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Mississippi Drought Conditions Worsen as Expected Rainfall could bring short term Drought Relief
Attached is the latest the latest U. S. Drought Monitor for Mississippi. As Drought conditions worsen across the state. There is hope as Rainfall amounts increase across this state into this weekend. I added a graphic of the predicted rainfall
Drought Conditions Continue to Plague Mississippi
Attached is the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Mississippi. Areas across the state continue to be way below the normal rainfall to date. Stoneville MS AWS (Automated Weather Station ) recorded only 6.96 inches of rain since January 1st. In
Section 18 Emergency Use Exemption for Courier in Rice for Management of Rice Delphacid
During 2025 rice delphacid infested rice in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi. This pest is difficult to control. As a result a Section 18 Exemption for Courier in rice for rice delphacid control was requested. Mississippi recently received a Section
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 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 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 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 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
Goosegrass
Goosegrass Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Poaceae (grass family) Genus: Eleusine Species: indica History: Goosegrass is native to Eurasia. It can be found in agronomic crops, pastures, orchards, roadsides and waste areas. Goosegrass has some history of developing resistance
Large crabgrass
Large crabgrass Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Poaceae Genus: Digitaria Species: sanguinalis History: Native to Europe or Eurasia. It is believed to be one of the first cultivated grains and was brought to U.S. for use as a forage species.
Mississippi Master Irrigator: Registration Now Open
Join us for our third annual Mississippi Master Irrigator Program! Registration Link: [https://www.ncaar.msstate.edu/outreach/master/index.php]
Hophornbeam copperleaf Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge) Genus: Acalypha Species: ostryifolia History: Native of North and Central America. Life Cycle: Summer annual Special Characteristics: Hophornbeam copperleaf has an extended emergence pattern from June through September that can help
Purple Nutsedge
Purple Nutsedge Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Cyperaceae Genus: Cyperus Species: rotundus History: Native to Africa, southern and central Europe (north to France and Austria), and southern Asia. The word Cyperus derives from the Greek and rotundus is from Latin,
Yellow Nutsedge
Yellow Nutsedge Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Cyperaceae Genus: Cyperus Species: esculentus History: Native to North America and is common throughout most of the United States.It is found worldwide in warm and temperate zones, including most of the Eastern Hemisphere,
Green Foxtail
Green Foxtail Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Poaceae Genus: Setaria Species: viridis History: Native to Eurasia. It has many common names, including green foxtail, green bristlegrass, pigeon grass, and wild foxtail millet. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of Setaria
Dallisgrass
Dallisgrass Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Poaceae Genus: Paspalum Species: dilatatum History: Native to Brazil and Argentina, but it is known throughout the world as an introduced species. It is present in the southern half of North America, southern
Yellow Foxtail
Yellow Foxtail Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Poaceae Genus: Setaria Species: pumila History: Native to Europe. It has many common names, including yellow foxtail, yellow bristle-grass, pigeon grass, and cattail grass. Life Cycle: Summer annual Special Characteristics: It grows
Podcast: October Means Fall Burndown
From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Jason and Tom talk all things fall burndown for Italian ryegrass. Every October, the discussions are similar but the years always offer something a little different. Topics include fall-applied residual herbicide timings, product selection,
