Forage and Cover Crop Considerations for Delayed Planting and Flooded Sites
Extended periods of rainfall, flooding, hail, or all of the above have producers scrambling for replant or prevented planting options for forage and cover crops.
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Estimating Nitrogen Losses in Wet Corn Fields
This spring's wet conditions are similar to those in 2011. That year's example could help producers this year avoid nitrate loss in fields that are saturated or have standing water.
SCN Females Now Apparent on Infected Soybean Roots
The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains a serious cause of soybean yield loss in Iowa and the Midwest. Checking for swollen SCN females is an effective way to scout for the presence of this pest. SCN females recently have been found on soybean roots in southeast Iowa, indicating that now is a good time to start checking fields for the presence of SCN.
Fomesafen Carryover Injury to Corn
Fomesafen carryover injury typically only affects two or three leaves on corn, but it can cause stand loss so it needs to be closely monitored.
Managing Potato Leafhoppers in Alfalfa
Leafhoppers are persistent alfalfa pests every growing season, making it time to think about assessing alfalfa stands.