Extension Communications
3614 Administrative Services Building
Ames, Iowa 50011-3614
(515) 294-9915
9/1/99
Contacts:
Jerry DeWitt, Department of Entomology, (515) 294-1101
Julie Todd, Extension Communication Systems, (515)
294-2405
New Publication on Reducing Pesticide Use
AMES, Iowa -- A new Iowa State University Extension publication called "Eight Ways to Reduce Pesticide Use" explains some of the proven methods being used by Iowa farmers to manage pests, reduce chemical inputs and significantly improve profit margins in corn and soybean production.
"Eight Ways to Reduce Pesticide Use" provides details on reducing soil insecticide rates, rotating crops for pest and weed management, scouting, herbicide banding, mechanical weed control, planting date delay and spot spraying. All of these methods have the added benefit of protecting water quality. "At a tough time like this in agriculture, there are low-risk ways to trim input costs, and these ideas may work for you for next year," said Jerry DeWitt, coordinator, ISU Extension Pest Management and the Environment program.
This publication represents the combined efforts of Iowa farmers and ISU Extension through the Integrated Pest Management, Sustainable Agriculture and Pest Management and the Environment programs. It is available on the Internet at www.extension.iastate.edu/Pages/pubs/pe.htm
You also can order a copy of this 33-page color publication from ISU Extension Distribution Center, 119 Printing and Publications Bldg., ISU, Ames, Iowa 50011-3171 or call 515-294-5247. Ask for IPM 59. Single copies are $3.
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