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Integrated Pest Management - Iowa State University
Gettin’ Fungicide All Up in My Canopy
On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski speaks with Dr. Andrew Penney, a former PhD. student at Iowa State University who now works with Bayer Crop Sciences as a Technical Agronomist. Andrew shares his past experiences as a student working to understand different fungicide application technologies and how they affect overall yield. He also explains his research findings from his article, published by Elsevier Ltd., called “Comparison of aerial and ground sprayer fungicide application technologies on canopy coverage, disease severity, lodging, and yield of corn”.
Additional Resources:
Meta-analysis of yield response of foliar fungicide-treated hybrid corn in the United States and Ontario, Canada by Wise et al. 2019.
Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Diseases from the Crop Protection Network.
Impact of foliar fungicide timing and fungicide class on corn yield response in the United States and Ontario, Canada from the Crop Protection Network.
Fungicide Use in Field Crops web book from the Crop Protection Network.
How to cite this podcast:
Zaworski, E. (Host) and Penney, A. (Interviewee). Gettin’ Fungicide All Up in My Canopy. S1:E3 (Podcast). July 28, 2021. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Https://www.ipm.iastate.edu/podcasts/i-see-dead-plants/gettin'-fungicide-all-my-canopy.
Army of Fatherless Clones: Soybean Aphid Decision Making - Part 1
On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski speaks with Ashley Dean, an Education Extension Specialist at Iowa State University to break down the importance of integrated pest management or IPM, for determining the next steps when dealing with an insect infestation. Ashley shares insights from her article, published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry, called “Developing a decision‐making framework for insect pest management: a case study using Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae)”.
Additional Resources:
Soybean Aphid Field Guide from the North Central Soybean Research Program.
Soybean Aphid Resources from the Soybean Research and Information Network.
Soybean Aphid Informational YouTube Video (26 minutes) from Iowa State University.
Biology of the Soybean Aphid, Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the United States by Tilmon et al. 2011.
Management Recommendations for Soybean Aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the United States by Hodgson et al. 2012.
North Central Soybean Research Program web site.
Evaluation of Soybean Aphid Management Tacitcs from Iowa State University.
Soybean Entomology Research Laboratory at Iowa State University.
How to cite this podcast:
Zaworski, E. (Host) and Dean, A. (Interviewee). Army of Fatherless Clones: Soybean Aphid Decision Making - Part 1. S1:E1 (Podcast). July 28, 2021. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://www.ipm.iastate.edu/podcasts/i-see-dead-plants/“discovering-right-decision-soybean-aphid-ipm-part-1”-ashley-dean

Army of Fatherless Clones: Soybean Aphid Decision Making - Part 2
On this episode of the I See Dead Plants Podcast, host Ed Zaworski continues the conversation with entomologist Ashley Dean about her article on soybean aphid, published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry, called “Developing a decision‐making framework for insect pest management: a case study using Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae)”.
Additional Resources:
Soybean Aphid Field Guide from the North Central Soybean Research Program.
Soybean Aphid Resources from the Soybean Research and Information Network.
Soybean Aphid Informational YouTube Video (26 minutes) from Iowa State University.
Biology of the Soybean Aphid, Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the United States by Tilmon et al. 2011.
Management Recommendations for Soybean Aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the United States by Hodgson et al. 2012.
North Central Soybean Research Program web site.
Evaluation of Soybean Aphid Management Tacitcs from Iowa State University.
Soybean Entomology Research Laboratory at Iowa State University.
How to cite this podcast:
Zaworski, E. (Host) and Dean, A. (Interviewee). Army of Fatherless Clones: Soybean Aphid Decision Making - Part 2. S1:E2 (Podcast). July 28, 2021. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://www.ipm.iastate.edu/podcasts/i-see-dead-plants/discovering-right-decision-soybean-aphid-ipm-part-2-ashley-dean

Hands On, Authentic Learning
In this episode, Carli shares her personal experience with hands on learning in the classroom. Carli also interview Lynne Campbell from Iowa State University to talk about her past and current experiences with hands on learning.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4H
CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education)
Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic Iowa State University
Crop Scouting Competition Iowa State University
Native Bee Challenge
Monarchs On the Move

Careers in the Ag Industry
It is important to share different career ideas with students to keep them thinking about the long term. In this episode Carli talks about the different options within the Ag industry.
Ag Career of the Day
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management

NEW Technology
Technology is a tool for the toolbox. Stuart McCulloh from Scoutpro visits to talk about his experience as a business owner and how technology is paving the way for their future.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4H
Source: AgTech Trends in 2019: Synthetic Biology, Precision Agriculture, and Millennial Farmers

Drone Uses for Agriculture Roadshow
AMES, Iowa – Farmers and anyone within the agricultural industry who wants to know more about how drones can be used on their operation should consider attending the “Drone Uses for Agriculture Roadshow,” Aug. 13 at Iowa State University’s Field Extension Education Lab (FEEL).
These small, unmanned aircraft systems, most commonly called “drones,” give farmers a unique and efficient means of monitoring their operation from above.
Crop Advantage Series January 2020
In this video field agronomist Meaghan Anderson (Iowa State University) discusses the upcoming Crop Advantage Series with local farmer Erik Wibholm from Stratford, Iowa.
Crop Advantage meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help make smart, informed decisions in the farming operation.
January 2020 | 14 Iowa locations