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November 2, 2020 | Vol. 7, Issue 16

 

Harvest Progress 

The Iowa Crop Progress Report that was released today shows that 87% of the corn has been harvested, as compared to the same time period last year when only 38% of the corn had been harvested in Iowa. Corn harvest is more than 3 weeks ahead of the same time last year.  Soybean harvest is 97% complete.  


Soil Test and Fertilizer Application Considerations

As harvest wraps up and folks have been working on fall field work, here are two considerations to think about related to soil fertility.  First, use caution when interpreting fall soil-test results when following a drought as you may experience lower than expected results for P, K and pH. Second, maximize your fertilizer applications with a spinner spread with tips found in this video.


Variety Trials

Iowa Crop Improvement Corn and Soybeans Variety Trials

PFI and ISU Cereal Rye Variety Trials 

Oat trials from 4 ISU Research Farms to be posted soon.


Neighboring state variety trials:
Minnesota
None posted yet. 

Illinois 
Wheat, corn and hemp posted at this time. 

South Dakota
Corn: Only corn silage posted at this time. 
Soybean
Oat
Spring Wheat


Wisconsin
Only wheat and soybeans posted at this time. 

 

Events 

Nov. 18.  Southfork Watershed Water Quality and Cover Crop Forum. This event will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Building, 301 Ellsworth Ave, Buckeye.  Registration is appreciated for the complimentary meal. 

Dec. 1 - April 15.  Private pesticide applicator continuing instructional courses. I will post my meeting dates and locations in the next newsletter. Please be advised, pre-registration will be required for all private pesticide meetings where I am teaching. 

Nov. 30 - Dec. 1. Women in Ag Leadership
The fourth annual Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference, Leadership in Unprecedented Times, addresses topics that are timely and challenging. The conference features speakers ready to share leadership knowledge and skills participants can apply to succeed in farm or agribusiness careers.  More details.  Registration

Dec. 1 - Feb. 4.  CropsTV 
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach announces a new program aimed at delivering crop production information directly to farmers and agribusinesses. CropsTV provides the convenience of viewing at home, office or anywhere there’s an internet connection. Join the live broadcasts and interact with specialists, presenters and panelists. Or watch the recorded programs on-demand, on your schedule. Select from 45 topics from ISU faculty, staff and invited guest presenters. More details.  Registration will open in mid-November. Financial support for CropsTV is in part provided by the Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa Soybean Association.



Dec. 15 - Dec. 16.  UMN Soil Management Summit (SMS)
As a member of the planning committee for this event, please consider this your official invitation to join in this virtual experience. The SMS emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Straight from the fields, learn how heavier, colder soils aren't necessarily the challenge they're made out to be. Hear from long-time no-till, reduced tillage and cover crop farmers as they share their experiences as well as researchers. More details. 
Registration. 


 
Angie Rieck-Hinz
Extension Field Agronomist
Office: 515-532-3453
Cell: 515-231-2830
 amrieck@iastate.edu
Twitter: @nciacrops

Serving
Calhoun, Cerro Gordo,
Franklin, Hamilton, Hardin,
Humboldt, Webster,
Worth and Wright Counties.
Additional Resources

Integrated Crop Management 

Ag Decision Maker

Iowa Environmental Mesonet

ISU Women in Ag 
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