2018 Row Crop Short Course Podcast
Darrin Dodds and Angus Catchot discuss the Row Crop Short Course and how it got to where it is today. Click Mississippi Crop Situation Podcast Logo to Play
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Mississippi Foundation Sweetpotato Transition Plan and Order Form
Last week Mississippi State University announced a three-year transition plan of its Foundation Sweetpotato Seed Program which is operated out of the Pontotoc Ridge-Flatwoods Branch Experiment Station in Pontotoc, MS. The intent behind the transition is to expand the in-state
Mississippi Ag Industry Council – Row Crop Update
We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2018 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, July 25.
Produce Safety Rule Training- May 9, 2018 (Pittsboro, MS)
PSA Grower training brochure Pittsboro MS- May 9 2018 Date: May 9, 2018 Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Location: Calhoun County Extension Office, 121 Parker St, Pittsboro, MS 38951 Host: Mississippi State University Who Should Attend?: Growers, packers, Extension
Annual Winter Sweetpotato Production Meeting- February 23, 2018
Make plans to attend the 2018 Winter Sweetpotato Production Meeting at the Calhoun County Extension Office in Pittsboro, MS on Friday, February 23rd. The program (subject to change) is below. Please RSVP by February 21st to ensure we have enough
Sweetpotato Field Day- August 31st (Pontotoc, MS)
MSU field day showcases sweet potato research By Ms. Keri Collins Lewis MSU Extension Service PONTOTOC, Miss. — Sweetpotato producers, crop consultants, agricultural industry representatives and the general public will learn about ongoing Mississippi State University sweetpotato research and outreach
MS Agricultural Industry Council – Row Crop Update
You are welcome to attend the Row Crop Update at the Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Conference. The conference is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, July 26.
Winter Sweetpotato Production Meeting- Thursday March 9 (Houston, MS)
2017 Winter Sweetpotato Production Meeting March 9, 2017 Thorn Community Center, CR 37, Houston, MS 5:30 P.M. Registration. 6: 00 P.M. Welcome and opening remarks- Stephen Meyers, MSU-North MS Research and Extension Center (Pontotoc) 6:15 P.M. Meal sponsored by ENTECH
New Insect Control Guide App Available
We have been working on an insect control guide app for a couple years and are proud to say it is now available in the app store for iPhones. Shortly we will be releasing a version for Android users as
How to Comply with the 2015 Revised Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides: What Owners and Employers Need to Know
From: Gene Merkl We are hosting a live video conference outlining the new rules on Wednesday November 16th at 10:00 AM. Please have your extension office (or REC) request from Distance Education (copied above) “WPS 2015 Training Video Conference” or
2016 Sweetpotato Field Day Program Now Available!
The 2016 Sweetpotato Field Day will be held at the Pontotoc Ridge-Flatwoods Branch Experiment Station (8320 Hwy 15 S., Pontotoc, MS) on Wednesday August 24th. Registration begins at 8 AM, the program runs from 8:30 AM through lunch. Breakfast and
2016 MS ASA Summer Agronomy Tour – Highlights Mississippi Sweet Potato
The 2016 MS ASA Summer Agronomy Tour will be Held June 29 in Vardaman, MS at the Penick Produce Co. This years tour will highlight all things Sweet Potato with topics ranging from Sweet Potato Production to Agritourism. The program can
GAPs/GHPs Training- March 18, 2016 (Pittsboro, MS)
Good Agricultural and Handling Practices for Producers of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts Training- A Certificate Program When: March 18, 2016 Time: 9:30 am-12:00 pm Where: Calhoun County Extension Office, 121 Parker St., Pittsboro, MS The Good Agricultural
Pesticide Calibration Made Easy
Proper calibration of agricultural pesticide application equipment can mean the difference in control or failure of a pesticide against the targeted pest and potentially thousands of dollars of savings to the grower. Many growers are now using rate controllers; however,
Black Rot in Sweetpotato- A Fact Sheet
Black rot is on the minds of many sweetpotato producers in the United States. The fungal disease was reported in North Carolina in 2015, and there have been at least three diagnosed incidence of black rot in Mississippi since last
2016 Insect Control Guide Now Available
The 2016 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops is now available online. Hard copies will be available in January. Notable changes this year include the removal of pyrethroid insecticides for bollworm control in all crops due to resistance and poor
Reminder Mississippi ASA Meeting – November 4, 2015
The Mississippi Chapter of the ASA will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday November 4, 2015 at the Grenada Co. Extension Office. Certified Crop Adviser CEU’s will be available as well as recertification credits for Category X and IA applicator
Mississippi American Society of Agronomy Meeting – November 4, 2015
The Mississippi Chapter of the ASA will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday November 4, 2015 at the Grenada Co. Extension Office. Certified Crop Adviser CEU’s will be available as well as recertification credits for Category X and IA applicator
3rd Annual Mississippi Sweetpotato Field Day Program- August 27th
Mississippi State University will host its 3rd Annual Sweetpotato Field Day Thursday August 27 at the Pontotoc Ridge-Flatwoods Branch Experiment Station (8320 Hwy 15 S., Pontotoc, MS 38863). Registration is free. Breakfast and lunch are provided. CCA credits are available.
Mississippi Value of Production Estimates
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce releases value of production estimates each year. Below is a list summarized the value of several Mississippi agricultural commodities. For more information click on the link below. Mississippi Value of Production Estimates 1.
Sweetpotato Herbicides- FAQs
Due to a lack of post-emergence herbicides for use in sweetpotato, sweetpotato weed management is front-loaded with pre-emergence herbicides early in the growing season. For the last several years the following herbicide program has provided the most consistent control of
Mississippi Crop Progress and Condition Report – 4/19/15
According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service in Mississippi, there were 1.8 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday, April 19, 2015. Topsoil moisture supplies were 0 percent very short, 1 percent short, 37 percent adequate, and 62
GAPs/GHPs Training- March 4th, Pittsboro, MS
Good Agricultural and Handling Practices for Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and Nuts Training- A certificate program When: March 4, 2015 (Wednesday) Time: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 noon Where: Calhoun County Extension Office 121 Parker St., Pittsboro,
Avoid Sweetpotato Chilling Injury
The next few days will be abnormally frigid in North Mississippi. This increases the risk of chilling injury to sweetpotatoes in storage, and those being transported to or from packing sheds. Chilling injury occurs when roots are exposed to temperatures
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