Southwestern Corn Borer Trap Counts – June 9, 2017
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Redbanded Stink Bugs and R3 Fungicide Applications in Soybean
Getting more calls everyday about low numbers of Redbanded Stink Bugs (RBSB) in R2/R3 soybeans. Many are asking about what to mix with a fungicide to take them out. Before jumping out too quickly, consider this, I would suspect very little
Considering the R3/R4 Automatic Application in Soybean: Time to Apply Two Modes of Action Instead of One
Over the past week calls have started to be received regarding the automatic fungicide application in soybean. On-farm, large plot trials were conducted during 2015 and 2016 to assess the benefit of several different fungicide products and to reevaluate the automatic application timing. At present, we believe that a mixed mode of action fungicide, or one that provides more than one mode of action would be more beneficial than the stand-alone strobilurin (QoI) fungicide application that has become popular over the past decade.
Thrips and Herbicide Co-Applications
There is no question that we are seeing increased tolerance to the seed treatments with tobacco thrips in cotton. We made an effort this year to encourage the use of acephate either in-furrow or as an overtreatment to the normal
Another Row Rice Example
Here is an example of grower ingenuity. This grower planted a flat field of heavy buckshot clay and was unable to construct levees due to rain. The field was ready to flood so he decided to give row rice a
Redbanded Stink Bugs Successfully Overwintered In MS
In 2009 Redbanded stink bugs (RBSB) were treated in numerous areas of the state but numbers crashed in 2010. In 2013 there were a few fields treated and then they essentially were a non-issue until 2016. We have been hearing
2017 Cotton Maturity Guide
The updated 2017 cotton maturity guide can be accessed using the link below. Keep in mind that maturity differences depicted in this guide are in an “everything else being equal” scenario. A number of factors can affect maturity including (but
When Should I Park My Cotton Planter?
It may be the understatement of the year to say that this spring has been very challenging for the agricultural community in Mississippi. Cool, wet weather seems to disappear then return, wind and sandblasting has caused severe damage to emerged
Are you Behind on your Corn “Tassel Shot” Application?
The Mississippi corn crop is generally on pace to tassel earlier than normal this year. Thus, how may this affect how the corn will respond to mid-season application of various management inputs, including nitrogen fertilizer and other products? This article will discuss factors and distinct scenarios that could dramatically effect realistic corn response.
REMINDER: 2017 Agronomic Scout Schools
Mississippi State University will be hosting 4 scout schools this year. We have transitioned over the years to make these trainings much more diverse than insect pest alone. This year we will be including insects, disease, fertility, and herbicide symptomology. There
When is the Right Time to Start Irrigating your Corn?
Deciding when to start irrigating corn can be somewhat confusing because visual clues, such as plant wilting or what your neighbors are doing, are often poor indicators of your crop needs. The key factor for initiating irrigation at the appropriate time is simply thoroughly evaluating soil moisture. This article discusses issues relevant to properly timing your first corn irrigation.
Row Rice Video’s
With rice acres down, many thanks to the growers that have helped with our 2017 Row Rice trials. This year, the Irrigation Team is comparing water use and yield on Row Rice fields to Multiple Side Inlet using AWD irrigation
Sandblasted Cotton/Re-Plant Decisions
Approximately 20% of the cotton acres intended in Mississippi have been planted; however, given the cool, wet weather as well as high winds in the north Delta over the past several days, a number of re-plants will likely be taking place.
Impact of Environmental Conditions on Thrips Management in Cotton and Peanut
We had unseasonably warm weather and good planting conditions during late March and early April. As a result, several cotton and peanut fields have been planted throughout Mississippi over the last month. Unfortunately, the weather has taken a turn for
Flooding in Corn and Soybeans
By now I am sure everyone has seen the pictures of the flooding occurring from recent rains in across the river in Arkansas and Missouri. Compared to those states, Mississippi has fared pretty well in regards to flooding of young
Wheat Disease Update: April 22, 2017
Limited wheat acres in MS have meant for a fairly quiet winter. However, the observation of wheat diseases has increased over the past several weeks with the major questions coming from either vernalization issues (lack of chilling hours) or leaf rust.
Importance of Nitrogen Timing and Methods for Southern Corn
Nitrogen application timing, method, and fertilizer source may all significantly impact how your corn crop responds to fertilization. This article discusses how to improve corn response to nitrogen and reduce risk.
Barnyardgrass Control in Mississippi Delta Crops
Herbicide mixtures can have a large influence on barnyardgrass control with glyphosate.
Managing Target Spot of Soybean: 2016 Fungicide Trial Efficacy Results
Target spot management in soybean production systems remains a hot topic going into the 2017 season. The environment that occurred during late July and early August 2016 made us respect a disease that is often “out of sight and out of mind”. Fungicide data from two efficacy trials conducted during 2016 are included in this blog post.
Enlist and Xtend: What Buffers are Mandatory?
Labeling for new auxin herbicide products detail requirements that either restrict application or require buffers between the treated field and sensitive areas or susceptible crops.
2017 Agronomic Crops Scout Schools
Mississippi State University will be hosting 4 scout schools this year. We have transitioned over the years to make these trainings much more diverse than insect pest alone. This year we will be including insects, disease, fertility, and herbicide symptomology. There
Enlist and Xtend: What Mixtures Are Approved?
New auxin herbicide products have associated websites, which are considered extensions of the federal labels, that list additives and herbicides approved for mixture.
Target Spot Management: Thoughts from 2016 Observations
Target spot was one of the main diseases that occurred during 2016. Normally a disease of little consequence in soybean as well as cotton, severe target spot outbreaks were observed in both crops. Making decisions regarding the occurrence of target spot during 2016 are difficult since the environment during key plant growth stages was the most important ingredient for the occurrence of target spot last season.
