Insecticide Seed Treatments in Rice 2021
A lot of rice has been planted in the state over the last couple of weeks and most of it had an insecticide seed treatment as we recommend. The most common insecticide seed treatments in rice are one of the
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Read the Fertilizer and Lime Labels!
To read and follow pesticide labels is common knowledge and accepted practice in agriculture. It should be practiced more for fertilizers, lime, and soil fertility enhancement products. Fertilizers: Why read these labels? The agriculture sector knows the three numbers
2021 MSU Row Crop Educational Programs – Irrigation Update
Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings related to the pandemic, the MSU Row Crops Team are releasing some virtual educational programs to help prepare for the upcoming growing season. These programs offer Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors who
Fundamental Fertilizer Management for 2021 in the Mid-South
Fertilizer prices are a trending topic of Plant 2021. Many, if not most row crop farmers in Mississippi and surrounding states address basic soil fertility needs either via fall applications of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and/or booking preseason
Planning to Lime for the 2022 Crop
Wait a minute, aren’t we just now planting the 2021 crop? True, however, some fields being planted now will suffer from soil acidity issues this year. There may be short term band-aids available, but long-term solutions will be necessary. One
Sulfur, the Quiet Plant Nutrient
Sulfur (S) is essential for growing plants. It is a component of two of the amino acids that make up proteins. According to The Fertilizer Institute, 200 bushels of corn per acre removes 16 pounds and 60 bushels of soybeans
Soil Test Recommendations
Where does this recommendation based on my soil test results come from? If you are a grower not asking it, start. Three common recommendation philosophies are used to interpret the soil testing data to provide the recommendations. Sufficiency: based on
A Little Goes a Long Way
Plants require very small amounts of some of the essential elements; these micronutrients are necessary for plant growth, development, and reproduction. Most Mississippi soils provide enough micronutrients for crop production. However, boron, zinc, molybdenum, iron, and manganese may present issues.
Actively Patient – Soils
It takes time to change soils. After making the business decision to actively manage for soil health, producers often are frustrated that results are not immediately apparent! We did all this, and nothing happened! Alternatively, we may see some changes in
Rice harvest full steam ahead/Off target impacts (Podcast)
Ben sits down with Bobby and Jason to talk about rice harvest and the influence of off-target paraquat on rice yield and quality.
Late Season Paraquat Drift on Rice
Prior to rice harvest and soybean desiccation we would like to present the work of Justin McCoy, a PhD candidate under the direction of Dr. Bobby Golden. Justin’s dissertation investigated the effects of late-season paraquat drift on rice over the
Rice Weed Control Insights with Eric Webster (Podcast)
Eric Webster, LSU AgCenter Weed Scientist sits down with Bobby Golden and Jason Bond to discuss rice harvest in Louisiana and talk herbicides in row rice and the Provisia System.
Rice Insect Update Podcast
http://extension.msstate.edu/mississippi-crop-situation/audio/2020/rice-insect-update Bobby and Jason sit down with Jeff to discuss insect management in rice and what to look for moving forward into the year
Producers Benefit from Multiple Side Inlet in Rice Production.
Most of the area rice is close to the permanent flood timing or will be after this tropical depression. With water being one of the most expensive inputs of the rice producer, utilizing methods to limit the amount of water
Furrow Irrigated Rice Final Report
Over the last four years, MSU has conducted forty-nine “on-farm” furrow irrigated rice trials. Yield data was reported from all forty-nine locations, while water use data was collected on twenty-eight locations from 2017-2019. Producers were required to have two adjacent
2019 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor Podcast- Southern Ag Credit
Click the icon below to hear from one our 2019 Row Crop Short Course platinum level sponsors, Clayton Davis with Southern Ag Credit
County Meeting Schedule – February 2020
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several more county row crop meetings during February of 2020. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the region including management topics on agronomics, insects, weeds, diseases, and economics. A meal will be
2019 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor Podcast- Waypoint Analytical
Click the icon below to hear from one our 2019 Row Crop Short Course platinum level sponsors, Jerry Harris with Waypoint Analytical
Upcoming County Meetings – January 22-23, 2020
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several county row crop meetings in January and February of 2020. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the region including management topics on agronomics, insects, weeds, diseases, and economics. A meal will
2020 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops
The 2020 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops is now available. Click the following link for the online version 2020 Insect Control Guide or contact your local extension office for hard copies.
MACA 47th Annual Conference Feb 4-5, 2020
MACA 47th Annual Conference – February 4-5, 2020 – Bost Extension Center on MSU campus The 47th Annual Conference of the Mississippi Agricultural Consultants Association will take place February 4-5, 2019 at the Bost Extension Center, 190 Bost Extension Drive,
2019 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor Podcast- YARA
Click the icon below to hear from one our 2019 Row Crop Short Course platinum level sponsors, Trey Cutts with YARA.
2019 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor Podcast- Farmers Business Network
Click the icon below to hear from one our 2019 Row Crop Short Course platinum level sponsors, Wade Givens with Farmers Business Network.
2019 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor Podcast- Case IH
Click the icon below to hear from one our 2019 Row Crop Short Course platinum level sponsors, Brandon Potts and Amy Unzicker with Case IH.
2019 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor Podcast- Corteva
Click the icon below to hear from one our 2019 Row Crop Short Course platinum level sponsors, Chris McClain with Corteva Agriscience.
