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Crop

Disease
- Answers to Questions About Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome in Iowa. September 2010
- Brown Stem Rot or Fusarium Wilt? August 2003
- Charcoal Rot -- A Disease New to Iowa Farmers. September 2003
- Corn and Soybean Quality Affected by Late Season Drought. October 2003
- Corn Stalk Rot in Iowa. (PDF) Gary P. Munkvold. April 1996.
- Drought/Dry Summer Corn and Soybean Forage Harvest Options and Management Strategies. September 2003
- Fall Soybean Disease Scouting. September 2003
- ISU Extension Soybean Rust Information. November 2004
- New Insights on Early Planting and SDS. April 2003
- Soybean Root Rot in 2003. July 2003
- Start Scouting for Corn Stalk Rot Now. Gary Munkvold. August 2001.
- Towards a Successful Harvest: Stalk Rots and Standability Issues. Allison Robertson, September 2010
Fertilizer
- Getting the Most from Nitrogen Fertilizer Dollars. April 2003
- Nitrogen May Increase Bt Levels in Corn. February 2003
- Old Soil Study Uncovers Value of Long-Term Nitrate Research. December 2003
- Phosphorus Fertilizer can be Effective for Many Years. January 2004
Insects
- Bean Leaf Beetles and Delayed Soybean Planting. May 2003
- Black Cutworm Trapping is Underway. May 2003
- Corn Leaf Aphids in Seedling Corn. May 2003
- Grape Colaspis in Iowa Corn. July 2003
- Ozone Could fight Grain-Eating Insects. February 2003
- Preventive Insecticides in Corn for Cutworms. May 2003
- Recent Bean Leaf Bettle and Been Pod Mottle Virus Research. April 2003
- Western Bean Cutworm Added to Herculex Registration. September 2003
Weed Management
- Are Roundup Readu Weeds in your future II? January 2003
- Giant Ragweed Emergence Patterns. January 2003
- Malformed Soybean Leaves. July 2003
- Post-Planting Cultivation in a Conservation Plan. May 2003

Corn Quality

Corn Hybrids
- Variation in Thermal Properties of Corn Starch as Affected by Hybrid Selection and Drying Temperature. Proceedings of the Corn Utilization Converence V.
Corn Quality
- Adjustment of Maize Quality Data for Moisture Content Cereal Chem.Dorsey-Redding, C., C.R. Hurburgh, L.A. Johnson, and S.R. Fox. 1990
- Annual Corn Report Released. November 2004
- Annual Reports, Corn Refiners Association
- Corn Quality Patterns in U.S. Markets, C.R. Hurburgh, Jr. 1991
- Effect of Corn Maturity on Quality and Yield of Starch. Proceedings of the Corn Utilization Conference V. National Corn Growers' Association, St. Louis, MO. S.D. Jennings, D.J. Myers, L.A. Johnson and L.M. Pollak. 1996
- Identification of Valuable Corn Quality Traits for Livestock Feed. (PDF) L.A. Johnson, C.L. Hardy, C.P. Baumel, T.H. Yu, and J.L. Sell. October 1999
- Identification of Valuable Corn Quality Traits for Starch Production, L.A. Johnson, C.L. Hardy, C.P. Baumel, T.H. Yu, and J.L. Sell. October 1999
- Relationships Among Maize Quality Factors. Cereal Chem. Dorsey-Reddings, C., C.R. Hurburgh, L.A. Johnson and S.R. Fox. 1991
- Shrinkage and Corn Quality Changes in On-Farm Handling Operations. Charles R. Hurburgh, Jr., Carl J. Bern, W.F. Wilcke and M.E. Anderson.
- Still the 2009 Crop and Now 2010 Corn & Soybeans. Charles R. Hurburgh, September 2010

Soybean Quality

Soybean Drying and Storage
- Soybean Drying and Storage, Iowa State University Extension, June 2008
Soybean Quality
- Quality of the 2003 Soybean Crop from the United States. (PDF) Thomas J. Brumm and Charles R. Hurburgh.
- Quality of US Soybean Meal Compared to the Quality of Soybean Meal from Other Origins. Maitri Thakur, Iowa State University May 2006.
  - Quality of US Soybean Meal Compared to Quality of Soybean Meal from Other Origins (Presentation)
Soybean Varieties
- Choosing an SCN-Resistant Soybean Variety: It's Not Just About Yield. November 2002.

Weather Stress

Drought Stressed Grain
- Drought Impacts on Soil Fertility Management. October 2003
- Fall 2006 Harvest Quality and Storage
Flood Damaged Grain
- Flooded Grain and Other Harvest Issues. Charles Hurburgh, October 2010
  - Iowa Department of Agriculture News Release - October 2010
  - Iowa Department of Agriculture Fact Sheet on Flooded Grain - October 2010
- FDA Guidance Pertaining to Reconditioning Moisture Damaged Grain. NGFA Newsletter – Volume 60, Number 13, June 19,2008
- Moisture Damaged Grain. FDA Compliance Policy Guide – 7126.10
- Diversion of Adulterated Food to Acceptable Animal Feed Use. FDA Compliance Policy Guide – 7126.20
- FDA Notice – To Growers … About the Safety of Food Affected by Hurricanes, Flooding, and Power Outages
Frost Damaged Grain
- Frost Damage to Corn and Soybeans. (PDF) Charles R. Hurburgh, Dale E. Farnham and Keith Whigham.