Category Archives: Scouting Tips

Scouting for pest in Iowa cover crops

Landscape diversification, including the use of cover crops, can provide habitat and forage for beneficial insects. This is especially true in the spring when there is a lack of food. Alternatively, cover crops can also support field crop pests, including moths, beetles, flies and slugs. The early spring vegetation, sometimes called a “green bridge,” provides...
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Using Twitter When You Scout

Twitter can be a great place to connect with different people and experts to learn something new, or gain perspective on a different part of the world. By taking advantage of what Twitter has to offer, you can see what people are talking about and get updates on findings, ID assistance, pictures, methods, and newsworthy...
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