EPISODE · Aug 3, 2023 · 28 MIN
SF Podcast 130: Become an expert scouter | Farm School
from Successful Farming Podcast · host Successful Farming
Search early and often to detect weed, disease, and pest pressure, and formulate a plan. On the surface, scouting seems simple. Getting into the fields on a regular basis to understand weed, disease, and pest pressure is a farmer’s first defense against problems in the field. But for many, finding time to scout fields and analyze findings can be a delicate balancing act with other priorities. Summer Ory, an Earlham, Iowa, farmer shares her strategies. Farm School is an educational series for farmers who want to take their skills to the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Search early and often to detect weed, disease, and pest pressure, and formulate a plan. On the surface, scouting seems simple. Getting into the fields on a regular basis to understand weed, disease, and pest pressure is a farmer’s first defense against problems in the field. But for many, finding time to scout fields and analyze findings can be a delicate balancing act with other priorities. Summer Ory, an Earlham, Iowa, farmer shares her strategies. Farm School is an educational series for farmers who want to take their skills to the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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