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Shipping Point Vegetable Report - Orlando, FL
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ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 25-APR-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News...
Shipping Point Fruit Report, Domestic - Orlando, FL
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ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 25-APR-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News...
Truck Shipments (Movement) in Packages - Yakima, WA
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REPORTING OFFICE: YAKIMA APR 25 2024 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: WED APR 24 2024 * MODE IS TRUCK UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ...
Truck Shipments (Movement) in 10,000 lb Units - Yakima, WA
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REPORTING OFFICE: YAKIMA APR 25 2024 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: WED APR 24 2024 *MODE IS TRUCK...
Truck Shipments (Movement) in 10,000 lb Units - Seattle, WA
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REPORTING OFFICE: SEATTLE APR 25 2024 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: WED APR 24 2024 *MODE IS TRUCK...
Truck Shipments (Movement) in 10,000 lb Units - Miami, FL
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REPORTING OFFICE: MIAMI APR 25 2024 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: WED APR 24 2024 *MODE IS TRUCK...
2024 Iowa Moth Trapping Network Update: Week 3
Wed Apr 24, 7:51AM CDT
Windy conditions last week (April 14 to April 20) brought a lot of black cutworm (BCW) moths into Iowa. A total of 157 BCW moths were reported by our cooperators during Week 3. April 17 had the most total moths reported (50 moths), but captures were consistent throughout the week. Ten significant...
A Full Sweep Net
Wed Apr 24, 5:32AM CDT
I’ve been scouting several alfalfa fields in East-Central Iowa this spring, and it’s always interesting to see what you get in your sweep net. While I’ve been able to find quite a few alfalfa weevil adults and larvae in fields this spring, that’s not all I’ve found!
Alfalfa weevil: The adu...
Iowa Supreme Court Rules that Punitive Damage Claims Cannot Stand Alone
Wed Apr 24, 4:46AM CDT
On April 19, 2024, the Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of plaintiffs’ claims for punitive damages against the administrators of the drainage districts and the engineering firm providing services to the drainage districts. The members of the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors administere...
Regional Crop Update: April 8 - April 23, 2024
Tue Apr 23, 5:57AM CDT
Recent rains, cooler temperatures, and the windier conditions have slowed field activities. According to the May 22 NASS Crop Progress Report, 13% of the corn acres and 9% of the soybean acres have been planted. Some of the first planted corn and soybeans have emerged or are getting close to...
New Sprayer Nozzle Publication
Tue Apr 23, 2:00AM CDT
Proper spray nozzle selection plays a key role in effective pesticide applications. There are a lot of useful sprayer nozzle selection guides and even online resources or apps to assist with nozzle selection.
One additional new resource applicators may find useful is a new Purdue University...
Protect Yourself from Pesticides
Fri Apr 19, 3:41AM CDT
Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is your first line of defense against pesticide exposure. PPE includes items such as gloves, coveralls, aprons, and respirators. Generally, as the toxicity of a pesticide increases, the more PPE items there are required.
Read the Label
Anyone working...
2024 Iowa Moth Trapping Network Update: Week 2
Wed Apr 17, 8:49AM CDT
Moth counts ramped up dramatically during Week 2 of the moth trapping network (April 7 to April 13), although we often get large flights with spring storm systems in April. Despite the low captures reported during the first official week, 70 total black cutworm (BCW) moths were reported last week...
Alfalfa Seeding Recommendations
Wed Apr 17, 6:54AM CDT
Timing is crucial for spring planting. Planting too early can expose young stands to damaging frost, while planting too late can lead to greater potato leaf hopper and weed pressures. Establishing a vigorous alfalfa stand is pivotal for future production, forage quality, and minimizing weed...