Soybean Quality Issues in 2009
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
After a warm period in early September, crop maturity was slowed by rain, and in some areas snow. The state experienced a hard freeze on Oct. 10 and 11. Despite the overall cool growing season, the USDA October Iowa yield estimate was the highest on record. As often happens with high grain yields, quality issues are surfacing.

Soybean Drying Advice
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
The wet conditions are leading to lots of calls about harvesting and storing and drying wet beans. Charlie Hurburgh has been on the radio with the following information

2008 Iowa Crop Performance Test -- Soybeans
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
The Iowa Crop performance Test - Soybeans, is conducted each year to provide information farmers need to select the best varieties or brands for their production conditions.

CORN STAND ASSESSMENT TOOLS
(Posted on 5/12/2005)
Need to check on corn planted around April 15-18, 2005. Issues on hoeing, harrowing and deep sidewall compaction.

Crop, Marketing Insurance and Weather
(Posted on 10/4/2004)
NEW! APRIL 23, 2007 - "Using Put Options to Manage Crop Price Risk" presentation featuring Steve Johnson, ISU Extension Farm & Ag Business Management Field Specialist. Past presentations from ISU and Extension, including Elwynn Taylor on weather, also on this page.