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Integrated Crop Management Conference
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
AMES, Iowa -- The Iowa State University Integrated Crop Management Conference will be held Dec. 2 - 3 on the Iowa State University campus. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 2 in the Scheman Building and the program concludes at 4 p.m. on Dec. 3.

Grain Storage Tips

Grain Storage Tips
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
For best success in storing grain:

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Harvest, Dry and Store Frost Damaged Crops
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Much of this year's late maturing corn and soybean crop in the Eastern Corn Belt could be severely damaged by an early frost. Options for harvesting, drying, and storing frost-damaged corn and soybeans depend on the plant's developmental stage when frost occurred. Frost damage will affect crops in at least five ways: reduced yields, dockage due to lower test weights or undesirable color, reduced harvest efficiency, wetter than desirable grain, and higher drying costs.

Ear Rot

How Delayed Harvest Might Affect Ear Rots & Mycotoxin Contamination
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
The corn harvest is later than it has been any time in recent memory, and the prolonged moist conditions are conducive for molds to develop on grain in the field. Over the past few days we have received numerous reports of ear rots developing in the field and questions concerning mycotoxin production when conditions are cool but wet.

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Private and Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Bremer County offers pesticide trainings in Tripoli.

Asian Soybean Rust
(Posted on 1/17/2005)
Asian soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) is a fungal disease that can quickly defoliate plants and reduce pod set, pod fill, seed quality and yield.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
With harvest moving very slowly producers may need to request additional time to complete harvest from their crop insurance company.
Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2-3
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Early registration is recommended for this popular program that includes 34 workshops and a wide range of presentations by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwest.
ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Program will provide information and recommendations on new products available for crop production. Each meeting is approved for Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits and for recertification for Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10.
Iowa Learning Farm Hosts Strip-Till Field Day in Emmetsburg
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
The Iowa Learning Farm will host a strip-till field day at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The field day will allow farmers to see strip-tillage equipment in action from several suppliers and hear from educators and experienced farmers who have been practicing strip-tillage.

Events


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Staff

Dale Thoreson-Dairy/Beef/Forages Field Specialist
Phone: 319-267-2707
Fax: 319-394-5415
Email: dthores@iastate.edu

George Cummins-Crop Field Specialist
Phone: 641-228-1453
Fax: 641-228-1453
Email: gcumns@iastate.edu

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