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Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage

11/6/2009 - A slow harvest may make it necessary to contact your crop insurance company and request additional time to complet harvest.

Nov. 2 Crop and Weather Report

11/5/2009 - Now that more days have sun than rain, harvest is progressing, but harvesting wet beans in November is creating challenges not seen since the early 1970s.

A Tough Harvest - Frequently Asked Questions

11/1/2009 - Harvesting wet bean and corn crops in November is generating many questions from producers; Charles Hurburgh answers frequently asked questions in this article.

How Delayed Harvest Might Affect Ear Rots and Mycotoxin Contamination

10/30/2009 - Being able to identify ear molds will help producers as they scout fields to determine if ear rot is prevalent. Fields with mold on more than 10 percent of the ears should be harvested first.

Soil Management of Harvest Ruts

10/29/2009 - Creating ruts in fields during harvest may be unavoidable this fall, but proper soil management will improve issues related to compaction.

Crop and Weather Report Week of Oct. 26

10/29/2009 - Wet is unfortunately the theme for another crop and weather report.

Oct. 19 Weekly Crop and Weather Report

10/20/2009 - Continued wet weather isn't improving field conditions or the attitudes of those trying to harvest the crops.

Soybean Quality Issues in 2009

10/19/2009 - Handling and storing this fall's wet and green soybeans will take patience and this information.

Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2 and 3

10/16/2009 - This conference is filled with Midwest speakers presenting workshops that offer the latest information on crop production and protection technology in Iowa and surrounding states.

ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates

10/16/2009 - 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.

2009 Corn Quality Issues

10/15/2009 - A cool, long growing season will often result in high yields with high grain moistures and low test weights - which lead to quality issues at harvest time.

2009 Corn Quality Issues – Field Molds

10/15/2009 - To minimize losses due to ear rot and increased mycotoxin levels, it is recommended that producers harvest problem fields (greater than 10-15 percent incidence of ear rot) as soon as possible, then use proper handling and storage management.

2009 Corn Quality Issues – Storage Management

10/15/2009 - This is not a good year to take chances that wetter corn will keep and can be absorbed in the spring/summer.

Crop and Weather Report October 12

10/14/2009 - With a hard freeze ending the growing season in most parts of the state, specialists talk of harvest delays and the 188 bushels of corn per acre predicted by USDA.

Crop and Weather Update – First Week of October

10/9/2009 - This week's rain, while slowing farmers harvest progress is helping soybeans reach more even maturity and adding to much needed subsoil moisture.

Fall Is Great Time to Sample For SCN, But Not Corn Nematodes soil sampling

10/6/2009 - Fall soil sample results can provide valuable nematode information - if samples are collected correctly and with an understanding of optimal sampling dates.

Flurry of Forage Questions Come with First Fall Frost and Freeze

10/6/2009 - Specialist offers answers to frequently asked forage questions related to the first killing frost.

Stalk and Ear Rots Prevalent in Iowa Gibberella stalk rot thumbnail

10/5/2009 - White, gray, pink and even salmon-colored molds on ears, and stalk rots are showing up in Iowa corn fields this fall, potentially producing mycotoxins and weakening stalks.

Weekly Crop and Weather Report - Sept. 28

9/29/2009 - Farmers heading to the fields with frost around the corner are reminded to scout for weeds and consider poor standing crops as they begin harvest.

Degree Days - The Finish Line Looms Thermometer Icon

9/29/2009 - Another week of good weather has gotten Iowa crops close to the finish line, essentially missing the feared early frost.

Adjusting Hail-damaged Crops for Crop Insurance Reporting

9/29/2009 - The guidelines in this article are intended to help farmers through the process of adjusting hail-damaged crops for crop insurance reporting.

Update on Hail Damaged Grain

9/29/2009 - A checklist offered by ISU Extension specialists will help producers work through concerns related to marketing and using crops damaged by severe summer hail storms.

Crop and Weather Report - Sept. 21

9/22/2009 - Soybean harvest has started and September weather has been favorable to crops.

Degree Days - Watching, Waiting and Staying Warm Thermometer Icon

9/22/2009 - Sept. 13 - 20 was nearly ideal for late maturing crops, with bright, sunny days and near-normal temperatures. If the killing frost holds off another two weeks, crops should finish nicely.

Manage Soybean Diseases at Harvest Time

9/21/2009 - Managing white mold and sudden death syndrome includes steps taken when harvesting soybeans - and corn.

Hail Damage – Grain Quality Survey

9/17/2009 - Producers with hail damaged corn fields are invited to participate in a survey to assess the impact of hail damage on ear rot severity, mycotoxin contamination and grain quality in corn.

Degree Days - Slow and Steady Wins the Race Thermometer Icon

9/15/2009 - Iowa finally returned to normal temperature accumulations last week. Although some fields are nearing phisiological maturity, most corn and soybean are still benefitting from the favorable temperatures and open, sunny days.

Studying Stover Harvest Effects on Yield, Soil, Climate

9/15/2009 - ISU researchers are conducting a three-year study looking at how removing residue at different rates affects soil productivity, nutrient cycling and greenhouse gas emissions in no-till and chisel-plow fields.

2009 Crop Year is Mirror Image of 2008

9/15/2009 - ISU Economist looks at the potential record crop harvest and the markets for the grain.

Crop and Weather Report – September 14

9/15/2009 - Hear what influence foggy mornings are having crop diseases and what Mason City is noted for this growing season.