Arkansas Row Crops Radio: Recent Episodes
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Weeds AR Wild hosts Bob Scott, Tom Barber and Jason Norsworthy sit down with extension wheat and feed grains agronomist Jason Kelley to discuss wheat acres in Arkansas, planting dates and ryegrass control.
In this special episode of Weeds AR Wild, extension weed scientists Bob Scott and Tom Barber sit down with Shane Gadberry, Assistant VP for Agriculture and Tracy Courage, Director of Communications, both with the UADA Cooperative Extension Service to discuss an upcoming webinar series to address the current economic climate in agriculture. The free webinars will cover topics that may help growers manage operating costs for 2026. Find more information and registration here: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/news/2025/october/10-13-2025-Cost-mgmt-webinars-25.aspx
In this episode of the Weeds AR Wild podcast, host Tom Barber sits down with fellow extension weed scientists Bob Scott and Jason Norsworthy to discuss ryegrass control, fall residuals and potential new products for 2026.
Rice & Advice 9-12-25. Jarrod Hardke discusses the trend for inconsistent rice yields in 2025 and factors that may be causing them.
An unexpected rice pest, rice delphacid, has been found in the state. Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss this as well as loopers and stink bugs in soybeans, redbanded stink bugs in northern Louisiana and more.
In this week's Ento Update, extension entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss the effects of upcoming cool weather, termination timing reminders for cotton, stink bugs in soybeans and more.
In this week's Ento Update, extension entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss when you can walk away from rice stink bugs, what to do about bollworms in three gene cotton, redbanded stink bugs in soybeans and more.
In this week's Ento Update, Extension Entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss how to treat rice fields with parts at 60% hard dough and parts still at milk. Additionally, they cover the recent emergency exemption for Intrepid Edge for fall armyworms in rice, termination timings for cotton and more.
Weed scientists Bob Scott, Tom Barber and Jason Norsworthy discuss the top issues they've seen this growing season including late planting, ALS-resistant sedges, harvest aids and more.
In this week's Ento Update, Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss when Lambda-Cy could be a viable option for rice stink bug control and when to spend the big bucks on Tenchu. Additionally, they cover control options for mites in cotton, bollworms in Bollgaurd3 cotton, and corn earworms in vegetative and reproductive beans and more.
In this week's Ento Update, Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss rice stink bug control options, plant bug and spider mites in cotton, bollworms in Bollgard3 cotton in neighboring states, bollworms in soybeans and more.
Rice & Advice 7-10-25. Jarrod Hardke discusses management of midseason and late boot nitrogen applications in rice.
Extension entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss rice stink bug pressure, economic thresholds for bollworms, and more in this week's Entomology Update.
Plant bug populations have been high in Arkansas cotton, bollworm traps in central Arkansas have been catching 1,000+ moths and some growers have had questions about stink bugs in soybeans. Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss this and more in this week's Entomology Update.
In this week's Entomology Update, extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss when to scout for rice water weevils, different control options for thrips in cotton, current plant bug populations and when to worry about stink bugs in beans.
Arkansas cotton is seeing heavy thrips pressure and southwestern corn borer traps are starting to pick up more moths. Extension entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss this and more in this week's entomology update.
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss current concerns about rice water weevils, thrips, salt marsh caterpillars and more.
In this episode, weed scientists Bob Scott and Tom Barber are joined by agronomist Jarrod Hardke to discuss planting issues, herbicide drift and weed control options for late planted rice fields.
This week, Drs. Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss current insect pest issues in early cotton, corn, and more.
In this episode, weed scientist Tom Barber discusses crop conditions, concerns, and early season weed control in corn, cotton and peanuts with agronomists Jason Kelley and Zachary Treadway.
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss rice water weevils, upcoming thrips pressure potential in cotton, stink bugs in early corn and more.
In this episode UADA Weed Scientists discuss best management practices for red/weedy rice and barnyardgrass in Provisia and Max-Ace systems
In this episode of the Weeds AR Wild podcast, Drs. Tom Barber, Bob Scott and Jason Norsworthy discuss options for escaped winter weeds and early season control of sedges and barnyardgrass in rice.
