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IC-494(10) -- May 16, 2005 In this issue:

 
 
Insects and Mites
Black cutworms, dingy cutworms, and predicted cutting dates
Cutting dates are coming right up.
Plant Diseases
Soybean rust weekly outlook: May 15, 2005
Includes maps of potential deposition areas.
Plant Diseases
Team investigates plant problems
A closeup view of ISU's Plant Disease Clinic.
Crop Production
Change in yield and quality of alfalfa
Lower yields vs. higher feeding value.
Degree Days
Cool days set to moderate
For alfalfa weevil, black cutworm, and other pest predictions.
Weed Management
Delayed soil-applied corn herbicide options
Includes handy table of soil-applied herbicides postemergence.
Weed Management
Importance of timely scouting for weeds
Timely application is critical to protect corn yields.
Announcements
RUSLE2 and P Index Workshopts
Join us on June 22 or June 24 in Ford Dodge!
Announcements
DNR requesting input from ag producers on water quality plans
Your chance for input into problem of high nitrate and bacteria levels.
Insects and Mites
Stalk borers love giant ragweed -- and corn
Giant ragweed is a favorite host for stalk borers.
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Some of the articles contain pesticide recommendations that are subject to change at any time. The recommendations provided in these materials should be used only as a guide. It is always the pesticide applicator's responsibility, by law, to read and follow all current label directions for the specific pesticide being used. Due to constantly changing labels and product registration, some of the recommendations given in these writings may no longer be legal by the time you read them. If any information in these recommendations disagrees with the label, the recommendation must be disregarded. No endorsement is intended for products mentioned, nor is criticism meant for products not mentioned. The article's author, Iowa State University and Iowa State University Extension assume no liability resulting from the use of these recommendations.
Electronic version published by the Department of Entomology,
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. 		Last updated 5/19/05 by John VanDyk.
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