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.

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