With recent flooding affecting many growers across the state, extension agronomists Drs. Jarrod Hardke, Jason Kelley, Jeremy Ross and Zachary Treadway join weed scientist Dr. Tom Barber to discuss recommendations for keeping crop stands and next steps as flood waters recede.
For this episode, extension weed scientists Bob Scott and Tom Barber are joined by extension rice agronomist Jarrod Hardke to discuss current rice planting progress, seed availability and early rice weed control options.
In this episode, University of Arkansas weed scientists are joined by colleagues Larry Steckel from the University of Tennessee, Jason Bond from Mississippi State University and Daniel Stephenson from Louisiana State University to discuss herbicide-resistant weed concerns and management tips in glufosinate and Enlist-based herbicide systems.
Drs. Jason Kelley, Bob Scott and Tom Barber kick off season 5 of Weeds AR Wild with discussions on best options for spring weed control and considerations for corn planting.
Drs. Bob Scott and Jason Norsworthy discuss fall-applied residuals, how they fit in weed control programs and its growing importance as Italian ryegrass issues increase in Arkansas.
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss treatment decisions for rice stink bug in late planted rice, termination timings for plant bugs and stink bugs in cotton, stink bugs in soybeans and more.
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman discuss the current status of several row crop pests as the growing season comes close to ending.
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss fall armyworms in late rice, stink bugs and plant bugs in cotton, soybean looper, redbanded stink bug and more.
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss fall armyworms in rice, aphids in cotton, stink bugs in soybeans and more.
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss the current status of rice stink bugs, fall army worms, spider mites and more.
Extension entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss current populations of fall army worms, plant bugs, grasshoppers and more in Arkansas row crops.
On this episode of the Weeds AR Wild podcast series, Drs. Norsworthy and Scott are joined by Dr. Byran Young. Dr. Young discusses approaches and recommendations for managing weeds in the Midwest and findings from projects funded by the United Soybean Board and other groups.
Extension entomologist Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss control options for thrips and plant bugs in cotton, south western corn borer, sugarcane aphids and more.
In this episode of Weeds AR Wild, extension weed scientists Bob Scott and Jason Norsworthy sit down with Zach Rees with Gowan Company to discuss weed control in pre- and post-flood rice.
Extension entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss the status of rice water weevils, southwestern corn borer, stink bugs and more across the state.
Extension weed scientists Bob Scott and Tom Barber discuss dealing with recent rain delays, off target movement and more.
Extension entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss rice water weevil thresholds, thrips pressure, corn borers and more.
Extension weed scientist Bob Scott discusses how to prevent, identify and manage herbicide drift in various row crops with extension weed scientist Jason Norsworthy and extension soybean agronomist Jeremy Ross.
In this episode of the Weeds AR Wild podcast series, Dr. Jason Norsworthy, Distinguished Professor and Elms Farming Chair of Weed Science with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, is joined by Arkansas Agriculture Fall of Fame member Dr. Ford Baldwin. Drs. Norsworthy and Baldwin discuss recent phone calls and herbicide recommendations in rice.
In Season 4 Episode 4, Jason Norsworthy and Bob Scott talk with guest Kyle Briscoe, senior technical development manager at SePRO, about Brake in Rice.
In this episode of season 4, Drs. Bob Scott, Jason Bond and consultant Mr. Tyler Hydrick discuss ryegrass resistance and control in burndown for multiple crops including Rice.
Drs. Bob Scott and Jason Norsworthy, Rice Agronomist Dr. Jarrod Hardke, and special guests Dr. Tim Walker, CEO of Horizon Ag, and Van McNeely president, head of US business with RiceTec, discuss rice seed availability, potential impact of the number of rice acres planted this year, current status of this years crop and rice weed control programs for 2024.
Drs. Tom Barber, Bob Scott and Jason Norsworthy discuss Italian ryegrass burndown mixtures prior to planting, glyphosate-resistant annual bluegrass (Poa), BMP’s for glufosinate applications and necessary residuals for a successful start to rice weed control.
