Take a quick glance at any recent farm news publication and it should be clear that the future of America’s agricultural landscape remains uncertain. Risk management in farming will never again be limited to concerns over weather, pests, disease, and prices.
Outdoor recreation in the U.S. is big business, with 88 million participants who spend $122 billion. Of that, hunting accounts for $23 billion, fishing $42 billion, and wildlife watching $46 billion...More
If you want to know how your crop is handing heat stress, take its crop canopy temperature. It may be a much more reliable way to monitor what’s going on inside the plant....More
Mississippi Women for Agriculture will hold its annual meeting March 9-10 at the Bost Conference Center on the Mississippi State University campus....More
With shrinking funds cutting into agricultural research, well-respected, public sector scientists say biotechnology proponents often overpromise what new traits are capable of providing in terms of yield. They also contend that legislators holding the purse strings are too easily swayed by the allure of GM traits and the ability of biotechnology to actually provide ample food for those extra two billion bellies....More
Rust susceptible varieties are being grown on approximately two thirds of our acreage. A mild winter like the one we are currently experiencing will likely allow rust to survive and re-emerge as a problem. We could have a severe outbreak this spring. So, what can be done to minimize the impact of brown rust during 2012?...More
Time’s short until the 60th anniversary Mid-South Farm and Gin Show — March 2-3 at the downtown Cook Convention Center in Memphis — but attendees and others interested in the show can now download the show’s updated 2012 mobile app....More
Glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass is an increasingly serious problem in Mississippi and other Mid-South areas, says Dr. Jason Bond, associate Extension and research professor at the Delta Research and Extension Center. He discusses a management system for the problem. ...More
