Barnyardgrass Management in the Mississippi Delta
Barnyardgrass that is allowed to survive and produce seed in soybean can cripple a rice weed control program the following year.
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Wheat Disease Update: March 25, 2016
Wheat diseases have been few and far between this winter. Little wheat was planted in the fall of 2015. However, in some key areas, rust diseases (leaf and stripe) as well as bacterial leaf streak have been observed on wheat.
Managing PPO-resistant Palmer Amaranth in Mississippi Soybean
Suggested herbicide programs in Mississippi soybean have been updated to address multiple resistance to glyphosate, ALS, and/or PPO herbicides in Palmer amaranth.
2016 Scout Schools
Mississippi State University will be hosting 5 scout schools this year. We have transitioned over the years to make these trainings much more diverse than insect pest alone. This year we will be including insects, disease, fertility, and herbicide symptomology.
Preplant Intervals for Auxin Herbicides in Mississippi
Observing the preplant intervals for 2,4-D and dicamba prior to planting is important.
2016 MSU Grain Sorghum Hybrid Suggestions
This article lists grain sorghum hybrids which have demonstrated superior productivity in the MSU MAFES Grain Sorghum Hybrid Trials and neighboring University trials. This information should improve your ability to select well-adapted sorghum hybrids for Mississippi based on University performance trials.
Weed Spectrums in Mississippi Rice
Barnyardgrass is the most common and troublesome weed of Mississippi rice.
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
Broiler Litter as Fertilizer for Row Crops
Extensive research has been conducted with poultry litter as a nutrient source for row crops within Mississippi. Mississippi ranks among the top five states in both numbers of broiler chickens grown and quantity of meat produced. Broiler production primarily is
2016 Cotton Maturity Guide
There are a number of factors to consider when selecting a cotton variety which includes variety performance, traits contained within that variety, and seed treatment package. However, as a whole, maturity of a given variety is not given a tremendous
Seed Treatments and Thrips 2016: Expectations
Although commodity prices have not been exciting for any crop we grow, Mississippi is expected to see cotton acres increase as much as 40% this year. As we have been traveling the meeting circuit, the common denominator has been, “What inputs can we cut in an off year?” This has been asked of all crops lately, not just cotton. It seems that seed treatments are the first thing that comes up during this conversation in every crop; however, this is not a viable option in cotton.
Cotton Variety Placement and Management
As everyone knows, cotton varieties are being introduced and pulled from the market quicker than ever before. The speed with which varieties come and go can make it very difficult to determine where to place a given variety and how
2016 Spring Nitrogen Fertilizer Recommendations for Wheat
Environmental factors play a substantial role in nitrogen fertilization for wheat producers in the Mid-south. This article gives guidelines for application timing, fertilizer sources, rates and other important practices which may improve your wheat productivity.
