Mississippi Crop Situation Podcast

Field Day to Highlight Irrigation Innovation May 28, 2025

Drew Gholson and Parker Frew with Delta F.A.R.M. visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to promote their upcoming field day. Hosted at the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research in Stoneville on June 12, this event highlights the latest in irrigation tools, techniques, and strategies designed for Delta agriculture. Drew and Parker share insights on what growers can expect—from in-field demonstrations to practical technologies aimed at improving irrigation efficiency and crop performance.

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Innovations in Soybean: From Poverty Pea to High-input Commodity May 27, 2025

Phil Michener with DynaGro visited with Jason and Tom in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to follow up their discussion on corn from May 13 with one on soybean. Soybean production has evolved in the Midsouth over the past 20 years. Phil shares firsthand insights into the major agronomic breakthroughs, the role of genetics, and evolutions in pest and irrigation management.

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Weather Delays Still Impacting Mississippi Corn May 21, 2025

When the weather won’t cooperate, how should growers adjust their fertilizer and herbicide plans? Erick called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss the current challenges experienced by corn growers in Mississippi. Erick, Jason, and Tom tackle the problems of managing crop inputs when rain, wind, or saturated fields delay timely applications of herbicides and nitrogen fertilizer.

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Meet New MSU Rice Agronomist Will Eubank May 20, 2025

MSU Extension’s new Rice Agronomist Will Eubank visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to introduce himself Extension stakeholders. Will shares his background, his passion for agriculture, what led him to specialize in rice production and the innovative research and outreach efforts he’s bringing to the role.

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Hitting Curveballs from Mother Nature in Midsouth Corn May 13, 2025

Phil Michener Corn and Soybean Product Manager with DynaGro visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to share his thoughts on corn management in 2025. A year that began with a resounding start in most areas with early planting and stand establishment has been dealt some adversity in recent weeks. Phil, Jason, and Tom discuss managing corn in light of sub optimal conditions and finish with thoughts on Curvularia leaf spot.

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Jay Mahaffey on Early-season Cotton Management May 06, 2025

Jay Mahaffey from the Scott Learning Center is back in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio to talk about what he knows best: cotton. Jay, Tom, and Jason cover a range of topics on early-season management, including adjusting management with new technologies like ThryvOn and nematode resistance. Jay also details his new publication Antique Alley (https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/articles/dad/antique-alley), which compares data from cotton varieties from the mid 1990s to those from the 2020s.

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Urea-ammonium Nitrate Situation for Mississippi Crops Apr 30, 2025

Corey Bryant and Brendan Zurweller visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about the developing situation with liquid nitrogen fertilizer in Mississippi. Topics include rates and timings for nitrogen fertilizer on corn and cotton in Mississippi and general “watch outs” for use of either.

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Nitrogen Fertilizer Sources for the Midsouth Apr 29, 2025

Long-time friend of the Crop Doctors’ Podcast Bobby Golden sat down in the studio in Stoneville to visit with Jason and Tom about nitrogen fertilizer for midsouthern crop production. Topics include influence of environment on urea and urea-ammonium nitrate, protecting each nitrogen source, and timings of nitrogen fertilizer for corn.

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Rice Update with Jarrod Hardke Apr 22, 2025

Jarrod Hardke from the University of Arkansas took time out of his morning to call into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss rice in the Midsouth. Rice planting has progressed rapidly. Moisture has become a concern in some areas. Jarrod, Jason, and Tom discuss the state of the crop at this point in 2025.

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What to do with johnsongrass at planting? Apr 15, 2025

Daniel Stephenson from the LSU AgCenter called in from the road in Louisiana to talk about johnsongrass control. Johnsongrass has routinely been one of Mississippi's worst weeds over the last few years. Daniel talks about the best control strategies for johnsongrass in corn, soybean, and cotton and ends up with describing the best course of action for infestations at the time of planting.

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Checking Corn Growth after a Big Rain Apr 09, 2025

Erick called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to visit with Tom and Jason about the impact of last weekend’s rainfall on early-season corn growth. They discuss differences down the row, nitrogen management, potential replant situations, and disease concerns.

Jay Mahaffey on Corn and Soybean Apr 08, 2025

Jay Mahaffey from the Scott Learning Center visited the Crop Doctors Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about early-season management of corn and soybean. Jay, Tom, and Jason discuss planting progress, corn planting depth and fertility, soybean planting dates, and a variety of other topics.

