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Posts From Whitney Crow, Extension Entomologist

Corn Grain Drydown and Harvest Strategies for Mississippi Growers (Podcast)

Corn Grain Drydown and Harvest Strategies for Mississippi Growers (Podcast) Updated

🕔13:27, 21.Aug 2020

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.

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Heliothine Trap Catches, August 20, 2020

Heliothine Trap Catches, August 20, 2020 Updated

🕔09:43, 21.Aug 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.

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Heliothine Trap Catches, August 13, 2020

Heliothine Trap Catches, August 13, 2020 Updated

🕔16:35, 14.Aug 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.

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Rice Weed Control Insights with Eric Webster (Podcast) Updated

🕔11:27, 13.Aug 2020

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.

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Peanuts in Mississippi- Where are we and what to look for prior to harvest (Podcast) Updated

🕔11:24, 13.Aug 2020

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.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Traps, August 8, 2020

Southwestern Corn Borer Traps, August 8, 2020 Updated

🕔01:07, 8.Aug 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.

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Cotton Management After Cutout- Podcast

Cotton Management After Cutout- Podcast Updated

🕔07:16, 7.Aug 2020

Brian Pieralisi sits down with Jason and Bobby to discuss tracking DD60’s and when to pull the trigger on cotton after Cutout.

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Can you smell what Don is cooking?- All about red bands. Podcast Updated

🕔07:13, 7.Aug 2020

The Entomology Team discuss all aspects of Stink Bug Management.

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Massive Egg Lay Management in Late Cotton- Podcast

Massive Egg Lay Management in Late Cotton- Podcast Updated

🕔07:11, 7.Aug 2020

The Entomology Team sits down with Bobby to discuss how to manage Bollworms larvae in late cotton

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UT Weed Guy (@UT_weed) and Recent Troublesome Pigweed Escapes – Podcast Updated

🕔07:09, 7.Aug 2020

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.

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Wrapping up Late Season Corn Management- Podcast

Wrapping up Late Season Corn Management- Podcast Updated

🕔07:07, 7.Aug 2020

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.

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Heliothine Trap Catches, August 6, 2020

Heliothine Trap Catches, August 6, 2020 Updated

🕔14:24, 6.Aug 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

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Southwestern Corn Borer Traps, August 1, 2020

Southwestern Corn Borer Traps, August 1, 2020 Updated

🕔19:05, 31.Jul 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

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Soybean Insect Buffet- Podcast Updated

🕔12:18, 31.Jul 2020

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

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Lygus, Lygus, Lygus- Podcast Updated

🕔12:16, 31.Jul 2020

Angus and Whitney sit down with Bobby and Jason to talk all things Tarnished Plant Bug including Alternate Hosts and Control Measures.

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Heliothine Trap Catches, July 30, 2020

Heliothine Trap Catches, July 30, 2020 Updated

🕔13:35, 30.Jul 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

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Irrigation Thresholds, Triggers, and Automation- Podcast

Irrigation Thresholds, Triggers, and Automation- Podcast Updated

🕔06:42, 28.Jul 2020

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.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Traps – July 25, 2020

Southwestern Corn Borer Traps – July 25, 2020 Updated

🕔20:23, 24.Jul 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.

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The Use of Biological Insecticides for Bollworm Management in Soybean

The Use of Biological Insecticides for Bollworm Management in Soybean Updated

🕔13:22, 24.Jul 2020

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

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How to Decide When to Terminate Irrigation in Corn- Podcast

How to Decide When to Terminate Irrigation in Corn- Podcast Updated

🕔12:35, 24.Jul 2020

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.

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Talking Cotton with Brian Pieralisi- Podcast Updated

🕔12:34, 24.Jul 2020

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.

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How to Improve Corn Profitability as Corn Approaches Dent Stage- Podcast

How to Improve Corn Profitability as Corn Approaches Dent Stage- Podcast Updated

🕔12:32, 24.Jul 2020

Dr. Erick Larson and Corn Verification Program assistant Mr. Nolan Stapleton discuss how to identify dent stage, maturity timelines, and refining irrigation scheduling for Mississippi’s corn crop.

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Heliothine Trap Catches, July 23, 2020

Heliothine Trap Catches, July 23, 2020 Updated

🕔17:04, 23.Jul 2020

Bollworm moth trap catches were generally down this week from last week and were fairly average for this time of year. Tobacco budworm catches continued to be low, also about average for this time of year. However, as corn is

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Southwestern Corn Borer, July 18, 2020

Southwestern Corn Borer, July 18, 2020 Updated

🕔21:07, 17.Jul 2020

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2020 Bollworm Management in Cotton and Soybean Updated

🕔16:35, 17.Jul 2020

This last week there have been reports of bollworm eggs starting to show up in Mississippi Cotton. Generally speaking, in a normal year the bollworm flight would begin around July 4th, and peak around the 15th. The wet spring pushed

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