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Module 1: Introduction to IPM
Unit 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to IPM
(This curriculum was developed by Iowa State University with funding from the North Central IPM Center and USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.)
Power point presentation.
- Basics of IPM: Unit 1 - lesson 1 Introduction to IPM.pdf
Activity.
Producer Perception of Large-Scale Foliar Fungicide Adoption on Corn
Upon reviewing the data collected in the study, researchers concluded that corn growers struggle with “balancing the conflicting roles of environmental stewardship and successful businessperson. In reality, short-term profit-making trumps the environmental stewardship role.”
Tick Surveillance in Iowa
Please visit this website for information on how to submit a tick:
https://www.ent.iastate.edu/dept/faculty/smith/tick-surveillance
Apple IPM
Apple Insect Pests
Pest Type | Definition | ||||||||
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key/major | present in most orchards in most years and usually causing economic damage if not managed. MD: Mating Disruption | ||||||||
minor/ rare |
Grape IPM
Mushroom Calendar- Fall Mushrooms
The calendar shows the months when a mushroom species has been recorded in Iowa and other parts of the upper Midwest. The dates of the actual appearance of any one species can vary widely from year to year and is primarily based on environmental conditions, including ground temperature, the timing of rainfall, amount of precipitation, and season.
Key
How to use the calendar.
Mushroom calendar specific to Iowa and Midwestern states
The calendar shows the months when a mushroom species has been recorded in Iowa and other parts of the upper Midwest. The dates of the actual appearance of any one species can vary widely from year to year and is primarily based on environmental conditions, including ground temperature, the timing of rainfall, amount of precipitation, and season.
Key
How to use the calendar.
Mushroom Calendar- Summer Mushrooms
The calendar shows the months when a mushroom species has been recorded in Iowa and other parts of the upper Midwest. The dates of the actual appearance of any one species can vary widely from year to year and is primarily based on environmental conditions, including ground temperature, the timing of rainfall, amount of precipitation, and season.
Key
How to use the calendar.
Safe Mushroom Foraging
Foraging and consumer awareness are essential, and there are always risks associated with consuming wild mushrooms. Classes for anyone interested in being certified to sell wild-harvested mushrooms within the state of Iowa see Wild-harvested Mushrooms Certification.