We are all aware of the continuing drought conditions in Mississippi. I have attached a link to a map from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Please click on the link below to observe drought conditions across the state of Mississippi. I
The National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research (NCAAR) is launching its Master Irrigator program (https://www.ncaar.msstate.edu/outreach/master/index.php). It is designed to provide advanced training on topics including: Irrigation water management practices Soil health Agronomics Irrigation systems and equipment maintenance Policy and management
September is National Rice Month. MSU Extension Rice Specialist Dr. Hunter Bowman visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk with MSU Extension specialists Drs. Jason Bond and Tom Allen about late-season observations, harvest progress, and outlook for
Dr. Wes Lowe is a repeat guest and an assistant professor from the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at MSU. He and first-time guest Dr. Mike Mulvaney, an agronomist in Plant and Soil Sciences, visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast
Brian visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to offer a late-season status report on the cotton crop across Mississippi. Extreme dry weather in south Mississippi has led to the crop in that part of the state being classified
Daniel Stephenson from the LSU AgCenter called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to share his experiences with rhizome johnsongrass problems in Louisiana. Multiple resistant johnsongrass has spread to different regions of Louisiana. Most recently, populations of evolved
In many areas across the state, acres are quickly approaching the point of insecticide termination. All insect termination suggestions are in terms of NAWF5 plus x heat units. NAWF5 refers to node above white flower 5 or cutout. This is
Bollworm pheromone trap catches for the week were down from last week’s catches in the Delta, but catches were still substantial, suggesting plenty of eggs are being laid in susceptible crops. Traps in Northeast Mississippi were fairly steady compared to
As tarnished plant bug population begin increasing across the state. It is important to remember some of the best management practices. Use diamond during late squaring and early flower when adults are migrating into cotton field. The highest yield increases
Rice stink bug infestations in heading rice have increased considerably this week. With the status of pyrethroid resistance in rice stink bug, these products are not the best option especially if infestation levels are high. Tenchu 20SG has provided good
MSU Entomologists Drs. Tyler Towles and Don Cook drop in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to share the current situation on bollworms in soybean and cotton. Current levels of bollworm infestations across the Delta, thresholds for triggering management
Travis Faske from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Trey Price with the LSU AgCenter both called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss the status of southern rust in corn, which is an
For the last several years, we have sent tobacco thrips population to the University of Tennessee for organophosphate bioassay resistance screening. To date, we have the results for three populations (Stoneville, MS; Glendora, MS; Sidon, MS). Populations seem to be
Thrips Management and Resistance Status: Whitney, Tyler, and Don sit down with Jason and Tom in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about one of the hottest topics right now for cotton farmers and consultants in Mississippi:
With the development of resistance to seed treatments, foliar thrips applications are becoming increasingly common. At this point in the growing season, thrips populations are quickly increasing. There have been a number of acres that have already received at least
The Mississippi State Row Crop Team will be hosting three scout schools in 2023. The program will cover insects, disease, fertility, and agronomy. These events are free of charge, and all are welcome. Each scout school will serve as an
Erick visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk with Jason and Tom about nitrogen fertilizer management in corn. Topics include timings, rates, additives, etc. to utilize when applying a tassel fertilizer application in corn. Erick wraps up
Drew, Jason, and Tom sat down in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about irrigation for corn and rice in Mississippi. Soil moisture sensors have become an increasingly important tool for farmers in Mississippi agriculture. Topics discussed
University of Georgia Extension Weed Specialist Eric Prostko calls into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about weed control programs in peanut as well as the results of a recent survey of Extension weed scientists he conducted.
Irrometer Watermark Series: Location Selection Filed Under: Agriculture, Crops, Farming, Water PUBLICATIONS Publication Number: P3539 View as PDF: P3539.pdf This publication series provides information and recommendations pertaining to the Irrometer Watermark 200SS, a granular matrix sensor commonly used in Mississippi for scheduling irrigation. Future publications
Bobby Golden makes a special appearance in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about building the Mississippi Crop Situation Podcast. Credit for the idea for the podcast goes to Ms. Ellen Graves in Mississippi State Extension Ag
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