Le Mars, Iowa — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is asking farmers to take part in a couple of surveys so they can do what they do better.
According to Extension Field Agronomist Leah Ten Napel at the Plymouth County Extension Office in Le Mars, Iowa State University, in conjunction with other Midwest universities, is conducting a survey regarding farmers’ crop insurance decisions. You can learn more about this effort and complete the survey at Participate in Crop Insurance Survey with Iowa State. She tells us the survey takes about 30 minutes to complete and an honorarium is provided.
Ten Napel is also telling farmers in her area about a tech survey. She says that as technology continues to evolve, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is launching a statewide survey that will help them deliver the research-based education and resources that farmers want, in ways that fit them best. And, as a friend of extension, your voice is an important one. She says if you have not yet taken it, please: take the survey here.
In addition, Iowa State University’s IPM Team has monitored field crop pests for a long time. The pests have changed over the years, but the goal is the same: to help inform farmers about pest activity in Iowa. She says their moth-trapping efforts target migratory moths. Black cutworm monitoring is a long-standing project in Iowa, and true armyworm has been included since 2017. Since the timing of arrival is variable between growing seasons, trapping these pests helps extension experts predict when crop injury will occur. More Information at this link.
