020 4:17 PM

Michael Witt
November 10, 2020 4:17 PM

As farmers across Iowa wrap up this year’s harvests, and as the year ends, thoughts turn toward next season, and what type of corn and soybean hybrids and varieties might be best in 2021.

This year saw a lot of variable weather events and patterns that occurred across the state. Between...

Crop Production

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