The Iowa CCA Marketing committee is busy getting the word out! Some of the activities of the committee include:
Submitted by Rich Pope
Several people from around Iowa reported answering questions about corn that has developed pronounced purple coloring. For those of you who are or have clients concerned with purpling of corn please visit the corn management webpage: http://www.agronext.iastate.edu/corn/production/management/early/coldstress.html for the article posted on this matter. Extension Plant Pathologist Alison Robertson and her new graduate student Silvina Stewart report that they are collecting samples of phytophthora for use in their research program and ask that if you have suspected phytophthora-infested plants to consider sending them to her lab. This research is to focus efforts in developing phytophthora-resistance based on what races of the pathogen are present. Samples will be race tested, and later this summer or fall they will share with you the races in your submitted samples. Your assistance is completely voluntary! (more…)
USDA – NRCS has worked with the certification programs to develop a new process for CCAs and CPAgs who want to become a TSP. They would like to pilot test this new approach in your state. It will cover the areas of nutrient management, pest management and irrigation management. It will not change what you do as a CCA and CPAg or the requirements for the certification programs. It applies only to those who want to be a TSP for NRCS. (more…)