That growers need to monitor their fields for the best information and not rely on county-wide surveys. Growers with positive feelings about sustainable agricultural practices tend to be more receptive to and practice more IPM techniques. Drost et al. With respect to using IPM practices for CEW control in Utah, the innovators and some community adoption leaders are following recommended practices. Those growers using IPM manage about 400 acres of sweet corn.
Complete adoption is still a few years down the road.
The most gratifying part of this project was seeing the enthusiasm and dedication of the innovators as they worked with Extension agents and specialists and neighboring farmers to implement IPM practices. Up the hierarchy. How farm people accept new ideas. Iowa State College. Developing programs in adult education.