2019 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops
The 2019 Insect control Guide is now available. Click picture to view online
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County Extension Meeting Schedule – January 2019
Mississippi State University Extension will be hosting several county row crop meetings from January through March of 2019. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the region including management topics on agronomics, insects, weeds, diseases, and economics. A meal will
2018 Row Crop Short Course Podcast
Darrin Dodds and Angus Catchot discuss the Row Crop Short Course and how it got to where it is today. Click Mississippi Crop Situation Podcast Logo to Play
Rainfastness of Insecticides
This article is dated but applies very well today given the pop up showers across most of the state lately. Every year when afternoon thunderstorms start popping up, the phone starts ringing about rainfastness. Rainfastness simply means the amount of
Reminder: 2018 Agronomic Scout School Dates
Mississippi State University will be hosting 2 scout schools this year. We have transitioned over the years to make these trainings much more diverse than insect pest alone. This year we will be including insects, disease, fertility, and herbicide symptomology.
2018 MSU Grain Sorghum Hybrid Suggestions
This article lists grain sorghum hybrids which have produced superior yields in the Mississippi Grain Sorghum Hybrid Trials and neighboring University trials. This information should improve your ability to select well-adapted sorghum hybrids for Mississippi based on independent performance testing.
Clethodim-resistant Italian Ryegrass in Mississippi
Italian ryegrass resistant to clethodim is present in Mississippi.
2018 County Extension Meeting Schedule
The Mississippi State University Extension Service will be hosting a number of county row crop extension meetings in the spring of 2018. Each meeting will cover issues specific to the area and will provide information on weeds, insects, disease, economics,
Burning Stalks – What does it Really Cost?
After harvest, you immediately face management decisions which may have considerable effect on future productivity. Corn produces far more residue than most crops we are accustomed to, so it possesses considerable benefits, or may create anxiety depending upon how you view it. This article addresses the pro’s and con’s of crop residue and associated management options, including burning.
REMINDER: 2017 Agronomic Scout Schools
Mississippi State University will be hosting 4 scout schools this year. We have transitioned over the years to make these trainings much more diverse than insect pest alone. This year we will be including insects, disease, fertility, and herbicide symptomology. There
2017 Agronomic Crops Scout Schools
Mississippi State University will be hosting 4 scout schools this year. We have transitioned over the years to make these trainings much more diverse than insect pest alone. This year we will be including insects, disease, fertility, and herbicide symptomology. There
Preplant Intervals for 2,4-D and Dicamba Applied as Burdown in Mississippi
Observing the preplant intervals for 2,4-D and dicamba prior to planting is important.
2017 Upcoming County Meeting Schedule
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
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
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 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
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
Managing Palmer Amaranth on Field Borders
Controlling GR Palmer amaranth on turnrows and ditchbanks has become a critical component to weed control.
North Mississippi Row Crops Field Day: August 11, 2016, Verona, MS
The North Mississippi Research and Extension Center Field Day is scheduled for August 11, 2016 from 8 am to 1:30 pm with lunch provided.
