Erin Hodgson
@erinwhodgson
I am an extension entomologist at Iowa State University. My research and extension are focused on field crops, with an emphasis in IPM and sustainable cropping.
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https://www.ppem.iastate.edu/people/erin-hodgson 22-03-2011 23:36:29
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Look but don't touch! Blister beetles are in row crops and veggies right now. #scout24 #ICMBlog crops.extension.iastate.edu/blog/erin-hodg… Ashley Dean
Day 1 of hosting costa ricans was packed. They loved tossing a football at Jack Trice Stadium! ISUStudyAbroadCenter
Day tour was a whole day at the Omaha's Zoo. So many new animals to see. Bonus...a few behind-the scenes tours!
A few reports of soybean aphid numbers picking up around Iowa. Time to get out a Speed Scout! bit.ly/3Yxo6XI Ashley Dean
Now is a great time to scout for soybean gall midge, especially if you are looking for first detection on the farm (or in a county). Here is the current map of infested counties for Iowa. Two new counties have been confirmed this year so far. Erin Hodgson
AHH! I made a mistake in my previous map and left out six counties that were confirmed in 2023! Here is the updated map that shows the actual current distribution of soybean gall midge in Iowa. Erin Hodgson
Saw a cool kettlehole and squishy fen wetland at a State Preserve this week. nature.org/en-us/get-invo… The Nature Conservancy
Fall armyworms are marching through some Iowa fields this week. They move fast and are definitely worth a scout! Ashley Dean Rebecca Vittetoe bit.ly/3YSd0wF
Some fields have had steady or increasing numbers of soybean aphids during the last week of August. When is it too late to spray? crops.extension.iastate.edu/cropnews/2024/… #ICMNews Ashley Dean #scout24
Tomorrow’s the day! The SE Research Farm’s Fall Field Day kicks off at 1:30 PM! We’ll start in the Research and Learning Center and then head out to the field! We hope to see you there! Dennis Todey Ashley Dean Erin Hodgson Melissa Miller mike castellano Richard Roth, PhD #ISUCrops