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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 8/9/2025

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 8/9/2025 Updated

🕔11:52, 9.Aug 2025

Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending August 9, 2025 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Desoto 2 0 0 0 Lowndes 4 0 0 0 Madison 3 0 0 0 Marshall 3 0

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How to Estimate Corn Yield Prior to Harvest

How to Estimate Corn Yield Prior to Harvest Updated

🕔11:33, 9.Aug 2025

Would you like to estimate your corn yield prior to the combine heading to the field? If you are willing to put in a little time, you can make a rough estimate by following these guidelines. While any such method leaves considerable opportunity for error, this process will likely be a good opportunity to learn more about your crop.

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Heliothine Trap Counts, August 7, 2025

Heliothine Trap Counts, August 7, 2025 Updated

🕔10:22, 7.Aug 2025

Bollworm moth pheromone trap counts were similar to or lower than last week and about average for this time of year. Tobacco budworm trap counts remain slightly elevated in Leflore county, but were normal or low in all other regions.

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PODCAST: What Can Go Wrong with Soybean Seed Quality and Why

PODCAST: What Can Go Wrong with Soybean Seed Quality and Why Updated

🕔08:12, 5.Aug 2025

 Justin Calhoun calls into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to dive into the major factors that influence soybean seed quality at harvest with Tom, Don, and Jason. Topics include how late-season pathogens, insect activity, weather conditions, and harvest timing can

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 8/2/2025

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 8/2/2025 Updated

🕔10:25, 2.Aug 2025

Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending August 2, 2025 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Calhoun 1 0 0 0 Desoto 2 0 0 0 Grenada 4 0 0 0 Hinds 2 0

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Approved Section 18 for Intrepid 2F for Fall Armyworm in Rice

Approved Section 18 for Intrepid 2F for Fall Armyworm in Rice Updated

🕔10:06, 2.Aug 2025

In response to reports of fall armyworm infesting rice in Mississippi during early July. We requested a Section 18 use permit for Intrepid 2F in rice.  This was granted on August 1. Up to two applications may be made at

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Tips to Prepare for a Successful Corn Harvest

Tips to Prepare for a Successful Corn Harvest Updated

🕔07:46, 2.Aug 2025

Corn harvest should ramp up soon as grain matures and dries down to an agreeable moisture for harvest. Understanding how weather and other factors affect grain drying, potential harvest losses, and moisture dockage can greatly help improve your harvest efficiency and success.

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Heliothine Traps, August 1, 2025

Heliothine Traps, August 1, 2025 Updated

🕔15:11, 1.Aug 2025

Both bollworm and tobacco budworm moth trap catches across the state were steady or lower this week compared to last week.

Read Full Article
Insecticide Termination Guidelines for Cotton and Soybean in Mississippi

Insecticide Termination Guidelines for Cotton and Soybean in Mississippi Updated

🕔11:26, 1.Aug 2025

As crops across Mississippi approach maturity, it’s critical to understand the appropriate timing for terminating insecticide applications in both cotton and soybean. Making these decisions at the correct time helps avoid unnecessary input costs without risking yield losses. Below are

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Podcast: Clearing the Way for the Combine with Corn Harvest Aids

Podcast: Clearing the Way for the Combine with Corn Harvest Aids Updated

🕔08:20, 30.Jul 2025

Erick called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss the strategic use of harvest aids to desiccate weeds ahead of corn harvest.  Erick, Jason, and Tom cover timings, product options, and key considerations for maximizing effectiveness while minimizing

Read Full Article
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 8/9/2025

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 8/9/2025 Updated

🕔11:52, 9.Aug 2025

Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending August 9, 2025 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Desoto 2 0 0 0 Lowndes 4 0 0 0 Madison 3 0 0 0 Marshall 3 0

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How to Estimate Corn Yield Prior to Harvest

How to Estimate Corn Yield Prior to Harvest Updated

🕔11:33, 9.Aug 2025

Would you like to estimate your corn yield prior to the combine heading to the field? If you are willing to put in a little time, you can make a rough estimate by following these guidelines. While any such method leaves considerable opportunity for error, this process will likely be a good opportunity to learn more about your crop.

Read Full Article
Heliothine Trap Counts, August 7, 2025

Heliothine Trap Counts, August 7, 2025 Updated

🕔10:22, 7.Aug 2025

Bollworm moth pheromone trap counts were similar to or lower than last week and about average for this time of year. Tobacco budworm trap counts remain slightly elevated in Leflore county, but were normal or low in all other regions.

Read Full Article
PODCAST: What Can Go Wrong with Soybean Seed Quality and Why

PODCAST: What Can Go Wrong with Soybean Seed Quality and Why Updated

🕔08:12, 5.Aug 2025

 Justin Calhoun calls into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to dive into the major factors that influence soybean seed quality at harvest with Tom, Don, and Jason. Topics include how late-season pathogens, insect activity, weather conditions, and harvest timing can

Read Full Article
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 8/2/2025

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 8/2/2025 Updated

🕔10:25, 2.Aug 2025

Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending August 2, 2025 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Calhoun 1 0 0 0 Desoto 2 0 0 0 Grenada 4 0 0 0 Hinds 2 0

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Approved Section 18 for Intrepid 2F for Fall Armyworm in Rice

Approved Section 18 for Intrepid 2F for Fall Armyworm in Rice Updated

🕔10:06, 2.Aug 2025

In response to reports of fall armyworm infesting rice in Mississippi during early July. We requested a Section 18 use permit for Intrepid 2F in rice.  This was granted on August 1. Up to two applications may be made at

Read Full Article
Tips to Prepare for a Successful Corn Harvest

Tips to Prepare for a Successful Corn Harvest Updated

🕔07:46, 2.Aug 2025

Corn harvest should ramp up soon as grain matures and dries down to an agreeable moisture for harvest. Understanding how weather and other factors affect grain drying, potential harvest losses, and moisture dockage can greatly help improve your harvest efficiency and success.

Read Full Article
Heliothine Traps, August 1, 2025

Heliothine Traps, August 1, 2025 Updated

🕔15:11, 1.Aug 2025

Both bollworm and tobacco budworm moth trap catches across the state were steady or lower this week compared to last week.

Read Full Article
Insecticide Termination Guidelines for Cotton and Soybean in Mississippi

Insecticide Termination Guidelines for Cotton and Soybean in Mississippi Updated

🕔11:26, 1.Aug 2025

As crops across Mississippi approach maturity, it’s critical to understand the appropriate timing for terminating insecticide applications in both cotton and soybean. Making these decisions at the correct time helps avoid unnecessary input costs without risking yield losses. Below are

Read Full Article
Podcast: Clearing the Way for the Combine with Corn Harvest Aids

Podcast: Clearing the Way for the Combine with Corn Harvest Aids Updated

🕔08:20, 30.Jul 2025

Erick called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss the strategic use of harvest aids to desiccate weeds ahead of corn harvest.  Erick, Jason, and Tom cover timings, product options, and key considerations for maximizing effectiveness while minimizing

Read Full Article

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