Cotton Planting Progress
Cotton planting began during the last few days in April in most areas of the state and really kicked into high gear beginning May 4. Growers have covered as much or more ground in one week this year than in
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2015 Scout Schools Set for Mississippi
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, weed identification, and herbicide systems. There will be numerous hands on displays of insects, weeds, nutrient deficiencies in all major row crops, and fertilizer characteristics. CEU’s Provided: Nutrient Management = 1.5, Integrated Pest Management = 3, Crop Management = 1
2015 Mid-South Ag Forum at the 2015 Mid-South Farm & Gin Show
Farmers attending the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show, February 27, in Memphis, will want to attend the Mid-South Ag Forum, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on the Mezzanine Level of the Cook Convention Center. This special seminar features information on successful
2014 On-Farm Cotton Variety Trial Data
Final data for the 2014 Mississippi State University on-farm cotton variety trials can be accessed by clicking on the link below. Glyphosate-tolerant variety trials were conducted at 17 locations in 2014 and data are presented in the following manner: all
2015 Delta Ag Expo, Cleveland, MS – January 21 and 22, 2015
Find attached the agenda for the 42nd Annual Delta Ag Expo to be held in Cleveland, MS on Wednesday, January 21 and Thursday, January 22, 2015. We hope to see you in attendance at the Bolivar County Ag Expo Center.
2014 Mississippi Small Plot Cotton Variety Trial Data
Find below All data from the 2014 Small Plot Cotton Official Variety Trial (OVT). During 2014, small plot cotton variety trials were conducted near the following locations; Brooksville, Clarksdale, Itta Bena, Senatobia, Starkville, Stoneville, Tunica, and Verona. The Cotton OVT
2014 Row Crop Short Course – End of Pre-Registration
The 2014 Row Crop Short Course will be held at the Bost Extension Center on the campus of Mississippi State University on December 1-3, 2014. Attendance is free of charge if you pre-register. Pre-registration is available until November 26. Registration
2014 Row Crop Short Course Preliminary Program
The 2014 Row Crop Short Course will be held at the Bost Extension Center on the campus of Mississippi State University on December 1-3, 2014. Attendance is free of charge if you pre-register. Pre-registration is available until November 26. Registration
Not all Boll Rots are caused by Bacterial Blight
Boll rot appeared to be a common occurrence in numerous cotton fields at the end of the 2014 season. However, not all boll rot can be attributed to bacterial blight, especially in situations where the disease was not observed prior to harvest. Secondary fungal infection can ultimately obscure the observable boll symptoms associated with bacterial blight. Keep this in mind when scouting fields at the end of the season as bacterial blight boll lesions can oftentimes be obscured by secondary fungal invaders.
2014 Row Crop Short Course
On behalf of the Mississippi State University Extension Service, we would like to cordially invite you to attend the 2014 Row Crop Short Course to be held at the Bost Extension Center on the campus of Mississippi State University from
2014 Cotton Varieties Planted Report
The USDA released their 2014 Cotton Varieties Planted Report on September 12, 2014. Stoneville 4946 GLB2 was the top planted variety in Mississippi this year followed by Phytogen 499 WRF and ST 5289 GLT. The entire report may be accessed
2014 Cotton Defoliation Guide
Defoliation season is upon us and as such, the 2014 Mid-South Defoliation Guide has been updated and is ready for use. Those who have worked with cotton fully understand the challenges associated with defoliation. Further compounding an already difficult task
Cotton Irrigation Termination
As we approach the end of August, terminating cotton irrigation is on the mind of many folks. In cotton, we recommend terminating furrow irrigation at first cracked boll. If you anticipate bolls opening in the immediate future and have been
Last Effective Bloom Date in Cotton
The last effective bloom date is the last date that a white flower will accumulate enough heat units to mature into a harvestable boll. Generally speaking it takes 850 heat units for a white flower to mature into a harvestable
Late Season Potash Deficiency in Cotton
The evolution of cotton cultivars has led to higher yield potentials and shorter growing seasons compared to the historical full season cultivars favored in the Mid-South. These newer, faster fruiting cultivars may require more nutrients than older outdated cultivars. Recently,
Cotton Bacterial Blight Update: July 18, 2014 (UPDATED 7/28/2014)
Additional bacterial blight has been observed in the MS cotton production system. At present, 12 counties have been reported to contain infected cotton.
Random Yellow Spots in Cotton Fields
Several calls have come in this week regarding random yellow spots in cotton fields. While there are a multitude of things that may cause this, there seems to be an underlying theme in many cases. Everyone is aware of the
Scouting Cotton for Bacterial Blight in 2014
Once again, bacterial blight has been observed in the MS cotton crop. At present, several fields in the south and north Delta as well as a single field in east MS have been observed to contain bacterial blight infected cotton leaves. To date (July 8, 2014), a single cotton variety has been reported to be infected in all fields.
Monitoring Cotton Growth and Development
Tomorrow is July 4th which usually coincides with the arrival of blooms in cotton fields. Although the crop is somewhat later than “normal” this year, blooms are arriving daily. Monitoring nodes above white flower is a useful tool for determining
Reminder: MSU/Monsanto Company Field Day – Robinsonville, MS – July 10, 2014
Mississippi State University and Monsanto Company will be conducting a field day in Robinsonville, MS on Thursday, July 10, 2014. The field day will focus on the Roundup Ready(R) Xtend Crop System in cotton and soybeans. Field demonstrations will include cotton and soybean germplasm
Reminder: MSU/Dow AgroSciences Field Day – Dundee, MS – July 2, 2014
Mississippi State University and Dow AgroSciences will be conducting a field day at the farm of Douglas and Chris Hood on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. The field day will begin at 9 a.m. and will focus on Enlist(TM) Weed Control System in
Plant Growth Regulator Use in Cotton Production
Several folks throughout the state have began applying plant growth regulators to their cotton crop and many more will likely start over the next couple of weeks. Although plant growth regulators have gotten exponentially cheaper over the past 25 years,
Programing a Surge Valve
We are having lots of questions concerning the proper set up of surge valves. First, please consider some of the basic terminology associated with furrow irrigation. We encourage you to visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46sSLFBUrh8 and view the video before continuing. Phases
Is My Soil Moisture Sensor Broke?
The importance of soil moisture sensors is becoming more evident as we continue forward this growing season. Today (Monday, June 16th), we received a call regarding sensor readings that were assessed early this morning. The following are the data discussed in this scenario.
Mississippi State University/Monsanto Company Field Day – July 10, 2014 – Robinsonville, MS
Mississippi State University and Monsanto Company will be conducting a field day in Robinsonville, MS on Thursday, July 10, 2014. The field day will focus on the Roundup Ready(R) Xtend Crop System in cotton and soybeans. Field demonstrations will include cotton and soybean germplasm
