Annual bluegrass is a cool-season annual grass. It is commonly found in Mississippi on commercial and residential lawns, golf courses, roadsides, pastures, and cultivated fields. It is often problematic on golf course greens and fairways due to its low growth
Cutleaf evening-primrose is a herbaceous winter annual or biennial weed with extremely wide variation in growth habits and leaf shapes. The species is common in agronomic fields, pastures, roadsides, gardens, and waste sites in Mississippi. Cutleaf evening-primrose can be a
Henbit is an erect or spreading winter annual weed that is commonly found in crop fields, roadsides, pastures, and lawns throughout Mississippi. Henbit is problematic in most spring-seeded crops such as corn, rice, and soybean. Like many other winter annual
Virginia pepperweed is a winter annual broadleaf weed that has become increasingly problematic in Mississippi row crop production systems. This species can emerge in both fall and spring, allowing dense populations to form before planting. While no confirmed herbicide-resistant populations
Horseweed is an erect winter annual weed that is problematic in most Mississippi row crops. This species emerges in early fall and forms a rosette throughout the winter. In spring, horseweed begins to elongate upward and may persist through early
Italian ryegrass has been one of the most troublesome weeds in Mississippi for nearly 20 years. Many populations across the state are resistant to ALS herbicides, glyphosate, and ACCase herbicides such as diclofop and clethodim. Additionally, there have been some
Management As with any successful weed control program, a multi-faceted approach is the most effective and economical strategy for managing Italian ryegrass. Mechanical and preventative control Italian ryegrass seed must be close to the soil surface (<0.5 in) for germination
We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2026 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Tuesday, July 21 starting at 8:00am.
Corn progresses through six stages as ears develop through reproductive growth stages. Identification of these stages can help time development, make prudent decisions and anticipate crop response to management practices and environmental conditions.
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.
Cover crops may improve soil health and water quality and are being grown on more acres. However, their growth extends into the spring and will present challenges for primary crops, depending upon how you handle them. We are researching cover crops, so you can manage them to optimize results for row crop systems.
Wheat can be a relatively consistent and productive crop which offers opportunities and diversity for your cropping system. Thus, as fall begins to draw near, we address planting practices and key strategies needed to optimize profitability. For instance, unlike summer crops, early planting substantially increases risks for wheat grain production.
We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2024 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, July 24 starting at 8:00am.
Grain sorghum has some unique characteristics differing from our major row crops. This article discusses key planting and management practices needed to successfully plant sorghum and get it off to a strong start this spring.
On February 6, 2024, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona vacated the 2020 registrations of Xtendimax, Engenia, and Tavium herbicides (all products containing dicamba) for applications to Xtend and XtendFlex soybean and cotton varieties. This ruling applies to
The Feekes scale is likely the most commonly used system to describe wheat and other small grain’s growth and development stages. Understanding of wheat plant development is important so that you may better time management inputs to optimize crop response. This article helps you identify specific wheat growth stages.
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2023 MSU Row Crop Short Course December 4-6 Cotton Mill Conference Center Starkville, MS Meeting Registration: Preregistration ends on November 21. Registration after November 21, including at the door during the event, will be $40 per person. The following
2023 MSU Row Crop Short Course December 4-6 Cotton Mill Conference Center Starkville, MS Meeting Registration: Preregistration ends on November 21. Registration after November 21, including at the door during the event, will be $40 per person. The following
We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2023 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, July 26 starting at 8:00am.
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several county row crop meetings this month. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the region including management topics on agronomics, insects, weeds, diseases, and economics. A meal will be provided at each
We welcome you to attend the Row Crop Update at the 2022 Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Annual Convention. This event is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, July 20 starting at 8:00am.
The EPA has approved a BRAKE Section 18 label in Mississippi for the control of Palmer amaranth in peanuts. Here is a link for the Section 18 label: 2022 Mississippi Section 18 Label – Brake Herbicide – Peanuts Some important
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several county row crop meetings this month. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the region including management topics on agronomics, insects, weeds, diseases, and economics. A meal will be provided at each
The 2021 Delta Area Rice Meeting will be held at the Bolivar Co. Extension office on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021.
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