Redbanded Stink Bug Update 7/15/2017
We have sprayed several fields in the last 2 weeks for RBSB’s. To date, most fields have been late March planted beans that are R5.5-R6 growth stage. Most of the fields so far have been south of Hwy 82, but
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Cotton: Plant Growth Regulator Use
Over the past two weeks cotton has started growing and finally looking like cotton. Many have been hesitant until the past couple of weeks to apply plant growth regulators given the poor growing conditions that were persistent throughout most of
Two Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Sweetpotatoes and Auxin Herbicides
With increasing utilization of auxin herbicide-tolerant cotton and soybeans, sweetpotato growers have concerns about drift and off-target movement of dicamba and 2,4-D applications into commercial sweetpotato fields. In this blog entry I answer two of the most common questions I
Considerations for Rice Water Weevil Management in 2017
We have been getting several calls about adult rice water weevil adults and adult feeding in rice that has gone to flood. In fact, it appears that we are experiencing higher than normal populations this year in many areas of
Thrips and Herbicide Co-Applications
There is no question that we are seeing increased tolerance to the seed treatments with tobacco thrips in cotton. We made an effort this year to encourage the use of acephate either in-furrow or as an overtreatment to the normal
Irrigation Season is Approaching
It is often said here in the Mid-South that we are always 10 days from a drought! However, with the widespread and abundant rainfall received thus far in Mississippi, irrigation is not really a primary concern until we rebound to more typical
Using Tractor Data for Pipe Planner
Utilizing tractor GPS data for Pipe Planner designs seems to just get easier. Here are some basic steps to utilize GPS tractor monitor data to develop a Pipe Planner recommendation. (all pics are clickable) Elevation data is one piece of
Missing Rows in Twin Row Soybeans
As we start to see the soybeans from the last couple rounds of planting emerge, we will begin to notice some planter problems that occurred. These can include skips, blanks spots, and even whole rows missing. With the popularity of
Soybean Planting Dates and Maturity Groups for Mississippi
It is nearly April and many producers are itching to start planting soybeans in Mississippi. Given that, I figured now would be a good time to re-post some information from a large multi-state study that looked at the interaction of
You don’t need to push soybean seeding rates
Last spring I was driving around with a farmer who told me that he was going to plant his soybeans at 180,000 seeds/acre. When I asked him why, he said “More mommies and daddies make more babies.” That statement
Pipe Planner Webinar Week Two
Next week will begin Pipe Planner’s second installation of the weekly webinar series in March. Below you will find two separate invitations for the week on March 14 and March 17 . Select which webinar you would like to attend,
Crop Marketing and Risk Management Workshop
Mississippi State Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Service will host a crop marketing workshop March 8, 2017 at the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville, MS and March 9, 2017 at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center.
Pipe Planner Webinar Schedule
To address the declining Mississippi River Valley Alluvial aquifer, Mississippi State University developed the Row-Crop Irrigation Science and Extension Research (RISER) program. RISER’s goal is to develop a science based approach for evaluating Irrigation Water Management (IWM) practices in the Mississippi Delta
Time to Throw those Watermarks Away
Throw them away! As we begin to prepare for the up coming irrigation season here are some things to consider. Watermark soil moisture sensors are probably the most widely used sensor here in the Delta. We are now into the
Spring Tillage Ineffective for Glyphosate-resistant Italian Ryegrass Control
Spring tillage with the intent of controlling GR Italian ryegrass is nearly futile.
MSU Researcher Utilizes Small Plots to Verify AWD
In addition to the large scale on farm rice studies, MSU research has utilized controlled small plot research to verify the use of AWD in rice. PhD. candidate Lee Atwill shares his AWD investigations. Experiments were conducted at the Delta
Row Rice Results from Silent Shade Planting Co.
In 2015, Jeremy Jacks and brother in law, Trey Koger had a hilly field, traditionally planted in soybeans, adjacent to a large tract of conventionally grown rice. Faced with all the issues of herbicide drift if soybeans had been planted,
2016 Riser Program Irrigation Summary
The Row-Crop Irrigation Science and Extension Research (RISER) was developed as a science based approach to evaluating irrigation Best Management Practices (BMPs) here in the Delta. The RISER program is designed to assist producers in reducing water use while maintaining
Future of Agriculture Graduate Student Meeting
On February 9th 2017, Mississippi State University will host the fifth annual Future of Agriculture Graduate Student Competition. The competition will be open to M.S. and Ph.D. students working in production agriculture. Over the last several years, there has been
Soybean Irrigation: Flood vs Furrow Results
From time to time the Irrigation Team at MSU is requested to investigate the effects of certain agronomic and cultural practices farmers use. Traditionally, many rice farmers chose to flood irrigate their soybeans. Rice farmers were accustom to pulling levees
Deadline for reporting flow meter usage nears
February 1, 2017 is the deadline for reporting your 2016 water usage. MDEQ should have sent each participate a survey for completion in the fall of 2016. The survey must be returned to MDEQ either by mail, fax, or the
Three Years of AWD Water Savings in Rice
AWD is a water-saving technology that farmers can use to reduce the amount of irrigation water used in rice fields without any yield penalty. In AWD, farmers allow the flood water to recede to a “muddy” state before re-flooding the
2016 Mississippi County Meeting Schedule – Finalized
MSU Extension is hosting a series of meetings to be held throughout the state to prepare growers for the upcoming season. These meetings will focus on market outlooks, variety selection, weed management, insect and plant disease management, and other current crop production
Soybean Variety Suggestions for 2017
Variety selection is likely the most critical management decision associated with soybean production. Factors such as soil type, planting date, irrigation capabilities, row spacing, harvest capacity, among others, may influence the decision of selecting an appropriate variety for profitable soybean
Mississippi Soybean Forum- November 14
The Mississippi Soybean Association will be hosting the Mississippi Soybean Forum on Monday November 14 at the Capps Center in Stoneville, MS. The forum will include a presentation from Dan Bremer of Ag Works LLC. about the future of the
