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What’s really behind cotton seedling diseases across the Belt? Cotton Checkoff-funded research is uncovering key differences in pathogens by field, state, and region — helping tailor management strategies that work for growers everywhere. Read more: ow.ly/PS9Z50W2Y2N

MSU Extension Corn Specialist Erick Larson continues a discussion on managing corn nitrogen fertility.  For more episodes from the Crop Doctors, visit our website at extension.msstate.edu/shows/mississi… #mscrops #MSUext

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As the growing season heats up, so does insect activity in cotton and soybean fields. Whitney Crow, MSU Extension entomologist, breaks down the current insect situation across Mississippi.  For more episodes, visit our website at extension.msstate.edu/shows/mississi… #mscrops #MSUext

Since the mid-1990s, Fusarium head blight has emerged as one of the most significant diseases affecting small grain production, with epidemics occurring at higher frequencies and over a larger area than in the past. Yield losses can exceed 50% if conditions favor disease;

Our exotic underwater Xylaria continues to grow in our lab aquarium and it has moved into new wood. This little known foreign fungus (now in aquariums in the US) has the unusual ability to grow underwater - more information see: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

#Corn growth may struggle when planted into green #covercrops. However, vegetation burndown can effectively counter such challenges, while optimizing early planting opportunities. The cover crop plot on the left was terminated 4 wks prior to planting. 🌽#mscorn #MSUext

After a few sunny days, #corn is wilting. If we check the #soil, it is clear moisture is not short. Accordingly, leaf wilt is a very unreliable indicator of #irrigation needs. More sunshine and aeration are the best cure for this matter. 🌽#mscorn #MSUext #plant25 #mscrops

Recent wind, hail & sandblasting accompanying rain damaged a lot of corn. Watch out for baterial diseases, such as Goss's wilt, bacterial leaf streak (BLS), & stinky bacterial stalk rot. Fungicides won't control bacterial - send samples UNLPlant&Pest Clinic for ID & FMI see comments

NEMATODE MONDAY: double trouble on yellow squash. Root knot nematode on roots, but also symptoms of an insect (aphid or whitefly) transmitted virus. Field symptoms make it appear to be virus induced, but RKN also involved. Lab tests will tell the true story #SON #Virus #ACES

Friendly reminder that urease inhibitors (NBPT products) aren’t needed on urea that’s dropped into the water. So on your spoon-feed in flood, midseason, or boot applications in rice, save your money and leave those products off. Plain urea is all you need.

With extreme and unpredictable weather patterns disrupting herbicide timing and efficacy, Jason and Tom dive into the weed control challenges faced by Mississippi growers in the 2025 season. #mscrops #onlyatdrec

Ever use info from the Crop Protection Network? Please help them out by completing this survey on soybean disease and outreach value: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d1f7a7a… Alison Robertson Kiersten Wise Darcy Telenko Crop Protection Network Martin Chilvers Damon L. Smith Tom Allen #soybeans #AgTwitter

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Current southern corn rust finds in Georgia and Florida. I’m expecting additional counties by tomorrow. UGA Extension

“Stem canker can cause premature death of soybean in large areas of the field...The greatest impact on yield occurs when plants are infected early during the vegetative stages, and favorable weather conditions persist until later reproductive growth stages...” From the newly

Sights from the corn field: Curvularia leaf spot, smut (yes, on a leaf), Diplodia ear rot #plantpathology #mscrops

Just FYi, Jason Bond and I did podcast with Drew Gholson this morning. I’m elevating Drew to full “witch” status……only explanation for a 0% chance all day that’s now 70% MS_CropDoctors

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The first day of corn spraying is always a good thing…….beat the rain with just enough drying time!