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Arkansas Row Crops · Jul 1, 2021
With insect pressures escalating, farmers need to be vigilant about stink bugs and fall armyworms this summer. The discussion highlighted the current situation with rice, soybeans, cotton, and milo, emphasizing the need for timely...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 24, 2021
As fall armyworms make their presence felt, farmers are left wondering how to manage this growing threat. The discussion highlights the prevalence of fall armyworms in cotton, rice, corn, and grain sorghum, emphasizing the...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 16, 2021
With unprecedented flooding affecting crops in Arkansas, farmers are facing critical decisions about salvage weed control. The discussion highlights the extensive damage to rice, soybeans, and corn, with many fields submerged and levees breached....
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 15, 2021
What insect pressures are emerging in Arkansas crops that farmers need to watch? Recent reports highlight significant activity from rice water weevils and billbugs in rice, with recommendations for pre-flood insecticide applications in high-pressure...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 8, 2021
What happens when excessive rainfall meets crop management? In Arkansas, farmers are grappling with the challenges posed by recent heavy rains, which have significantly impacted weed control strategies. Experts discuss the effectiveness of residual...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 3, 2021
What happens when wet weather disrupts your nitrogen application schedule? As rice crops approach flooding, managing pre-flood nitrogen becomes critical, especially under saturated conditions. The discussion emphasizes the importance of using the DD50 report...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 3, 2021
As early season insect pressures rise, Arkansas farmers are facing significant challenges with pests like rice water weevils and thrips. Recent observations indicate a notable increase in rice water weevil populations, with adult activity...
Arkansas Row Crops · May 26, 2021
As the growing season heats up, Arkansas farmers are grappling with urgent herbicide application strategies to combat rising weed pressures. The discussion highlights the importance of timely residual herbicide applications, especially with rain in...
Arkansas Row Crops · May 20, 2021
Could a new herbicide application method change the way rice farmers tackle weeds? The recent discussion highlights the use of Loyant coated on urea, which has shown effective results against various aquatic broadleaf weeds...
Arkansas Row Crops · May 5, 2021
How are farmers adapting their weed control strategies for row rice this season? The latest insights reveal the importance of overlapping residual herbicides and managing water effectively to combat persistent weeds like barnyard grass...
Arkansas Row Crops · Apr 27, 2021
What if the herbicide you rely on for weed control is actually harming your rice? Recent discussions highlight the risks associated with using Loyant on rice, particularly hybrid varieties, which are more susceptible to...
Arkansas Row Crops · Apr 15, 2021
What if the right timing for fertilizer could make or break your rice yield? In this episode, experts discuss the critical aspects of pre-plant and early season fertility for rice, focusing on phosphorus, potassium,...