Early-season Optimism to Begin the Soybean Year Apr 01, 2025

Justin Calhoun sat down with Tom and Jason in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about the early start for soybean in 2025. Topics include yield potential by planting date, early-season pitfalls, and disease concerns.

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Herbicide Programs for 2025 – Crossover Episode with Weeds AR Wild Podcast Mar 26, 2025

Jason joined a group of weed scientists on a recent episode of the Weeds AR Wild Podcast with the University of Arkansas. The episode is longer than usual but covers a range of topics from herbicide resistance to the new formulation of Liberty to residual herbicide use for row crops.

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Terminating Cover Crops and Cover Crops for Ryegrass Control Mar 25, 2025

Donnie Miller from the LSU AgCenter called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to visit with Jason and Tom on his experiences with managing cover crops in north Louisiana. He also details his research on utilizing residual herbicides and cover crops to control Italian ryegrass.

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Managing Corn to Start Strong Mar 18, 2025

Erick called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to visit with Tom and Jason on the first new podcast episode for 2025. After the long winter, planting season is here and corn will be first. Erick, Tom, and Jason discuss soil temperatures for planting, planting depth, and optimizing efficiency by manipulating seeding rates for corn.

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Root-knot Nematode Research Update Mar 11, 2025

From the Row Crop Short Course in Starkville, Tom and Jason visited with Travis Faske from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture on his work with root-knot nematodes. Travis has appeared multiple times on the podcast, and some of his work with nematodes can be found at https://arkansascrops.uada.edu/posts/disease/2024-soybean-varieties-RKN.aspx

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Rice Issues from Louisiana with Connor Webster Mar 04, 2025

From the Row Crop Short Course in Starkville, Jason and Tom visited with Connor Webster from the LSU AgCenter about Provisia injury related to environmental conditions, Newpath carryover, and new herbicides on the horizon for rice production.

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Liberty Ultra and More ESA Discussion Feb 25, 2025

From the Row Crop Short Course in Starkville, Tom and Jason visited with MSU Extension’s John Byrd and Bob Scott from the University of Arkansas about proper use of BASF’s new Liberty Ultra with its new label passing steps of the Endangered Species Act. That led into further discussion related to potential mitigations required under that legislation.

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Double Crop Corn and Soybean in South Carolina’s Coastal Plain Feb 18, 2025

From the Row Crop Short Course in Starkville last December, Michael Plumblee from Clemson University related his work with South Carolina growers’ efforts at double cropping soybean after corn.

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Stoneville Seed Feb 12, 2025

Andy White and Andrew Stolte visit with Tom and Jason as Platinum sponsors of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://agriculture.basf.us/crop-protection/products/seeds/stoneville.html

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board Feb 11, 2025

Jason Krutz visits with Tom and Jason as a Platinum sponsor of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://mssoy.org

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Diamond Sponsor—Case IH Feb 04, 2025

Charles Carter and Corey Reed visit with Tom and Jason in Starkville as Diamond sponsors of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstates

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Koch Agronomic Services Jan 29, 2025

Matt Fryer visits with Tom and Jason as a Platinum sponsor of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://kochagronomicservices.com

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Wade, Inc. Jan 28, 2025

Bubba Jaymes and Gaston Lyon visit with Tom and Jason in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://www.wadeincorporated.com

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Waypoint Analytical Jan 22, 2025

Alan Meijer and Oscar Ruiz visit with Tom and Jason in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://www.waypointanalytical.com

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Jan 21, 2025

Craig Hankins and Jamie Swafford visit with Tom and Jason in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://msfb.org

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Southern Ag Credit Jan 15, 2025

Steele Hardin and Whitney Watts visit with Tom and Jason in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more https://southernagcredit.com

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Vive Crop Protection Jan 14, 2025

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Jeremy Watts and Greg Esco visit with Tom and Jason in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more https://www.vivecrop.com

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Vayda Jan 08, 2025

Derrick Anderson visits with Tom and Jason in Starkville as a Platinum sponsor of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more https://www.vayda.com

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—FMC Corporation Jan 07, 2025

Lawson Priess visits with Tom and Jason in Starkville as a Platinum sponsor of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more https://www.fmc.com/en

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Advanced Drainage Systems Dec 31, 2024

Michaela Todd and Marti Dreschel visit with Tom and Jason in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more https://www.adspipe.com

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2024 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—BASF Dec 24, 2024

Kaelin Saul visits with Tom and Jason in Starkville as a Platinum sponsor of the 2024 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://agriculture.basf.com/global/en

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New MSU Extension Soybean Agronomist Justin Calhoun Dec 17, 2024

Dr. Justin Calhoun visited with Jason and Tom during the MSU Row Crop Short Course in Starkville. MSU Extension Director Dr. Angus Catchot introduced Dr. Calhoun during Row Crop Short Course. Dr. Calhoun will return to Mississippi where he went to school after a few years as an agronomist with the University of Missouri in the bootheel at Portageville.

