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.
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Posts From Whitney Crow, Extension Entomologist
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.
How to Improve Corn Profitability as Corn Approaches Dent Stage- Podcast
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.
Heliothine Trap Catches, July 23, 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
2020 Bollworm Management in Cotton and Soybean
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
Heliothine Trap Counts, July 17, 2020
After reporting the first week of catches in the “normal” range last week, bollworm traps were filled with a unusually large number of moths this week, especially in the Northeastern part of Mississippi. Tobacco budworm trap catches remained at average
Rice Insect Update Podcast
http://extension.msstate.edu/mississippi-crop-situation/audio/2020/rice-insect-update Bobby and Jason sit down with Jeff to discuss insect management in rice and what to look for moving forward into the year
Preparing for the Bollworm Flight Podcast
http://extension.msstate.edu/mississippi-crop-situation/audio/2020/prepare-for-the-bollworm-flight Bobby sits down with the entomology team (Angus, Jeff, Don, and Whitney)to discuss the impending bollworm flight, what to look for and how to move forward.
Rainfall and Crop Protection Product Efficacy Podcast
http://extension.msstate.edu/mississippi-crop-situation/audio/2020/rainfall-and-crop-protection-product-efficacy Bobby and Jason sit down with Jeff and Angus to discuss how this year’s consistent wet weather influences Herbicide and insecticide efficacy.
Southwestern Corn Borer Traps, July 11, 2020
Trap count continue to increase in many regions of the state, but few are at threshold. As a note, the 2 traps that captured high numbers of moths in Tate county last week were knocked down this week and are
Heliothine Trap Catches, July 9, 2020
After two months of bollworm trap catches running higher than normal, this week the catches are similar to long-term averages. Tobacco budworm catches were also about average for this time of year.
