This page lists reports from the Northern Research and Demonstration Farm. These reports are organized by publication year. The Iowa State University Farm Progress Reports are published in the subsequent year (e.g., the 2015 Farm Progress Reports were published in 2016). A dropdown list is available to help you navigate to a specific year's reports.
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Submissions from 2018
Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effect on Yield and Soil Carbon in Northern Iowa, Mahdi Al-Kaisi and David Kwaw-Mensah
On-Farm Sulfur Fertilization of Alfalfa and Corn Demonstration Trials, Jim Fawcett, Jim Rogers, Zack Koopman, Tyler Mitchell, Matthew Schnabel, and John Sawyer
On-Farm Corn and Soybean Variety Demonstration Trials, Jim Fawcett, Andrew Weaver, Zack Koopman, Matthew Schnabel, and Jim Rogers
On-Farm Corn and Soybean Planter Demonstration Trials, Jim Fawcett; Andrew Weaver; Lyle Rossiter; Chris Beedle; Matthew Schnabel; Zachary A, Koopman; Cody Schneider; and Tyler Mitchell
On-Farm Corn and Soybean Management Demonstration Trials, Jim Fawcett, Andrew Weaver, Matthew Schnabel, Zack Koopman, Cody Schneider, and Tyler Mitchell
2017 Home Demonstration Garden, Cynthia Haynes and Laura Irish
ISU On-Farm Cooperator Demonstration Trials:Relationships and Partnerships–2017, Zack Koopman, Jim Rogers, Lyle Rossiter, Joel DeJong, Josh Michel, Brandon Zwiefel, Tyler Mitchell, Andrew Weaver, Cody Schneider, Chris Beedle, and Mike Witt
Demonstrating Cover Crop Mixtures on Iowa Farmland: Management, Soil Health, and Water Quality Benefits, Mark Licht, Liz Juchems, Jacqueline Comito, Matthew Helmers, and Sarah Carlson
Long-Term Corn Response to Nitrogen and Potassium in Northern Iowa, Antonio Mallarino, Jackson Hirniak, and Ryan Oltmans
Evaluation of Foliar Fungicides on Soybeans in Northern Iowa, Daren Mueller, Yuba Kandel, and Stith Wiggs
Northern Research Farm Summary, North Central Iowa Research Association and Matthew Schnabel
Monarch Oviposition and Larval Survival on Nine Native Milkweed Species, Victoria Pocius, Richard Hellmich, and Diane Debinski
Corn Population and Nitrogen Trial, Matt Schnabel and Mark Licht
Submissions from 2017
Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Yield and Soil Carbon in Northern Iowa, Mahdi Al-Kaisi and David Kwaw-Mensah
Establishment of Perennial Groundcovers for Maize-Based Bioenergy Production Systems, Cynthia Bartel, Chumki Banik, Andrew Lenssen, and Kenneth Moore
On-Farm Sulfur Fertilization of Alfalfa and Corn Trials, Jim Fawcett, Jim Rogers, Zack Koopman, and Tyler Mitchell
On-Farm Corn and Soybean Seed Treatment Trials, Jim Fawcett, Cody Schneider, Lance Miller, and Karl Nicolaus
On-Farm Corn and Soybean Management Trials, Jim Fawcett, Josh Sievers, Joel DeJong, and Karl Nicolaus
On-Farm Corn Hybrid Trials, Jim Fawcett, Josh Sievers, Joel DeJong, and Karl Nicolaus
On-Farm Corn and Soybean Planter Trials, Jim Fawcett, Josh Sievers, Joel DeJong, and Lyle Rossiter
On-Farm Corn and Soybean Fungicide Trials, Jim Fawcett, Josh Sievers, Joel DeJong, and Cody Schneider
2016 Home Demonstration Garden, Cynthia Haynes and Laura Irish
Soybean Date of Planting and Maturity in Northern Iowa, Mark Licht and Matt Schnabel
Corn Date of Planting and Maturity in Northern Iowa, Mark Licht and Matt Schnable
Corn Yield Response to Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Timing in Northern Iowa, John Lundvall, Dan Barker, and John Sawyer
Continuous Corn Response to Nitrogen and Potassium in Northern Iowa, Antonio Mallarino, Jackson Hirniak, Ryan Oltmans, and Matthew Schnabel
Evaluation of Foliar Fungicideson Soybeans in Northern Iowa, Daren Mueller, Jean Batzer, Yuba Kandel, and Stith Wiggs
