Root Diseases in Soybean (Podcast)
From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Tom and Jason discuss root diseases in soybean. They compare symptoms and techniques to diagnose taproot decline, sudden death syndrome, and southern blight.
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Insect and Disease in Ultra-Late Soybean (Podcast)
From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Jason, Tom, Don, and Jeff discuss insect and disease management in ultra-late planted soybean. They talk about the acres replanted following the June flood, disease possibilities, insect targets, and timings for insecticides
MS Ag Industry Council – 2021 Row Crop Update
We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2021 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, July 21 starting at 8:00am.
Alert: Poor Control of Fall Armyworm Across the State – Soybean and Rice
We have had numerous calls over the last week or two about poor control of fall armyworm with pyrethroids. They started in the southern part of the state and have rapidly expanded north. The assumption has been that we are
Cool and Wet Conditions Increase Slug Concerns in Mississippi
With cool wet weather this spring, we have received quite a few calls about slugs and slug damage in emerged crops. I suspect this will increase in more areas as planting continues and plants begin to emerge in areas where
RBSB Ditchbank Survey: Week of 5/3/21
After finding low numbers of RBSB in the last couple weeks of sampling, we made an effort to really increase sample areas this week. Although most areas were zero to very low, we have a couple hot spots this week
2021 Virtual Insect Scout Schools
Due to the uncertainty of being allowed to hold face to face meetings during the early planning sessions for our Insect Scout Schools, we decided to pre-record the entire scout school for General Thresholds, Cotton, Corn, Grain Sorghum, and Soybean
RBSB Ditchbank Survey: Week of 4/26/21
As we move through the last week of April, we are finding RBSB in some locations in crimson clover. I have added the same time period for last year to give some perspective as to our numbers this year. Although,
Mississippi Cotton Early Season Management Considerations 2021
Mississippi Cotton Early Season Management Considerations
RBSB Ditchbank Survey: Week of 4/19/21
*Each week we sample, we will add to the previous weeks post with updated map and new counties Over the next few weeks we will be posting RBSB Ditchbank survey information. Although we feel that we had a cold enough
Insecticide Seed Treatments in MS Soybeans: Do They Pay?
We have over 15 years of experience testing insecticide seed treatments in soybeans in Mississippi and have developed an extensive data set over the years of potential benefits to soybean farmers. I am a firm believer that the choice to
2020 Soybean OVT Foliar Disease Evaluations: Maturity Group V
The MSU OVT soybean locations were evaluated for disease during the 2020 season. The MG V entires are contained in the current post. Multiple diseases were evaluated at multiple locations and are provided in this post. Cercospora blight, frogeye leaf spot (when present), Septoria brown spot, southern blight, and target spot were the most commonly encountered diseases during the season. In addition, green stem was also evaluated at multiple locations.
2020 Soybean OVT Foliar Disease Evaluations: Maturity Group IV
The MSU OVT soybean locations were evaluated for disease during the 2020 season. Multiple diseases were evaluated at multiple locations and are provided in this post. Cercospora blight, frogeye leaf spot (when present), Septoria brown spot, southern blight, and target spot were the most commonly encountered diseases during the season. In addition, green stem was also evaluated at multiple locations.
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
Soybean Planting Window is Open for Business (Podcast)
Trent Irby calls into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville. Trent, Jason, and Tom discuss possible early-season soybean problems…plant populations, replants, seedling disease, residual herbicide injury.
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
Soybean Thoughts As the Planting Draws Near
Trent Irby hits the podcast with Jason and Tom to discuss soybean “things to think about” before the planters roll.
Effect of Poultry Litter Applications on Soil Physical Properties
Healthy soils have thriving biological populations busy recycling nutrients. Just as good working environments aid human productivity, good working environments foster the soil biological population. Soil physical factors that impact this work environment include aggregation, bulk density, and water holding
2021 MSU Row Crop Educational Programs – Soybean Planting Considerations
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
2021 Delta Ag Expo
The 2021 Delta Ag Expo will be held on February 17th, beginning at 8:30 am. Due to ongoing renovations to the Ag Expo building in Cleveland, this year’s event will be held at the Capps Auditorium at the Delta Research
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
Reviewing Poultry Litter as a Row Crop Fertilizer
It is time to once again review using poultry litter, aka broiler litter, to fertilize row crops. Many growers now have their own experiences, so this should be a reminder. Prior to the last 10-15 years, poultry litter was primarily