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Extension Perspectives on 2024 and Beyond Dec 10, 2024

MSU Extension Delta Region Extension Coordinator Alex Deason visited with Tom and Jason in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio about successes and challenges from the 2024 cropping season and uncertainties for 2025. Local Extension offices offer a variety of services for growers to utilize. Find your local office and agent at http://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices.

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A Non Scientific Discussion of the Endangered Species Act Dec 03, 2024

Don, Jason, and Tom sat down in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio try once again to unpack details related to the Endangered Species Act, the Herbicide Strategy, and the draft Insecticide Strategy. These represent part of a pretty large pivot for pesticide use in Mississippi.

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Waterfowl in the Mississippi Delta Nov 26, 2024

With duck season opening this week, Ron Selby, the Executive Director of Delta Farm, visited the Crop Doctors Podcast studio to talk about the state of waterfowl in the Mississippi Delta. Ron visited with Jason and Tom on changes in waterfowl patterns and habitats in the area over the last few decades. He also details Delta Farm’s efforts, along with government agencies and other NGOs, to promote waterfowl habitat in our state.

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Did You Know John Wilkes Booth Was a Farmer? Nov 19, 2024

Long time friend of the podcast, Chris Bennett, spent time in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio to spin a wild tale with deep ties to American farming. Chris describes the multiple ties to American agriculture of the characters involved in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

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Adjusting Strategies for Fall Residual Herbicides Nov 12, 2024

From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Jason, Tom, and Don discuss a variety of topics related to fall residual herbicide treatments, mainly targeting Italian ryegrass. The weather is right now to treat fields that have not already received a treatment. Consider adjusting the rate to combine with a winter postemergence treatment to save a little bit of money.

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The Crop Protection Industry Pivots into the Future Nov 05, 2024

Matt Plitt, CEO of Valent, visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio on a recent visit to Mississippi. Matt is an alum of Delta State University and has been with Valent since 2010. Matt, Jason, and Tom discuss the impact of the new regulatory process for labeling products, other changes in the industry, and the place for biological products in production agriculture.

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Farm Economics Moving Toward 2025 Oct 29, 2024

Steve Martin visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to visit with Tom and Jason about a subject that is close to the front of the minds of everyone involved in production agriculture…the economic situation. Topics range from a recap of 2024 to an explanation for carryover stocks to some slight positives as we think about the crop calendar turning to 2025.

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What To Think About When Planning for a Wheat Crop Oct 22, 2024

Erick visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about planting wheat in Mississippi. Mississippi hasn’t grown much wheat in recent years, but some growers have voiced interest in it for 2024-25. Erick, Tom, and Jason discuss wheat planting dates, vernailization, early-season inputs, field selection, and other considerations for getting into the wheat game.

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Johnsongrass and Italian Ryegrass Oct 15, 2024

From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, MS, Jason and Tom have their annual conversation about fall burndown targeting Italian ryegrass. This conversation is unique because about half of it relates to johnsongrass. Those two weed species are very different, but both hold solid places in the list of most problematic weeds of row crops in Mississippi.

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Ponzi Schemes in Agriculture Oct 08, 2024

Repeat guest Chris Bennett with Farm Journal visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to relate some tales of crime in agriculture. Tilapia, quail, worms, Jerusalem artichokes, even farmland…nothing is safe from schemers looking to make a dollar.

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Cover Crop Strategies in Mississippi Oct 01, 2024

Erick sat down in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about cover crops. hese have gained some prominence in areas around the state in recent years and warrant some discussion. Erick has done a lot of work with different areas of cover crop production in the last few years. In this episode, he offers comments on cover crop categories, varieties, planting dates, benefits, and pitfalls.

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ESA and the Herbicide Strategy; Episode 2 Sep 25, 2024

In the second half of the episode that released September 24, Andy Whittington from the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation continues to outline the requirements for herbicide use set forth in the Herbicide Strategy that was recently released by the Us Environmental Protection Agency.

