Soybean Nodulation Issues
There have been a lot of phone calls and text messages over the past few weeks about lack of nodulation in soybean. Most likely, there are more issues this year with high soybean acres, many of which have historically been
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2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 6/6/2026
Very low incidence of southwestern corn borers across trapping locations during the week of May 31st to June 6th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 6, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0
Heliothine Trap Catches, June 3, 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
Corn Irrigation Strategies for 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.
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/30/2026
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
Heliothine Trap Catches, May 28, 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.
Optimizing your Tassel Shot and Corn Nitrogen Management
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.
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/23/2026
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
Heliothine Trap Counts, May 20, 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
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/16/2026
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
Soybean Nodulation Issues
There have been a lot of phone calls and text messages over the past few weeks about lack of nodulation in soybean. Most likely, there are more issues this year with high soybean acres, many of which have historically been
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 6/6/2026
Very low incidence of southwestern corn borers across trapping locations during the week of May 31st to June 6th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 6, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0
Heliothine Trap Catches, June 3, 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
Corn Irrigation Strategies for 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.
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/30/2026
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
Heliothine Trap Catches, May 28, 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.
Optimizing your Tassel Shot and Corn Nitrogen Management
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.
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/23/2026
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
Heliothine Trap Counts, May 20, 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
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 5/16/2026
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
