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Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 20, 2024
What if the very tools farmers rely on for weed control are becoming less effective? In a recent discussion, experts highlighted the growing concerns over herbicide resistance in key weeds like Palmer amaranth and...
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 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 · May 24, 2024
As farmers face a complex season of crop management, herbicide drift is becoming a critical issue. The podcast discusses the challenges of managing herbicide applications, particularly with sensitive crops like rice and soybeans. With...
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 · Apr 1, 2024
As farmers gear up for planting, the challenge of managing glyphosate-resistant ryegrass is becoming increasingly urgent. Experts discuss effective strategies for burndown applications, emphasizing the importance of using paraquat and PS2 inhibitors over traditional...
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 15, 2023
Could the timing of your harvest aid applications make or break your soybean yields? This episode dives into the critical importance of applying harvest aids at the right time, particularly focusing on the R7...
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...