Agronomy Extension

Corn
Corn planted on April 30, 2013 south of Ames, Ia. Photo taken on May 8, 2013. 77 growing degree days accumulated since planting. Soil temperature averaged 50.9 degrees with a range from 35 to 63 degrees. Planted at one inch depth.

Partners in crop production

Look to Agronomy Extension as your source for the latest crop production information. We are your partners in crop production, nutrient management, soil conservation, weed management, and many other areas.

Contact an Extension Field Agronomist

For crop production questions in your area contact one of the 12 Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomists. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/ag/field-agronomists

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