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ESA and the Herbicide Strategy; Episode 1 Sep 24, 2024

Andy Whittington from the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss what is being called the final Herbicide Strategy related to the Endangered Species Act and new registrations and re-registrations for herbicides. The episode got lengthy so we will split this over two episodes. Look for the follow up content on September 25. In the first episode, Andy recaps the Endangered Species Act and then begins to unpack how the Herbicide Strategy can be effectively navigated by Mississippi farmers.

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Fertilizer Decisions During Times of Low Commodity Prices Sep 17, 2024

Bobby Golden visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to continue the conversation he started with Jason and Tom a few weeks ago on fertilizer decision making. Bobby, Jason, and Tom cover a range of topics with the focus on making fertilizer decisions considering crop removal, crop rotation strategies, and affordability of fertilizer.

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Tips and Tricks for Soil Sampling Sep 10, 2024

Corey Bryant and Vaughn Reed visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about soil sampling. Topics include sampling timing, frequency, grids or zones, etc. There are different philosophies on how to manage this important agronomic practice, but it is an essential part of crop production.

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Cotton Defoliation Time Approaches Sep 03, 2024

Brian sat down in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio before a meeting he was doing in Stoneville to talk about cotton defoliation. We recorded this conversation in late August, but the weather has stayed pretty constant unless it rains Labor Day weekend. Find out more about cotton defoliation at https://www.mississippi-crops.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/W376_2024_Defol.pdf

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Delta Wildlife for Conservation in the Mississippi Delta Aug 27, 2024

The Executive Director of Delta Wildlife, Ron Selby, visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio to talk about programs to assist their members in the Delta. Delta Wildlife offers a variety of services to their members. The podcast focused on their feral swine program and efforts to increase awareness of black bears in the Delta. Find out more at https://www.deltawildlife.org.

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Bugcast with Cook and Towles Aug 20, 2024

Unless something goes sideways, this should be the last insect podcast on real-time issues for 2024. Don and Tyler talked about thresholds and treatment terminations for loopers, kudzu bugs, and red-banded stink bugs in soybeans and plant bugs, bollworms and mites in cotton.

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What To Look At For Irrigation Termination Aug 13, 2024

Drew sat down in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about irrigation termination with Jason and Tom. Podcasts with Drew often conjure up a rain across at least some areas of Mississippi. That’s unlikely this time, but it’s never impossible. Drew, Tom, and Jason talk about what to look for when making decisions about turning off irrigation water on soybeans and cotton.

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Looking for Root Knot Nematodes in Later Crop Stages Aug 06, 2024

From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Jason and Tom discuss root knot nematode in the major row crops in Mississippi. They talk about diagnosing problems in the field, what root knot nematode may be confused with, and management strategies to try to stay ahead of the problem.

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Updated Pesticide Certification Training for Mississippi Jul 30, 2024

Gene Merkl is the Program Manager for the Pesticide Applicator and Recertification Program with Mississippi State Extension. Gene called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss updates to the pesticide certification training for Mississippi which were mandated nationwide by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and went online July 1, 2024. The update training can be accessed online at http://extension.msstate.edu/content/online-commercial-applicator-recertification

MSU Extension with Angus Catchot and Trent Irby Jul 23, 2024

MSU Extension Director Angus Catchot and Associate Director Trent Irby visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio on a recent trip to Stoneville. Angus and Trent described their new roles in Extension administration and recounted things they had learned on the last few months transitioning to their new positions.

Summer Soybean Update Jul 16, 2024

Trent Irby sat down with Tom and Jason in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about the 2024 Mississippi soybean crop. Trent was promoted to a position as the Associate Director of Extension over Agriculture and Natural Resources beginning April 1, so there was some difficulty getting schedules to line up to get him on a podcast this year. Trent describes his new role with Mississippi State Extension and then moves into the status of the Mississippi soybean crop for 2024.

Emergency Crisis Exemption for Intrepid 2F in Rice Jul 12, 2024

From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Don, Jason, and Tom discuss the situation with fall armyworms in rice. An Emergency Crisis Exemption has been granted for use of Intrepid 2F targeting fall armyworms in rice from July 11 through July 26.

Bird’s-eye View of Soil Fertility and Fertilizers Jul 09, 2024

Bobby Golden sat down in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville offer his perspective on the present and future of soil fertility and fertilizers. This episode wandered back and forth on topics and will definitely require a follow up. Some of the areas Bobby discussed with Jason and Tom include fertilizer use efficiency, biologicals, sustainability, and technology. That may not really sound like soil fertility, but we wrapped it together somewhat by the end.