Northern Research Farm Summary, North Central Iowa Research Association and Matthew Schnabel
Monarch Oviposition and Larval Survivalon Nine Native Milkweed Species Duringthe 2016 Breeding Season, Victoria Pocius, Diane Debinski, and Richard Hellmich
Effectiveness of Foliar Fungicides by Timingon Northern Leaf Blight on Hybrid Corn in Northern Iowa, Alison Robertson and Matt Schnabel
Seasonal and Rotational Influences on Corn Nitrogen Fertilization in Northern Iowa, John Sawyer and Daniel Barker
Corn Population and Nitrogen Trial, Matt Schnabel and Mark Licht
ISU On-Farm Cooperator Trials: Relationships and Partnerships–2016, Josh Sievers, Lyle Rossiter, Joel DeJong, and Chris Beedle
Submissions from 2016
Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effect on Yield and Soil Carbon, Mahdi Al-Kaisi and David Kwaw-Mensah
On-Farm Corn and Soybean Fungicide Trials, Jim Fawcett, Josh Sievers, Lance Miller, Matthew Schnabel, and Chris Beedle
Iowa Soils, Thomas Fenton and Gerald Miller
2015 Home Demonstration Garden, Cynthia Haines
Monarch Oviposition and Larval Survival on Nine Native Milkweed Species, Richard Hellmich, Diane Debinski, and Victoria Pocius
Bernie Havlovic: A Career of Leadership and Service to Iowa’s Agricultural Research, Mark Honeyman
Oat Variety Trial, Brian J. Lang, Sarah Carlson, Stefan Gailans, and Matt Schnabel
Demonstrating Cover Crop Mixtures on Iowa Farmland: Management, Soil Health, and Water Quality Benefits, Mark Licht, Liz Juchems, Jacqueline Comito, Matthew Helmers, and Sarah Carlson
Corn Date of Planting and Maturity, Mark Licht and Matt Schnabel
Soybean Date of Planting and Maturity in Northern Iowa, Mark Licht and Matt Schnabel
Crop Yields of Long-Term Rotations and Nitrogen Fertilization of Corn in Northern Iowa, Antonio Mallarino, Matthew Schnabel, Micah Smidt, Rodrigo Repke, and Louis Thompson
Evaluation of Foliar Fungicides on Soybeans in Northern Iowa, Daren Mueller, Jean Batzer, Yuba Kandel, and Stith Wiggs
Increasing Agronomic Skills for Women Farmers and Landowners, Angela Rieck-Hinz
Effectiveness of Foliar Fungicides by Timing on Northern Leaf Blight on Hybrid Corn in Northern Iowa, Alison Robertson and Matt Schnabel
Northern Research Farm Summary, Matthew Schnabel
ISU On-Farm Cooperator Trials: Relationships and Partnerships–2015, Josh Sievers, Lyle Rossiter, Wayne Roush, Chris Beedle, Micah Smidt, Matt Schnabel, Karl Nicolaus, Tyler Mitchell, Jim Rogers, and Zack Koopman
Submissions from 2015
Long-term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effect on Yield and Soil Carbon, Mahdi Al-Kaisi and David Kwaw-Mensah
In-season N Fertilization Strategies using Active Sensors, Daniel Barker and John Sawyer
Evaluation of Commercial Varieties in the Northern United States–Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome Commercial Variety Test, Silvia Cianzio, Peter Lundeen, Ryan Budnik, and Greg Gebhart
On-Farm Soybean Fertilizer Trials, Jim Fawcett, Antonio Mallarino, Josh Sievers, Micah Smidt, Matt Schnabel, and Lance Miller
On-Farm Soybean Fungicide Trials, Jim Fawcett, Lance Miller, Lyle Rossiter, Wayne Roush, Josh Sievers, Micah Smidt, and Matt Schnabel
Diesel Fuel Consumption during Field Operations, H. Mark Hanna and Dana Schweitzer
Corn and Soybean Yield Response to Micronutrients in Northern Iowa, Antonio Mallarino, Mazhar Haq, Joshua Enderson, Ryan Oltmans, and Micah Smidt
Evaluation of Foliar Fungicides and Insecticides on Soybeans in Northern Iowa, Daren Mueller, Stith Wiggs, and Warren Pierson
Effectiveness of Foliar Fungicides by Timing on Northern Leaf Blight on Hybrid Corn in Northern Iowa, Alison Robertson, John Shriver, and Micah Smidt
ISU On-Farm Cooperator Trials: Relationships and Partnerships, Josh Sievers, Lyle Rossiter, Wayne Roush, Micah Smidt, Matt Schnabel, Lance Miller, Jim Rogers, and Zack Koopman
