The Mississippi State University RISER Program: Efficient Methods for Furrow Irrigation
RISER irrigation approach reduces water use by 50% while maintaining yield potential.
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Future of Agriculture Graduate Student Competition Results
The results from the Second Annual Future of Ag Graduate Student Competition are included in this post.
Don’t Overlook Zinc in your Corn Fertility Program
I have been fielding calls from many producers and consultants within the last week about zinc applications with corn planting season shortly around the corner. Zinc deficiency in corn generally occurs early in the season (V2-V5) and manifests itself by
2,4-D and Dicamba Reduce Control of Italian Ryegrass
Control of glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass was reduced with glyphosate plus Select Max at reduced rates when combined with 2,4-D Ester and/or Clarity.
Cooperative Standards for the Coexistence of Row Crop Farmers and Beekeepers Adopted in Mississippi
Over the last several years there has been a media blitz surrounding the decline in honey bee populations around the globe. It seems like the science changes daily as to cause of the problem. Most believe it is a complex
2013 MSU Corn Demonstration Program Results
The MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program evaluates superior corn hybrids from numerous seed companies who participate in the MSU Corn for Grain Hybrid Trials. Our objective is to provide you more opportunity to evaluate premier corn hybrids and substantially supplement the information gathered in the University Hybrid Trials.
Delta Ag Expo, Cleveland, MS – January 23 & 24, 2014
Attached please find the agenda for the Delta Ag Expo in Cleveland, MS. Make careful note that the dates of the meeting have changed from previous years due to a minor scheduling conflict with the Bolivar County Exposition Center.
2014 MSU Short List of Suggested Corn Hybrids
This effort lists those corn hybrids which have demonstrated superior productivity in the MSU Corn for Grain Hybrid Trials. Approximately 80 corn hybrids representing the vast majority of seed companies in the Mid-south participate in the MSU hybrid trials. This information should help you better assess relative corn hybrid productivity and profitability in future seasons for either irrigated or dryland culture.
2013 Row Crop Short Course
The 2013 Row Crop Short Course will be held at the Bost Extension Center on the campus of Mississippi State University from December 2 – 4, 2013. The 2013 Row Crop Short Course will begin with an irrigation symposium hosted
Joint MEA/MAPPAN/MWSS Annual Meeting and Roundtable Discussion
The 3rd annual joint MEA/MAPPAN/MWSS annual meeting will be held next week at the Bost Extension Building in Starkville, MS next week. The dates of the meeting are Monday and Tuesday October 21-22. We have a very informative and exciting
Market Update – Sept. 13, 2013
Cereal Grains & Soybeans (by: Brian Williams) The big news this week is yesterday’s WASDE report release (recap here). While many were expecting corn yields to be revised lower this month, yields were actually revised higher to 155.3 bu/acre. This was bearish
Stubble Burning after Fall Fertilization – Am I Ok?
A common question that I have received from numerous consultants over the last several days is as follows. Hey don’t hammer me, but what happens if we mistakenly burned our corn stubble after we spread fall mixed good fertilizer and
Storing Harvested Corn and what to Expect from High-Moisture Corn
Numerous questions have come in over the past few weeks regarding proper grain storage. Maintaining moisture below 15% is extremely important to reduce the likelihood of fungal growth. However, not all fungi that develop on harvested grain are problematic and toxin production is not something that can occur overnight. Even though fungi such as Aspergillus flavus can produce a green fungal growth on harvested grain not all fungi that grow on grain can be considered to be A. flavus.
Crop Market Update – Aug 16, 2013
Cereal Grains & Soybeans (by: Brian Williams) Two bullish reports this week have helped boost prices for corn and soybeans. While many analysts were expecting an increase in corn production in this month’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), USDA
August Supply and Demand Report Recap
Soybeans Soybeans also saw bullish news in the August WASDE report. Both planted and harvested acres were revised down by half a million acres from last month’s projections. Soybean yields were also revised down by 1.9 bu/acre to 42.6 bu/acre.
Market Update – Aug 9, 2013
Cereal Grains & Soybeans Prices continued their downward slide for corn and wheat this week. Favorable weather has helped to keep new crop corn and soybean conditions rated 60-65% good or excellent. Meanwhile, many producers continue to empty grain bins
Corn Disease Update and Late Fungicide Suggestions: July 19, 2013
Corn fungicide questions continue to be made even in situations where corn has reached dent. In general, making a fungicide application at dent or later corn growth stages only pays off if excessive disease pressure is observed prior to the fungicide application being made. Moreover, making a fungicide application to a foliar disease tolerant hybrid will likely not pay off since the genes present in the hybrid should be relied on for preventing yield loss as a result of foliar disease.
MSU-DREC Corn & Soybean Field Day July 18, 2013
The Delta Research and Extension Center will host their annual Corn & Soybean Field Day on July 18, 2013. This year’s event promises to have even more learning opportunities for producers and agricultural professionals.
July Supply and Demand Report Recap
Soybeans The 2013/14 crop saw a few changes from last month’s report should be considered slightly bearish even as the market moved higher. Planted acres were revised up 0.6 million acres from last month to reflect the June Acreage report. Harvested acres
Southern Corn Rust Detected in MS Corn Crop
Extremely low levels of southern corn rust were observed in a single corn field in Humphreys County on Tuesday afternoon. Southern rust can be a devastating disease if left unchecked and when conducive conditions prevail (hot, humid environment).
How long will we need to Irrigate this Corn Crop?
This season’s corn crop is generally much later than normal and far behind the pace of last year’s crop. Thus, even the earliest fields will need additional irrigation or rainfall for several more weeks. This article discusses crop progress and methods to schedule and terminate irrigation water for corn.
Audio: Southwestern Corn Borer Numbers High in Some Areas
Southwestern corn borer traps picking up in several areas in state.
Corn Foliar Disease Update: June 26, 2013
Corn diseases continue to be a hot topic throughout the MS corn production area. Most field calls have been regarding common rust as well as northern corn leaf blight. However, over the past two weeks numerous calls regarding nutrient and irrigation stresses have been answered that were initially thought to be disease. In addition, with the recent information from Louisiana regarding the observation of Goss’s wilt in LA (a rare event in their production system) agriculturists should know that disease as well as crop stresses can be initially misdiagnosed as diseases that are not normally present in our production system such as Goss’s wilt.
Automatic Tassel (VT) Fungicide Applications in Corn: Should You be Doing One?
Automatic foliar fungicide applications are still widely discussed. However, data from university-based programs suggests waiting for foliar diseases that could ultimately reduce yield before making a foliar fungicide application is more economically advantageous.
June Supply and Demand Report Recap
The United States Department of Agriculture along with the World Ag Outlook Board released their monthly World Agriculutral Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report June 12 around lunch. The report is the second to provide insight on USDA’s projections for the 2013
