Online Auxin Herbicide Training Starts February 13
Mississippi producers interested in purchasing auxin-containing herbicides intended for in-crop use on 2,4-D- or dicamba-tolerant crops must first complete mandatory online training.
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Cotton
New Insect Control Guide App Available
We have been working on an insect control guide app for a couple years and are proud to say it is now available in the app store for iPhones. Shortly we will be releasing a version for Android users as
Seed Treatment Choices For Cotton Will Be More Important In 2017
In 2017, the need to maximize thrips control to avoid foliar applications will be more important than ever. With the introduction and anticipation of numerous acres with the new herbicide traits resistant to Dicamba, there will be NO INSECTICIDE tank
Control Italian Ryegrass Early
An early burndown application in January or early-February for Italian ryegrass allows time to determine how well the first application worked and flexibility in deciding how to control escapes.
2016 Mississippi County Meeting Schedule – Finalized
MSU Extension is hosting a series of meetings to be held throughout the state to prepare growers for the upcoming season. These meetings will focus on market outlooks, variety selection, weed management, insect and plant disease management, and other current crop production
2017 MSU County Meeting Schedule – January
MSU Extension is hosting a series of meetings to be held throughout the state to prepare growers for the upcoming season. These meetings will focus on market outlooks, variety selection, weed management, insect and plant disease management, and other current crop production
2016 On-Farm Cotton Variety Trial Data
On-farm variety trials were conducted at a total of 17 location in 2016. A total of 8 locations were in the Delta all of which were irrigated. Nine locations were in the hills one of which was irrigated. With the exception
2016 MSU Cotton OVT Data – Updated 12/15/2016
Data for the Mississippi Cotton Official Variety Trial (OVT) program has been collected, analyzed, and complied for publication. Small plot OVT trials were conducted in 10 locations in 2016 with plots consisting of 2 rows that were 35 – 40
2016 Row Crop Short Course – Pre-Registration Ends November 28th
On behalf of the Mississippi State University Extension Service, we would like to cordially invite you to attend the 2016 Row Crop Short Course to be held at the Cotton Mill Conference Center near the campus of Mississippi State University
2016 Row Crop Short Course – Updated Program
On behalf of the Mississippi State University Extension Service, we would like to cordially invite you to attend the 2016 Row Crop Short Course to be held at the Cotton Mill Conference Center near the campus of Mississippi State University
How to Comply with the 2015 Revised Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides: What Owners and Employers Need to Know
From: Gene Merkl We are hosting a live video conference outlining the new rules on Wednesday November 16th at 10:00 AM. Please have your extension office (or REC) request from Distance Education (copied above) “WPS 2015 Training Video Conference” or
2016 Row Crop Short Course
On behalf of the Mississippi State University Extension Service, we would like to cordially invite you to attend the 2016 Row Crop Short Course to be held at the Cotton Mill Conference Center near the campus of Mississippi State University
Management Suggestions for Glyphosate-Resistant Italian Ryegrass
The best chance for reliable glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass control is with residual herbicides applied in the fall.
2016 Mid-South Cotton Defoliation Guide
Although a large number of cotton acres have received at least one application of harvest aid, many acres still are in need of a second harvest aid application. For those still waiting to make a first harvest aid application, keep in
Cotton Varieties Planted Report
The USDA-AMS has released it’s 2016 cotton varieties planted report. The report in it’s entirety can be accessed clicking the following: 2016 Cotton Varieties Planted Report The top 10 planted varieties in Mississippi are given below:
Cotton Disease Update: August 19, 2016
Due in large part to the continued wet weather, cotton diseases have been on the increase over the past two weeks. Boll rot, bacterial blight and target spot have all been observed throughout the MS cotton production system.
Numerous Caterpillars Showing Up in Cotton
Over the last couple weeks, we have received numerous calls about multiple caterpillar pests in Bt cotton. By far, the most common and widespread species has been bollworm, but populations of fall armyworm are also high and we have even heard
Cotton Fruit Shedding – 3 Weeks of Pain
Cotton in many areas of the state has been shedding fruit for the past two to three weeks. Prior to the onset of this shed, many fields were retaining greater than 90% of the total fruiting forms. First and foremost,
Managing Late Season Cotton Growth
A number of calls have came in this week regarding management of late season cotton growth. For the greater part of the growing season, fruit retention has been outstanding in the 2016 MS cotton crop. However, about two weeks ago
Tarnished Plant Bugs in 2016
What has happened with tarnished plant bug this year? That has been the million dollar question this year in cotton. Numerous consultants have told us that tarnished plant bug populations are lower than they have ever seen in their careers
Armyworms and Bollworms Becoming Widespread in Mississippi Crops
Bollworm: We have had numerous reports of bollworm (soybean podworm corn earworm) moths being flushed and small larvae in cotton and soybeans over the last couple weeks. This past week seemed to be the turning point in soybean. Nearly anyone with
Potassium Deficiency in Cotton
Cotton is blooming throughout Mississippi and a large portion of the crop is in good to excellent shape. In addition, fruit retention is very good in most cases. Once cotton begins to square and progresses into bloom, nutrient demands alter
Managing Palmer Amaranth on Field Borders
Controlling GR Palmer amaranth on turnrows and ditchbanks has become a critical component to weed control.
Plant Growth Regulator Use in Cotton
Plant growth regulator use has become commonplace in cotton production over the past 30 years. However, as PGRs have become inexpensive, over application has occurred in some instances. While some areas of the state have enjoyed adequate rainfall this year,
Chlorotic (Yellow) Coloration in Cotton
The 4th of July is very commonly associated with blooms appearing in Mississippi cotton. Some cotton is already blooming in the state while some will certainly be after the 4th of July. As cotton begins to set squares and eventually
