Mississippi Crop Situation Podcast

Whitetail Deer Hunting Tips from an Expert

Mississippi State Extension Wildlife Extension Specialist Bronson Strickland calls into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville again to discuss strategies for hunting whitetail deer.  Bronson, Tom, and Jason discuss deer hunting vs. deer management, choosing a food plot crop, stand placement with food plots, and facts and myths associated with moon phases, deer movement, and rut timing.  Follow Bronson and his team across social media platforms at MSU Deer Lab and catch their podcast, Deer University.

Budgets and the 2023 Crop

Brian, Jason, and Tom get together in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss budgeting for the 2023 crop. Topics include increases in budgets from 2022 to 2023 due to increases in input costs, projected costs and returns for the major Mississippi row crops, and things to look for while designing a crop budget. Reminder that the Mississippi Row Crop Short Course will be held in Starkville December 5-7.

Managing Ryegrass When the Weather Throws a Curveball

Hunter, Tom, and Jason sit down in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about managing Italian ryegrass.  The weather turned from summer to winter overnight, which presents a challenge for controlling Italian ryegrass.  Topics covered include timing residual herbicide applications, factors affecting Italian ryegrass emergence, and weather effects on postemergence herbicides.  Happy Thanksgiving to all.  Don’t forget the Mississippi Row Crop Short Course scheduled for December 5-7 in Starkville. 

2022 Mississippi Row Crop Short Course

Trent, Whitney, Jason, and Tom meet up in the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about the 2022 Mississippi Row Crop Short Course, which will be held December 5 to 7 at The Mill Conference Center in Starkville. Early registration is free, but it ends November 18, 2022.  Register at the door for $40 per attendee.  More information is available at www.mississippi-crops.com.

 

Chronic Wasting Disease in Whitetail Deer

Mississippi State Extension Wildlife Extension Specialist Bronson Strickland calls into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss the status and management of chronic wasting disease in whitetail deer in Mississippi.  Bronson, Tom, and Jason discuss the nature of the disease, where it was first discovered in the U.S., how the disease is spread, management efforts in Mississippi, and research/Extension efforts from the MSU Deer Lab.  Follow Bronson and his team across social media platforms at MSU Deer Lab and catch their podcast, Deer University. 

New DREC Head Jeff Gore

Long-time podcast contributor Jeff Gore visits the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in his new role as the Head of the Mississippi State University Delta Research and Extension Center.  Jeff, Jason, and Tom talk about Jeff’s ideas on leadership and where he hopes to lead DREC in the future. 

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Part 2; Centennial Celebration

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Part 2; Centennial Celebration

Tagline:  Justin Ferguson and Craig Hankins, along with Tom and Jason, continue the discussion of Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation from the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville.  This year Mississippi Farm Bureau celebrates its 100^th anniversary.  The 100^th Annual Convention will be held at the Sheraton Refuge and Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson Dec. 2 to 5, 2022. More information can be found at https://msfb100.org.

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Part 1; Advocating for Mississippi

Justin Ferguson and Craig Hankins visit the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.  Justin, Craig, Tom, and Jason discuss how Mississippi Farm Bureau works for the citizens of Mississippi, including advocating for components of the new farm bill, promoting conservation programs, informing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about agricultural practices, and educating national legislators on issues important for agriculture. 

Endangered Species Act and Pesticides with Don Parker

Don Parker, Vice President for Technical Services with the National Cotton Council, visits the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to talk about the Endangered Species Act and pesticide labeling in the U.S.  Don, Jeff, Tom, and Jason discuss some of the content of the Endangered Species Act, its origin, and how it has become part of the pesticide registration process. 

Mississippi Agricultural Consultants’ Association

Jeff North from the Mississippi Agricultural Consultants’ Association visits the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to visit with Jason and Tom about the agricultural consulting industry in the state.  Jeff relates the history of the association, how it’s organized, membership requirements, and how the industry has evolved over the years.