Grain sorghum is a crop receiving renewed interest from many Mississippi growers primarily due to strong demand and market prices in 2021. This article discusses key planting and management practices needed to successfully grow a productive sorghum crop and get it off to a good start this spring.
Italian ryegrass Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Gramineae (Poaceae) – grass family Genus: Lolium Species: perenne ssp. multiflorum History: Ryegrass species are native to the Mediterranean region but are now widely distributed throughout temperate areas of the world. The genus
Palmer amaranth Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Amaranthaceae Genus: Amaranthus Species: palmeri History: The genus Amaranthus belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and contains approximately 75 species worldwide. Palmer amaranth is one of a distinct subgroup of 10 dioecious (male
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crops Team are releasing some virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These programs offer Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors who
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crops Team are releasing some virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These programs offer Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors who
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crops Team are releasing some virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These programs offer Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors who
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crops Team are releasing some virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These programs offer Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors who
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crops Team are releasing some virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These programs offer Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors who
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crop Team are releasing virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These corn episodes include two programs discussing planting practices and stand establishment, as well as soil, water and nutrient management.
Prior to rice harvest and soybean desiccation we would like to present the work of Justin McCoy, a PhD candidate under the direction of Dr. Bobby Golden. Justin’s dissertation investigated the effects of late-season paraquat drift on rice over the
Grain sorghum can be a consistent crop suited for dryland acreage and marginal fields in the Midsouth. It also produces many benefits when grown in rotation with our primary crops. This article outlines important planting practices and management tips needed to grow a successful sorghum crop.
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several more county row crop meetings during February of 2020. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the region including management topics on agronomics, insects, weeds, diseases, and economics. A meal will be
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several county row crop meetings in January and February of 2020. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the region including management topics on agronomics, insects, weeds, diseases, and economics. A meal will
The EPA implemented new regulations and label updates to emphasize paraquat toxicity and reduce exposure to workers who mix, load, and apply herbicide products containing paraquat.
We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2019 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, July 24 starting at 8:00am.
The 2019 MSU-DREC Rice Producer Field Day will be held on August 8, at the Delta Research and Extension Center at 3:30 p.m. The program will begin at the Capps center with a brief welcome prior to departing for the field
Assessing corn stands to make replant decisions involves numerous factors which will likely influence the outcome. This article discusses those factors, including new research results, which should help make these difficult decisions easier.
Last week we presented the early season effects of paraquat on rice research of PhD. candidate Ben Lawrence. This week we would like to present the work of Justin McCoy, a PhD candidate under the direction of Dr. Bobby Golden.
Off target drift of paraquat has increased with the use of paraquat burndown behind the planter for resistance management. Under the direction of Dr. Jason Bond, evaluating the effects of early season paraquat drift on rice has been the dissertation
Dicamba Applicator Training, which is required for anyone planning to apply dicamba herbicide products in Xtend cropping systems, is currently offered online (http://auxintraining.com) and will also be offered through in-person workshops located around Mississippi from March 4-8, 2019. Workshop locations will include Washington, Yazoo, Leflore, Marshall, Calhoun, Hinds, Lee,
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several county row crop meetings from January through March of 2019. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the region including management topics on agronomics, insects, weeds, diseases, and economics. A meal will
The 2018 MSU-DREC Rice Producer Field Day will be held on August 2, at the Delta Research and Extension Center at 3:30 p.m. The program will begin at the Capps center with a brief welcome prior to departing for the field
Mississippi State University will be hosting 2 scout schools this year. We have transitioned over the years to make these trainings much more diverse than insect pest alone. This year we will be including insects, disease, fertility, and herbicide symptomology.
Italian ryegrass resistant to clethodim is present in Mississippi.
Entires for the 2017 Mississippi Soybean Yield Contest are due on August 1, 2017. Entry Forms can be found at the Mississippi Soybean Association website: www.mississippisoybeanassociation.com. Some entries have been getting sent back if sent to the address on
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