Bollworm pheromone trap catches were the same or higher than last week in every county and were mostly quite a bit higher than average counts for this time of year. Tobacco budworm counts were sharply higher in Leflore county, but
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4th. The Bill contained many key updates to the farm safety net. Important Immediate Changes Changes to the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) programs
As hot and dry weather becomes more common across Mississippi, spider mite populations have the potential to reach treatable levels in areas. Effective management depends on timely decisions based on field scouting, pest interactions, product selection, and weather forecasts. Consider
As tarnished plant bug (TPB) populations continue increasing across Mississippi cotton acres, it’s important to revisit best management practices (BMPs) to protect yield and profitability. TPB continues to be the most economically significant insect pest in the region, and heavy
Bollworm trap catches in the Delta region dropped some this week from last week’s very high numbers, but catches were still equal to or higher than long term averages. Bollworm catches in Northeastern MS were about average. Tobacco budworm catches
On June 30th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its annual June Acreage report, providing the first official survey-based estimate of actual planted acreage for the 2025 crop year. The June report provides a critical benchmark by presenting
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