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Update on the Endangered Species Act Jul 02, 2024

Andy Whittington with the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation sat down in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio during a recent visit to Stoneville to offer an update on the status of the Endangered Species Act and its influence on pesticide labeling. Andy is an authority on this subject. This legislation and the associated process that will change the way pesticides are labeled and used in the U.S. is complex, and Andy does a great job of breaking it down into digestible chunks.

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Plant Bugs, Spray Mixtures, and Other Insect Topics Jun 25, 2024

Don and Tyler sat down in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio to offer an update on the progression of the insect portion of the crop year. Topics include plant bug infestations and management in cotton, some discussion on crop injury when mixing a variety of products, insect management in soybean, and a couple of regulatory concerns.

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Goosegrass Control Is a Top Priority Jun 18, 2024

From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Jason and Tom delve into the problem of goosegrass control in row crops. Glyphosate-resistant goosegrass is present in Mississippi, but not all populations are resistant to that herbicide. Poor control is compounded when circumstances like herbicide mixtures, application volume, hot temperatures, and dry soil condition intersect with each other.

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Irrigation Triggers for Corn, Soybean, and Cotton Jun 11, 2024

Drew visited with Jason and Tom from the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville about initiating irrigation on the most common row crops in Mississippi. Topics ranged from triggering, to watering for crop demand, to being cautious with too much irrigation too soon.

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All Things Early-season Cotton Jun 04, 2024

Brian Pieralisi visited with Tom Allen and Jason Bond in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville on how the early season is going for Mississippi’s cotton crop. They discuss the blown terminal phenomenon that has been observed in recent years, weed control, fertilizer management, and touch on growth regulators.

Corn Fertilizer and Irrigation Timing May 29, 2024

Erick Larson visited the Crops Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville on a rainy day to visit with Jason Bond and Tom Allen about corn fertilization and irrigation. They discussed top dress vs. side dress nitrogen fertilizer applications, when to apply a tassel nitrogen fertilizer application, and the appropriate strategy for corn irrigation.

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Thrips Pressure, ThryvOn Cotton, Acephate Uncertainty May 28, 2024

Don and Tyler are back in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio for a second week in a row. Tyler takes the lead to talk about thrips on cotton. Pressure is heavy but the weather has been good for cotton in most areas. They cover thrips pressure, ThryvOn performance, and finish with a discussion about the future of acephate as an insecticide option in row crops.

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Managing Rice Stink Bug in Southern U.S. Rice May 22, 2024

Don and Tyler sat down in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio with Jason and Tom to talk about rice stink bugs. Even though it’s only May and rice stink bugs are a late-season pest of rice, this discussion is important to work plans for the season. Tenchu has been a major insecticide for control of rice stink bugs; however, a Section 18 has been requested and granted for Endigo in recent years. For 2024, the Section 18 request will only be submitted after supplies of Tenchu are exhausted. Contact Don for more information and how to make plans for late-season rice management.

Dealing with Off-target Herbicide Movement on Rice and Corn May 14, 2024

From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Jason Bond and Tom Allen talk in depth about paraquat drift on corn and rice in Mississippi. Mississippi State has done extensive work addressing crop management decisions following cases of off-target movement of paraquat in corn and rice. Jason and Tom summarize some of this work and talk about the weather influences of 2024 on off-target herbicide movement.

Clear Weather for the Optimum Mississippi Cotton Planting Window May 07, 2024

Brian Pieralisi visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville last week to discuss the Mississippi cotton crop. Favorable weather has come in short stints, but it has allowed a good deal of Mississippi’s cotton acres to be planted recently. Brian, Jason, and Tom discuss some new traits, herbicide availability, nematodes and other early-season issues.

Never Too Late to Talk About Ryegrass -- Crossover with Weeds AR Wild Podcast May 01, 2024

Jason did a recent episode of the Weeds AR Wild Podcast with Bob Scott from the University of Arkansas Systems Division of Agriculture and Tyler Hydrick, a crop consultant from Jonesboro, AR. They discuss ryegrass management, focusing on herbicide treatments, but also on some cultural practices too. The episode is really not crop specific, but it does contain some information tailored to rice.

Fighting the Weather to Get a Corn Crop Planted Apr 30, 2024

Erick Larson called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk with Jason and Tom about the progress of corn planting across Mississippi. Some corn acres were planted in February, and some have yet to be planted. Problems encountered have included flooding in fields impacting corn before and after emergence, poor stands, and erosion of raised beds affecting nodal root development.

