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ARC or PLC for 2026? Prices Point Different Directions by Crop

ARC or PLC for 2026? Prices Point Different Directions by Crop Updated

🕔12:29, 9.Oct 2026

Producers have until December 11 to choose between Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for 2026. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened election and enrollment on September 16. Elections are made crop by crop: each crop’s base

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Blank Pods: The Impact of Prolonged Heat on Soybean

Blank Pods: The Impact of Prolonged Heat on Soybean Updated

🕔11:00, 9.Oct 2026

There have been several reports in late-planted soybean, particularly in Leflore and Humphreys counties, of “flat pods” (See picture below). What has happened in these areas is an incidence of seed abortion or arrested development (Wiebold 2012, https://ipm.missouri.edu/cropPest/2012/11/Arrested-Development-in-the-Soybean-Field-Part2/index.cfm). Arrested development

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Italian Ryegrass Identification Guide

Italian Ryegrass Identification Guide Updated

🕔08:25, 5.Oct 2026

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

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2026 Yield Results from the Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program

2026 Yield Results from the Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Updated

🕔22:20, 2.Oct 2026

Mississippi State goes to great lengths to evaluate corn hybrid performance. These Corn Hybrid Demonstration trials are grown in numerous on-farm locations throughout the state where you can better analyze hybrid performance of our region’s most elite hybrids. Preliminary grain yield results from this year’s trials are published here.

Read Full Article▸
Management of Italian Ryegrass in Mississippi

Management of Italian Ryegrass in Mississippi Updated

🕔16:00, 30.Sep 2026

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

Read Full Article▸
2026 MSU Short List of Suggested Wheat Varieties

2026 MSU Short List of Suggested Wheat Varieties Updated

🕔11:29, 23.Sep 2026

This was recently updated to include variety evaluations for leaf rust resistance.

This publication lists varieties which have demonstrated superior grain production in the Mississippi Wheat and Oat Variety Trials and summarizes their characteristics. This independent information should help you select better wheat varieties for producing grain in different regions of Mississippi.

Read Full Article▸
Cover Crop Planting Methods and Seeding Rates

Cover Crop Planting Methods and Seeding Rates Updated

🕔16:01, 18.Sep 2026

Cover crops can be seeded in agricultural fields using various methods used to plant small grains or forages. These seeding methods commonly range from using a grain drill to broadcasting. Using a drill offers more control of seeding rate, distribution,

Read Full Article▸
Cover Crop Species Selection

Cover Crop Species Selection Updated

🕔16:30, 11.Sep 2026

Cover crop seed selection can be confusing due to the numerous choices available. However, there are simply three classes of cover species which affect their primary purpose and benefits. Understanding these differences, as well as the suitability of specific species will greatly improve your cover cropping outcome.

Read Full Article▸
2026 Row Crop Short Course

2026 Row Crop Short Course Updated

🕔09:54, 8.Sep 2026

Registration Register for the 2027 Row Crop Short Course. Registration is free of charge through November 25th. Registration at the door will be $40. Hotel Accommodations A discounted room block is available at the Courtyard Marriott for $159 per night.

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Heliothine Trap Catches, September 2, 2026

Heliothine Trap Catches, September 2, 2026 Updated

🕔09:11, 2.Sep 2026

Both bollworm and tobacco budworm moth pheromone trap catches were generally similar to last week and about average for this time of year. Most crops are beyond their vulnerable window for these pests, so the late crops that are still

Read Full Article▸
ARC or PLC for 2026? Prices Point Different Directions by Crop

ARC or PLC for 2026? Prices Point Different Directions by Crop Updated

🕔12:29, 9.Oct 2026

Producers have until December 11 to choose between Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for 2026. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened election and enrollment on September 16. Elections are made crop by crop: each crop’s base

Read Full Article▸
Blank Pods: The Impact of Prolonged Heat on Soybean

Blank Pods: The Impact of Prolonged Heat on Soybean Updated

🕔11:00, 9.Oct 2026

There have been several reports in late-planted soybean, particularly in Leflore and Humphreys counties, of “flat pods” (See picture below). What has happened in these areas is an incidence of seed abortion or arrested development (Wiebold 2012, https://ipm.missouri.edu/cropPest/2012/11/Arrested-Development-in-the-Soybean-Field-Part2/index.cfm). Arrested development

Read Full Article▸
Italian Ryegrass Identification Guide

Italian Ryegrass Identification Guide Updated

🕔08:25, 5.Oct 2026

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

Read Full Article▸
2026 Yield Results from the Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program

2026 Yield Results from the Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Updated

🕔22:20, 2.Oct 2026

Mississippi State goes to great lengths to evaluate corn hybrid performance. These Corn Hybrid Demonstration trials are grown in numerous on-farm locations throughout the state where you can better analyze hybrid performance of our region’s most elite hybrids. Preliminary grain yield results from this year’s trials are published here.

Read Full Article▸
Management of Italian Ryegrass in Mississippi

Management of Italian Ryegrass in Mississippi Updated

🕔16:00, 30.Sep 2026

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

Read Full Article▸
2026 MSU Short List of Suggested Wheat Varieties

2026 MSU Short List of Suggested Wheat Varieties Updated

🕔11:29, 23.Sep 2026

This was recently updated to include variety evaluations for leaf rust resistance.

This publication lists varieties which have demonstrated superior grain production in the Mississippi Wheat and Oat Variety Trials and summarizes their characteristics. This independent information should help you select better wheat varieties for producing grain in different regions of Mississippi.

Read Full Article▸
Cover Crop Planting Methods and Seeding Rates

Cover Crop Planting Methods and Seeding Rates Updated

🕔16:01, 18.Sep 2026

Cover crops can be seeded in agricultural fields using various methods used to plant small grains or forages. These seeding methods commonly range from using a grain drill to broadcasting. Using a drill offers more control of seeding rate, distribution,

Read Full Article▸
Cover Crop Species Selection

Cover Crop Species Selection Updated

🕔16:30, 11.Sep 2026

Cover crop seed selection can be confusing due to the numerous choices available. However, there are simply three classes of cover species which affect their primary purpose and benefits. Understanding these differences, as well as the suitability of specific species will greatly improve your cover cropping outcome.

Read Full Article▸
2026 Row Crop Short Course

2026 Row Crop Short Course Updated

🕔09:54, 8.Sep 2026

Registration Register for the 2027 Row Crop Short Course. Registration is free of charge through November 25th. Registration at the door will be $40. Hotel Accommodations A discounted room block is available at the Courtyard Marriott for $159 per night.

Read Full Article▸
Heliothine Trap Catches, September 2, 2026

Heliothine Trap Catches, September 2, 2026 Updated

🕔09:11, 2.Sep 2026

Both bollworm and tobacco budworm moth pheromone trap catches were generally similar to last week and about average for this time of year. Most crops are beyond their vulnerable window for these pests, so the late crops that are still

Read Full Article▸

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