Preplant Intervals for Auxin Herbicides in Mississippi
Observing the preplant intervals for 2,4-D and dicamba prior to planting is important.
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2016 MSU Grain Sorghum Hybrid Suggestions
This article lists grain sorghum hybrids which have demonstrated superior productivity in the MSU MAFES Grain Sorghum Hybrid Trials and neighboring University trials. This information should improve your ability to select well-adapted sorghum hybrids for Mississippi based on University performance trials.
Weed Spectrums in Mississippi Rice
Barnyardgrass is the most common and troublesome weed of Mississippi rice.
Black Rot in Sweetpotato- A Fact Sheet
Black rot is on the minds of many sweetpotato producers in the United States. The fungal disease was reported in North Carolina in 2015, and there have been at least three diagnosed incidence of black rot in Mississippi since last
Broiler Litter as Fertilizer for Row Crops
Extensive research has been conducted with poultry litter as a nutrient source for row crops within Mississippi. Mississippi ranks among the top five states in both numbers of broiler chickens grown and quantity of meat produced. Broiler production primarily is
Seed Treatments and Thrips 2016: Expectations
Although commodity prices have not been exciting for any crop we grow, Mississippi is expected to see cotton acres increase as much as 40% this year. As we have been traveling the meeting circuit, the common denominator has been, “What inputs can we cut in an off year?” This has been asked of all crops lately, not just cotton. It seems that seed treatments are the first thing that comes up during this conversation in every crop; however, this is not a viable option in cotton.
Cotton Variety Placement and Management
As everyone knows, cotton varieties are being introduced and pulled from the market quicker than ever before. The speed with which varieties come and go can make it very difficult to determine where to place a given variety and how
2016 Spring Nitrogen Fertilizer Recommendations for Wheat
Environmental factors play a substantial role in nitrogen fertilization for wheat producers in the Mid-south. This article gives guidelines for application timing, fertilizer sources, rates and other important practices which may improve your wheat productivity.
Preplant Intervals for Clethodim Application in Mississippi
The preplant interval for clethodim application before planting a grass crop (corn, rice, grain sorghum) is real and should be strictly observed.
Considering Soil Health
About 250 different soils have been identified in Mississippi. Soils differ across landscapes because each soil is a site-specific product of five fundamental factors – parent material, local biology, topography, climate, and time. Biological, chemical, and physical processes are continuous.
Tarnished Plant Bug IPM and Impact of the Transform Label Cancellation
We posted an article last spring about utilizing several best management practices in an overall IPM program to manage tarnished plant bug in cotton. We included a pdf that highlights all of the research we have conducted over the last
Managing PPO-resistant Palmer Amaranth in Mississippi Cotton
Managing Palmer amaranth with multiple resistance to glyphosate, ALS, and PPO herbicides in cotton will be complicated, but control will be possible.
Soil pH and lime requirements are soil health assessments
Two long-time soil fertility measurements are also soil health assessments. Soil pH and lime requirement are long recognized as the foundation of nutrient management as acid soils often need liming to aid crop growth and development. Soil organisms crucial to
2015 Mississippi On Farm Rice Variety Trials – Final
Find below the Final version of the 2015 On-Farm Rice Variety Trial. During 2015, small plot rice variety trials were conducted near the following locations; Choctaw, Clarksdale, Hollandale, Ruleville, Shaw, Stoneville, and Tunica. Variety trial data is presented segmented by
2014 Root-knot Nematode Soybean OVT Gall Ratings and Yield
The entries contained in the MSU soybean OVT were screened for their sensitivity to the root-knot nematode during 2014 (and again in 2015 – data forthcoming). Contained within this blog post are the root galling responses of 142 entries as well as the yield from the RKN infested location.
2016 Future of Ag Graduate Student Competition Program
Please make plans to attend the 2016 Future of Ag Graduate Student Competition at the Cotton Mill Conference Center near the campus of Mississippi State University on Thursday, February 4. A total of 40 Master’s and PhD students will be
PPO-resistant Palmer Amaranth Likely in Mississippi
Preliminary results indicate that Palmer amaranth resistant to PPO herbicides is likely in Mississippi
Future of Agriculture Graduate Student Competition
On February 4th 2016, Mississippi State University will host the fourth annual Future of Agriculture Graduate Student Competition. The competition will be open to M.S. and Ph.D. students working in production agriculture. Over the last several years, there has been
2015 Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Summary
The Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program provides us first-hand opportunity and information to better assess hybrid performance and adaptability in Mississippi. This program provides unique opportunity to observe and evaluate plant characteristics and environmental responses of our best corn hybrids in local, on-farm demonstration plots. This is a complete summary of 2015 results.
2015 MSU Small Plot Cotton OVT Data
Data from the 2015 Mississippi State University Official Cotton Variety trials can be accessed by following the link below. A total of eight locations were utilized in 2015 which included Perry Farms near Tunica, MS; Cliff Heaton Farms near Clarksdale,
2016 Insect Control Guide Now Available
The 2016 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops is now available online. Hard copies will be available in January. Notable changes this year include the removal of pyrethroid insecticides for bollworm control in all crops due to resistance and poor
Update: Disease Ratings for 2015 MSU-ES Soybean Variety Demo Program
The results of the 2015 MSU-ES Soybean Variety Demonstration Program have been updated to include disease ratings for Cercospora blight, frogeye leaf spot, Septoria brown spot, and Target spot. These evaluations were collected at many locations in 2015 by Dr.
Soybean Variety Suggestions for 2016
Variety selection is one of the most critical management decisions associated with soybean production. Factors such as soil type, planting date, irrigation capabilities, row spacing, harvest capacity, and others may influence the decision of selecting an appropriate variety for profitable
Tri-State Soybean Forum – January 8, 2016
The 60th Annual Tri-State Soybean Forum will be held at Mississippi State University’s Delta Research and Extension Center on January 8, 2016. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. followed by the program at 8:30. Presentations will include pertinent information for
On-Farm Cotton Variety Trial Results
The decision making process regarding variety selection is often difficult and, in many cases, leaves growers wondering for the remainder of the growing season whether they made the right variety selection decisions. Further complicating this process has been the rapid
