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Soybean sudden death syndrome and the 2020 derecho

October 23, 2020 12:45 PM
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The 2020 derecho left large amounts of downed corn as it swept across Iowa. Farmers faced the challenge of determining the best way to deal with this corn, which in some cases is being left in the field. Most of these fields will be planted to soybean in 2021, which brings up an interesting question – how will all the corn residue, including corn kernels, affect soybean diseases next season?

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Soil water, residue, and nitrogen status entering the 2018 growing season

April 26, 2018 2:07 PM
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Every year is different. This year’s weather from January 1 to April 25 was cold and wet; a stark contrast to last year’s weather. While we know the differences in weather conditions every year, we do not know the implications on soil water and N at planting time. Field operations have just started and it is important to look at where we are today to provide insight to make informed planting and N application decisions.

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