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2025 Row Crop Short Course Registration
Registration All means are provided free of charge if you preregister by November 24th. Registration after November 24th, including at the door, will be $40. Hotel Rooms in the hotel block must be booked by November 9th. Courtyard Marriott, connect to
2025 Two-Spotted Cotton Leafhopper Distribution
As of this week, the two-spotted cotton leafhopper has been confirmed in very low numbers in two counties within the state. We will continue monitoring populations throughout the fall and will resume surveillance efforts in the spring. For more information
Rice Delphacid
Rice delphacid is a non-native planthopper pest of rice. This insect has occurred in the rice growing area of Southeast Texas since ca. 2015. It has been a sporadic problem in second crop or ratoon rice in this area. During
Bugcast: What To Do As the Season Winds Down
Don and Tyler visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville for one last Bugcast for the year. They team up to break down the final push of insect pressure as the growing season winds down. From stink bugs in
Podcast: Postharvest Soil Testing and Next Year’s Fertility Blueprint
Bobby Golden visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to begin a discussion of soil testing and fertility programs for 2026. As combines roll out of the fields, it’s time to shift gears from harvest to the foundations of 2026. Bobby, Jason,
Podcast: Postharvest and Prevented Planting Weed Control Strategies
Catch this week’s episode for weed control strategies in late summer and early fall. Tom Eubank visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to brainstorm ideas on weed control during late summer and into fall. Whether it’s postharvest in corn
PODCAST: What Can Go Wrong with Soybean Seed Quality and Why
Justin Calhoun calls into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to dive into the major factors that influence soybean seed quality at harvest with Tom, Don, and Jason. Topics include how late-season pathogens, insect activity, weather conditions, and harvest timing can
Insecticide Termination Guidelines for Cotton and Soybean in Mississippi
As crops across Mississippi approach maturity, it’s critical to understand the appropriate timing for terminating insecticide applications in both cotton and soybean. Making these decisions at the correct time helps avoid unnecessary input costs without risking yield losses. Below are
Podcast: Clearing the Way for the Combine with Corn Harvest Aids
Erick called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss the strategic use of harvest aids to desiccate weeds ahead of corn harvest. Erick, Jason, and Tom cover timings, product options, and key considerations for maximizing effectiveness while minimizing
Podcast: Jay Mahaffey on ThryvOn and Mississippi’s 2025 cotton crop
Jay Mahaffey, renowned agronomist and manager of the Bayer Crop Science Learning Center in Scott, Mississippi, is back in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville for an in-depth look at the 2025 Mississippi cotton crop. Jay shares insights on
MS Ag Industry Council – 2025 MAIC Row Crop Update
We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2025 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Tuesday, July 22 starting at 8:00am.
Insecticide Rainfastness
Over the last few weeks, much of the state has experienced rainfall every few days, creating challenges for pest management in row crops. Unsurprisingly, one of the most common questions that comes up during wet periods is: How rainfast are
Bugcast: Bollworms Here, There, and Yonder
Don and Tyler dropped in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio last week to visit with Jason and Tom on what’s going on in the insect world. Don dives into the bollworm situation as corn is drying down. Tyler describes managing
Spider Mite Management in Cotton: Key Considerations During Hot, Dry Conditions
As hot and dry weather becomes more common across Mississippi, spider mite populations have the potential to reach treatable levels in areas. Effective management depends on timely decisions based on field scouting, pest interactions, product selection, and weather forecasts. Consider
Tarnished Plant Bug: Timing, Tools, and Tactics.
As tarnished plant bug (TPB) populations continue increasing across Mississippi cotton acres, it’s important to revisit best management practices (BMPs) to protect yield and profitability. TPB continues to be the most economically significant insect pest in the region, and heavy
Managing Yield Potential in Short Soybeans
Bobby Golden visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to dig into the case of short soybean plants and what it really means for yield potential. Jason, Tom, and Bobby explore the agronomic implications of short soybeans, late-season
Podcast: Using Soil Moisture Sensors to Kick Off Irrigation in Corn and Soybean
Drew Gholson visited with Jason and Tom in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville about best practices for initiating irrigation in corn and soybean. Drew shares how soil moisture sensor data can guide the timing of the first
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week Ending 6/14/2025
Trap deployment began this week, so minimal trap numbers are being reported. However, no corn borers were detected in the limited traps that were reported.
Crop Doctors Podcast: Current Insect Pressure in Mississippi Cotton and Soybean
Whitney visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast Studio in Stoneville during the Mississippi State Extension Scout School to break down the current insect situation across Mississippi. As the growing season heats up, so does insect activity in cotton and soybean fields.
Current Insect Pressure in Mississippi Cotton and Soybean (podcast)
Whitney visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast Studio in Stoneville during the Mississippi State Extension Scout School to break down the current insect situation across Mississippi. As the growing season heats up, so does insect activity in cotton and soybean fields. For
Finishing Out Corn Nitrogen After Prolonged Wet Weather (podcast)
Erick visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to continue an ongoing discussion of managing corn nitrogen fertility. Nitrogen fertilizer losses are inevitable with prolonged saturated soils. Erick shares suggestions for how to manage the crop at or as
Heliothine Trap Catches, May 29, 2025
Bollworm trap catches were similar to last week, which is high compared to the historical average for the end of May. Tobacco budworm were barely caught at all.
Meet New MSU Rice Agronomist Will Eubank (Podcast)
MSU Extension’s new Rice Agronomist Will Eubank visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to introduce himself Extension stakeholders. Will shares his background, his passion for agriculture, what led him to specialize in rice production and the innovative research and
