2026 MSU Short List of Suggested Wheat Varieties

2026 MSU Short List of Suggested Wheat Varieties Updated

🕔11:29, 23.Sep 2026

This was recently updated to include variety evaluations for leaf rust resistance.

This publication lists varieties which have demonstrated superior grain production in the Mississippi Wheat and Oat Variety Trials and summarizes their characteristics. This independent information should help you select better wheat varieties for producing grain in different regions of Mississippi.

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Cover Crop Planting Methods and Seeding Rates

Cover Crop Planting Methods and Seeding Rates Updated

🕔16:01, 18.Sep 2026

Cover crops can be seeded in agricultural fields using various methods used to plant small grains or forages. These seeding methods commonly range from using a grain drill to broadcasting. Using a drill offers more control of seeding rate, distribution,

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Cover Crop Species Selection

Cover Crop Species Selection Updated

🕔16:30, 11.Sep 2026

Cover crop seed selection can be confusing due to the numerous choices available. However, there are simply three classes of cover species which affect their primary purpose and benefits. Understanding these differences, as well as the suitability of specific species will greatly improve your cover cropping outcome.

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2026 Row Crop Short Course

2026 Row Crop Short Course Updated

🕔09:54, 8.Sep 2026

Registration Register for the 2027 Row Crop Short Course. Registration is free of charge through November 25th. Registration at the door will be $40. Hotel Accommodations A discounted room block is available at the Courtyard Marriott for $159 per night.

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Heliothine Trap Catches, September 2, 2026

Heliothine Trap Catches, September 2, 2026 Updated

🕔09:11, 2.Sep 2026

Both bollworm and tobacco budworm moth pheromone trap catches were generally similar to last week and about average for this time of year. Most crops are beyond their vulnerable window for these pests, so the late crops that are still

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