Southwestern Corn Borer Trap Counts – July 21, 2017
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Redbanded Stink Bug Update 7/21/2017
We saw a surge in RBSB numbers a few weeks ago into March planted soybeans that were approaching R6 growth stage but since then populations have moderated. Just in the last few days we are now seeing another big surge moving into
Controlling Spider Mites in Cotton 2017
Spider mite numbers have been increasing across much of the state over the last several weeks in cotton. There have been a number of fields treated and several fields that have more than one application this year. As conditions remain
Entries Due Soon for Mississippi Soybean Yield Contest
Entires for the 2017 Mississippi Soybean Yield Contest are due on August 1, 2017. Entry Forms can be found at the Mississippi Soybean Association website: www.mississippisoybeanassociation.com. Some entries have been getting sent back if sent to the address on
MS Agricultural Industry Council – Row Crop Update
You are welcome to attend the Row Crop Update at the Mississippi Agricultural Industry Council Conference. The conference is hosted at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, July 26.
Cotton Irrigation Considerations
A few short weeks ago, excessive water was an issue for many; however, today many folks (particularly in the Delta) are in need or rainfall/irrigation. Given the challenging weather so far this year a couple of points should be considered
Bollworm Treatments Starting In Later Planted MS Soybeans
The bulk of our soybeans are going to outrun the current bollworm flight. Over the last 5-7 days we are getting reports of above threshold numbers of bollworms in soybeans. This is pretty much restricted to the soybeans that are R2-R4. We
Redbanded Stink Bug Update 7/15/2017
We have sprayed several fields in the last 2 weeks for RBSB’s. To date, most fields have been late March planted beans that are R5.5-R6 growth stage. Most of the fields so far have been south of Hwy 82, but
Bollworm Moths and Eggs Plentiful in Cotton: How Aggressive Should We Be?
For the last 7-10 days we have flushed numerous bollworm moths in cotton around the state and are commonly picking up eggs and small larvae in places. We have had numerous calls from consultants seeing the same thing and several have
Can I roll the Poly Pipe up on my Corn?
As the corn crop nears maturity, knowing when you can safely terminate irrigation timing, while optimizing yield potential is likely the most important decision you will face. In order to make this call, you need to estimate when the crop will reach maturity and how much moisture is present in your soil. This article outlines the steps needed to help make this process accurate and reliable.
How Can I Estimate Corn Yield?
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 develop a reasonable yield estimate by following these guidelines.
Cotton Field Tour/Turnrow Talk – Brooksville, MS – July 12
Field tour from 9 – 10:45 A.M. A field tour co-hosted with Dow AgroSciences/Phytogen will be conducted under the leadership of Drs. Dodds and Catchot. The program for the field tour is as follows: Phytogen Variety Overview – Kerry Saylors –
Cotton Disease Update: July 6, 2017 UPDATED (7/10/2017 @ 6 PM)
Bacterial blight of cotton has shown up in younger cotton in east and west MS. At present, 10 counties have been observed to contain bacterial blight cotton. To date (July 6), target spot has not been observed in the MS cotton crop.
Soybean Disease Update: July 1, 2017
The soybean disease situation continues to change throughout MS depending on growth stage situations in each field. Over the past week root diseases have been commonly observed. The first soybean rust of the season was observed in southwestern MS on kudzu.
Early Season Plant Bug Management with Diamond
Most of the cotton across the Delta is squaring now and plant bug applications have started to go out on most fields. We are catching a lot of plant bugs in flowering soybeans right now and the corn should start
Southwestern Corn Borer Trap Counts – June 30, 2017
Overall, southwestern corn borer trap numbers are increasing across the state. The thresholds in the control guide suggest treating 7 days after traps reach 50 moths for pre-tassel corn and 100 moths for tasseling corn. As a reminder, corn is safe
Cotton: General Crop Update
The fourth of July is typically associated with cotton blooms in Mississippi. While some fields are blooming or will do so in the next few days; a number of fields are still one to two weeks away from blooms appearing. In general,
Corn Disease Update: June 24, 2017
Increased reports of disease in the corn crop in MS have been made over the past week. Normally, as corn matures, the incidence and severity of corn diseases observed with increase. Presently, common rust, Diplodia leaf streak, northern corn leaf blight, and southern rust can all be observed in our corn production system; however, southern rust has only been observed on an extremely limited number of acres to this point in the season.
Navigating Fungicide Active Ingredients
Over the past several years, fungicide pre-mix products have dominated the marketplace. Keeping up with the specific chemical classes within each product can present a challenge. Included in this blog post are some information to aid in making fungicide decisions.
Keys to Field Identification of Common Versus Southern Rust in Field Corn
Diagnosing common and southern rust in the field can oftentimes be difficult. Subtle differences between the two diseases can occur at different parts of the growing season as well as sections of the crop canopy.
Soybean Disease Update: June 18, 2017
Limited soybean diseases have occurred throughout the MS soybean production system. Observations of Septoria brown spot and taproot decline have been quite common this season. Lesions that result from herbicide injury have also been commonly observed, but should not be cause for concern.
