It’s time to check those irrigation sensors.
Considering the 6 plus inches of rain we had the last 24 hours, irrigation is the last thing on most folks minds. While we have some time around the shop the next few weeks, here are some things to
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2017 MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Summary
Selecting the best corn hybrids to plant next year is critical to the profitability of your farm. This article contains complete results of yields and plant characteristics evaluated in the 2017 MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration trials grown throughout the state for your review.
2017 Row Crop Short Course – Updated
The 2017 Row Crop Short Course will be held at The Mill Conference Center in Starkville, MS on December 4-6th, 2017. The program will kick off on Monday, December 4th at 9 am with a cover crop symposium. Several growers
Pipe Planner Training Webinars
This November, producers and other AG industry professionals will have the opportunity to take part in a series of Pipe Planner instructional webinars given by Delta Plastics’ Irrigation Specialist Chris DeClerk. This webinar will detail data collection, input, troubleshooting and
2017 MDEQ Irrigation Meter Program
The reporting period for the Voluntary Metering Program has begun and the MDEQ wanted to give everyone an program update. The Groundwater Usage Survey Tool (GUST) for online reporting has been upgraded. This more user friendly version of GUST went
2017 Soybean Variety Demonstration Program Summary
The MSU Extension 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
2017 Row Crop Short Course
The 2017 Row Crop Short Course hosted by Mississippi State University will be held Dec. 4-6, 2017 at The Mill Conference Center in Starkville, MS. Pre-registration is free until November 27th and will be $40 thereafter including at the door.
2017 DREC Rice Field Day August 2, 2017
The MSU-DREC Rice Producer Field Day will be held on August 2, at the Delta Research and Extension Center at 3:00 p.m. The program will begin at the Capps center with updates from USA Rice by guest speaker Betsy Ward
MS Agricultural Industry Council – Row Crop Update
You are welcome to attend the Row Crop Update at the Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Conference. The conference is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, July 26.
Cotton Irrigation Considerations
A few short weeks ago, excessive water was an issue for many; however, today many folks (particularly in the Delta) are in need or rainfall/irrigation. Given the challenging weather so far this year a couple of points should be considered
Can I roll the Poly Pipe up on my Corn?
As the corn crop nears maturity, knowing when you can safely terminate irrigation timing, while optimizing yield potential is likely the most important decision you will face. In order to make this call, you need to estimate when the crop will reach maturity and how much moisture is present in your soil. This article outlines the steps needed to help make this process accurate and reliable.
Need to borrow a Flow meter?
The most important piece of data for running Pipe Planner is flow from your water sources. Gathering this piece of information can sometimes be difficult. If you are currently seeking where to get a flow meter, please see the attached
Pipe Planner Update!
New updates were recently deployed to Pipe Planner. Please following the directions when signing into Pipe Planner to clear your computer cache to ensure that these new updates take place. Below you will find the message located in Pipe Planner
Irrigation Season is Approaching
It is often said here in the Mid-South that we are always 10 days from a drought! However, with the widespread and abundant rainfall received thus far in Mississippi, irrigation is not really a primary concern until we rebound to more typical
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
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.
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.
Using Tractor Data for Pipe Planner
Utilizing tractor GPS data for Pipe Planner designs seems to just get easier. Here are some basic steps to utilize GPS tractor monitor data to develop a Pipe Planner recommendation. (all pics are clickable) Elevation data is one piece of
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
Last Week for Pipe Planner Webinar
Pipe Planner’s last weekly webinar series is set for this week. Below you will find the invitation for March 28 and March 31. Follow the instructions embedded in the invitation and login to the meeting. All you need is a
Pipe Planner Webinar Week Three
Pipe Planner’s third weekly webinar series is set for next week. Below you will find the invitation for March 24. Follow the instructions embedded in the invitation and login to the meeting. All you need is a secure internet connection
Pipe Planner Webinar Week Two
Next week will begin Pipe Planner’s second installation of the weekly webinar series in March. Below you will find two separate invitations for the week on March 14 and March 17 . Select which webinar you would like to attend,
Pipe Planner Webinar Schedule
To address the declining Mississippi River Valley Alluvial aquifer, Mississippi State University developed the Row-Crop Irrigation Science and Extension Research (RISER) program. RISER’s goal is to develop a science based approach for evaluating Irrigation Water Management (IWM) practices in the Mississippi Delta
Time to Throw those Watermarks Away
Throw them away! As we begin to prepare for the up coming irrigation season here are some things to consider. Watermark soil moisture sensors are probably the most widely used sensor here in the Delta. We are now into the
MSU Researcher Utilizes Small Plots to Verify AWD
In addition to the large scale on farm rice studies, MSU research has utilized controlled small plot research to verify the use of AWD in rice. PhD. candidate Lee Atwill shares his AWD investigations. Experiments were conducted at the Delta
