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Disease pressure looms despite Iowa’s strong start to growing season

Disease pressure looms despite Iowa’s strong start to growing season

When driving through the countryside this season you have probably been doing a lot scouting from the highway and noticed that the crops in Iowa have looked excellent. That has been reflected in the crop condition ratings with this year’s crop appearing to be poised for a strong finish and big yields. However, despite the favorable weather conditions for crop growth and development, that same weather has set the table for fungal disease pressure. Mark Storr is a BASF technical service...

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GDM announces agreement to acquire AgReliant Genetics

GDM announces agreement to acquire AgReliant Genetics

GDM, a global plant genetics company committed to empowering farmers and advancing global agriculture, today announced an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in AgReliant Genetics, a leading North American provider of corn and soybean seeds. The strategic...

Iowa corn disease pressure builds early

Iowa corn disease pressure builds early

Tar Spot has been detected early in Iowa cornfields, raising concerns for farmers as they prepare to implement their crop protection plans. The fungal disease, which can spread rapidly under the right conditions, is showing up weeks ahead of typical timelines in some...

“Big Beautiful Bill” would exacerbate food insecurity in Iowa

“Big Beautiful Bill” would exacerbate food insecurity in Iowa

While legislative battles rage on in Washington D.C., food banks across the country are struggling to get enough food to feed those who are in need. Not only are USDA donations halted, but the “Big Beautiful Bill” threatens to cut SNAP benefits if it is passed, which...

Des Moines Water Works feeling the strain from elevated nitrate levels

Des Moines Water Works feeling the strain from elevated nitrate levels

On June 12th Central Iowa Water Works issued a residential and commercial lawn watering ban citing strain on water treatment facilities because of elevated nitrate concentration in raw source waters. The press release from CIWW says “Central Iowa Water Works needs to...

ISU Extension and Outreach launches Garden Academy in September

ISU Extension and Outreach launches Garden Academy in September

The Iowa Master Gardener Program, along with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will launch Garden Academy in September 2025, providing high-quality gardening education in a refined format for both aspiring Iowa Master Gardeners and home gardening...

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Rare bug near Iowa prompts field warnings

Rare bug near Iowa prompts field warnings

Profit margins are already razor-thin for many Midwest farmers this year, prompting increased diligence in scouting and early detection of crop threats. With careful planning and proactive crop protection strategies in place, most producers felt prepared for the...