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Tag: crop weather
Iowa Field Reports: Corn Rootworms, Japanese Beetles, Grasshoppers, and Numerous Diseases Jul 20, 2022
With hot weather and few rain chances in the forecast, concern turns toward soil moisture reserves and the ever-important pollination timing in corn. ISU Extension field agronomists observed corn rootworm beetles, Japanese […]
Texas Field Reports: Heat Wave Deepens Drought Conditions Jul 14, 2022
A heat wave across the state is exacerbating the extreme drought conditions plaguing Texas agriculture. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents and regional specialists around the state have reported a wide […]
Iowa Field Reports: Needed Rains Bring Wind Damage Jul 14, 2022
While there was some much-needed rain across the state last week, the rain also brought some wind with it as well that resulted in lodged or leaning corn as well […]
Illinois Field Reports: Crop Conditions Slip Despite Variable Rains; Possible Waterhemp Resistance Jul 10, 2022
Each week, I put out a request to crops educators and specialists from the University of Illinois to compile an update to share with the entire state. We hope you […]
Texas Field Reports: Farmers Look for Late-Season Planting Options Jul 7, 2022
Late-season sorghum has been a consideration for Texas growers stymied by drought so far, but the risks appear higher than the reward, especially in South Texas, according to a Texas A&M […]
Iowa Field Reports: Soybean Herbicide Injury, Tar Spot, and Hail Damage Jul 7, 2022
Herbicide injury in soybean, Japanese beetles, potato leafhoppers in alfalfa, tar spot being found in Marshall and Jones counties (and some additional counties since) at low levels, and some hail […]
Illinois Field Reports: Hot and Dry, Rains Offer Minimal Relief Jul 3, 2022
Emerson Nafziger, Agronomy Extension Specialist, University of Illinois Although rain fell in many places in central and northern Illinois last weekend (June 25-26) this week’s drought map shows even more of […]
Texas Field Reports: High Temperatures Take Toll on Crops Jun 30, 2022
The high temperatures crops experienced over recent weeks across much of the state could translate into lower yields for producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert. Lee Tarpley, Ph.D., AgriLife […]
Iowa Field Reports: Most Areas Get Needed Rain, Pest Problems Rising Jun 30, 2022
While most areas received some needed rain last week, some areas in Western Iowa continue to miss out on the rain or get minimal amounts of rain and it’s starting […]
Iowa Field Reports: Moisture Stress – Too Much or Too Little Jun 21, 2022
Isolated hail and wind damage, iron deficiency chlorosis, herbicide damage, and moisture stress (too much or too little depending upon the area) were some of the big issues that ISU […]
