Southwestern Corn Borer Traps – July 31, 2021
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Posts From Erick Larson, State Extension Specialist - Grain Crops
How to Estimate Corn Yield Prior to Harvest
Would you like to estimate your corn yield prior to the combine heading to the field? If you are willing to put in a little time, you can make a rough estimate by following these guidelines. While any such method leaves considerable opportunity for error, this process will likely be a good opportunity to learn more about your corn crop.
When to Terminate Irrigation in Corn
As the corn crop nears maturity, knowing when you can safely terminate irrigation, without sacrificing yield, or wasting money and labor through unnecessary irrigation 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.
MS Ag Industry Council – 2021 Row Crop Update
We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2021 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, July 21 starting at 8:00am.
Why did the Kernels near the Ear Tip not Fill?
Corn kernel set near the ear tip may vary considerably depending on a number of cultural and environmental factors. These kernels usually don’t fill when the plant can’t supply enough energy to support all of them. Therefore, if we want to improve our yields, we need to investigate reasons why kernel set is less than desired, so we can do better in the future.
Identifying Corn Reproductive Stages and Management Implications
Corn progresses through six stages as ears develop through reproductive growth stages. Identification of these stages can be helpful for timing development, making prudent management decisions and anticipating crop response to practices and environmental conditions.
Estimating Nitrogen Loss in Corn from the June Flood
The recent extraordinary rainfall and flooding has generated substantial concern about nitrogen (N) loss in corn. This year’s event is very unique because it occurred much later in the season than we normally experience. Therefore, we will discuss how this timing affects estimating losses and associated nutrient management.
Southwestern Corn Borer Traps – June 19, 2021
Corn borer trap numbers were variable and fairly low throughout the state this week.
Southwestern Corn Borer Traps – June 4, 2021
Southwestern corn borer numbers have been very low (0-2 per trap) across the state to date. We are not reporting the table of trap counts for each county this week, but will start posting county numbers next week. One trap
How to Enhance Your Strategy Regarding Tassel Applications
As the Mississippi corn crop approaches tassel, crop health and weather may greatly affect crop response to various management inputs, including nitrogen fertilizer or other products. This article will discuss factors that may affect your strategy and improve your response.
Improving Corn Yields by Better Timing your First Irrigation
Moisture sensors have shown we can generally do much better timing irrigation needs. The initial irrigation of corn offers considerable opportunity to improve efficiency which can also enhance yields. Regardless of whether you use sensors, we explain methods to help you make irrigation decisions and make more corn.
Optimizing Corn Response to Nitrogen Fertilizer
Corn is very responsive to nitrogen fertilizer, but this is a dynamic situation that can become extremely challenging in our rainy environment, when wet soil restricts field operations and saturates soils. This article gives recommendations to improve corn response to nitrogen fertilizer and reduce risk in our Midsouth environment.
Video – How to Identify Corn Vegetative Growth Stages
This is a video showing the methods used to determine the vegetative growth stages of corn or sorghum in the field. Further information can be found in the accompanying Mississippi Crop Situation blog article.
How to Determine Corn Vegetative Growth Stages
Vegetative growth stages of corn are determined by counting the number of fully emerged leaves with leaf collars present. It is important to appreciate this methodology because it is used determine appropriate timing of many management practices, including herbicide application, sidedress fertilizer, etc….
Grain Sorghum Planting Recommendations for 2021
Grain sorghum is a crop receiving renewed interest from many Mississippi growers primarily due to strong demand and market prices in 2021. This article discusses key planting and management practices needed to successfully grow a productive sorghum crop and get it off to a good start this spring.
2021 MSU Row Crop Educational Programs – Irrigation Update
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crops Team are releasing some virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These programs offer Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors who
2021 MSU Row Crop Educational Programs- Soil Fertility Update
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crops Team are releasing some virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These programs offer Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors who
2021 MSU Row Crop Educational Programs- Peanut Production Update
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crops Team are releasing some virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These programs offer Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors who
2021 MSU Row Crop Educational Programs – Soybean Planting Considerations
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crops Team are releasing some virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These programs offer Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors who
2021 MSU Row Crop Educational Programs – Cotton Production
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crops Team are releasing some virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These programs offer Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors who
Ag News
- Cleveland on Cotton: Uncertainty Weakens Prices, Demand Remains Bullish July 31, 2021
- Mississippi Corn: Why Did Kernels Near the Ear Tip Not Fill? July 30, 2021
- Mississippi Corn: Identifying Reproductive Stages, Management Implications July 30, 2021
- Mississippi Cotton: Bollworm Management in Early Bloom July 30, 2021
- North Carolina: Identifying Waterhemp, a New Type of Pigweed – Videos July 30, 2021
- North Carolina Corn: Reducing Aflatoxin Levels – Video July 30, 2021
- Alabama Cotton: Scouting and Controlling Stink Bugs – Videos July 30, 2021
- Alabama Soybeans: How Big a Threat Are Fall Armyworms? – Video July 30, 2021
- Rice Market: Confirmed Sales to Iraq Bring Good News as Harvest Starts July 30, 2021
- Texas LRGV: Cotton Insects Mostly Quiet, Keep Eyes Open for Sugarcane Aphids, Rice Stink Bugs in Sorghum July 30, 2021
