Extension News

Elmore Discusses Snow Cover and Planting, Growing Season Issues

Roger Elmore

2/14/2008

AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State University Extension corn agronomist Roger Elmore says after a long, snowy and cold winter Iowa's corn farmers are ready for spring. However, the lengthy snow cover could lead to increased insect problems during the growing season. 

Listen to the interview. (Time 10:23)

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Contacts :

Roger Elmore , Agronomy, (515) 294-6655, relmore@iastate.edu

Douglas Cooper, Extension Communications and External Relations, (515) 294-6275, levachek@iastate.edu