What to do after the corn is out- Post-Harvest Weed Control Thoughts (Podcast)
Bobby, Jason, and Ben sit down and talk about post-harvest considerations for weed control after corn and early bean harvest.
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Posts From Whitney Crow, Extension Entomologist
Heliothine Trap Catches, August 27, 2020
Bollworm moth catches for this week remained about average while tobacco budworm moth catches were very low.
Soybean Diseases Issues in the Late Season (Podcast)
Tom and Trent sit down with Bobby and Jason to Discuss where we are at with Late season soybean diseases and how to manage them
REDBAND round #2 (Podcast)
Angus, Don, and Whitney sit down with Jason and Bobby to discuss how to manage Redbanded Stinkbugs at R6 and Beyond as well as how to approach late infestations of Kudzu Bug.
Corn Grain Drydown and Harvest Strategies for Mississippi Growers (Podcast)
Dr. Erick Larson and Corn Verification Program associate Mr. Nolan Stapleton discuss corn grain drydown in the field, and strategies to hopefully ensure a smooth and efficient corn harvest.
Heliothine Trap Catches, August 20, 2020
Average bollworm trap catches for the week were at or below average for this time of year, while tobacco budworm catches remained very low this week.
Heliothine Trap Catches, August 13, 2020
Average bollworm moths per trap for this week were similar to last week and a little low for this time of year. Tobacco budworm moth catches were 0 in all traps except for 1 trap in Noxubee County.
Rice Weed Control Insights with Eric Webster (Podcast)
Eric Webster, LSU AgCenter Weed Scientist sits down with Bobby Golden and Jason Bond to discuss rice harvest in Louisiana and talk herbicides in row rice and the Provisia System.
Peanuts in Mississippi- Where are we and what to look for prior to harvest (Podcast)
Brendan Zurweller, MSU Peanut specialist and Jeff Gore, Peanut Entomologist sit Down with Bobby Golden and Jason Bond to discuss the current status of Peanuts in Mississippi and issues to look for between now and harvest.
Southwestern Corn Borer Traps, August 8, 2020
Although most corn across the state is beyond the susceptible stage, southwestern corn borer traps were very high in some counties with multiple traps exceeding 100 moths per trap.
Cotton Management After Cutout- Podcast
Brian Pieralisi sits down with Jason and Bobby to discuss tracking DD60’s and when to pull the trigger on cotton after Cutout.
Can you smell what Don is cooking?- All about red bands. Podcast
The Entomology Team discuss all aspects of Stink Bug Management.
Massive Egg Lay Management in Late Cotton- Podcast
The Entomology Team sits down with Bobby to discuss how to manage Bollworms larvae in late cotton
UT Weed Guy (@UT_weed) and Recent Troublesome Pigweed Escapes – Podcast
Larry Steckel from the University of Tennessee joins Bobby and Jason on the Call in line to discuss his recent reports of Pigweed Escapes after Auxin application, what this means to Mid-South Agriculture and how growers can move forward.
Wrapping up Late Season Corn Management- Podcast
Dr. Erick Larson and Corn Verification Program assistant Mr. Nolan Stapleton discuss the importance of late reproductive stages, management decisions, and a few common questions about Mississippi’s corn crop.
Heliothine Trap Catches, August 6, 2020
Bollworm moth catches in pheromone traps were down this week to levels about average for this time of year. Tobacco budworm moth catches were zero in nearly all traps, so all heliothine eggs should be assumed to be bollworm at
Southwestern Corn Borer Traps, August 1, 2020
Southwestern corn borer trap counts increased again this week in several counties. Traps in Leflore, Carroll, and Tate counties exceeded the current threshold of 100 per trap. As a reminder, corn is considered safe from yield losses from southwestern corn
Soybean Insect Buffet- Podcast
Bobby hands the podcast over to Whitney as she attempts to rein in the Entomology team on everything related to Soybean insects. Topics range from Stink bugs to Loopers and all insects in between, as well as optimal control strategies
Lygus, Lygus, Lygus- Podcast
Angus and Whitney sit down with Bobby and Jason to talk all things Tarnished Plant Bug including Alternate Hosts and Control Measures.
Heliothine Trap Catches, July 30, 2020
Bollworm moth trap catches were up this week compared to last week as expected. Moths are emerging from corn now and will be primarily laying their eggs in cotton and soybeans at this time, so be attentive in scouting these
Irrigation Thresholds, Triggers, and Automation- Podcast
Drew sits down with Jason and Bobby to discuss the difference between irrigation thresholds and triggers, as well as an update on well automation during the busy irrigation season.
Southwestern Corn Borer Traps – July 25, 2020
Overall, southwestern corn borer trap numbers are beginning to decline. Only one location in Leflore county exceeded the threshold of 100 per trap this week.
The Use of Biological Insecticides for Bollworm Management in Soybean
There are several biological insecticide options labelled in soybean; however, the most readily available and widely used product is Heligen. In the last week, many people have asked about the use of Heligen with the low bollworm numbers showing up
How to Decide When to Terminate Irrigation in Corn- Podcast
Dr. Erick Larson and Corn Verification Program assistant Mr. Nolan Stapleton discuss one of the most important decisions yet to make – which is when can we terminate irrigation in corn.
Talking Cotton with Brian Pieralisi- Podcast
Bobby Golden and Jason Bond introduce Extension cotton specialist Brian Pieralisi to the podcast and talk cotton OVTs, off-target drift and cotton stomping…among other things.
