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2015 Soybean OVT Foliar Disease Ratings: Maturity Group IV

2015 Soybean OVT Foliar Disease Ratings: Maturity Group IV Updated

🕔18:56, 18.Nov 2015

The MSU OVT soybean locations were rated for disease during the 2015 season. Multiple diseases were rated at multiple locations. In the past, Cerospora leaf blight and frogeye leaf spot have been the two main diseases rated. In 2015, Septoria brown spot as well as target spot were included as well as a green stem rating. Phytotoxicity, following an accidental fungicide application, was rated in the Maturity Group IV early and late entries at one location.

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2015 Soybean OVT Stem Canker Ratings

2015 Soybean OVT Stem Canker Ratings Updated

🕔06:06, 14.Nov 2015

The cultivars contained in the Mississippi State University Official Variety Trial (OVT), as well as a few added cultivars, were field-evaluated for their susceptibility/resistance to stem canker. Trials were conducted in Stoneville with toothpick-inoculated plants during the 2015 season. Tables contain the average ratings (on a 0-9 scale) as well as an assessment of resistance to stem canker (R, MR, MS, S) based on the ratings conducted.

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2015 MSU-ES Soybean Variety Demonstration Program Results

2015 MSU-ES Soybean Variety Demonstration Program Results Updated

🕔11:46, 31.Oct 2015

The On-Farm Soybean Variety Demonstration Program is conducted using a set of varieties with proven performance.  These varieties are grown in a production setting on various soil types and management systems around the state. Demonstration sets for both maturity group

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First Look: 2015 North MS Research and Extension Center Soybean Disease Ratings (EDITED)

First Look: 2015 North MS Research and Extension Center Soybean Disease Ratings (EDITED) Updated

🕔09:59, 31.Oct 2015

The soybean variety trial ratings from the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center (NMREC) are included (MG III, IV, and V). The yield publication from NMREC will be posted at a later date. As in the past, plots were rated for Cercospora leaf blight (CLB) and frogeye leaf spot (FLS). However, this year, Septoria brown spot (Septoria) and target spot were also rated when the diseases were present. Green stem ratings were conducted for the Maturity Group IV early and late varieties.

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Reminder Mississippi ASA Meeting – November 4, 2015 Updated

🕔17:16, 22.Oct 2015

The Mississippi Chapter of the ASA will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday November 4, 2015 at the Grenada Co. Extension Office.  Certified Crop Adviser CEU’s will be available as well as recertification credits for Category X and IA applicator

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New Program App Available for the 2015 MS Row Crop Short Course

New Program App Available for the 2015 MS Row Crop Short Course Updated

🕔14:19, 16.Oct 2015

We had an App created that will allow you to review the program and register straight from your Smart Phone for the 2015 Mississippi Row Crop Short Course Nov. 30th – Dec. 2, 2015 at the Cotton Mill District in

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2015 Row Crop Short Course Updated

🕔13:21, 9.Oct 2015

The 2015 Row Crop Short Course will be held at the Cotton Mill Conference Center near the campus of Mississippi State University on November 30, December 1, and December 2 2015.  Please note that this is a new venue as

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Are Late-Season Soybean Rust Observations Important?

Are Late-Season Soybean Rust Observations Important? Updated

🕔21:49, 22.Sep 2015

Late-season soybean rust observations occur on almost an annual basis. Even though the majority of the soybean crop has escaped yield loss as a result of soybean rust again for the 2015 season, determining the extent of the disease in MS as well as potential locations where the fungus could overwinter continue to be an important part of the monitoring/scouting program. At present (9/22), soybean rust has been detected in 41 counties.

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Mississippi American Society of Agronomy Meeting – November 4, 2015

Mississippi American Society of Agronomy Meeting – November 4, 2015 Updated

🕔09:00, 17.Sep 2015

The Mississippi Chapter of the ASA will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday November 4, 2015 at the Grenada Co. Extension Office.  Certified Crop Adviser CEU’s will be available as well as recertification credits for Category X and IA applicator

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Late-season Soybean Disease Clinic: Baldwyn, MS, September 15, 2015

Late-season Soybean Disease Clinic: Baldwyn, MS, September 15, 2015 Updated

🕔06:31, 14.Sep 2015

A field training regarding late-season soybean diseases will be held in Monroe County, MS on Tuesday, September 15 beginning at 5:30 pm and ending with a meal at a local restaurant.  The diseases discussed will likely include: charcoal root rot,

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Soybean Disease Update: September 5, 2015

Soybean Disease Update: September 5, 2015 Updated

🕔06:48, 5.Sep 2015

Soybean diseases continue to be observed throughout the MS soybean production area. The number of counties (13, as of 9/4/2015) exhibiting soybean rust has increased over the past several days. However, low levels of infection have been observed at most locations. Frogeye leaf spot, Cercospora blight, target spot, and stem canker also continue to be observed.

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Soybean Harvest Aids

Soybean Harvest Aids Updated

🕔21:18, 28.Aug 2015

Several calls have come in over the last week regarding soybean harvest aid options for various scenarios. In some cases, fields have been observed with varying degrees of maturity. In these situations, the majority of the pods observed across the

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Mississippi State University Turn Row Talk – Clarksdale, August 25, 2015

Mississippi State University Turn Row Talk – Clarksdale, August 25, 2015 Updated

🕔14:57, 20.Aug 2015

An agronomic crops field day will be held at Stovall farms, west and north of Clarksdale on Oakhurst Stovall Road. The field day will be held at Mr. Pete Hunter’s farm shop beginning at 10 am. MSU Extension Specialists will be present to discuss topics in corn, cotton, grain sorghum, peanut, rice and soybean.

