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Heliothine Trap Catches, June 3, 2026

Heliothine Trap Catches, June 3, 2026 Updated

🕔15:27, 3.Jun 2026

This week’s bollworm moth catches were similar to last week, and below normal for this time of year. Tobacco budworm moth catches were up a little this week, but still at at or below normal catches for this time of

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Corn Irrigation Strategies for 2026

Corn Irrigation Strategies for 2026 Updated

🕔11:55, 30.May 2026

Abundant recent rainfall has suspended irrigation needs relative to normal, considering corn is now tasseling across much of the state. Accordingly, corn water demand will be high when soil moisture dries enough for us to make decisions to commence irrigation. This article will address how various factors affect corn irrigation management.

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2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/30/2026

2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/30/2026 Updated

🕔09:41, 30.May 2026

Southwestern corn borers were not detected in any of the trapping locations in any county during the week of May 24th-30th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending May 30, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3

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Heliothine Trap Catches, May 28, 2026

Heliothine Trap Catches, May 28, 2026 Updated

🕔09:12, 28.May 2026

This week’s bollworm and tobacco budworm trap catches were similar to last week in all regions. Bollworm catches were much lower than average catches for this time of year.

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Optimizing your Tassel Shot and Corn Nitrogen Management

Optimizing your Tassel Shot and Corn Nitrogen Management Updated

🕔11:29, 23.May 2026

As the Mississippi corn crop approaches tassel, crop health and weather may greatly affect response to various management inputs, including nitrogen and other practices. The wildcard this year is how dry weather this spring may affect nitrogen relations this season. This article will discuss factors that may affect your strategy and improve your chance for a profitable response.

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2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/23/2026

2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/23/2026 Updated

🕔09:24, 23.May 2026

Southwestern corn borers were not detected in any of the trapping locations in any county during the week of May 17th-23rd. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending May 23, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3

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Heliothine Trap Counts, May 20, 2026

Heliothine Trap Counts, May 20, 2026 Updated

🕔12:13, 20.May 2026

Bollworm and tobacco budworm pheromone traps have been placed in several counties again this year to monitor the flights of these insect pests. While pheromone trap counts can be used to inform farmers and consultants of potential insect pressure in

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2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/16/2026

2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/16/2026 Updated

🕔14:31, 15.May 2026

This is the first southwestern corn borer report of the 2026 growing season. Traps are currently being deployed by extension agents across the major corn-producing counties in Mississippi. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending May 16, 2026 County Traps

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2026 Starkville Agronomic Scout School

2026 Starkville Agronomic Scout School Updated

🕔10:21, 5.May 2026

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2026 Stoneville, MS Agronomic Scout School

2026 Stoneville, MS Agronomic Scout School Updated

🕔10:21, 5.May 2026

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Heliothine Trap Catches, June 3, 2026

Heliothine Trap Catches, June 3, 2026 Updated

🕔15:27, 3.Jun 2026

This week’s bollworm moth catches were similar to last week, and below normal for this time of year. Tobacco budworm moth catches were up a little this week, but still at at or below normal catches for this time of

Read Full Article
Corn Irrigation Strategies for 2026

Corn Irrigation Strategies for 2026 Updated

🕔11:55, 30.May 2026

Abundant recent rainfall has suspended irrigation needs relative to normal, considering corn is now tasseling across much of the state. Accordingly, corn water demand will be high when soil moisture dries enough for us to make decisions to commence irrigation. This article will address how various factors affect corn irrigation management.

Read Full Article
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/30/2026

2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/30/2026 Updated

🕔09:41, 30.May 2026

Southwestern corn borers were not detected in any of the trapping locations in any county during the week of May 24th-30th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending May 30, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3

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Heliothine Trap Catches, May 28, 2026

Heliothine Trap Catches, May 28, 2026 Updated

🕔09:12, 28.May 2026

This week’s bollworm and tobacco budworm trap catches were similar to last week in all regions. Bollworm catches were much lower than average catches for this time of year.

Read Full Article
Optimizing your Tassel Shot and Corn Nitrogen Management

Optimizing your Tassel Shot and Corn Nitrogen Management Updated

🕔11:29, 23.May 2026

As the Mississippi corn crop approaches tassel, crop health and weather may greatly affect response to various management inputs, including nitrogen and other practices. The wildcard this year is how dry weather this spring may affect nitrogen relations this season. This article will discuss factors that may affect your strategy and improve your chance for a profitable response.

Read Full Article
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/23/2026

2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/23/2026 Updated

🕔09:24, 23.May 2026

Southwestern corn borers were not detected in any of the trapping locations in any county during the week of May 17th-23rd. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending May 23, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3

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Heliothine Trap Counts, May 20, 2026

Heliothine Trap Counts, May 20, 2026 Updated

🕔12:13, 20.May 2026

Bollworm and tobacco budworm pheromone traps have been placed in several counties again this year to monitor the flights of these insect pests. While pheromone trap counts can be used to inform farmers and consultants of potential insect pressure in

Read Full Article
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/16/2026

2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/16/2026 Updated

🕔14:31, 15.May 2026

This is the first southwestern corn borer report of the 2026 growing season. Traps are currently being deployed by extension agents across the major corn-producing counties in Mississippi. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending May 16, 2026 County Traps

Read Full Article
2026 Starkville Agronomic Scout School

2026 Starkville Agronomic Scout School Updated

🕔10:21, 5.May 2026

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2026 Stoneville, MS Agronomic Scout School

2026 Stoneville, MS Agronomic Scout School Updated

🕔10:21, 5.May 2026

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