2024 MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Results

2024 MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Results Updated

🕔21:46, 27.Nov 2024

Mississippi State goes to great lengths to evaluate, assess and analyze corn hybrid performance, so you have good information to make decisions which improve the profitability of your farm. These Hybrid Demonstration trials are grown in numerous on-farm locations throughout the state where you can better evaluate hybrid performance of our region’s most elite hybrids. Complete results, including yields and plant characteristics from this year’s trials are published here.

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2025 MSU Short List of Suggested Corn Hybrids

2025 MSU Short List of Suggested Corn Hybrids Updated

🕔17:17, 31.Oct 2024

This publication lists those corn hybrids which have demonstrated superior performance in the Mississippi Corn for Grain Hybrid Trials. No other source tests as many hybrids representing today’s choices in the market. Thus, this is a great starting point and barometer for you to judge performance and select the best corn hybrids for your farm.

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2024 Yield Results from the MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program

2024 Yield Results from the MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Updated

🕔11:34, 12.Oct 2024

Mississippi State goes to great lengths to evaluate corn hybrid performance. These Corn Hybrid Demonstration trials are grown in numerous on-farm locations throughout the state where you can better analyze hybrid performance of our region’s most elite hybrids. Preliminary grain yield results from this year’s trials are published here.

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Burning Stalks – What does it Really Cost?

Burning Stalks – What does it Really Cost? Updated

🕔11:27, 7.Sep 2024

Tight margins and high expenses tempt us to consider managing crop residue with fire, rather than tillage or other alternatives. However, fire will reduce recycling of organic matter and nutrients. Thus, burning produces several negative consequences that can definitely diminish profit.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 8/17/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 8/17/2024 Updated

🕔07:58, 19.Aug 2024

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 8/10/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 8/10/2024 Updated

🕔11:40, 10.Aug 2024

We have seen our first large spike in Southwestern corn borer of the growing season in the central to northern portion of the state. Fortunately, timely planted corn should be nearing a stage where borers are not much of a

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending August 3, 2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending August 3, 2024 Updated

🕔16:45, 5.Aug 2024

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 7/27/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 7/27/2024 Updated

🕔22:22, 26.Jul 2024

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MS Ag Industry Council – 2024 MAIC Row Crop Update

MS Ag Industry Council – 2024 MAIC Row Crop Update Updated

🕔21:40, 22.Jul 2024

We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2024 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, July 24 starting at 8:00am.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 7/13/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 7/13/2024 Updated

🕔07:27, 13.Jul 2024

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When to terminate irrigation in corn

When to terminate irrigation in corn Updated

🕔15:26, 8.Jul 2024

As the corn crop nears maturity, knowing when you can safely terminate irrigation, without sacrificing yield, or wasting money and labor through unnecessary irrigation 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.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending July 6, 2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending July 6, 2024 Updated

🕔09:32, 6.Jul 2024

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/29/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/29/2024 Updated

🕔09:37, 29.Jun 2024

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/21/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/21/2024 Updated

🕔23:32, 21.Jun 2024

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/15/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/15/2024 Updated

🕔09:43, 15.Jun 2024

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Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping – Week ending 6/6/24

Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping – Week ending 6/6/24 Updated

🕔09:03, 8.Jun 2024

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Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program – Week Ending 5/31/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program – Week Ending 5/31/2024 Updated

🕔12:10, 1.Jun 2024

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 5/25/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 5/25/2024 Updated

🕔21:49, 27.May 2024

With corn acres rapidly approaching tassel, southwestern corn borer traps are beginning to be deployed across the state. Limited data is available for this week but will become more abundant as the season progresses. 

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When should we initiate Irrigation to Enhance Corn Yield?

When should we initiate Irrigation to Enhance Corn Yield? Updated

🕔11:15, 25.May 2024

At the first hint of summer weather, there is often a rush to replenish moisture in corn fields with irrigation. However, inadequate soil moisture is not nearly as limiting as usually perceived. This article will discuss when to initiate irrigation based upon what is best for the corn crop.

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Optimum Timing and Management for Tassel Applications on Corn

Optimum Timing and Management for Tassel Applications on Corn Updated

🕔14:01, 24.May 2024

As the Mississippi corn crop approaches tassel, crop health and weather may greatly affect crop response to various management inputs, including nitrogen fertilizer or other products. This article will discuss factors that may affect your strategy and improve your response.

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How to Assess Uneven Stands and Corn Replanting Methods

How to Assess Uneven Stands and Corn Replanting Methods Updated

🕔14:55, 5.May 2024

Assessing corn stands to make replant decisions should likely involve more than simply taking stand counts. This article discusses how emergence disparity affects corn yield potential, and methods to replant your crop, when needed.

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When is the Cut-Off Date for Planting Corn?

When is the Cut-Off Date for Planting Corn? Updated

🕔11:01, 13.Apr 2024

When rain or other issues restrict planting opportunities, you may be wondering how to proceed with crop planting intentions. This newsletter helps address that question by explaining how corn responds to late planting when grown in different production systems based upon research conducted at Mississippi State University.

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Keys to Success for Early Corn Planting

Keys to Success for Early Corn Planting Updated

🕔10:48, 2.Mar 2024

Corn is very dependent on stand quality and uniformity to optimize productivity. Although things look promising for early planting this spring, there is typically considerably more risk associated with adverse weather for early plantings, compared to later in the spring. This article discusses how to assess corn planting suitability, strategies to improve your stand, and factors that affect what seeding rate you should plant.

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2024 Mississippi Extension County Meeting Agendas

2024 Mississippi Extension County Meeting Agendas Updated

🕔10:02, 2.Feb 2024

Agenda_Hinds Co Agro Producers Agenda_Leflore Co Agro Producers Agenda_Monroe Co Agro Producers Mt 26_021324   *start time 9:30 a.m.* Agenda_Union Co Agro Producers Agenda_Tunica Co Agro Producers Agenda_Grenada Co Agro Producers  

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Ag Safety Day at DREC

Ag Safety Day at DREC Updated

🕔09:36, 31.Jan 2024

The Delta Research and Extension Center is hosting the upcoming Ag and Safety Day on Thursday February 8th, 2024 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The day will be highlighted by Farm Bureau’s grain bin safety training featuring their grain bin safety

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