Prospects for 1997 crops in Terry County Iowa
Extension agent Phillip Kidd forecasts more alternative crops like peanuts in 1997 due to boll weevil pressure. He notes CRP retention likely, ongoing weevil concerns, and the need for early, frequent spraying. He cites cold snaps, snow insulation, and habitat variation affecting weevil survival, with optimism tempered by court rulings on eradication programs and local moisture conditions.