ISU Extension and Outreach information and resources for north central Iowa

Franklin County ISU Extension and Outreach 3 First Ave NW Hampton, IA 50441 641-465-4811 sackvill@iastate.edu

www.extension.iastate.edu/franklin

AG NEWS TODAY

Tree-killing pest confirmed in Chickasaw, Franklin and Jones counties AgDM Newsletter-August , Keely Coppess, Julie Tack,

Laura Sternweis

DES MOINES, Iowa – Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Chickasaw, Franklin and Jones counties for the first time, bringing the total to 69 coun-ties in Iowa where this invasive insect has been detected.

Insect samples were collected from New Hampton (Chickasaw County), Hampton (Franklin County), and Anamosa (Jones County). Officials with the Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Depart-

ment of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed these samples positive for EAB.

EAB is a non-native beetle that attacks and kills ash tree species. Adult bee-tles lay eggs on the bark of ash trees. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae bore beneath the bark and begin feeding on the water and nutrient-conducting

tissues. Infested trees typically die within two to four years.

Ash trees infested with EAB can exhibit canopy thinning, water sprouts from the trunk or main branches, increased woodpecker activity, serpentine (“S”-shaped) galleries under the bark, vertical bark splitting and 1/8 inch D-

shaped exit holes.

The spread of EAB is accelerated by transport of infested wood products such as firewood. People are reminded to use locally-sourced firewood to

help reduce the spread of EAB.

EAB was first discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in 2002, and has now spread to 35 states. This exotic pest was first detected in Iowa in

2010.

At this calendar date, the treatment window for soil-applied preventive treat-ment measures (soil injection, soil drench, or granular application) and ba-sal bark sprays has ended. Trunk injections can be done now through the

end of August if a landowner is interested in protecting a valuable and healthy ash tree within 15 miles of a known infestation.

Extension Links

Ag Decision Maker

• www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm

Beef Center

• www.iowabeefcenter.org

ISU Ag Newsletters

• www.extension.iastate.edu/ag/newsletters

Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy

• www.nutrientstrategy.iastate.edu

Iowa State Research Farms

• www.ag.iastate.edu/farms

Iowa Water Quality Initiative

• www.cleanwateriowa.org

Manure Management

• www.agronext.iastate.edu/immag

Pesticide Management

• www.extension.iastate.edu/pme

Pork Center

• www.ipic.iastate.edu

August 21, 2019

… Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, eth-nicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, color, reli-gion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran, or other protected clas-ses. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Diversity Advisor, 2150 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, 515-294-1482, extdiversity@iastate.edu. All other inquiries may be directed to 800-262-3804.

The State of Iowa monitors the spread of EAB on a county-by-county basis. Anyone who suspects an infested ash tree in a new location is encouraged to contact one of the following:

• Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, State Entomologist Office: 515-725-1470

• Iowa Department of Natural Resources: 515-725-8453

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Entomology: 515-294-1101 To learn more about EAB and other pests that are threatening Iowa’s tree population, please visit http://www.iowatreepests.com. For more information contact any of the following members of the Iowa EAB Team:

Mike Kintner, IDALS EAB coordinator, 515-745-2877, Mike.Kintner@IowaAgriculture.gov Robin Pruisner, IDALS state entomologist, 515-725-1470, Robin.Pruisner@IowaAgriculture.gov

Jeff Goerndt, DNR state forester, 515-725-8452, Jeff.Goerndt@dnr.iowa.gov

Mark Shour, ISU Extension and Outreach entomologist, 515-294-5963, mshour@iastate.edu

Tivon Feeley, DNR forest health program leader, 515-725-8453, Tivon.feeley@dnr.iowa.gov

Donald Lewis, ISU Extension and Outreach entomologist, 515-294-1101, drlewis@iastate.edu

Emma Hanigan, DNR urban forestry coordinator, 515-249-1732, Emma.Hanigan@dnr.iowa.gov

Laura Iles, ISU Extension and Outreach entomologist, ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic, 515-294-0581, ljesse@iastate.edu

Jeff Iles, ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturist, 515-294-3718, iles@iastate.edu

Join us for our Master Gardener Fall Bus Tour!

Friday, October 18

We will visit Reiman Gardens, Hickory Park, Center Grove Orchard, and Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards!

Cost is $55 per person and registration is required!

Registration forms and information can be found at this link: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/…/2019%20Fall%20Bus%20Tri…

For more information or questions contact Jeanene at 641-423-0844

Thistle caterpillars, late season crop diseases and crop development will highlight the fall field day at Iowa State University’s Northern Research and Demonstration Farm Sept. 5, 2019

“Farmers and agribusiness will hear the latest on thistle caterpillar and tar spot of corn,” said Paul Kassel, field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Thistle cater-

pillar and tar spot are two new pests that have raised questions for Iowa producers in 2019.”

The program begins at 9:30 a.m. with Matt Schnabel, Northern Research Farm superintendent, giving a review of the growing season and a discussion of summer activities.

