Timing seems to be the key. Best yield results occurred when 20 pounds of N were applied at the beginning of seed formation. Research continues on the project. So far the number of potato leafhoppers I have seen have been few. We will continue to monitor weather.
Most leafhoppers arrive in the county on systems that arise in the Gulf of Mexico.
For many years the PA system in the livestock pavilion and barns on the fairgrounds has not been the best. Because of the generosity of First Community Bank of Keokuk and Carthage, a new public address system has been installed in the show barn and all the livestock buildings. It is an improvement that I believe all fair participants will enjoy. On behalf of the 4-H and FFA Members we want to thank all individuals, businesses and corporations who make the Lee County Fair one of the very best in Iowa.