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• ▸Fall armyworms are moving into rice fields, requiring monitoring.
• ▸Stink bug populations are present but not overwhelming at this time.
• ▸Plant bugs are abundant in weedy areas but not heavily infesting cotton yet.
• ▸Moth flights are expected to increase, potentially bringing more pests into crops.

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• ▸Palmer amaranth and waterhemp populations are showing resistance to key herbicides like 2,4-D and dicamba.
• ▸Early planting of soybeans is becoming more common to achieve higher yields, but it raises concerns about herbicide effectiveness.
• ▸Residual herbicides are crucial for managing weed populations, yet many growers are hesitant to increase their herbicide spending.
• ▸The adoption of cover crops is low, but they can help reduce reliance on herbicides by managing weed pressure.

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• ▸Plant bugs are moving into cotton, requiring monitoring and potential treatment.
• ▸Rice weevils are present, especially in flooded fields, necessitating quick action.
• ▸Southwestern corn borer scouting is critical as the season progresses.
• ▸Aphids are emerging in grain sorghum, warranting attention despite low current concern.

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• ▸Flooding rice fields requires careful timing for effective weed control.
• ▸Weed resistance is a growing concern, complicating management strategies.
• ▸Loyant and Rogue are key herbicides for managing specific weed types.
• ▸Maintaining clean fields before flooding is crucial for successful weed suppression.

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• ▸Southwestern corn borers are expected to increase in the coming weeks, necessitating early scouting and potential treatments.
• ▸Stink bugs have been spotted in R1 and R2 beans, indicating a need for monitoring as they can affect seed quality.
• ▸Cotton thrips pressure appears lower this year compared to last, with effective seed treatments noted.
• ▸Farmers should be vigilant as cotton plants begin to square, anticipating plant bug activity soon.

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• ▸Rain has delayed herbicide applications, impacting weed management strategies.
• ▸Cotton crops are particularly sensitive to cloudy and wet weather conditions.
• ▸Herbicide drift is a growing concern, complicating crop management decisions.
• ▸Timely follow-up applications are crucial for controlling larger pigweeds.

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• ▸Rice water weevil pressure is higher this year, with larvae difficult to find early on.
• ▸Thrips are affecting cotton, especially in southern Arkansas, while spider mite issues have lessened.
• ▸Soybeans are blooming, with minimal concerns about stink bugs at this stage.
• ▸Armyworms are defoliating corn, but treatments are not necessary for yield protection.

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• ▸Herbicide drift is a growing concern for Arkansas farmers, especially with sensitive crops like rice and soybeans.
• ▸82% of soybeans are planted, creating urgency for timely herbicide applications.
• ▸Different herbicide tolerances among crop varieties complicate drift management.
• ▸Weather conditions can lead to rushed planting and spraying decisions, increasing drift risk.

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• ▸Rice planting is staggered, affecting weed management strategies.
• ▸Timely application of residual herbicides is crucial for effective weed control.
• ▸Pigweed and barnyard grass are significant concerns for rice growers this season.
• ▸Herbicide efficacy may decrease as temperatures rise, complicating control efforts.

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• ▸Break herbicide has recently been registered for use in rice and peanuts, targeting pigweed control.
• ▸Application timing is critical; it should be used on three-leaf rice to minimize injury risks.
• ▸Avoid using Break on cut ground due to potential severe stand loss and yield impacts.
• ▸Tank mixing with ALS herbicides is currently not recommended due to increased injury risks.

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• ▸Ryegrass resistance is spreading northward in Arkansas, complicating weed management.
• ▸Fall residuals are crucial for controlling ryegrass before planting.
• ▸Timely herbicide applications are essential, but often hindered by weather and equipment availability.
• ▸Resistance to clethodim is increasing, necessitating alternative strategies.

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• ▸Arkansas rice seed availability is critically low due to high demand and production issues.
• ▸Current estimates suggest rice acreage could reach 1.4 to 1.6 million, but seed shortages complicate this.
• ▸Experts stress the importance of timely flooding and effective weed control strategies to mitigate risks.
• ▸Several rice varieties are sold out, impacting growers' ability to plant as planned.