Northern Research Farm Summary, Micah Smidt
Submissions from 2014
Long-term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effect on Yield and Soil Carbon, Mahdi Al-Kaisi and David Kwaw-Mensah
Red Clover Variety Persistence Trial, Stephen K. Barnhart and David Rueber
Alternative Grass Variety Trial, Stephen K. Barnhart, Micah B. Smidt, and David Rueber
Diesel Fuel Consumption During Chisel Plowing, H. Mark Hanna and Dana D. Schweitzer
2013 Home Demonstration Garden, Cynthia L. Haynes
David Rueber, A Record of Excellent Service, Mark S. Honeyman
Crop Availability of Phosphorus in Beef Cattle Manure for Corn and Soybean, Antonio P. Mallarino and Mazhar Ul Haq
Evaluation of Foliar Fungicides and Insecticides on Soybeans in Northern Iowa, Daren S. Mueller, Warren L. Pierson, and Stith N. Wiggs
Northern Research Farm Summary, Northern Research and Demonstration Farm and Micah B. Smidt
Seasonal and Rotational Influences on Corn Nitrogen Requirements, John E. Sawyer and Daniel W. Barker
Elite Soybean Test—North, Kevin O. Scholbrock
Submissions from 2013
In-season N Fertilization Strategies using Active Sensors, Daniel W. Barker and John E. Sawyer
Alternative Grass Variety Trial 2010–2012, Stephen K. Barnhart and David Rueber
Use of Ground Eggshells as a Liming Source, John D. Holmes and David Rueber
Corn and Soybean Potassium Uptake, Removal with Grain, and Recycling to the Soil, Antonio P. Mallarino, Ryan R. Oltmans, and David Rueber
Alfalfa Hay and Soil-Test Phosphorus Responses to Long-term Phosphorus Fertilization Strategies, Antonio P. Mallarino and David Rueber
Evaluation of Foliar Fungicides and Insecticides on Soybeansin Northern Iowa, Daren S. Mueller and Stith N. Wiggs
Northern Research Farm Summary, North Central Iowa Research Association
Effectiveness of Foliar Fungicides by Timing on Hybrid Corn, Alison E. Robertson, John M. Shriver, and David Rueber
Transplanting and Row Cover Effect on Corn, David Rueber, Roger W. Elmore, and Warren L. Pierson
Corn and Soybean Response to Sulfur Application Rate, David Rueber and John E. Sawyer
Seasonal and Rotational Influences on Corn Nitrogen Requirements, John E. Sawyer and Daniel W. Barker
Elite Soybean Test—North, Kevin O. Scholbrock
ISU FARM Network: North Central, Micah B. Smidt
Submissions from 2012
2011 Home Demonstration Gardens, Cynthia L. Haynes
A Comparison of Soybean Seed Treatments, Paul C. Kassel and David Rueber
Placement Methods of Phosphorus and Potassium for Corn and Soybean Managed with No-till and Chisel-plow/Disk Tillage, Antonio P. Mallarino and David Rueber
Effectiveness of Foliar Fungicides by Timing on Hybrid Corn, Alison E. Robertson, John M. Shriver, and David Rueber
Northern Research Farm Summary, David Rueber
Water Infiltration following Land Rolling of Soybeans, David Rueber and John D. Holmes
Corn Response to Sulfur Application Rate, David Rueber and John E. Sawyer
Seasonal and Rotational Influences on Corn Nitrogen Requirements, John E. Sawyer and Daniel W. Barker
Elite Soybean Test—North, Kevin O. Scholbrock
Submissions from 2011
Evaluation of Soybean Varieties in the Northern Uniform Soybean Test—Uniform Test I, Sylvia R. Cianzio, Peter Lundeen, Kyle Vander Molen, and Gregory D. Gebhart
Effects of Soybean Cyst Nematode Infestation and Resistance on Fusarium Root Rot on Soybeans, Maria Mercedes Diaz Arias, Leonor F.S. Leandro, and Gary P. Munkvold
2010 Home Demonstration Gardens, Cynthia L. Haynes
Yield of Corn, Soybean, and Oats as Affected by Long-term Crop Rotation and Nitrogen Fertilization of Corn, Antonio P. Mallarino and David Rueber
Northern Research Farm Summary, David Rueber
Timing of Land Rolling for Soybeans, David Rueber and John D. Holmes
Modified Oil Soybean Test—North, Kevin O. Scholbrock
