On June 30, USDA released its annual Acreage report. This is an important market report because it provides the first survey-based estimate of actual planted acres, in contrast to the March Prospective Plantings report, which is based on producer planting
Corn kernel set near the ear tip may vary considerably depending on a number of cultural and environmental factors. These kernels have issues when the plant can’t supply enough energy to support all of them. Therefore, if we want to improve our yields, we need to recognize why kernel set is less than desired, so we can improve management in the future.
As our early corn crop nears maturity, knowing when you can safely terminate irrigation or even roll out poly pipe without sacrificing yield, time and 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.
Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 27, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Amite 2 0 0 0 Calhoun 1 0 0 0 Calhoun 1 0 0 0 Chickasaw 1 0
Moth catches in bollworm pheromone traps were up some in most counties but continue to be lower than historical average catches for this time of year. Tobacco budworm trap catches are low, but about average.
Foliar diseases have started to pick up in the Mississippi soybean crop. At present, a few observations of frogeye leaf spot have been made, but by far the increased incidence of Septoria brown spot continues for the second year in a row.
Very low incidence of southwestern corn borers across trapping locations during the week of June 14th to June 20th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 20, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0
Bollworm pheromone trap moth catches for this week rose slightly from last week, but in general are still lower than average catches for this time of year. Tobacco budworm trap catches were still zero in the Northeast region, but about
Fungicide phytotoxicity is a real malady that can occur following the application of a fungicide that contains a DMI. Some fungicides are more prone to producing phytotoxicity than others. Be aware of the products and active ingredients that can result in phytotoxicity before making the application, then you won’t be surprised by the injury.
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.
Once again we’ve reached mid-season in the soybean crop. Over the past several days there have been lots of calls seeking clarification regarding the R3/R4 foliar fungicide application in soybean. The current blog post presents data from non-replicated, large plot strip trials conducted between 2018 and 2023 to determine the response of soybean to foliar fungicide application made automatically.
Very low incidence of southwestern corn borers across trapping locations during the week of June 7th to June 13th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 13, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0
This week’s bollworm moth pheromone trap catches were well below typical catches for this time of year. Tobacco budworm numbers were low, but about normal.
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
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
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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