Figure 1. Major soil associations (colored polygons) in Dodge County are used to segment the crop condition report due to difference in soil texture, drainage, and topography. In this report, I will use the definitions used by USDA-NASS for crop conditions: General crop conditions. The county’s entire crop should be assigned a percentage by category, […] Continue reading → 
During the growing season, it isn’t unusual for unexpected problems to take a toll on yields. So it’s important to begin scouting fields for weeds, insects and diseases early in the season. Some things you may be able to correct now, while others may be things to note for next growing season. Scouting should begin […] Continue reading → 
Highlights in This Report: Crop growth stages and yield estimates. Soybean aphids: Have you scouted yet? Corn Growth Stages and Yield Estimate Report Most corn is in the milk to dough stage across the county with replanted corn silking. Our current GDDs suggest a freeze is real concern in our replanted corn crop. I did […] Continue reading → 
Highlights in this report: Crop growth stages and condition report Soybean leaf defoliators, what is out there? Corn Growth Stages and Condition (County-wide report, not sectioned by region) April and May planted corn is in the blister to late milk growth stage across the county with some corn on sandy soils in the Platte River […] Continue reading → 
Highlighted items you may want to read more about in this week’s report: Soybean aphids reported, where at? Corn rootworm damage… have you checked your roots? What is a Grape Colaspis beetle? Corn and soybean weekly water use. Platte River Valley (Fremont, Ames, North Bend) Overall, corn is in poor to good condition and soybeans […] Continue reading → 
Platte River Valley (Fremont, Ames, North Bend) Corn and soybeans on well-drained fields in the Platte River valley are in fair to good condition. Some corn fields will have visible tassels by next week (Figure 2). Soybeans that were planted early are about 1.5 ft tall and blooming (Figure 3). However, waterlogged conditions have negatively […] Continue reading →