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• ▸Farmers are facing unexpected weed pressures this spring due to heavy rainfall.
• ▸Weeds like white margin sedge and mayweed are becoming increasingly resistant to traditional herbicides.
• ▸Timely applications and fall residual strategies are crucial for effective weed control.
• ▸Ryegrass is emerging in areas where it was previously uncommon, complicating management efforts.

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• ▸Rice crops may survive if not submerged for over a week.
• ▸Corn struggles with flooding; survival chances decrease after four days underwater.
• ▸Soybean planting is behind schedule due to flooding, with many fields still saturated.
• ▸Farmers need to assess each field's condition before deciding on replanting.

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• ▸Rice planting is currently around 10% officially, but may be closer to 20% in reality.
• ▸Seed shortages are critical, with many long grain varieties sold out, limiting replant options.
• ▸Upcoming rain could delay planting further and complicate weed management.
• ▸Effective herbicide application is crucial, especially for managing resistant weeds.

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• ▸Dicamba availability remains uncertain, with reliance shifting to Liberty and Enlist systems.
• ▸Stacking residuals is crucial for effective weed control, especially against resistant populations.
• ▸Palmer amaranth resistance is a significant concern, particularly in Northeast Arkansas.
• ▸Herbicide costs are decreasing, potentially allowing for more timely applications.

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• ▸Early corn planting is being discussed as farmers prepare for the season.
• ▸Achieving a good stand is crucial for maximizing yield, with a planting window from mid-March to late April.
• ▸Weed control strategies are essential, especially with resistant species like ryegrass and mayweed.
• ▸Farmers are encouraged to use effective burndown treatments and consider herbicide timing.

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• ▸Ryegrass resistance is increasing, prompting a shift towards fall herbicide applications.
• ▸Fall applied residuals can help manage ryegrass before it establishes and produces seeds.
• ▸Limited effective options exist for controlling ryegrass in the spring, making fall applications critical.
• ▸Moisture conditions vary across Arkansas, affecting the effectiveness of pre-emergence herbicides.

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• ▸Stink bug populations are rising in rice, with counts reaching 30-70 per 10 sweeps.
• ▸Farmers should consider treatment options as rice heads begin to emerge.
• ▸In soybeans, stink bug thresholds double at R6, prompting urgent management.
• ▸Rainfall has led to a crash in looper populations in some areas, while others remain high.

Key points pulled from the episode

• ▸Stink bugs are heavily infesting late rice, particularly in green fields.
• ▸Current insecticide treatments for stink bugs show limited effectiveness.
• ▸Soybean loopers are also a significant concern, requiring targeted applications.
• ▸Market conditions are tough, making pest management critical to protect yields.

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• ▸Fall armyworms are a concern in late rice, particularly in late-planted fields.
• ▸Stink bug populations are increasing as cotton nears critical growth stages.
• ▸Farmers should monitor for low-level pest activity to prevent crop damage.
• ▸Effective pest management strategies are crucial as harvest approaches.

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• ▸Armyworms are increasingly found in rice, especially in grassy areas.
• ▸A crisis exemption for Intrepid 2F has been issued for armyworm control.
• ▸Stink bug populations are inconsistent, with some areas experiencing high numbers.
• ▸Aphids are present in soybeans, but not at alarming levels yet.

Key points pulled from the episode

• ▸Rice fields are seeing varying levels of stink bug infestations, with treatment recommended for those above 12 per head during flowering.
• ▸Armyworms are present in beans, necessitating close monitoring and potential treatment as populations increase.
• ▸Spider mites are on the rise, particularly in Northeast Arkansas, with abamectin showing effectiveness but requiring time to work.
• ▸Scattered showers in the forecast may impact the timing and effectiveness of insecticide applications, highlighting the need for careful planning.

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• ▸John Deere's 'See and Spray' technology allows for targeted weed spraying, improving efficiency.
• ▸Research is ongoing to determine the effectiveness of different pre-emergence herbicides with this technology.
• ▸Sensitivity settings on the sprayer can impact long-term weed populations and resistance management.
• ▸The technology may lead to significant cost savings, estimated at 30-40% on herbicide use.