Erin Hodgson, associate professor and extension specialist in entomology at Iowa State, will dis-cuss insect issues that occurred in Iowa crops this summer, including thistle caterpillars, soy-bean gall midge and soybean aphid management for 2019.

Alison Robertson, professor and extension specialist in plant pathology and microbiology at Iowa State, will talk about late season corn diseases. Robertson will also discuss a new corn leaf dis-ease present in Iowa in 2019.Alison Robertson, professor and extension specialist in plant pathol-ogy and microbiology at Iowa State, will talk about late season corn diseases. Robertson will also discuss a new corn leaf disease present in Iowa in 2019.

Paul Kassel will discuss the impact of the late planting and summer growing conditions on crop development.

Angie Rieck-Hinz, ISU Extension and Outreach field agronomist, and Karen Wilke, coordinator with The Nature Conservancy, will discuss cover crop management for 2020 and some local fund-ing options.

The farm is located at 1040 James Ave., Kanawha – about two miles south of Kanawha on County Road R35.

Registration and refreshments will begin at 9 a.m. A noon lunch will be available. The field day is free, open to the public and includes complimentary refreshments and lunch. An application has been made for Certified Crop Advisor credits.

Northern Iowa Research Farm Association Plans Field Day

August 13, 2019, 8:37 am | Matt Schnabel, Paul Kassel

Late August Heat Is Reminder to Keep Livestock Cool August 16, 2019, 8:16 am | Chris Kick, Jason Ross, Grant Dewell, Jennifer Bentley

The summer heat will return to most of Iowa over the coming weekend and into next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Highs are expected to approach 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and even though that’s cooler than the stretch of hot days the state saw back in July, producers should still prepare.

Each species of livestock reacts to heat differently. However, the common principle is to maintain good venti-lation, provide shade and access to clean, cool water, and limit moving animals during the hottest hours of the day. Swine care Pigs do not have sweat glands, making them especially susceptible to heat stress, according to Jason Ross, di-rector of the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University. Swine producers commonly rely on cooling fans and evaporative cooling systems that help the animal to increase evaporative heat loss and stay cool, and keeping the system running at optimal levels is critical during periods of extreme heat. Beef cattle Compared to swine, cattle can tolerate higher temperature at lower relative humidity, because cattle can dissi-pate their body heat more effectively by sweating. However, cattle are more prone to stress when the humidity

rises, and need the same level of care as other livestock. ISU Extension and Outreach published an article in June about how beef cattle farmers should prepare.

Common solutions for cattle include access to clean, cool water, shade and good ventilation. Avoid moving cattle during the daytime and afternoon, when temperatures are at the highest, because the energy cattle ex-pend while moving will cause even more stress. Find the full article here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/late-august-heat-reminder-keep-livestock-cool

• August 27, 9:00 am—12:00 pm Soil Fertility Workshop,

Hardin County Extension, Iowa Falls https://

www.extension.iastate.edu/franklin/news/regional-soil-fertility-workshops-planned-across-iowa

• September 2, 8:00 am—4:30 pm Franklin County

Extension Office Closed—Labor Day Holiday

• September 3 , 7:00 pm Franklin County

Extension Council Meeting, ISU Extension and Outreach/Franklin, Hampton

• September 5, 9:30 am Northern Research Farm,

Nashua https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/northern-iowa-research-

farm-association-plans-field-day

To view this newsletter online or find more information about these events, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/franklin or call 641-456-4811.

Franklin County Extension and Outreach

Calendar of Area Events

Regional Director Donovan Olson 641-512-1750 do-

novano@iastate.edu

County Youth Coordinator Kelsey Spotts 641-423-0844

kdwarner@iastate.edu

K-12 Youth Program Assistant Michelle Schubert 641-423-0844

mschub@iastate.edu

Office Professional Jeanene Blickenderfer 641-423-0844

jblick@iastate.edu

Agriculture Specialists

Livestock Russ Euken

641-923-2856 reuken@iastate.edu

Agronomy Angie Rieck-Hinz

515-532-3453 amrieck@iastate.edu

Farm Management Kelvin Leibold

641-648-4850 kleibold@iastate.edu

Franklin County Extension Staff

Regional Director Donovan Olson 641-423-0844 donovano@iastate.edu

County Director Michelle Sackville 641-456-4811 sackvill@iastate.edu

Office Manager Traci Kloetzer 641-456-4811 tkloetze@iastate.edu

County Youth Coordinator

Jackie Dohlman 641-456-4811 jackied@iastate.edu Families Program Assistant Barb Ristau 641-456-4811 barbr@iastate.edu

Afterschool Coordinator

Kim Booth 641-456-4811 kimbooth@iastate.edu

Youth Program Intern Laela Ragsdale 641-456-4811 laela@iastate.edu

Agriculture Specialists

Livestock Russ Euken 641-923-2856 reuken@iastate.edu

Agronomy Angela Rieck-Hinz 515-294-9590

amrieck@iastate.edu

Farm Management Kelvin Leibold 641-648-4862 kleibold@iastate.edu