New Information on Agricultural Autonomy Apr 24, 2024

Madison Dixon from the Mississippi State University Agricultural Autonomy Institute visited the Crop Doctor’s Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk with Tom and Jason about updated regulations for commercial operation of unmanned aerial vehicles in Mississippi. More information on the Agricultural Autonomy Institute can be found at https://www.aai.msstate.edu.

Rice Is Up for 2024 Across the Midsouth Apr 23, 2024

Jarrod Hardke from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk with Jason and Tom about rice in the upper Midsouth. Topics include planting progress, effects of weather, herbicide drift, and grass management when the wind dries fields out.

Southern Root-knot Nematode as a Pest of Soybean Apr 17, 2024

Travis Faske with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss his work on root-knot nematodes in soybean. More information on his work evaluating soybean varieties for host plant resistance can be accessed at https://arkansascrops.uada.edu/posts/disease/2023-soybean-varities-rootknot-nematode.aspx

Johnsongrass Moves Back Up As a Problem in Midsouth Apr 16, 2024

Daniel Stephenson with the LSU AgCenter is the authority on johnsongrass management in row crops in the Midsouth. Daniel called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to share with Tom and Jason tips for controlling johnsongrass in row crops in the Midsouth.

New DREC Ag Economist Steve Martin Apr 09, 2024

DREC has a “new” Ag Economist. Dr. Steve Martin served previously as an economist and as the station head at Stoneville before holding a variety of positions with Mississippi State University, including most recently the interim Director of Extension. Steve visited the Crop Doctors’ podcast studio to talk with Jason and Tom about the projects and programs he plans to work on now that he has permanently moved back to the Delta.

Spring Preparation for Irrigation Apr 02, 2024

Dave Spencer from the MSU Water Resources Research Institute in Starkville, along with Drew Gholson, visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk with Jason and Tom about preparing for irrigation for 2024. Even though it’s early April, several tasks can be performed to ensure that when it gets hot and dry in the coming months, irrigation systems are ready to deliver the water essential to optimize crop yields in Mississippi.

Prickly Sida, Yellowcress, and Virginia Pepperweed Mar 26, 2024

Frank Carey with Valent USA and Tom Eubank with Nutrien Ag Solutions visit the Crops Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville for a deep dive on weed shifts in Mississippi over the last few years. Frank, Tom, Jason, and Tom Allen discuss selection pressure, evolution of herbicide programs, cycles in management, etc. that have caused these weed species to become priorities over the last five years. Please pardon the airplane noise during parts of the podcast.

New MSU Extension Delta Regional Extension Coordinator Mar 19, 2024

Lance Newman visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to introduce Alex Deason as the new Regional Extension Coordinator for the Delta Region within MSU Extension. Alex most recently served as the Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H agent in Sunflower County. After introducing Alex for his new role, the conversation ranges from the roles of county level Extension to the future of Extension efforts in Mississippi.

Getting Started As an Independent Crop Consultant Mar 12, 2024

Charles Downs of Downs Ag Consulting visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville a few weeks ago while at a meeting at DREC. Charles has been an independent crop consultant in the Mississippi Delta for 13 years. Charles, Tom, and Jason discuss Charles entry into the business, what a typical day looks like as a crop consultant, and the value of membership in the Mississippi Agricultural Consultants’ Association.

Delta Agricultural Weather Center Serves Growers Across Mississippi Mar 05, 2024

Mark Silva with Mississippi State Extension visits the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss the network of weather stations managed by the Delta Agricultural Weather Center, which is housed at the Delta Research and Extension Center. Mark summarizes soil temperatures from across the state and posts numbers weekly on the Mississippi Crop Situation blog at https://www.mississippi-crops.com. This information will be useful as planting season approaches. The Delta Agricultural Weather Center can be accessed at http://deltaweather.extension.msstate.edu.

Early Corn Planting Opportunities Feb 27, 2024

Erick called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about corn planting. Temperatures have been unseasonably warm and fields have dried out to the point where fieldwork is possible across areas of Mississippi. Erick, Tom, and Jason discuss keys for triggering corn planting, including soil temperature and soil moisture. They also touch on cover crops and finish up with the importance of uniform corn seedling emergence.

