Virgil Schmitt

Field Agronomist
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Staff Spotlight

Area of Expertise
corn management, soybean management, soil fertility, insects, plant diseases, weed management, precision agriculture, soil surveys, water quality, tillage systems
Education
M.S., Agricultural Education, Iowa State University
B.S., Agricultural Education, Iowa State University
Awards
Public Relations In Daily Efforts (PRIDE) Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents
State FFA Distinguished Service Award
Mid-career Award from Epsilon Sigma Phi (Extension Honorary Fraternity)
Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents
R.K. Bliss Award for Outstanding Career Achievement from ISU Extension and Outreach
Contact
vschmitt@iastate.edu
563-260-3721
563-263-5701
1601 Plaza Place
Muscatine
Iowa
52761
Website: 
Integrated Crop Management
Newsletter: 
East-Central and Southeast Iowa Crop Updates
Blog: 
Integrated Crop Management Blog
Region: 
9
Counties Served: 
Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott