Meaghan Anderson@mjanders1

Mom first. ISU Extension Field Agronomist second. Loves agriculture and all things weeds related. Occasional tweets about Cyclone sports. Opinions are mine!

 Ames / Bondurant, IA
extension.iastate.edu/ag/fie…
Joined February 2015
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The program this year is going to be a stellar one! Register today: registrations.extension.iast…. #ISUCrops
ISU Crop News@ISUCropNews
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Nothing spooky about the 2026 #ICMConference program, just some great presenters, CCA credits, and networking opportunities! 👻 Learn more and register today: go.iastate.edu/JU9LZQ #ISUCrops
Sign announcing the Integrated Crop Management Conference by Iowa State University, set against a cornfield at sunset.

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Follow the forecast, not the calendar! It is too early still for manure and anhydrous.
ISU Crop News@ISUCropNews
Oct 29
For fall anhydrous ammonia, the recommendation is to wait for 50°F and falling. We aren't there yet and it may take a little longer to get there this year. Read more: crops.extension.iastate.edu/… #IowaAg #NitrogenManagement
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WarAgainstWeedsPodcast@WarAgainstWeeds
Oct 28
New Ep! Asian copperleaf is showing up in more Iowa fields, but where did it come from and why is it thriving? Joe and Sarah sit down with @mjanders1 and Wesley Everman (Iowa State Univ) as they discuss the spread, research, and potential implications of Asian copperleaf.
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ISU Extension Store@ISUExtStore
Oct 19
CropsTV Season 7 is a great learning opportunity for all things crops! Purchase your subscription at shop.iastate.edu/extension/p… 🌽📺
Promotional image for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's CropsTv Season 7 program.

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This made me giggle. There are definitely some fields in Iowa that will need it this year but I doubt we’ll get around to it with the weather we’re having!
AgMafiaLLC
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Oct 16
It be like that sometimes🤷🏻 #farming #humor
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It was a gorgeous plot harvest day today! Collecting grain samples in each plot was an adventure and I’ll surely be finding soybean residue remnants in my hair and clothes for days. #ISUCrops
Combine harvesting soybean

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Mature soybeans ready for harvest

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Soybean harvest moving along in central Iowa. Rock harvest moving along, too. 🤦‍♀️ #ISUCrops
Green combine harvesting soybean

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Mature soybeans laid over ahead of the combine Draper head catching them

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A large rock caught in the feederhouse

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Signs of the wet September #ISUCrops
Deep tire tracks in a soybean field

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Soybeans with various discolorations and wrinkled appearance in a hand

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Ear rot developing at the base of a corn ear

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This field is hanging on for harvest (some pods just barely). I hope some of the poor seed will get blown out of the combine. #ISUCrops
A mature soybean pod popped open at the top of a plant

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Soybeans of various quality levels in a hand

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The next few weeks should be interesting here in Iowa. SBOC and damage at levels like we haven’t seen in several years. #ISUCrops Resources: ➡️ crops.extension.iastate.edu/… ➡️ crops.extension.iastate.edu/… ➡️ blog-crop-news.extension.umn…
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We deserve this!
Ryan Hall, Y’all
@ryanhallyall
Oct 2
The nicest weather in the USA today will be in and around Sioux Falls, SD, Omaha, NE, and Des Moines, IA.
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Iowa State Plant Protection@ISU_IPM
Sep 29
Soybean seed diseases are showing up in Iowa, which isn’t surprising with the wet weather. Recent rain is a double whammy for farmers as it favors fungal development and keeps combines from getting in the field. Read more at crops.extension.iastate.edu/…. @soydisease @ISUExtension

Soybean seed quality issues during a wet fall

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Rebecca Vittetoe@rkvittetoe
Sep 29
We think about grain quality with corn, but don’t forget soybeans. Purple seed stain and Diaporthe seed decay are two diseases that are been showing up. crops.extension.iastate.edu/… @dsmuelle
Hand holding soybean seed with purple seed stain and other quality issues

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ISU Crop News@ISUCropNews
Sep 28
Are you considering a late alfalfa cutting? Wet conditions have delayed harvest, but winter survival matters most. Check out ICM's new blog on alfalfa cutting in these conditions before making your decision. Read at go.iastate.edu/4MVKGK #Alfalfa #Harvest #Extension #IowaAg

Should I take a late fall alfalfa cutting?

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I am hoping we’re not in for too bumpy a ride at harvest, but the leaning soybean and lodged corn already on Sept. 24 isn’t inspiring a lot of optimism. More rain to come. #ISUCrops crops.extension.iastate.edu/…
Maturing soybean plants laying over at an angle in a crop field

ALT Maturing soybean plants laying over at an angle in a crop field

A combine harvesting corn with bent and broken stalks

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Someone can turn the faucet off now. 🫠
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ISU Crop News@ISUCropNews
Sep 17
Every bushel counts. Learn strategies to protect grain quality, reduce harvest losses, and make informed storage decisions during the 2026 Iowa Grain Harvest Webinar on Sept. 21 at NOON. 🔗No cost, but online registration required - go.iastate.edu/LTJXV9
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ISU NC Crops@nciacrops
Sep 16
Fall is providing plenty of harvest challenges. This webinar will guide you through those challenges. Registration is required, but the webinar is free. Registration: iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
Grain quality webinar. September 21 at noon. Register at:https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bBqhs85NflwDCUm

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ISU Crop News@ISUCropNews
Sep 15
Keep an eye out for Asian copperleaf this harvest season! This weed was first found in Iowa 10 years ago and is now in multiple counties and continues to spread. Learn more about how to identify and report this weed at go.iastate.edu/GVSRBJ @mjanders1 @IAStateWeedSci
Asian copperleaf in soybean field.

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Agree! Watch for suspicious looking amaranths this time of year as well! Palmer will have females with sharp spines on the inflorescences, and longer, thicker inflorescences than waterhemp!
Bob Hartzler@iowaweeds
Sep 11
Replying to @mjanders1 @IAStateWeedSci
Same could be said for Palmer amaranth
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