Mississippi Crop Situation Podcast

Heat Wave: Late-Season Challenges in Rice

Will Eubank joined Tom and Jason in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to offer an update on Mississippi rice.  As rice heads toward the finish line, late-season obstacles can threaten yield and quality. In this episode, Will, Jason, and Tom unpack how high temperatures during flowering can disrupt pollination and grain fill, the increased severity of diseases like blast in warm, humid conditions, and the lingering risks of herbicide drift from neighboring fields. 

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Managing Yield Potential in Short Soybeans

Bobby Golden visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to  dig into the case of short soybean plants and what it really means for yield potential. Jason, Tom, and Bobby explore the agronomic implications of short soybeans, late-season plant nutrition, fungicide/herbicide applications no matter the plant height. 

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Using Soil Moisture Sensors to Kick Off Irrigation in Corn and Soybean

Drew visited with Jason and Tom in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville about best practices for initiating irrigation in corn and soybean. Drew shares how soil moisture sensor data can guide the timing of the first irrigation, how to interpret sensor readings for effective scheduling, and common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you're new to irrigation technology or looking to refine your current system, this conversation offers practical insights to help you make data-driven decisions.

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Tackling 2025’s Toughest Weed Control Challenges in Mississippi

From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Jason and Tom dive into the weed control challenges faced by Mississippi growers in the 2025 season. With extreme and unpredictable weather patterns disrupting herbicide timing and efficacy, they unpack what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what growers can do next. 

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Current Insect Pressure in Mississippi Cotton and Soybean

Whitney visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast Studio in Stoneville during the Mississippi State Extension Scout School to break down the current insect situation across Mississippi.  As the growing season heats up, so does insect activity in cotton and soybean fields. 

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Finishing Out Corn Nitrogen After Prolonged Wet Weather

MSU Extension Corn Specialist Erick Larson visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to continue an ongoing discussion of managing corn nitrogen fertility.  Nitrogen fertilizer losses are inevitable with prolonged saturated soils.  Erick shares suggestions for how to manage the crop at or as it approaches tasseling. 

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Field Day to Highlight Irrigation Innovation

Drew Gholson and Parker Frew with Delta F.A.R.M. visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to promote their upcoming field day.  Hosted at the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research in Stoneville on June 12, this event highlights the latest in irrigation tools, techniques, and strategies designed for Delta agriculture. Drew and Parker share insights on what growers can expect—from in-field demonstrations to practical technologies aimed at improving irrigation efficiency and crop performance.

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Innovations in Soybean: From Poverty Pea to High-input Commodity

Phil Michener with DynaGro visited with Jason and Tom in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to follow up their discussion on corn from May 13 with one on soybean.  Soybean production has evolved in the Midsouth over the past 20 years. Phil shares firsthand insights into the major agronomic breakthroughs, the role of genetics, and evolutions in pest and irrigation management.

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Weather Delays Still Impacting Mississippi Corn

When the weather won’t cooperate, how should growers adjust their fertilizer and herbicide plans? Erick called into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss the current challenges experienced by corn growers in Mississippi.  Erick, Jason, and Tom tackle the problems of managing crop inputs when rain, wind, or saturated fields delay timely applications of herbicides and nitrogen fertilizer.

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Meet New MSU Rice Agronomist Will Eubank

MSU Extension’s new Rice Agronomist Will Eubank visited the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to introduce himself Extension stakeholders.  Will shares his background, his passion for agriculture, what led him to specialize in rice production and the innovative research and outreach efforts he’s bringing to the role.

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