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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

When it comes to treating plant disease less is often more.

Warm, moist conditions tend to be great for plant growth, but after three years of drought this year’s wet conditions have meant a major comeback for a lot of plant diseases.

On this horticulture day episode of Talk of Iowa, Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician at Iowa State University joins host Charity Nebbe to discuss the plant diseases that are thriving this season. Later in the hour, ISU consumer horticulture specialist, Aaron Steil joins the program to answer listeners' questions.

Guests:

  • Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician, Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic
  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
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Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. 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.
Aaron Steil is a Consumer Horticulture Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Aaron contributes his expertise to the Garden Variety podcast and newsletter and to Talk of Iowa's Horticulture Day program.
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.