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MSU Extension advocates good herbicide stewardship
Due to an increase in 2,4-D resistant (Enlist) crop varieties planted this year, MSU Extension specialists recommend the following points for the 2025 growing season: be aware of vegetation in fields near targeted treatment sites, apply treatment during favorable wind
Video – How to Identify Corn Vegetative Growth Stages
This video shows how to identify vegetative growth stages of corn or sorghum in the field. In this case we inspect two different examples of corn that have progressed into rapid growth stages.
Brown Stink Bugs in Seedling Corn: Scouting and Management
Over the past week, several reports have emerged of brown stink bugs infesting seedling corn. These pests cause damage by feeding on the stems of young corn plants. The severity of feeding damage can vary. Less severe initial damage symptoms
Final Redbanded Stinkbug Ditch Bank Survey
April 24, 2025 Carroll Choctaw Hinds: 1 adult per 100 sweeps Holmes Humphreys: 1 nymph per 100 sweeps Leflore Montgomery Oktibbeha Rankin Sharkey: 1 adult per 100 sweeps Sunflower Washington Webster Yazoo April 17, 2025 Carroll Choctaw Hinds: 1 adults
Nitrogen Fertilizer Sources for the Midsouth (podcast)
Long-time friend of the Crop Doctors’ Podcast Bobby Golden sat down in the studio in Stoneville to visit with Jason and Tom about nitrogen fertilizer for midsouthern crop production. Topics include influence of environment on urea and urea-ammonium nitrate, protecting
How to Determine Corn Vegetative Growth Stages
Vegetative growth stages of corn are determined by counting the number of fully emerged leaves with leaf collars present. It is important to appreciate this methodology since it is a basis for timing many management practices, including herbicide application, sidedress fertilizer, and others.
Improving Corn Response to Nitrogen Fertilizer
Corn response to nitrogen fertilizer is a dynamic situation that becomes considerably more challenging when rain is plentiful. This article gives recommendations to improve corn response to nitrogen fertilizer and reduce risks in the Midsouth.
How late can we plant corn?
When rain or other issues limit planting opportunities, you may be wondering how to proceed with crop planting intentions. This publication helps address that question by explaining how corn responds to late planting when grown in different production systems based upon research conducted at Mississippi State University.
Weekly RBSB Survey
April 17, 2025 Carroll Choctaw Hinds: 1 adults per 100 sweeps Holmes Humphreys Leflore Montgomery: 1 adult per 100 sweeps Oktibbeha Rankin Sharkey: 2 adults per 100 sweeps Sunflower Washington Webster Winston Yazoo April 10, 2025 Attala Choctaw Hinds: 2
Crop Doctors Podcast: Rice Update with Jarrod Hardke
Jarrod Hardke from the University of Arkansas took time out of his morning to call into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss rice in the Midsouth. Rice planting has progressed rapidly. Moisture has become a concern in
2025 Redbanded Stink Bug Survey
April 10, 2025 Attala Choctaw Hinds: 2 adults per 100 sweeps Holmes Leake Montgomery Oktibbeha Rankin Webster Winston Yazoo April 3, 2025 Attala Carroll Choctaw Hinds: 2 adults per 100 sweeps Holmes Leake Leflore Madison Montgomery Oktibbeha Rankin
USDA Releases 2025 Prospective Plantings Report
On March 31, the USDA-NASS released its 2025 Prospective Plantings Report. This report is significant for the market as it provides the USDA’s initial estimates of planted acres for the 2025 crop year. These acreage estimates are based primarily on
Average 2 Inch Soil Temperatures from the Past 7 days for the State of Mississippi
This map shows the latest Average Maximum and Minimum 2 inch Soil Temperatures for the last 7 days for Regions throughout The State of Mississippi. I have also included the link to the Delta Agricultural Weather Center’s Website. Click on
Three Proven Methods to Improve Corn Profitability
In these tough economic times we devote considerable effort to trimming the fat and focusing inputs where they will improve return on investment. The limiting factors will vary, but these are some of many potential factors which are very important.
Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) Announced
The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced $10 billion in direct payments to producers for eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), as provided by the American Relief Act. These one-time direct
Average 2 Inch Soil Temperatures from the Past 7 days for the State of Mississippi
This map shows the latest Average Maximum and Minimum 2 inch Soil Temperatures for the last 7 days for Regions throughout The State of Mississippi. I have also included the link to the Delta Agricultural Weather Center’s Website. Click on
Projected PLC Payment Rates for 2024 – March 2025
The following contains the projected PLC payment rates for the 2024 crop year. Table 1 contains the estimated MYA prices for the 2024/25 crop year from the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The WASDE report is
Significance of Planting Date for Tarnished Plant Bug Management in Cotton
With planting season right around the corner, it is important to discuss the role that planting dates play in cotton from an arthropod pest management standpoint. I am specifically referring to tarnished plant bugs, as they can be extremely destructive
Average 2 Inch Soil Temperatures from the Past 7 days for the State of Mississippi
This map shows the latest Average Maximum and Minimum 2 inch Soil Temperatures for the last 7 days for Regions throughout The State of Mississippi. I have also included the link to the Delta Agricultural Weather Center’s Website. Click on
Average 2 Inch Soil Temperatures Increase from the Past 7 days for the State of Mississippi
This map shows the latest Average Maximum and Minimum 2 inch Soil Temperatures for the last 7 days for Regions throughout The State of Mississippi. I have also included the link to the Delta Agricultural Weather Center’s Website. Click on
Updated Past 7 Day Average Maximum and Minimum 2 inch Soil Temperatures for the State of Mississippi
This map shows the latest Average Maximum and Minimum 2 inch Soil Temperatures for the last 7 days for Regions throughout The State of Mississippi. I have also included the link to the Delta Agricultural Weather Center’s Website. Click on
Spring Nitrogen Fertilizer Recommendations for Wheat and other Small Grains
Our moist climate challenges our ability to fertilize wheat and other small grains. This article outlines best management practices for nitrogen application timing, fertilizer sources, rates and other important practices which can greatly enhance wheat or oat productivity. Nitrogen recommendations are also included for cereal rye grown for seed or grain production.
