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A look at plant disease trends this year

By Charity Nebbe,

Published November 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM CST

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It may be hard to remember now, but Iowa had a wet summer with quite a bit of severe weather. That’s an equation that adds up to plenty of plant diseases. Chelsea Harbach of the ISU plant and insect diagnostic clinic will be here to tell us about 2024’s greatest hits when it comes to plant disease.

Harbach will also share more about plant disease & insect trends at an upcoming webinar on November 13.

Guests:

Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician, Iowa State University

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Charity Nebbe

Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.

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Madeleine Willis

Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.

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