Nutsedge Plot Tours
Yellow nutsedge will be the featured topic of a plot tour hosted by Mississippi State University’s Delta Research and Extension Center (DREC) on Friday, May 31, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Mississippi Rice Progress – May 22, 2013
We continue our trend of just a couple of good days of field work before receiving a rain. In general, rainfall amounts ranged from 0.75″ to 2.5″ on Tuesday night, May 21. Planting progress increased to 48% according to the May
Do Insecticide Seed Treatments Provide any Value on Late Planted Soybeans?
Due to the rain and cold weather this spring a much larger percent of the soybean crop will be planted later than normal. There have been several questions lately about whether or not we should still include an insecticide seed
Mississippi Rice Progress – May 17, 2013
The USDA reported rice planting for Mississippi was 22% complete as of May 12. Last year, we were 100% planted and much was going to flood. The five year average is 86% planted. As I write, I have heard rainfall reports of less
Mississippi Rice Progress – May 7, 2013
I feel like Bill Murray in the movie “Groundhog Day”. Speaking of “Groundhog Day”, the Groundhog definitely missed this year’s prediction. At any rate, we are where we are and all we can do is manage what we are being
Mississippi Rice Update – 4/19/2013
Frustration is probably the most predominant emotion in the Mississippi Delta. I looked through our notes this morning and estimate that since March 14, we have had less than 10 plantable days. That may be stretching it because there have
Mississippi Rice Progress – 4/12/13
The USDA Crop Progress & Condition Report stated 1% of the Mississippi rice crop had been planted as of April 7. Last year, 33% of the crop had been planted and we have averaged 12% over the last five years.
Rice Planting Progress
The 2013 rice planting season has begun in Mississippi. In addition to the first planting date study my staff planted Thursday, March 14, rumor has it a small amount of rice was planted near Arcola March 15 and 16. Rice
Rice Seed Rates
Numerous seed rate studies have been conducted for drill-seeded rice. Dr. Jason Bond and I published work in 2005, and recently, Dr. Dustin Harrell at the Rice Research Station in Crowley, LA, has updated their seeding rate recommendations. The common
2013 List of Peanut Fungicides Labeled in Mississippi
This note links to four documents (pdf format), each of which lists the fungicides labeled for use on Mississippi grown peanuts as of February, 2013. The first document lists the fungicides by Trade Name. The second pdf lists the fungicides
2013 Mid-South Farm and Gin Show – Irrigation Seminar
The 2013 Mid-South Farm and Gin Show will be held on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 1 and 9:00 a.m. to
2012 Southern U.S. Insecticide Performance Survey
University Research and Extension Entomologists from across the southern U.S. participated in a survey where they rate the performance of insecticides against various insect pests in cotton, soybean, and field corn.
Delta Ag. Expo and On Target Application Academy
The 40th Annual Delta Ag Expo will be held January 16-17, 2013 at the Bolivar County Exposition Center in Cleveland, MS. There will be several Mississippi State University Researchers and Extension Specialist’s on hand to answer any questions you may
Future of Agriculture Graduate Student Competition
On February 7th 2013, Mississippi State University will host the first annual “Future of Agriculture Graduate Student Competitionâ€.
Example of Using a Sweep net in Cotton
Here is a quick video showing the correct use of a sweep net in cotton.
Weed of the Week: Prickly Lettuce
Prickly lettuce plants are mostly covered in spines along the leaf margins and on the underside of the leaf midvein.
Weed of the Week: Yellow Woodsorrel
Yellow woodsorrel is a short-lived, herbaceous annual or perennial plant with a distinct sour taste and clover-shaped leaves.
Dr. Steve Martin Announced as New NMREC Head
Drs. George Hopper and Gary Jackson are pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Steve Martin as the new head of the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center (NMREC).
Weed of the Week: Cutleaf Evening-primrose
Key identifying characteristics of cutleaf evening-primrose are the distinctive white mid-vein found on most leaves and a reddish base when cut with a sharp knife near the soil line.
Weed of the Week: Annual Bluegrass
Identifying features of annual bluegrass are its light green color, low and clumping growth habit, open leaf sheath, and lack of hairs.
Weed of the Week: Downy Brome
Downy brome can be problematic in some areas in winter wheat, pastures, and also in alfalfa.
Weed of the Week: Cheat
Cheat is a tufted, erect, winter annual grass species that is native to Europe. Cheat prefers open areas with full sunlight, such as cultivated fields, roadsides, and pastures.
Plant Back Restriction on Transform (Sulfoxaflor) Now 60 Days
The Environmental Protection Agency has now amended the Section 18 plant back restriction for Transform insecticide by Dow to 60 days instead of 360 days. Previously under the existing Section 18, producers that used Transform during the 2012 season were required to plant
Weed of the Week: Italian Ryegrass
Italian ryegrass plants germinate from fall through early spring, are highly competitive, and grow rapidly in the winter and early spring months.
