AG-related issues following a flood

Crops

Topic-specific resources for ag-related issues following a flood are available for Iowa crop concerns from Iowa State University Extension and agricultural issues compiled by the Extension Disaster Education Network.

• Soil

  • Spring Seed Cover Crops to Help Recover Flooded Fields—Feb. 2012
  • Management Considerations for Post Flooding Soils—Nov. 2011
  • Flood Recovery for Cropland - Sept. 12 webinar
    • Repairing Flood-Damaged Farm Fields—September 2011
    • Flooded Soil Syndrome—September 2011
    • Cover Crops for Soil Health—September 2011
    • Flood Damaged Crops, Crop Insurance Payments and Lease Contracts—September 2011
  • Understanding and Managing Soil Compaction - PM 1901B
  • Soil Erosion and Water Quality - PM 1901E
  • Sept. 12, 2011 Webinar, Flood Recovery for Cropland -- Extension staff from Iowa State University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln addressed questions raised by receding Missouri River floodwaters. Follow these links to watch the webcast: Introduction; Sedimentation and Debris Removal; Managing Post Flooding Soils; Cover Crops for Soil Health; Leases and Crop Insurance on Flooded Land; Flood Information for Crop Lands Q & A.

• Forages

  • Renovating Pastures or Hay Meadows Damaged by Flooding

• Related Topics

  • Flooding and Stored Grain
  • Assessing Private Well Safety After Flooding
  • DNR fact sheets — outline correct disposal of flood damaged items - building materials, wet grains, appliances, hazardous materials, etc.
  • Weather and Climate
  • Many of the items listed above were first published on the ISU Extension Integrated Crop Management News site.