Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week ending 7/13/2024
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Posts From Whitney Crow, Extension Entomologist
Crisis Exemption for Intrepid 2F for Fall Armyworm in Mississippi Rice
Over the last 7 to 10 days, fall armyworm infestations in rice have increased a good bit. Currently pyrethroids are the only products labeled for fall armyworm management in rice. Since 2021 the performance of pyrethroids against fall armyworm has
Agronomic Field Day August 6th
REGISTER HERE Registration starts at 8:30am. Tour starts at 9:00am. Lunch is provided.
Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring – Week Ending 5/25/2024
With corn acres rapidly approaching tassel, southwestern corn borer traps are beginning to be deployed across the state. Limited data is available for this week but will become more abundant as the season progresses.
Agronomic Scout Schools (June 2024)
The Mississippi State Row Crop Team will be hosting three scout schools in 2024. The program will cover insects, disease, fertility, and agronomy. These events are free of charge, and all are welcome. Each scout school will serve as an
Redbanded Stink Bug Survey of 2024
Over the last month, we have been conducting the redbanded stink bug ditch bank surveys. To date, we have not found any redbanded stink bugs in the following counties: Attala Choctaw Hinds Holmes Leake Madison Montgomery Oktibbeha Webster Winston Yazoo
2024 Thrips Considerations
At-planting: Since the development of widespread resistance to neonicotinoid seed treatments, we have been recommending the use of Acephate (Orthene) at planting, either as an overtreatment at 6.4 oz per cwt or up to a pound in-furrow. For several years,
2024 Agronomic Scout School
The Mississippi State Row Crop Team will be hosting three scout schools in 2024. The program will cover insects, disease, fertility, and agronomy. These events are free of charge, and all are welcome. Each scout school will serve as an
2024 Mississippi Extension County Meeting Agendas
Agenda_Hinds Co Agro Producers Agenda_Leflore Co Agro Producers Agenda_Monroe Co Agro Producers Mt 26_021324 *start time 9:30 a.m.* Agenda_Union Co Agro Producers Agenda_Tunica Co Agro Producers Agenda_Grenada Co Agro Producers
2024 Extension County Meetings Schedule
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several county row crop meetings in February. 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
Final Registration nears for the 2023 Row Crop Short Course
2023 Row Crop Short Course December 4-6th Cotton Mill Conference Center Starkville, MS Meeting Registration: November 21st is the last day to register with no charge. After November 21st, including at the door, the fee will be $40 per
Registration Reminder: 2023 MSU Row Crop Short Course
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
