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Field Crop Insects is a publication that is a cooperative effort between the Iowa Soybean Association and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The publication contains descriptions and images of many pest insects as well as information on insect life cycle, damage, scouting and management options. Correct recognition and identification of insect pests is an important first step to making a proper management decision regarding any insect species found in soybean and corn.

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.  

What is the Iowa Pest Resistance Management Program?

Focus weeds for Harrison County Pest Resistance Project

The Harrison County Pest Resistance Project initially began in 2017 as a result of the introduction of Palmer amaranth in the county four years prior. As most farmers in the area are grappling with herbicide resistant weeds but do not have Palmer in their fields yet, the project was expanded to include waterhemp, marestail, and giant ragweed. Read below to learn more about these weeds and why they were included in this project.

Waterhemp

One component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is testing new cropping strategies and pest management approaches. This helps to ensure producers and agri-business professionals are on the cutting edge of efficiency-backed practices.