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Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 28, 2024
As summer progresses, farmers are facing significant pest pressures that could impact their yields. Notably, fall armyworms are moving into fields, particularly in rice, where weevil populations are also being monitored. Stink bugs are...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 14, 2024
As June unfolds, Arkansas farmers are facing a mix of pest pressures that could impact their crops. While there are no severe outbreaks reported, plant bugs are beginning to move into cotton, and rice...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 7, 2024
As the growing season progresses, farmers are facing new pest pressures that could impact their yields. The discussion highlights the emergence of southwestern corn borers, which typically peak at the end of June, prompting...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 5, 2024
What happens when rain disrupts your carefully laid plans for herbicide applications? In this episode, experts discuss the challenges posed by recent weather conditions, particularly the impact of rain on herbicide treatments in Arkansas...
Arkansas Row Crops · May 31, 2024
What early season pest pressures are farmers facing in Arkansas? Recent reports indicate that rice water weevils are more prevalent this year, with farmers struggling to find larvae due to their small size early...
Arkansas Row Crops · Apr 22, 2024
Could ryegrass resistance be evolving faster than farmers can manage it? In this episode, experts discuss the alarming rise of ryegrass resistance in Arkansas and the challenges it poses for effective weed control. The...
Arkansas Row Crops · Aug 31, 2023
As the growing season winds down, farmers are grappling with late-season pest pressures that could impact their yields. Stink bugs are particularly concerning in rice, with recommendations shifting towards earlier applications of products like...
Arkansas Row Crops · Aug 24, 2023
Could rising stink bug populations in Arkansas rice fields signal trouble for farmers? Recent reports indicate that many fields are experiencing treatable levels of stink bugs, particularly in late-planted rice with uneven emergence. Farmers...
Arkansas Row Crops · Aug 18, 2023
As the growing season winds down, late-season pests are becoming a significant concern for Arkansas farmers. The episode highlights the rise of rice stink bugs in green rice and the potential yield impact from...
Arkansas Row Crops · Aug 11, 2023
As stink bug populations surge in Arkansas, farmers are left wondering how to manage this growing threat. Recent discussions highlight the emergence of nymphs in rice fields, with recommendations for insecticide applications based on...
Arkansas Row Crops · Aug 4, 2023
What if the pest pressure you expect isn’t as bad as you think? This episode dives into the current state of stink bugs, plant bugs, and bollworms affecting Arkansas crops. Farmers have reported spotty...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jul 24, 2023
Could rising bollworm populations in Arkansas crops signal a shift in pest management strategies? Recent discussions highlight the increasing presence of bollworms in cotton and soybeans, with reports of variable infestations across the state....