Would you like to estimate your corn yield prior to the combine heading to the field? If you are willing to put in a little time, you can make a rough estimate by following these guidelines. While any such method leaves considerable opportunity for error, this process will likely be a good opportunity to learn more about your crop.
We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2026 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Tuesday, July 21 starting at 8:00am.
Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending July 11, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Amite 2 0 0 0 Calhoun 1 0 0 0 Chickasaw 1 0 0 0 Claiborne 1 0
Numerous plant diseases have been observed over the past several weeks as out corn crop continues to mature. Many of the diseases listed in this post are not problematic once corn reaches milk/dough and are simply presented to aid in the diagnostics at the field level.
Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending July 4, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Amite 2 0 0 0 Bolivar 1 2 2 2 Calhoun 1 0 0 0 Chickasaw 1 0
Corn kernel set near the ear tip may vary considerably depending on a number of cultural and environmental factors. These kernels have issues when the plant can’t supply enough energy to support all of them. Therefore, if we want to improve our yields, we need to recognize why kernel set is less than desired, so we can improve management in the future.
As our early corn crop nears maturity, knowing when you can safely terminate irrigation or even roll out poly pipe without sacrificing yield, time and money is likely the most important decision that will affect your bottom line. This article outlines the steps needed to help make these decisions accurately and reliable.
Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 27, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0 0 Amite 2 0 0 0 Calhoun 1 0 0 0 Calhoun 1 0 0 0 Chickasaw 1 0
Foliar diseases have started to pick up in the Mississippi soybean crop. At present, a few observations of frogeye leaf spot have been made, but by far the increased incidence of Septoria brown spot continues for the second year in a row.
Very low incidence of southwestern corn borers across trapping locations during the week of June 14th to June 20th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 20, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0
Fungicide phytotoxicity is a real malady that can occur following the application of a fungicide that contains a DMI. Some fungicides are more prone to producing phytotoxicity than others. Be aware of the products and active ingredients that can result in phytotoxicity before making the application, then you won’t be surprised by the injury.
Corn progresses through six stages as ears develop through reproductive growth stages. Identification of these stages can help time development, make prudent decisions and anticipate crop response to management practices and environmental conditions.
Once again we’ve reached mid-season in the soybean crop. Over the past several days there have been lots of calls seeking clarification regarding the R3/R4 foliar fungicide application in soybean. The current blog post presents data from non-replicated, large plot strip trials conducted between 2018 and 2023 to determine the response of soybean to foliar fungicide application made automatically.
Very low incidence of southwestern corn borers across trapping locations during the week of June 7th to June 13th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 13, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0
There have been a lot of phone calls and text messages over the past few weeks about lack of nodulation in soybean. Most likely, there are more issues this year with high soybean acres, many of which have historically been
Very low incidence of southwestern corn borers across trapping locations during the week of May 31st to June 6th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 6, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0
Abundant recent rainfall has suspended irrigation needs relative to normal, considering corn is now tasseling across much of the state. Accordingly, corn water demand will be high when soil moisture dries enough for us to make decisions to commence irrigation. This article will address how various factors affect corn irrigation management.
Southwestern corn borers were not detected in any of the trapping locations in any county during the week of May 24th-30th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending May 30, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3
As the Mississippi corn crop approaches tassel, crop health and weather may greatly affect response to various management inputs, including nitrogen and other practices. The wildcard this year is how dry weather this spring may affect nitrogen relations this season. This article will discuss factors that may affect your strategy and improve your chance for a profitable response.
Southwestern corn borers were not detected in any of the trapping locations in any county during the week of May 17th-23rd. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending May 23, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3
This is the first southwestern corn borer report of the 2026 growing season. Traps are currently being deployed by extension agents across the major corn-producing counties in Mississippi. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending May 16, 2026 County Traps
Corn response to nitrogen fertilizer is a rather complicated puzzle considering all the factors that affect it. Furthermore, you may need to adjust plans depending on if the weather is wet or dry. This article covers a lot of scenarios to improve corn response to nitrogen fertilizer.
This video shows how to identify vegetative growth stages of corn or sorghum in the field. In this case we inspect two different examples of corn that have progressed into rapid growth stages.
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