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🚨 Last chance to sign up for the Master Irrigator training! 🌱 Register now & complete online modules by Jan. 31. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your irrigation skills! 💧💡⬇️ reg.extension.msstate.edu/reg/event_page…

Our native subterranean #termite species are swarming across #Mississippi, with this image coming in today from way up in DeSoto County! If you haven't had calls about termites yet, you will soon! Photo: Michael Tucker, Action Pest Control #MSUext #IPM #Entomology #pestmanagement

Soil temp is vital for early #corn #plant25 because warm soils enhance growth, improve stand quality and yield. However, soil may fluctuate widely from air temps during the day. For example, air temp was 64F when these photos were taken. 🌽🌾☘️ #mscorn #MSUext #covercrops

We often see issues with herbicide drift in #wheat. Glyphosate usually shows localized chlorosis on leaves. Damage stunts growth, often wrapping leaves and trapping heads trying to emerge. 🌾#Plant25 #MSUext #mscrops #ag #farming #agriculture #highyield

Native sub. #termites are likely more common than your customers think. A North Carolina study (Parman and Vargo 2008) found an avg of 25 colonies/acre, with one having 75/acre! More info on termites in Mississippi: extension.msstate.edu/termites #MSUext #entomology #pestmanagement #IPM

The #Formosan subterranean #termite is swarming in Mississippi. Formosans are not considered established in the 56 counties in blue. If you find Formosans in these counties, please submit samples and collection data. #MSUext #entomology #pestmanagement #IPM

Staging taller vegetative #corn is harder since lower leaves die or are displaced as the stalk grows. These leaves must still be accounted for. Noting length may help ID. Leaf 2 ~ 4” Leaf 3 ~ 6.5” Leaf 4 ~ 9 to 10” 🌽#mscorn #MSUext #mscrops #plant25 #agriculture #farming

🎥Dr. Wes Lowe shares a little bit about a special project he’s been working on! #mscrops #MSUext

Consider waiting until heavy dew in grass has dried up before you apply fire ant bait. Bait tends to be more effective and attractive to fire ants when it remains dry. For more information on fire ants, visit: extension.msstate.edu/insects/fire-a… #MSUext #Entomology #PestManagement #FireAnts

🎥Fourth of July is one of the holiday reminders to apply baits for fire ants! Remember one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to management. Certain treatment products shouldn’t be used near food crops, pets, and livestock. Learn more: extension.msstate.edu/insects/fire-a… #MSUext

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If you run a truck-mounted ULV for mosquito management, remember that labels of most adulticides require an annual test to confirm nozzle pressure & flow rate. For more info on #publichealth #mosquito management: extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/… #MSUext #Entomology #pestmanagement

🎥This is the time of year that you really need to pay attention to your pond because oxygen levels can get dangerously low and cause harm to your fish. Dr. Wes Neal explains your options when facing an oxygen depression. #MSUext 🐟

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We're celebrating the 300th episode milestone of our MSU Extension Crop Doctors' podcast! Whether you've been subscribed since the first episode or just found us last week, thanks for listening. Catch previous episodes here: extension.msstate.edu/shows/mississi… #mscrops #MSUext

The aptly named crazy top…..four totally different responses on separate plants in a small area of one field #mscrops

CRAZY TOP is a corn disease caused by an Oomycete pathogen. Symptoms include tillering & twisting of upper leaves. The tassel resembles a mass of leafy structures giving it a bushy appearance. Crazy top is more common in fields that are flooded early in the season Crop Protection Network

Two new Mississippi State-borne ice cream flavors are hitting the freezer shelves soon! 🍦 Blueberry and sweet potato plan to join MSU’s 11 other ice cream flavors in 2026 at the MAFES Sales Store. Read more: msstate.edu/newsroom/artic…

Deciding when to terminate #irrigation starts by estimating #corn maturity. We do this by evaluating kernel milk-line progress. Integrating crop maturity with soil moisture level allows us to better predict needs and greatly improve #ROI. 🌽#mscorn #MSUext #plant25 #mscrops

#Corn kernels near the tip often fail. Ears prioritize their lower portion and set kernels by 20 days after tassel. Thus, kernels often abort when energy is limiting. Reasons may include: 🌽Saturated soil ✔️Cloudy days 🌽Nutrient deficiencies ✔️Genetics 🌽Variable growth