History and science lessons for weed management Feb 20, 2024

Drs. John Byrd with Mississippi State Extension and David Russell with Auburn University were speakers on the program at the Row Crop Short Course in Starkville in December. John and David visited with Tom Allen and Jason Bond, MSU Extension/research professors, during the short course about trends in weed management and what both of these weed scientists viewed as threats to the current systems we utilize.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Advanced Drainage Systems Feb 14, 2024

Darla Huff and George Goodwin visits with Tom Allen and Jason Bond, MSU Extension/research professors, in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://www.adspipe.com.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Simplot Feb 13, 2024

Bobby Golden visits with Tom Allen and Jason Bond, MSU Extension/research professors, in Starkville as a Platinum sponsor of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://www.simplot.com.

Labeling of Dicamba Herbicides for Xtend Crops Vacated Feb 08, 2024

From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Tom Allen and Jason Bond, MSU Extension/research professors, discuss the recent ruling to vacate the labels for Xtendimax, Engenia, and Tavium. On February 6, the U.S. Disctrict Court for the District of Arizona ruled to vacate labeling for the dicamba herbicides labeled for use in Xtend crops. Topics discussed include the facts of the ruling as of February 8, 2024, and management of soybean and cotton without the availability of dicamba.

The Endangered Species Act, the EPA’s Herbicide Strategy, and Pesticide Review Feb 06, 2024

Dr. Stanley Culpepper from the University of Georgia and Dr. Larry Steckel from the University of Tennessee sat down with Jason and Tom during the Mississippi Row Crop Short Course in Starkville in December to discuss the impending changes in pesticide labeling and re-labeling under the enforcement of the Endangered Species Act. The concepts surrounding the Vulnerable Species Pilot Project and the Herbicide Strategy are complex, and the new processes threaten to become a tremendous pivot point for agriculture in the U.S. Stanley and Larry are leading authorities on the subject, so we encourage everyone to listen closely.

Visit http://extension.msstate.edu/shows/mississippi-crop-situation for more episodes.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—FMC Jan 31, 2024

Lawson Priess visits with MSU Extension/Research Professors Drs. Tom Allen and Jason Bond in Starkville as a Platinum sponsor of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://www.fmc.com/en.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Southern AgCredit Jan 30, 2024

Colton Thomas and Steele Hardin visit with MSU Extension/Research Professors Drs. Tom Allen and Jason Bond in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://southernagcredit.com.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—BASF Jan 24, 2024

Kaelin Saul and Andrew Stolte visit with Drs. Tom Allen and Jason Bond in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://agriculture.basf.us/content/basf/cxm/agriculture/us/en/agriculture.html.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Stoneville Cotton Jan 23, 2024

Steve Nichols and Andy White visit with Drs. Tom Allen and Jason Bond in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://agriculture.basf.us/crop-protection/products/seeds/stoneville.html.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Jan 17, 2024

Mike McCormick, Justin Ferguson, and Craig Hankins with the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation visit with MSU Extension/Research Professors Drs. Tom Allen and Jason Bond in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more about the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation at https://msfb.org.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board Jan 16, 2024

Dennis Reginelli and Bailey Dulaney from the Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board visit with MSU Extension/Research Professors Drs. Tom Allen and Jason Bond in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more about the promotion board at https://mssoy.org.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Helm Agro Jan 10, 2024

Tim Ford and Brock Waggoner visit with Drs. Tom Allen and Jason Bond in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more about Helm Agro at https://us.helmcrop.com

2023 Row Crop Short Course Maroon Sponsor—Corteva Agriscience Jan 09, 2024

Shawn Butler visits with MSU Extension Research/Professors Drs. Tom Allen and Jason Bond in Starkville as a Maroon sponsor of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more about Corteva at https://corteva.us

2023 Row Crop Short Course Maroon Sponsor—Case IH Jan 03, 2024

Brandon Potts, Drew Fandell, and Matt Dorsey visit with Tom and Jason in Starkville as Maroon sponsors of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstates.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Vive Jan 02, 2024

Jeremy Watts visits with Tom and Jason in Starkville as a Platinum sponsor of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://www.vivecrop.com.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Waypoint Analytical Dec 27, 2023

Alan Majier visits with Tom and Jason in Starkville as a Platinum sponsor of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://www.waypointanalytical.com/AgServices.

2023 Row Crop Short Course Platinum Sponsor—Wade, Inc. Dec 26, 2023

John Marshall and Cade Moody visit with Tom and Jason in Starkville as Platinum sponsors of the 2023 Row Crop Short Course. Find out more at https://www.wadeincorporated.com.

