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Posts From Erick Larson, State Extension Specialist - Grain Crops

2024 MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Results

2024 MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Results Updated

🕔21:46, 27.Nov 2024

Mississippi State goes to great lengths to evaluate, assess and analyze corn hybrid performance, so you have good information to make decisions which improve the profitability of your farm. These Hybrid Demonstration trials are grown in numerous on-farm locations throughout the state where you can better evaluate hybrid performance of our region’s most elite hybrids. Complete results, including yields and plant characteristics from this year’s trials are published here.

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2025 MSU Short List of Suggested Corn Hybrids

2025 MSU Short List of Suggested Corn Hybrids Updated

🕔17:17, 31.Oct 2024

This publication lists those corn hybrids which have demonstrated superior performance in the Mississippi Corn for Grain Hybrid Trials. No other source tests as many hybrids representing today’s choices in the market. Thus, this is a great starting point and barometer for you to judge performance and select the best corn hybrids for your farm.

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2024 Yield Results from the MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program

2024 Yield Results from the MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Updated

🕔11:34, 12.Oct 2024

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.

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How to Plant and Grow Wheat for High Yields

How to Plant and Grow Wheat for High Yields Updated

🕔11:27, 28.Sep 2024

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.

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Cover Crop Planting Methods and Seeding Rates

Cover Crop Planting Methods and Seeding Rates Updated

🕔15:44, 24.Sep 2024

Cover crops can be successfully established using a variety of seeding methods depending upon your cropping and tillage system, cover crop species, and perhaps other factors. This publication offers guidelines to help ensure favorable results.

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2024 MSU Short List of Suggested Wheat Varieties

2024 MSU Short List of Suggested Wheat Varieties Updated

🕔19:03, 19.Sep 2024

This publication lists those wheat 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 varieties which are suited for producing grain in different growing regions of Mississippi.

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Cover Crop Species Selection

Cover Crop Species Selection Updated

🕔11:08, 14.Sep 2024

Cover crop seed selection can be confusing due to the numerous choices available. Different species have traits which let them serve specific purposes. Various goals can be achieved if you realize there are three primary groups of cover crops and consider the resulting benefits and limitations. This will greatly improve your cover cropping outcome.

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Burning Stalks – What does it Really Cost?

Burning Stalks – What does it Really Cost? Updated

🕔11:27, 7.Sep 2024

Tight margins and high expenses tempt us to consider managing crop residue with fire, rather than tillage or other alternatives. However, fire will reduce recycling of organic matter and nutrients. Thus, burning produces several negative consequences that can definitely diminish profit.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 8/17/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 8/17/2024 Updated

🕔07:58, 19.Aug 2024

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 8/10/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 8/10/2024 Updated

🕔11:40, 10.Aug 2024

We have seen our first large spike in Southwestern corn borer of the growing season in the central to northern portion of the state. Fortunately, timely planted corn should be nearing a stage where borers are not much of a

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Tips to Prepare for a Successful Corn Harvest

Tips to Prepare for a Successful Corn Harvest Updated

🕔11:30, 10.Aug 2024

Corn harvest should ramp up soon as grain matures and dries down to an agreeable moisture for harvest. Understanding how weather and other factors affect grain drying, potential harvest losses, moisture dockage and potential aflatoxin issues can greatly help improve your harvest efficiency and success.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending August 3, 2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending August 3, 2024 Updated

🕔16:45, 5.Aug 2024

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How to Estimate Corn Yield Prior to Harvest

How to Estimate Corn Yield Prior to Harvest Updated

🕔23:03, 26.Jul 2024

Would you like to estimate your corn yield prior to the combine heading to the field? If you are willing to put in a little time, you can make a rough estimate by following these guidelines. While any such method leaves considerable opportunity for error, this process will likely be a good opportunity to learn more about your crop.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 7/27/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 7/27/2024 Updated

🕔22:22, 26.Jul 2024

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Why did the Kernels near the Ear Tip not Fill?

Why did the Kernels near the Ear Tip not Fill? Updated

🕔16:45, 23.Jul 2024

Corn kernel set near the ear tip may vary considerably depending on a number of cultural and environmental factors. These kernels have issues when the plant can’t supply enough energy to support all of them. Therefore, if we want to improve our yields, we need to recognize why kernel set is less than desired, so we can improve management in the future.

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MS Ag Industry Council – 2024 MAIC Row Crop Update

MS Ag Industry Council – 2024 MAIC Row Crop Update Updated

🕔21:40, 22.Jul 2024

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.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 7/13/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 7/13/2024 Updated

🕔07:27, 13.Jul 2024

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When to terminate irrigation in corn

When to terminate irrigation in corn Updated

🕔15:26, 8.Jul 2024

As the corn crop nears maturity, knowing when you can safely terminate irrigation, without sacrificing yield, or wasting money and labor through unnecessary irrigation is likely the most important decision that will affect your bottom line. This article outlines the steps needed to help make these decisions accurately and reliable.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending July 6, 2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending July 6, 2024 Updated

🕔09:32, 6.Jul 2024

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/29/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/29/2024 Updated

🕔09:37, 29.Jun 2024

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Starkville Agronomic Field Day

Starkville Agronomic Field Day Updated

🕔07:40, 27.Jun 2024

  Contact: Whitney Crow, 901-592-8787

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/21/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/21/2024 Updated

🕔23:32, 21.Jun 2024

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Identifying Corn Reproductive Stages and Management Implications

Identifying Corn Reproductive Stages and Management Implications Updated

🕔11:35, 15.Jun 2024

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.

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Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/15/2024

Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 6/15/2024 Updated

🕔09:43, 15.Jun 2024

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Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping – Week ending 6/6/24

Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping – Week ending 6/6/24 Updated

🕔09:03, 8.Jun 2024

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