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13-2020 Gholson RISER Annual Report
Declining aquifer levels, coupled with impending well monitoring, serve as a catalyst to improve water use efficiency. The RISER program has identified several technologies and management practices that have the potential to eliminate the 300,000 ac-ft/yr overdraft on the Mississippi Alluvial Aquifer while ensuring that producers stay within permitted irrigation limits. However, the adoption of Best Management Practices (BMPs) by producers in the Mississippi Delta is minimal. The RISER (Row Crop Irrigation Science Extension and Research) Program can serve as the primary means to facilitate widespread adoption of the latest irrigation management research findings across the Mississippi Delta. The project aims to evaluate, demonstrate, and transfer innovative and proven technologies that can result in water conservation by conducting coordinated extension activities throughout the Mississippi Delta.
09-2020 Crow Determination of Residual Control of Commonly used Insecticides in Soybean and Cotton Annual Report
Due to increased costs of insecticides, particularly newer products, the most asked question by growers is length of control. This drives many decisions on product choice. For example, if product A is $10.00/Acre and provides 5 days of control, the grower is essentially spending $2.00/day for insect control compared to insecticide B that cost $15.00/Acre and provides 10 days of control. Product B is costing the grower $1.50/day for insect control and is a better investment. Most estimates of residual control with currently used insecticides are non-scientific best guesses and are generally wrong. This experiment will address true residual control (and examine systemic uptake) producers can expect in both soybean and cotton with commonly used insecticides targeting several key pests in each crop.
07-2020 Burdine Developing Future Agronomy Leaders
Agronomy is a diverse field of study in plant and soil sciences which include external factors such as: entomology, genetics, physiology, biology and chemistry. Recent trends in undergraduate enrollment show many students prefer to specialize in a specific science rather than a generalist discipline like agronomy. As the number of applied-science agronomists decreases, we face a shortage of individuals with the knowledge to perform field diagnostics, soil nutrient management, develop overall farm management plans or to conduct research. As the number of trained field agronomist declines, having access to people that can answer day-to-day questions could become a serious issue.
04-2020 High Mg Soils Impact on Soybeans Annual Report
RATIONALE/JUSTIFICATION FOR RESEARCH
06-2020 Ebelhar Stepwise by Omission Final Report
This research help growers for purple seed management, and scientists to further understand the potential negative impact on seed quality and nutrition. Further research is needed before conclusive recommendations are made.
04-2020 Prevost High Mg Soils Impact on Soybeans Annual Report
The overall aim of this project is to determine the situations and extent that high magnesium is impacting soybean yield and to support location specific management strategies that generate a positive ROI.
Management of Late-Planted Soybeans--MSSOY White Paper
Production and management items that should be considered for late-planted soybeans are presented.
01-2020 Cook Insect Management In Soybeans Annual Report
Insecticide resistance can be a major issue for insect management, and new insecticides are not being brought to market regularly anymore. “Routine” studies to evaluate current insecticides, along with reports from growers and consultants provide the first indications of pending insecticide resistance issues. Current market conditions have reduced profit margins considerably. The most informed and economical insect management decision is always important, but may be even more important when profit margins are small. To keep information current, studies must be regularly conducted to evaluate management strategies and tools and to provide information on unexpected insect issues.
23-2020 MAFES Variety Trial Seed Quality Data at Harvest
Soybean variety trials were conducted across Mississippi in 2020 through the Mississippi State University, Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) Variety Testing Program and three locations (Brooksville and Raymond non-irrigated and Stoneville clay soil irrigated) were rated for quality by Midsouth Grain Inspection Services, an official USDA-designated grain inspection agency. Ratings represent damage from each location and labeled “Damaged Kernels Total” and expressed in percentage of that sample size with damage kernels. Plots were harvested as quickly as possible so these ratings in the tables do not express any extended weathering pattern. Tables will show planting date, harvest date and damage kernel totals.