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• ▸Arkansas focuses on rice, soybeans, corn, cotton, and peanuts, while Wisconsin emphasizes dairy and forage crops.
• ▸Palmer amaranth and barnyard grass are major challenges in Arkansas, while waterhemp and giant ragweed dominate in Wisconsin.
• ▸Herbicide resistance is a growing concern in both states, requiring innovative management strategies.
• ▸The experts stress the importance of adapting weed control practices to local conditions and crop rotations.

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• ▸Fungicide timing is critical as rice approaches heading.
• ▸Field history and cultivar susceptibility are key factors in decision-making.
• ▸Excessive nitrogen rates can increase disease risk.
• ▸Recent weather conditions have heightened sheath blight concerns.

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• ▸Dicamba drift has affected over 650,000 acres in Arkansas, with significant yield implications.
• ▸The most sensitive growth stages for soybeans are R1 to R3, where yield loss is most likely.
• ▸Farmers are advised to continue managing affected beans without expecting recovery from dicamba injury.
• ▸New herbicide technologies, like Rogue and Break, show promise in weed control under specific conditions.

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• ▸Plant bug populations are extremely high this year, causing concern for cotton yields.
• ▸Farmers are advised to scout fields near corn and wild hosts for pest movement.
• ▸Spider mite activity is increasing due to hot, dry conditions, complicating pest management.
• ▸Low bollworm activity is reported, but armyworms remain a threat in grassy areas.

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• ▸Glyphosate drift onto rice during reproductive stages can cause severe yield loss.
• ▸Dicamba injury has affected approximately 200,000 acres of soybeans in Arkansas.
• ▸Farmers are advised to document herbicide drift incidents with the Arkansas State Plant Board.
• ▸Checking herbicide labels for active ingredients and application rates is crucial to avoid mistakes.

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• ▸Leaf tip discoloration is often due to high yield disease, not a cause for alarm.
• ▸Nutrient deficiencies, particularly nitrogen and potassium, can lead to discoloration.
• ▸Midseason nitrogen applications should be timed for maximum uptake and yield response.
• ▸Diagnostic testing is essential to confirm nutrient deficiencies and guide interventions.

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• ▸Stink bugs are expected to increase in rice fields as they head out, requiring vigilant monitoring.
• ▸Fall armyworms are prevalent in grassy fields and can quickly defoliate soybeans if not managed.
• ▸Plant bug populations in cotton are at concerning levels, particularly near corn, necessitating immediate action.
• ▸Sugarcane aphids are spreading in milo, requiring careful scouting and management strategies.

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• ▸Dicamba cutoff impacts late-season weed control options for soybeans and cotton.
• ▸Overlapping pre-emergent herbicides are crucial for managing Palmer Amaranth.
• ▸Potential glyphosate shortages may limit post-emergent control options.
• ▸Resistance to auxin herbicides is increasing, complicating management strategies.

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• ▸Fall armyworms are affecting cotton, rice, corn, and grain sorghum this season.
• ▸Plant bug populations are increasing, especially near corn crops.
• ▸In rice, defoliation thresholds are crucial for preventing yield loss.
• ▸Farmers should monitor for aphids and midges in grain sorghum to avoid crop damage.

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• ▸Late planting strategies focus on maximizing light interception for soybean crops.
• ▸Increasing seeding rates by 10-15% helps counteract lower germination rates.
• ▸Mid-four maturity groups are preferred to mitigate frost risks later in the season.
• ▸Inoculants can enhance yields significantly for late-planted soybeans.

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• ▸Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding in Arkansas, impacting rice, soybeans, and corn crops.
• ▸Farmers are facing urgent weed control challenges due to larger weed sizes from missed applications.
• ▸Residual herbicides are crucial for managing emerging weed problems, especially pigweed and Johnson grass.
• ▸Limited availability of certain herbicides adds pressure on farmers to act quickly.

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• ▸Rice water weevil activity is increasing, particularly in fields not treated with effective insecticides.
• ▸Billbug pressure is peaking, with dead tillers indicating damage; scouting is essential.
• ▸Stink bugs are found in soybeans, especially in the upper ends of uneven fields, requiring targeted management.
• ▸Cotton is experiencing high thrips pressure, with seed treatments showing variable effectiveness; monitoring is crucial.