Chasing Plant Diseases Through On-farm Research Dec 19, 2023

Dr. Terry Spurlock from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture sat down with MSU Extension Research/Professors Drs. Jason Bond and Tom Allen at the Mississippi Row Crop Short Course in Starkville to discuss a range of topics related to plant diseases and fungicide resistance important for farmers in the Midsouth. Notably, Terry describes his strategy of using on-farm studies scattered across the state to stay up with the latest in disease problems in soybean and cotton.

Mississippi Pesticide Applicator Certification Program Dec 12, 2023

Mr. Gene Merkl is the Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator and manages the Pesticide Applicator Certification Program for MSU Extension. Gene recently had a training session scheduled at the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville. While he was in Stoneville, Gene took a few minutes to discuss his program with Tom and Jason in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio. The program has recently undergone a significant overhaul. To find out more about types of certification, requirements, and training offerings, visit http://extension.msstate.edu/agriculture/pesticide-applicator-certification.

Fungicide Resistance in Common Soybean Diseases Dec 05, 2023

Dr. Carl Bradley is an Extension Plant Pathologist with the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center at Princeton, KY. Carl called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss fungicide resistance in pathogens that commonly infect soybeans in the South. Carl, Tom, and Jason talk about how fungicide resistance develops, some fungicide chemistries that are particularly susceptible to resistance development, and strategies to manage fungicide resistance in soybean.

100 Years of Checking Mississippi Cotton Nov 28, 2023

Tucker Miller and Jeff North boast 100 years of experience between them in business as independent cotton consultants in Mississippi. They spent an afternoon with Jason and Tom in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio at Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville to sway tales and share wisdom about the changes and advancements in crop production in Mississippi in their time in the business.

Deer Antlers and Justice Nov 21, 2023

Chris Bennett is a journalist for Farm Journal. Chris writes on all things farm related, and during November, that often relates to hunting. Chris is a repeat guest on the Crop Doctors’ Podcast, and he recently sat down with Jason and Tom to tell a story about a stolen set of deer antlers that found their way back to the hunter over a decade after being stolen.

Hunting Safety and Emergency Preparedness Nov 14, 2023

Dr. Damon Darsey, a rural emergency medical physician and the Mississippi Highway Patrol’s medical director visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville again to discuss safety as modern gun whitetail and duck seasons approach. Dr. Darsey stresses checking your equipment, letting people know where you are hunting, and making basic medical needs available in your clothes or packs. They also discuss the importance of communicating with 9-1-1 dispatchers.

Mississippi Master Irrigator Certification Program Nov 07, 2023

Dillon Russell is an Extension Associate working in Dr. Drew Gholson’s irrigation program at the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research. Drew and Dillon visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast Studio in Stoneville to discuss the new Mississippi Master Irrigator Certification program. To learn more about the program or to enroll, visit http://extension.msstate.edu/agriculture/crops/master-irrigator

Wheat and Cover Crops Oct 31, 2023

Erick recently visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss prognosis for the Mississippi wheat crop and to relate his experiences with cover crops. Erick, Jason, and Tom talk about early-season management for wheat and then dive into selection of cover crop species and blends that have performed well in Erick’s research. Check out Erick’s recent blog articles on wheat https://www.mississippi-crops.com/2023/10/09/how-to-plant-and-grow-wheat-for-high-yields-2/ and cover crops https://www.mississippi-crops.com/2023/09/30/cover-crop-planting-methods-and-seeding-rates/

The Economics of Soil Fertility Oct 24, 2023

Dr. Brian Mills called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to visit with Drs. Jason Bond, Tom Allen, and Dr. Corey Bryant about economics related to fall and spring fertilizer and lime. They cover a range of topics that include a recap of suggestions for fall fertilizer applications, challenges with sourcing lime due to logistics, the pay off from soil testing, and when it’s a good idea to pre-buy fertilizer for next year.

Perspectives on Crop Consulting from a Father and Son Team Oct 17, 2023

Jeff and John Hartley North visited Stoneville for a Mississippi Agricultural Consultants’ Association meeting; afterward they were gracious enough to sit down in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio to share stories and experiences as independent crop consultants.

Timing Fall Herbicide Treatments for Italian Ryegrass Oct 10, 2023

From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Tom and Jason unpack the details of timing fall herbicide treatments targeting Italian ryegrass. This episode overlaps somewhat with the one from September 28, but the information here is more focused on the current time of year. Considering only weed control, freshly formed beds need rain adequate to settle the bed before herbicide application. Additionally, delaying applications as long as is practical for an individual fam will improve Italian ryegrass control.

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