Southwestern Corn Borer Traps – July 29, 2022
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Emergency Exemption Approved for Endigo ZC in MS Rice
The MDAC Bureau of Plant Industry recently submitted a Section 18 request to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the use of Endigo ZC to control rice stink bug in rice. The EPA approved that request late yesterday (July 28,
Rice Stink Bug Update – July 22, 2022
Rice stink bug populations appear to be very high in a lot of areas of the Delta this year. To make matters worse, we are getting numerous reports of poor control with pyrethroids. There were several cases reported late last
County Meeting Schedule – January 2022
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several county row crop meetings this month. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the region including management topics on agronomics, insects, weeds, diseases, and economics. A meal will be provided at each
Stored Rice Insect Management Update
In general there are a limited number of products labeled for stored grain insect management. For rice these products include Storicide II (deltamethrin plus chlorpyrifos-methyl, pyrethroid and organophosphate, respectively), Diacon IGR (methoprene, insect growth regulator), diatomaceous earth (Insecto, Protect-It, and
2021 Row Crop Short Course Preliminary Program and Registration
2021 Row Crop Short Course December 6-8th Cotton Mill Conference Center Starkville, MS Meeting Registration: November 19th is the last day to register with no charge. After November 19th, including at the door, the fee will be $40 per
Heliothine Pheromone Trap Catches, August 27, 2021
Bollworm moth catches dropped slightly at all locations this week while tobacco budworm catches remained low. Because many crops are matured past vulnerable stages, those late crops may see concentrations of worms over the next weeks in spite of overall
Late- Season Cotton (Podcast)
Brian Pieralisi visits Jason and Tom in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about the current status of the Mississippi cotton crop. They cover late-season nutrient deficiencies and when these should be addressed. They wrap up with
Irrigation Termination (Podcast)
From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Drew talks with Jason and Tom about the art and science of irrigation termination. They also discuss Drew’s on-farm research and demonstration program with sites across the Delta.
Heliothine Trap Catches, August 12, 2021
This week’s bollworm pheromone moth trap catches were similar to last week and about average for this time of year. Tobacco budworm catches dropped a little and were below average.
Heliothine Pheromone Trap Catches, August 6, 2021
Bollworm pheromone moth trap catches were up slightly in most traps this week compared to last week. Overall, bollworm and tobacco budworm moth catches were about average for this time of year.
Heliothine Pheromone Trap Catches, July 30, 2021
Pheromone trap catches were similar to last week for both bollworm and tobacco budworm, which is near or below average for this time of year.
Intrepid 2F Approved for a Crisis Exemption to Control Fall Armyworm on Rice in Mississippi
A crisis Exemption for Intrepid 2F (methoxyfeonzide) has been approved in Mississippi to control fall armyworms in rice. We had received numerous reports of unacceptable control of fall armyworms with pyrethroids in late June and early July across the state.
Ag News
- Weekly Cotton Market Review – USDA October 2, 2022
- Rice Market Update: High Production Costs Make Selling Decisions Difficult October 2, 2022
- Hurricane Ian – One of the Strongest Storms to Ever Hit the U.S. Causes Damage and Destruction October 2, 2022
- North Carolina Cotton: Hurricane Ian Aftermath October 2, 2022
- Drought Monitor Weekly: 54% of Topsoil Moisture Rated Dry, Very Dry October 2, 2022
- NOAA Drought Outlook Monthly – October October 2, 2022
- Ag Policy: How Have Farm Bills Addressed Climate Change? October 2, 2022
- Illinois: How Did Farms Fare Financially in 2021? October 1, 2022
- Ohio: Late-Season Waterhemp, Palmer Amaranth Scouting Resources October 1, 2022
- Georgia Peanut Bank Week Celebrates Peanut Harvest Oct. 10-14 October 1, 2022
