Will we need to Irrigate our Corn this Year?

Will we need to Irrigate our Corn this Year? Updated

🕔11:52, 28.Jun 2025

As the corn crop nears maturity, knowing whether you need to roll poly pipe out or when you can safely terminate irrigation, without sacrificing yield, or wasting money is likely the most important decision that will affect your bottom line. This article outlines the steps needed to help make these decisions accurately and reliable.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/28/2025

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/28/2025 Updated

🕔08:29, 28.Jun 2025

Southwestern corn borer trap counts continue to remain low across the state.

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Identifying Corn Reproductive Stages and Management Implications

Identifying Corn Reproductive Stages and Management Implications Updated

🕔11:35, 27.Jun 2025

Corn progresses through six stages as ears develop through reproductive growth stages. Identification of these stages can help time development, make prudent decisions and anticipate crop response to management practices and environmental conditions.

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Heliothine Trap Catches, June 26, 2025

Heliothine Trap Catches, June 26, 2025 Updated

🕔10:37, 26.Jun 2025

Bollworm pheromone trap catches of moths were higher this week, especially in the Delta region. Washington County traps were filled with bollworm moths, with each trap (3 total) catching more than 400 moths during the week.

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Managing Yield Potential in Short Soybeans

Managing Yield Potential in Short Soybeans Updated

🕔07:15, 24.Jun 2025

  Bobby Golden visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to  dig into the case of short soybean plants and what it really means for yield potential. Jason, Tom, and Bobby explore the agronomic implications of short soybeans, late-season

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2025 Grain Sorghum Hybrid Suggestions

2025 Grain Sorghum Hybrid Suggestions Updated

🕔11:59, 23.Jun 2025

This article lists those sorghum hybrids which have demonstrated superior yields in the Mississippi Grain Sorghum Hybrid Trials. Thus, this is a great barometer to select the best adapted sorghum hybrids for your farm.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week Ending 6/21/2025

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week Ending 6/21/2025 Updated

🕔11:51, 21.Jun 2025

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Heliothine Moth Trap Catches, June 19, 2025

Heliothine Moth Trap Catches, June 19, 2025 Updated

🕔15:23, 19.Jun 2025

Bollworm moth pheromone trap catches were similar to last week and about average for this time of the year. Tobacco budworm trap catches remained low.

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Podcast: Using Soil Moisture Sensors to Kick Off Irrigation in Corn and Soybean

Podcast: Using Soil Moisture Sensors to Kick Off Irrigation in Corn and Soybean Updated

🕔06:58, 18.Jun 2025

  Drew Gholson visited with Jason and Tom in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville about best practices for initiating irrigation in corn and soybean. Drew shares how soil moisture sensor data can guide the timing of the first

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week Ending 6/14/2025

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week Ending 6/14/2025 Updated

🕔11:53, 14.Jun 2025

Trap deployment began this week, so minimal trap numbers are being reported. However, no corn borers were detected in the limited traps that were reported.

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Corn irrigation initiation and strategies for 2025

Corn irrigation initiation and strategies for 2025 Updated

🕔21:42, 13.Jun 2025

At the first hint of summer weather, there is often a rush to replenish moisture in corn fields with irrigation. However, this year rains have delayed needs for corn irrigation much later than normal. Since most corn has now tasseled, how will this affect irrigation management?

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Crop Doctors Podcast: Current Insect Pressure in Mississippi Cotton and Soybean

Crop Doctors Podcast: Current Insect Pressure in Mississippi Cotton and Soybean Updated

🕔12:47, 10.Jun 2025

  Whitney visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast Studio in Stoneville during the Mississippi State Extension Scout School to break down the current insect situation across Mississippi.  As the growing season heats up, so does insect activity in cotton and soybean fields.

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Heliothine Trap Catches, June 5, 2025

Heliothine Trap Catches, June 5, 2025 Updated

🕔10:44, 5.Jun 2025

Bollworm moth trap catches were somewhat lower this week compared to last week and are at levels about average for this time of year. Tobacco budworm catches remained very low.

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Current Insect Pressure in Mississippi Cotton and Soybean (podcast)

Current Insect Pressure in Mississippi Cotton and Soybean (podcast) Updated

🕔08:50, 4.Jun 2025

Whitney visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast Studio in Stoneville during the Mississippi State Extension Scout School to break down the current insect situation across Mississippi.  As the growing season heats up, so does insect activity in cotton and soybean fields. For

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Finishing Out Corn Nitrogen After Prolonged Wet Weather (podcast)

Finishing Out Corn Nitrogen After Prolonged Wet Weather (podcast) Updated

🕔12:36, 3.Jun 2025

Erick visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to continue an ongoing discussion of managing corn nitrogen fertility.  Nitrogen fertilizer losses are inevitable with prolonged saturated soils.  Erick shares suggestions for how to manage the crop at or as

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