USDA published the latest edition of its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) on August 12, and the report included significant updates to acreage and yield estimates. Before looking at the numbers, it is important to understand why these
Corn harvest should continue to ramp up as grain dries down to lower moisture content. Understanding how weather and other factors affect grain drying, potential harvest losses, and moisture dockage can greatly help improve your harvest efficiency and success.
When choosing where to deliver grain, producers often focus first on the posted price. However, the highest posted price may not always result in the highest net return. Grain moisture, buyer discounts, delivery distance, fuel costs, labor, and wait times
We are aware of heightened levels of bollworms in Bt cotton across the state. There has been an increase in calls regarding bollworms of various sizes surviving on 3-gene cotton. Bollworm larvae are being observed in squares, flowers, and bolls,
This is an update on an original blog post that I posted earlier this week, and that can be found here: https://www.mississippi-crops.com/2026/07/27/whiteflies-in-cotton-july-24th-2026/ Based on my limited knowledge of managing this pest, my original recommendations included focusing on insecticide applications targeting
Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending August 1, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Calhoun 1 0 0 0 Chickasaw 1 0 0 0 Clay 1 0 0 0 Grenada 4 0 0 0 Marshall 2 0
We have been getting questions about larger whitefly populations in cotton than we typically see. From what we have seen, I assume that the majority, if not all of them, are bandedwing whiteflies. Little data have been generated over the
Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending July 25, 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
Trials were conducted across the Midsouth to address this question. Across all locations, sweep net samples collected at 7 A.M. captured 34% more stink bugs than samples collected at 4 P.M. Total captures declined from 9.2 stink bugs per 25
Another week of extremely low numbers of SWCB detected across the state. As good growing conditions continue, many areas of the state are nearing physiological maturity, essentially outrunning any SWCB related issues. For this reason, traps will begin being picked
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.
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