Cotton Insect Update: July 10, 2015
Tarnished plant bug populations have continued to be high over the last couple weeks in the Delta. A lot of the cotton is at or near the bloom stage when it is most attractive to plant bugs.
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Reminder: Row Crop Technology Showcase July 15 and 16, 2015
Field days scheduled for next week will highlight crops with new and developing herbicide and insect trait technologies. These field days will be held at the following locations: Brooksville – July 15 The Row Crop Technology Showcase at Brooksville will
Insect Pheromone Trap Counts, July 10, 2015
Bollworm trap numbers in the Delta and Hill regions have continued to increase some over what was reported last week. Southwestern corn borer numbers are still very high in some areas of the Delta and sprays may be needed in
When Is the Corn Crop Made?
Considering the abundant rainfall during the July 4th week and the crop progressing closer to maturity, some are likely wondering whether if the 2015 corn crop is finished. This article discusses how to make that call and determine timing for irrigation termination.
2015 Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment
Beginning July 6, 2015 Mississippi producers in eligible counties may enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). The deadline for enrollment is Sept. 30, 2015. CTAP is for farms with former cotton base acres that are physically located in
Soybean Scouting Report: 7/6-7/10/2015
Stink bugs consisted of Brown, Green, and Southern Green stink bugs, with Green and Southern Green Stink bugs making up 95% of the total stink bugs caught. Egg masses of both Kudzu Bugs and Stink Bugs have been seen in both regions in R3 and later soybean.
2014 Frogeye Leaf Spot and Cercospora Blight Foliar Fungicide Trials: Trial Data
Numerous fungicide trials were conducted during 2014 to determine the efficacy of specific fungicide products as well as tank mix components at managing Cercospora leaf blight and frogeye leaf spot. Included in this post are ratings as well as yield for eight total trials conducted in Starkville (2) and Stoneville (6) during the 2014 season.
Soybean Disease Update: July 5, 2015
The incidence of soybean diseases in the MS soybean production area has increased over the past 10-14 days. Aerial blight, Cercospora blight, frogeye leaf spot, Septoria brown spot, target spot, and Vein necrosis virus have all recently been observed in commercial soybean fields throughout MS.
Corn Disease Update: July 4, 2015, Southern Rust Observed in Five Counties (UPDATED @ noon)
Corn diseases have started to be more commonly observed throughout the MS corn production area. Given the time of year in both calendar date and crop stages (post-tassel) several corn diseases are being observed more often. Northern corn leaf blight, southern corn leaf blight, and Diplodia ear rot have all been observed over the last two weeks. Southern corn rust made an appearance earlier than normal; however, the disease is considered to be at extremely low levels at this time even though five counties (Adams, Claiborne, Coahoma, Forrest, Stone) have been observed to contain infected corn plants.
Sugarcane Aphid Update: 7/3/2015
We are now beginning to get numerous calls from around the state about sugarcane aphid infestations. Populations range from very low to well above threshold with treatments becoming more common this week. At this time aphids are being found in the Hills and
Mississippi State University Turn Row Talk – Clarksdale, July 9, 2015
An agronomic crops turn row talk will be held at Cliff Heaton farms, just east of the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 6 on July 9, 2015. The field day will be held in the cotton field
Row Crop Technology Showcase
A series of field days will be held throughout Mississippi in 2015 which will highlight crops with new and developing herbicide and insect trait technologies. Field days will be held at the following locations: Dundee – Douglas and Chris Hood
Plant Growth Regulator Use in Cotton
As blooms are beginning to appear, several calls have come in this week regarding PGR use in cotton. While some folks have already made some early applications, others are holding off. Similar to defoliation, albeit with somewhat less pronounced effects
Soybean Scouting Report: 6/29-7/3/2015
Stink bugs consisted of Brown, Green, and Southern Green stink bugs, with Green and Southern Green Stink bugs making up 85% of the total stink bugs caught. Some small corn earworm larvae were found in very low numbers in the Delta region.
Pheromone Trap Counts, July 2, 2015
The biggest change for this week is the rise in southwestern corn borer trap counts. High numbers were spotty in the Delta with one Leflore county trap recording 668 moths in a week. Coahoma, Quitman and Sunflower counties were the
Southern Blight of Peanuts – It’s Arrived
Southern blight, has been found on peanuts in several areas of the state this week. Southern blight is a plant disease that attacks the crown and below ground parts of peanuts. It causes the plant to wilt and die or
Soybean Scouting Report: 6/22-6/26
Weekly Soybean Scouting Report for Mississippi Hills and Delta Region 6/22-6/26
Pheromone Trap Counts, June 26, 2015
Bollworm pheromone trap counts were similar to last week and remain fairly low compared to historical averages. Tobacco budworm counts were slightly higher this week, but are still low fairly low. Southwestern corn borer trap catches have started to increase
Row Crop Technology Showcase Pre-Registration
Pre-registration is now open for the upcoming Row Crop Technology Showcase events hosted by Mississippi State University. These events will be held at the following locations: Dundee – Douglas and Chris Hood’s farm – July 7 Brooksville – MSU Black Belt
Mid-Season Rice Update
I would like to call this a midseason rice update, but in actuality we have rice in Mississippi ranging from one leaf to late boot in places, but most of the rice crop should be at or reaching mid-season. Similar
Mississippi State University Turn Row Field Day: Clarksdale, MS July 9, 2015
An agronomic crops field day will be held at Cliff Heaton farms, just east of the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 6. The field day will be held in the cotton field on the south side of the road. MSU Extension Specialists will be present to discuss topics in corn, cotton, grain sorghum, peanut, rice and soybean.
Pheromone Trap Counts, June 19, 2015
It appears that we are beginning to see the next generation of bollworm moths flying this week. Trap catches in most counties were higher this week than last week. Catches are still relatively light compared to long term averages, so
Corn Disease Update: June 19, 2015
For the most part, the corn disease situation has been quiet. Limited occurrences of common rust and northern corn leaf blight have been observed in some Delta fields. With the cooler and wetter conditions encountered early in the season it is possible that some uncommon diseases could be encountered.
How Long Will Cotton Residual Herbicides Lay on the Soil Surface Awaiting an Activating Rainfall?
Several questions have come in over the past week or so regarding how long residual herbicides will lay on the soil surface without rainfall and still have activity when rainfall does arrive. This is a very difficult question to answer
Row Crop Technology Showcase – Dates and Topics
The upcoming Row Crop Technology Showcase events hosted by Mississippi State University have been mentioned a couple of times on Mississippi-crops.com; however, we now have a list of topics that will be covered at each event as well as credits
