2011 Rice Research Report
This is a brief review of the many agronomy, breeding, pest management, soil fertility, and water conservation research projects funded by the Mississippi Rice Promotion Board.
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2011 MSU Row Crop Short Course Video Links
The 2011 Mississippi State University Row Crop Short Course was held from December 5 – 7, 2011. Topics covered during the Row Crop Short Course included insect and weed management, fertility management, agronomic aspects of crop production, and a farm
2011 Rice Short Course Presentations and Preliminary Rice Variety Trial Booklet
I would like to thank everyone for attending the Rice Short Course. At much request, I have included copies of the presentations made at this short course. Also, I have attached a preliminary copy of the Rice Variety Trial Booklet.
2011 Row Crop Short Course
On behalf of the Mississippi State University Extension Service we would like to cordially invite you to attend the 2011 Row Crop Short Course to be held at the Bost Extension Center on the campus of Mississippi State University from
Irrigation Termination in Cotton
The 2011 cotton crop is progressing nicely in spite of being somewhat late. Defoliation applications have taken place on some of the earliest planted cotton near Port Gibson as well as on small acreage near Benoit. In general, open bolls
Irrigation Termination on Soybean
As we close out another growing season a reoccurring question continues to be asked, “When can I terminate irrigation in my soybeans?â€
Corn Verification Crop Progress Update
Irrigated Corn Verification Fields are nearly mature, but did require a final irrigation this week to provide ample moisture to sustain the crop to physiological maturity. Some slight root lodging also recently occurred, but otherwise harvest progress should commence soon. Late-planted dryland fields still have a long way to go and are under drought stress.
UPDATE: Bacterial Blight of Cotton
Over the past 7 days, numerous cotton fields have been determined to be infected with bacterial blight, caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (formerly Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum). In addition to the growing number of acres in MS having been
Late Season Corn Irrigation and Termination
Much of our late March planted irrigated corn is now reaching dent stage and will continue to fill kernels for another 20 days, if we help it do so. Therefore, you do not want to forgo any practices which may mitigate stress or pest issues yet. This article highlights irrigation needs and termination during the final growth stages.
Drought Stress and its affect on Corn Pollination and Early Grain Fill
Despite Mississippi generally receiving abundant yearly rainfall, we often experience substantial drought stress growing corn. The timing of rainfall and the ability of our soils to store moisture are critical to corn productivity. This article explains how drought stress and irrigation management may influence corn productivity during the early grain filling stages.
Cotton Growth and Early Season Irrigation
2011 is shaping up to be one of the more challenging years we have faced in some time. While no year can be considered normal, difficult weather conditions have tested the mettle of many this year. Flooding, delaying planting, and
After the Flood: Row Crop Replanting
MSU Extension Service and MAFES researchers have compiled the following suggestions and information regarding replanting and managing row crops after the flood. Also included is post-flood crop insurance information.
What to Expect from Later than Normal Corn Planting
One of the current corn research initiatives at Mississippi State University is a project evaluating corn productivity to later than normal planting dates, particularly when grown with irrigation. The preliminary results may be pleasantly surprising for some growers stricken with stand loss or delayed by rainfall.
Key Corn Verification Findings
One of the objectives of this program is to identify key production limitations, so the Mississippi State University Extension Service and Experiment Station can better direct efforts to develop innovations for our specific problems. This is a summary of such limitations documented during the past few years.
2010 Row Crop Short Course Video Links
The 2010 Row Crop Short Course was held at Mississippi State University on December 6 – 8, 2010. As we expanded the Short Course in 2009, we also have adopted technology to record the oral and visual portions of the presentations.
