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First Step in Recovering Flooded Pastures and Hay Ground

April 26, 2019
corn stalk in a field fence row after flood

Flood waters are receding, but the challenges in recovery for farmers and livestock producers are just beginning. We recommend producers get out in their fields as soon as possible to assess the damage to pastures and hay ground, then check out possible disaster assistance. Look for three things in the assessment: debris, silt on the forage, and thinned or dead forage plants. Debris includes wire, metal and trash that may be injurious to animal health and is usually found along fence lines and in the corners of fields.

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Plan for 2009 Crop Year by Managing Flooded Soils

August 11, 2008

By Mahdi Al-Kaisi, and Stephen Barnhart, Department of Agronomy
Approximately 1.2 million acres of Iowa farm land affected by flooding early this year have not been planted to any crop. There are potential economic and soil environmental consequences of leaving these soils unattended. The long-term damage to soil and water quality in areas of significant flooding need to be considered when planning for next season’s crop.

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Crop Insurance May Help Flooded and Wet Corn and Soybean Acres

June 17, 2008

By William Edwards, Department of Economics

Wet weather has delayed planting of corn and soybeans across the state, and flooding has severely damaged many acres that have been planted. Fortunately, nearly 90 percent of the corn and soybean acres in Iowa are covered by multiple peril crop insurance (MPCI), which can provide some relief.

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