By Andi Anderson
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is organizing a Crop Walk series to provide practical field education to crop producers during the growing season.
The series includes three sessions focused on timely topics, offering valuable information on insect and disease scouting, soil sampling, and fertility management.
The sessions are designed to improve crop scouting skills while also helping producers apply integrated pest management (IPM) in their fields. Participants will be able to observe local issues firsthand and discuss management practices with experts.
“This Crop Walk series aims to improve scouting skills and help participants understand the use of integrated pest management in making management decisions for crop weeds, diseases and insects,” said Meaghan Anderson, a field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach.
Crop Walk Schedule:
- July 16: Mid-summer insect and disease scouting
- August 13: Late-season crop scouting
- September 10: Pre-harvest decisions and soil sampling and fertility
Each session will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hemesath Crop Services, located at 1116 240th St, State Center.
These events are free and open to farmers, ag service providers, and interested families. They offer a great opportunity to sharpen decision-making skills, especially for pest control and nutrient management.
To register, contact Chelsea Llewellyn at the Marshall County office at 641-752-1551 or chelsea@iastate.edu, or reach Katherine Mackenzie at the Story County office at 515-337-1601 or katmack@iastate.edu.
These walks are ideal for producers looking to stay informed and make sound, in-field decisions throughout the crop season.
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Categories: Iowa, Crops, Rural Lifestyle