2021 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor- Nutrien (Podcast)
Mike Howell with Nutrien visits with Tom and Jason in Starkville as a Platinum sponsor of the 2021 Row Crop Short Course.
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2021 Soybean Stem Canker Inoculated Variety Trial Evaluations
The cultivars contained in the Mississippi State University Official Variety Trial (OVT), as well as several additional cultivars, were field-evaluated for their susceptibility/resistance to stem canker. Trials were conducted in Stoneville with toothpick-inoculated plants during the 2021 season. Tables contain the average of the field observations (on a 0-9 scale) as well as an assessment of resistance to stem canker (R, MR, MS, S) based on the evaluations conducted.
Travis Faske on Nematode Sampling (Podcast)
Travis Faske with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture calls into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk all things nematodes. Travis, Tom, and Jason discuss important nematode species, sampling methods, sampling timing, and where to
UPDATE: 2021 Soybean Variety Demonstration Program Summary
When previously posted, two locations from this year’s program had yet to be harvested. Since that time, harvest has been completed and the link below has been updated to reflect the addition of these data. As a reminder, the annual
2022 Soybean Variety Suggestions
Variety selection is one of the most important management decisions of the season. With many excellent soybean varieties to choose from, this decision can sometimes be time consuming. Remember, factors such as soil texture, planting date, row spacing, harvest capacity,
2021 MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program Results
Mississippi State goes to great lengths to evaluate, assess and analyze corn hybrid performance, so you have good information to make decisions which improve the profitability of your farm. These Hybrid Demonstration trials are grown in numerous on-farm locations throughout the state where you can better evaluate hybrid performance of our region’s most elite hybrids. Full results, including yields and plant characteristics from this year’s trials are published here.
Mississippi Row Crop Short Course (Podcast)
Trent calls into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to with Whitney, Tom, and Jason about the Mississippi Row Crop Short Course, which will be held December 6 to 8 at the The Mill Conference Center in Starkville.
Mississippi State Extension Row Crop Planning Budgets (Podcast)
In an episode recorded last summer, Brian Mills and Will Maples visit the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio to discuss the planning budgets for different crops in Mississippi. Brian, Will, Tom, and Jason talk about how the budgets are generated, different
2021 MSU Corn Hybrid Trial Disease Evaluations – Irrigated Locations
Irrigated locations containing the MSU official corn hybrid trials (OHT) were evaluated for foliar diseases during the 2021 season. Curvularia leaf spot and southern rust were the two most commonly observed diseases. Little if any northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) was observed; however, where observed the evaluations were captured and are contained in the associated tables from each location. Presently, the evaluations from the irrigated locations (n=5) are included in the current post.
2021 MSU Corn Hybrid Trial Disease Evaluations – Non-irrigated Locations
Non-irrigated locations containing the MSU official corn hybrid trials (OHT) were evaluated for foliar diseases during the 2021 season. Curvularia leaf spot and southern rust were the two most commonly observed diseases. Little if any northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) was observed; however, where observed the evaluations were captured and are contained in the associated tables from each location. Presently, the evaluations from the non-irrigated locations (n=5) are included in the current post.
Final Day to Register for RCSC: 735 Currently Registered
2021 Row Crop Short Course December 6-8th Cotton Mill Conference Center Starkville, MS Meeting Registration: November 19th is the last day to register with no charge. After November 19th, including at the door, the fee will be $40 per
Iron Deficiency Chlorosis – 2021 Soybean Variety Tolerance Ratings
Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC) is an annual challenge for soybean producers in certain areas of our state. This issue is most common on soybean grown in our high pH soils. While there are some alternative management practices that may help
Making Conservation Pay: Working Agricultural Landscapes
Making Conservation Pay: Working Agricultural Landscapes Wednesday, December 1, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Dinner provided) Prairie Wildlife, 3990 Old Vinton Rd West Point, MS 39773 To RSVP or request further information please contact Ryan Mann- Research Associate MSU
The Topic of the Times: Fertilizer Prices and What to Do
The fire-starter for 2022 crop input discussions is fertilizer prices. Without getting into the why for the current volatility, first recall this situation is not entirely unique. Potash at the farmgate was about 14 cents per pound for years, if
Final Few Days to Register for 2021 Row Crop Short Course
2021 Row Crop Short Course December 6-8th Cotton Mill Conference Center Starkville, MS Meeting Registration: November 19th is the last day to register with no charge. After November 19th, including at the door, the fee will be $40 per
2021 Soybean Variety Demonstration Program Summary
The annual MSU Extension Soybean Variety Demonstration Program is conducted using a set of varieties with proven performance. These varieties are grown in a production setting on various soils and management systems around the state. The sets for 2021 represented
Don’t Forget to Register for the 2021 Row Crop Short Course
2021 Row Crop Short Course December 6-8th Cotton Mill Conference Center Starkville, MS Meeting Registration: November 19th is the last day to register with no charge. After November 19th, including at the door, the fee will be $40 per
Row Crop Short Course- Holiday Floral Design Show and Workshop
Holiday Floral Design Show and Workshop at the 2021 Row Crop Short Course Tuesday, December 7th, at the Mill RSVP to Kathy Johnson kathy.johnson@msstate.edu Morning: 9:00-11:00 AM Afternoon: 2:00-4:00 PM 20 slots available in each class
2022 MSU Short List of Suggested Corn Hybrids
This publication lists those corn hybrids which have demonstrated superior performance in the Mississippi Corn for Grain Hybrid Trials. No other source tests as many hybrids representing today’s market. Thus, this is a great starting point and barometer for you to judge hybrid performance and select the best corn hybrids for your farm.
Polytube pickup
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2021 Delta Area Rice Meeting Scheduled for November 17, 2021
The 2021 Delta Area Rice Meeting will be held at the Bolivar Co. Extension office on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021.
2021 Row Crop Short Course (Registration Deadline 11.19.21)
2021 Row Crop Short Course December 6-8th Cotton Mill Conference Center Starkville, MS Meeting Registration: November 19th is the last day to register with no charge. After November 19th, including at the door, the fee will be $40 per
ARC-CO and PLC Payment Rates for 2020
Price Loss Coverage Program Payments The following contains the projected PLC payment rates for 2020 crop year. Table 1 contains the MYA prices for the 2020/21 crop year from the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The
Stored Rice Insect Management Update
In general there are a limited number of products labeled for stored grain insect management. For rice these products include Storicide II (deltamethrin plus chlorpyrifos-methyl, pyrethroid and organophosphate, respectively), Diacon IGR (methoprene, insect growth regulator), diatomaceous earth (Insecto, Protect-It, and
