With an excessively wet, cool spring and delayed planting across much of Iowa, 2019 has been one of the most challenging seasons in recent years. Moreover, severe flooding hit farmers and ranchers hard, primarily along the Missouri River in the southwest part of the state.

To maximize yield potential in planted fields, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomists recommend farmers walk their fields leading into the harvest season to check crop health and prioritize their harvest schedule.

Agronomist Sue Eivins Brakhane, whose territory covers south central and southwest Iowa, notes that...