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Posts From Jason Bond, Research/Extension Weed Scientist
MSU-DREC Corn & Soybean Field Day July 18, 2013
The Delta Research and Extension Center will host their annual Corn & Soybean Field Day on July 18, 2013. This year’s event promises to have even more learning opportunities for producers and agricultural professionals.
Mississippi Rice Progress – June 28, 2013
Favorable weather conditions continue to help this crop progress. Major problems outside of drift have been few for most of the spring; however, a few different issues have come up this week. Dr. Jeff Gore was called to help address a
Postemergence control of Palmer amaranth in soybean
Where Palmer amaranth has emerged, it is imperative to make a timely application of a postemergence herbicide.
Mississippi Rice Progress – May 31, 2013
In general, rice planting is nearly completed and most rice planted before early May is going to flood. According to USDA’s Crop Progress Report, growers in Mississippi had planted 72% of the expected acreage by Sunday, May 26. Other than
Nutsedge Plot Tours
Yellow nutsedge will be the featured topic of a plot tour hosted by Mississippi State University’s Delta Research and Extension Center (DREC) on Friday, May 31, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Soybean Seedling Issues: Seedling Disease Versus Herbicide Injury
Within the past week to 10 days, numerous fields have been diagnosed as having “Pythium seedling disease”. In most cases, herbicide injury has resulted in fields appearing to have an uneven stand as a result of seedling disease. Rarely would a seedling disease be responsible for large acreages of dead seedlings. More than likely, a combination of events have occurred to cause the appearance of seedling disease. Preemergence herbicides, cool temperatures, excessive rainfall following planting immediately prior to emergence, light soil texture, and herbicide injury on stressed soybean seedlings have all compounded the stressful situation.
Corn Replanting Guidelines and Management Issues with Wet Weather
Unrelenting rainfall continues to delay much field-related progress. This article gives suggestions for making corn replant decisions and keeping up with crop needs, such as nitrogen fertilizer application.
Chase the Sprayer with the Planter
Historically, we have chased the planter with the sprayer to apply residual herbicides. This presents several potential problems…
Rice Planting Progress
The 2013 rice planting season has begun in Mississippi. In addition to the first planting date study my staff planted Thursday, March 14, rumor has it a small amount of rice was planted near Arcola March 15 and 16. Rice
Top Ten Keys to High Corn Yields
You must provide numerous resources and management to optimize the opportunity for corn plants to produce high yields. Of course, favorable weather plays a huge role as well. This article describes areas where we can improve corn yield potential.
Delta Ag. Expo and On Target Application Academy
The 40th Annual Delta Ag Expo will be held January 16-17, 2013 at the Bolivar County Exposition Center in Cleveland, MS. There will be several Mississippi State University Researchers and Extension Specialist’s on hand to answer any questions you may
57th Annual Tri-State Soybean Forum
The 57th Annual Tri-State Soybean Forum program will include topics on weed control, irrigation management, insect and disease management and many others.
Future of Agriculture Graduate Student Competition
On February 7th 2013, Mississippi State University will host the first annual “Future of Agriculture Graduate Student Competitionâ€.
Weed of the Week: Prickly Lettuce
Prickly lettuce plants are mostly covered in spines along the leaf margins and on the underside of the leaf midvein.
Fall Herbicide Applications For Glyphosate-resistant Italian Ryegrass
The best time to control GR Italian ryegrass is before it emerges.
Weed of the week: Horseweed
Horseweed is native to North America and can be found throughout the United States. It is common in crop fields, roadsides, and pastures throughout Mississippi.
Delta Crop Summit – November 13, 2012, Stoneville, MS
The 2012 Delta Crop Summit will be held on Tuesday, November 13, in Stoneville, MS. Please see the attached schedule.
Weed of the Week: Yellow Woodsorrel
Yellow woodsorrel is a short-lived, herbaceous annual or perennial plant with a distinct sour taste and clover-shaped leaves.
Dr. Steve Martin Announced as New NMREC Head
Drs. George Hopper and Gary Jackson are pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Steve Martin as the new head of the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center (NMREC).
Weed of the Week: Cutleaf Evening-primrose
Key identifying characteristics of cutleaf evening-primrose are the distinctive white mid-vein found on most leaves and a reddish base when cut with a sharp knife near the soil line.
Weed of the Week: Henbit
Henbit is native to Europe and Asia but can be found throughout the United States. It is common in crop fields, roadsides, pastures, and lawns throughout Mississippi.
Weed of the Week: Annual Bluegrass
Identifying features of annual bluegrass are its light green color, low and clumping growth habit, open leaf sheath, and lack of hairs.
Weed of the Week: Downy Brome
Downy brome can be problematic in some areas in winter wheat, pastures, and also in alfalfa.
