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Posts From Jeff Gore, Research and Extension Entomologist
Emergency Exemption Approved for Endigo ZC in MS Rice
The MDAC Bureau of Plant Industry recently submitted a Section 18 request to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the use of Endigo ZC to control rice stink bug in rice. The EPA approved that request late yesterday (July 28,
Rice Stink Bug Update – July 22, 2022
Rice stink bug populations appear to be very high in a lot of areas of the Delta this year. To make matters worse, we are getting numerous reports of poor control with pyrethroids. There were several cases reported late last
February 2022 – County Meeting Schedule
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several county row crop meetings this month. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the region including management topics on agronomics, insects, weeds, diseases, and economics. A meal will be provided at each
County Meeting Schedule – January 2022
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several county row crop meetings this month. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the region including management topics on agronomics, insects, weeds, diseases, and economics. A meal will be provided at each
2021 Delta Area Rice Meeting Scheduled for November 17, 2021
The 2021 Delta Area Rice Meeting will be held at the Bolivar Co. Extension office on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021.
Stored Rice Insect Management Update
In general there are a limited number of products labeled for stored grain insect management. For rice these products include Storicide II (deltamethrin plus chlorpyrifos-methyl, pyrethroid and organophosphate, respectively), Diacon IGR (methoprene, insect growth regulator), diatomaceous earth (Insecto, Protect-It, and
Intrepid 2F Approved for a Crisis Exemption to Control Fall Armyworm on Rice in Mississippi
A crisis Exemption for Intrepid 2F (methoxyfeonzide) has been approved in Mississippi to control fall armyworms in rice. We had received numerous reports of unacceptable control of fall armyworms with pyrethroids in late June and early July across the state.
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.
Bollworm Management in Early Bloom Cotton
There are reports of bollworm eggs starting to show up and in some areas are at or above egg threshold. In a normal year, the bollworm flight generally begins around July 4th and peaks about the 15th. That timeline would
Sugarcane Aphid Management
We are beginning to get a few reports of sugarcane aphid in the state. Sugarcane aphid have the potential to cause significant yield losses if left untreated or if timely applications aren’t made. Aphids detected at low levels will often
Ag News
- Research in Ag-Tech Top-Of-Mind in Farm Bill Hearing December 9, 2022
- USDA to Address ‘Soybeans of Other Colors’ Issue, Grading Standards November 12, 2022
- How to Create a Short-Term Operating Plan for Your Farm November 11, 2022
- ‘Red Wave’ of Voters Did Not Happen: Why Were Poll Predictions So Far Off the Mark? November 10, 2022
- Agronomic Phenomenon in Corn Strikes Outer Rows of Fields, Strips Yield November 10, 2022
- LSU plans certificate program to strengthen national food supply chains November 9, 2022
- 2023 MSU Short List of Suggested Corn Hybrids November 9, 2022
- Everything’s Bigger in Brazil: The Country Is Poised To Set A Grain Production Record November 8, 2022
- USA Rice Releases PLC Payment Calculator for 2021 Crop November 8, 2022
- U.S. Farm Sector Financial Performance November 8, 2022
