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What in the Weather?9/12/24 - Chestnuts & Pawpaws & Grapes, Oh My!This episode features clips from the Farm Progress Show with Patrick O'Malley and Randall Vos, both field specialists in horticulture with ISU Extension and Outreach Patrick O'Malley's segment: Eastern Iowa has experienced a wetter year than usual, leading to fungal diseases in vegetables and fruit crops. Apples that haven't been sprayed are showing more fruit rot, while sprayed ones are doing well. Chinese chestnuts are a notable commercial nut crop in Southeast Iowa, with a co-op in Columbus Junction. Pawpaws are a potential crop for areas south of Highway 30 in Iowa, with pick-your-own operations emerging. ...2024-09-1217 min