Marestail populations are on the rise. This aggressive weed can germinate in the spring, summer and fall. Marestail is capable of producing 200,000 seeds/plant with 80% of these seeds capable of germinating as soon as the plant is mature. The good news is there are herbicides and best practices that can manage this weed effectively.…
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Because it heightens the risk of fungal infections, corn stalk lodging can greatly complicate harvests, leading to yield losses and grain storage issues. This is why scouting fields and making informed management decisions is key to increase harvest efficiency. What you’ll learn: Environmental causes and subsequent complications of corn stalk lodging Scouting techniques…
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Green Stem Syndrome (GSS) in soybeans can greatly diminish your customers’ yields, especially during harvest. It is imperative to understand the various causes that contribute to GSS and how it affects soybean plants in order to work around it. What you’ll learn: The characteristics and complications of GSS in soybeans How weather conditions, insect infestations,…
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There are at least seven mold fungi that can reduce yield, grain quality and feed value of corn crops. Understanding the risk factors that contribute to and worsen crop damage is key to properly manage affected fields. Learn about: Preventative measures to reduce the risk of crop infection The importance and steps of properly testing…
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Bean Leaf Beetles can pose a considerable threat to soybean crops-especially given that they have 1 to 3 generation periods per year. Therefore, it is important to accurately assess the bean leaf beetle population (and the extent of crop damage) throughout the pivotal growth stages in order to prevent yield loss. Learn about: How to…
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Recognizing Soybean Developmental Stages Is Integral to Crop Management How soybean growth stages are determined and definedAccurately recognizing the developmental stages of soybeans can help to preempt certain pests and diseases that target the crop during specific growth periods. Learn about: How soybean growth stages are determined and defined The various threats posed to soybean…
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Understanding Corn Pollination & Fertilization to Optimize Yield Although corn pollination and fertilization depend greatly on environmental conditions, there are many management considerations you can rely on to help optimize the process, and thus heighten your yield. Learn about: The anatomy, pollination and fertilization of corn How environmental conditions can threaten these processes What to…
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By Greg Tylka, Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains a leading yield robber of soybeans in Iowa and much of the Midwest. The presence of SCN in the field may not be apparent by appearance of visual symptoms (aboveground stunting and/or yellowing) for years after the nematode is introduced…
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Several fungal pathogens can cause soybean seedling diseases, which can slow germination and plant growth, and even cause seedling death. Cool temperatures and wet, poorly drained soils favor disease development. Fungal pathogens can be difficult to manage once they are present within the environment, sopreventative measures provide the best control.
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