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Soybean Disease Update: August 8, 2015

Soybean Disease Update: August 8, 2015 Updated

🕔11:48, 8.Aug 2015

Soybean disease continues to be observed throughout the MS soybean production system. Frogeye leaf spot, root-knot nematode, and a first report of soybean rust occurred over the past 7 days. In addition, widespread fungicide phytotoxicity has been observed in numerous fields due to the hot and humid conditions.

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Dectes Stem Borer: Biology, Damage, and Management in Soybeans

Dectes Stem Borer: Biology, Damage, and Management in Soybeans Updated

🕔09:49, 8.Aug 2015

There have been numerous calls and questions about Dectes Stem Borer over the last few years. It seems that numbers are increasing each year. This is not surprising when you consider the biology of the insect coupled with an increase in soybean acres in MS.

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Soybean Loopers and the Effect of Defoliation on Yield

Soybean Loopers and the Effect of Defoliation on Yield Updated

🕔12:43, 2.Aug 2015

We have been getting calls on loopers showing up in soybean for about 2 weeks. In recent days there have been reports of defoliation exceeding 20% or numbers exceeding threshold in some areas in the central to southern part of the state. The bulk of our soybean loopers typically show mid to late August or even into September so this is a little early but certainly not unusual. Soybean loopers are migratory and work their way north each year from southern latitudes. Early arrival could be due to a number of reasons.

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Late-Season Soybean Growth Stages

Late-Season Soybean Growth Stages Updated

🕔20:05, 1.Aug 2015

Corn harvest is begining across the Delta and early-planted soybean harvest won’t be far behind.  Identifying late-season soybean growth stages is important for a number of considerations, such as irrigation termination and harvest aid/desiccation timing decisions. Growth Stage R6- Full

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Soybean disease update: July 31, 2015

Soybean disease update: July 31, 2015 Updated

🕔09:40, 1.Aug 2015

The diseases present in the soybean crop have increased over the past several weeks. Cercospora blight and frogye leaf spot continue to be observed throughout much of MS. Fungicide phytotoxicity continues to be one of the hot topics of the 2015 season with numerous fields having received specific fungicide products that resulted in a foliar injury due to the extreme temperatures.

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Bean Leaf Beetles High in Delta Soybean Fields

Bean Leaf Beetles High in Delta Soybean Fields Updated

🕔14:03, 29.Jul 2015

Over the last week we have been getting a lot of calls about extremely high bean leaf beetle numbers. Most calls have come from the Northwest Delta region of the state. We have actually made bean leaf beetle targeted sprays on a number of acres in recent days. Yield loss is caused by defoliation and less frequently by pod feeding

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Soybean Scouting Report: 7/20-7/24/2015

Soybean Scouting Report: 7/20-7/24/2015 Updated

🕔15:34, 26.Jul 2015

Week 5 Scouting Report Graduate Student Nick Bateman is running a weekly insect scout line in soybeans for part of his PhD project. We will be reporting his numbers weekly on the blog. Only insect pest that are being found in

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Diagnosing Fungicide Phytotoxicity and Telling Apart from Root Diseases

Diagnosing Fungicide Phytotoxicity and Telling Apart from Root Diseases Updated

🕔09:32, 22.Jul 2015

Phytotoxicity as the result of applying fungicides that contain an active ingredient that produces an “injury” to soybean leaves has been observed this year. Large areas of fields or entire fields in an area with observable interveinal chlorosis should be observed for the presence of a specific disease. Observing root systems as well as cutting into the main stem to expose the vascular tissue should help tell the difference between many soybean root diseases and whether or not a disease is present.

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Mississippi Value of Production Estimates

Mississippi Value of Production Estimates Updated

🕔15:59, 19.Jul 2015

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce releases value of production estimates each year. Below is a list summarized the value of several Mississippi agricultural commodities.  For more information click on the link below. Mississippi Value of Production Estimates 1. 

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Soybean Disease Update: July 18, 2015

Soybean Disease Update: July 18, 2015 Updated

🕔06:26, 18.Jul 2015

The soybean disease situation has not changed much over the past week, but as the crop matures more diseases will likely be observed throughout the state. At present, brown spot, frogeye, the mystery disease, and a few other minor issues can be observed in most soybean fields.

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Bollworms Showing up in Soybeans

Bollworms Showing up in Soybeans Updated

🕔16:06, 17.Jul 2015

In just the last 3-5 there have been several reports of bollworms now showing up at threshold numbers in soybeans in the Delta region of the state. In many other areas of the Delta folks are reporting flushing extremely high

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Soybean Scouting Report: 7/13-7/17/2015

Soybean Scouting Report: 7/13-7/17/2015 Updated

🕔15:29, 17.Jul 2015

Stink bugs consisted of Brown, Green, and Southern Green stink bugs, with Green and Southern Green Stink bugs making up 75% of the total stink bugs caught. Loopers are starting to show up in R3 and later soybean in all counties listed but are in low numbers. We also were flushing numerous corn earworm moths in several fields in the Delta region.

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