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Scout for Twospotted Spider Mites This Summer

July 9, 2012
Prolonged spider mite feeding in soybeans

A few places in Iowa and surrounding states have reported heavy twospotted spider mite populations in soybeans, and the first reports of spider mites in Iowa corn started this week.

New Safety Guidelines Developed for Two-tank Anhydrous Ammonia Wagons

July 3, 2012

By Mark Hanna, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Size and capacity of farm equipment keeps getting larger and fertilizer equipment is no exception. Each year in Iowa approximately a billion pounds of nitrogen is applied as anhydrous ammonia. As equipment has gotten larger, many dealers are now using multi-tank systems with two anhydrous ammonia tanks mounted on to a single wagon running gear. 

It's a No-win Situation: Large Weeds and Hot, Dry Weather

June 26, 2012

Weeds have survived early-season control tactics this year, and many producers want to take action. But many rescue treatment have little chance of providing effective control. Carefully evaluate the risks with applications made at this time and use this year's experiences to develop a more consistent weed control program for next year.

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