Weeds AR Wild S3 Ep19. In this episode, Dr. Jason Bond (Mississippi State University) and Dr. Charlie Cahoon (North Carolina State University) join Dr. Tom Barber to discuss Italian ryegrass management and timing of fall residuals.
Weeds AR Wild S3 Ep18. In this episode, Dr. Tommy Butts and Dr. Trent Roberts discuss the ins and outs of cover crops including species selection, seeding rates, weed suppression, and termination.
Rice & Advice 8-31-23. Jarrod Hardke discusses recommendations and scenarios for utilizing harvest aids properly to maximize benefits and minimize risks.
In this week's Entomology Update, Extension Entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss some late-season clean up for a few lingering pests.
In this week's Entomology Update, Extension Entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss termination timings for soybean and cotton, spider mites, loopers, rice stink bug and more.
In this week's Entomology Update Extension Entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss rice stink bugs, bill bugs, bollworms, spider mites and more.
Weeds AR Wild S3 Ep17. In this episode, Dr. Tom Barber and Dr. Jeremy Ross discuss harvest aid timing and situations in soybean.
On this week's Entomology Update, Extension Entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss termination timing for insecticides in cotton, stink bugs, salt marsh caterpillars, loopers and more.
On this week's Entomolgoy Update, Extension Entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss current rice stink bug levels and control, termination timing for plant bugs, bollworms in cotton, green stink bugs in soybean and more.
Weeds AR Wild S3 Ep16. In this episode of the Weeds AR Wild podcast series, Dr. Tommy Butts and Dr. Jarrod Hardke discuss options and considerations for late season herbicide applications to reduce weed seed production. Additional discussion occurs regarding weed control options in ratoon rice.
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss Endigo ZCX recommendations in rice, bollworm populations in cotton and soybeans, sugarcane aphid and midge populations in grain sorghum and more.
Dr. Nick Bateman provides a brief overview of the Section 18 exemption issued to Arkansas for the use of Endigo ZCX in rice to control rice stink bug.
Extension entomologists Drs. Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss the status of the Section 18 exemption request for Endigo in rice, other control options for stinkbugs, current plant bug pressure in cotton, and more.
Weeds AR Wild S3 Ep15. Dr. Jason Norsworthy is joined by Dr. Kyle Briscoe with SePRO Corporation to discuss the new Brake label that allows for use of the herbicide in rice. Current emphasis is on postemergence residual control of weeds in furrow-irrigated rice. Precautions around the use of Brake in rice are also discussed.
Weeds AR Wild S3 Ep14. Dr. Tom Barber discusses the current weed control situation and options for mid-season weed control.
Weeds AR Wild S3 Ep13. Dr. Norsworthy is joined by Dr. Lauren Lazaro and Mr. Tristen Avent to talk about John Deere’s See and Spray Ultimate sprayer.
Weeds AR Wild S3 Ep12. This week, Dr. Tommy Butts discusses several of the most common weed control themes across the state of Arkansas, including sedges, herbicide cut-off timings, midseason control recommendations, and herbicide injury.
Weeds AR Wild S3 Ep11. Drs. Tom Barber and Ben Thrash discuss early season cotton issues including herbicide and thrips control recommendations.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep10. This week, Dr. Tommy Butts and Dr. Jason Norsworthy discuss the numerous calls regarding ALS-herbicide injury across cropping systems and recommendations for salvage weed control in rice with the current weather conditions.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep9. This week, Dr. Tommy Butts and Dr. Jarrod Hardke chat about some preflood weed control recommendations and options to consider for our row rice acres this year.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep8. Dr. Norsworthy is joined by Connor Webster, Extension weed scientist with LSU AgCenter. Dr. Webster discusses some of the early season weed control challenges faced by LA rice growers. He highlights a new weed that is becoming increasingly common in south LA and some areas that he is addressing in his research program.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep7. On this episode, Dr. Larry Steckel from the University of Tennessee joins Dr. Tom Barber to discuss late season burndowns and cotton weed control programs.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep6. This week, Dr. Tommy Butts and Dr. Jeremy Ross discuss early-planted soybean weed control tips, need for residual herbicides, and a round-up of the most common phone calls.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep5. On this episode, Dr. Jason Kelley joins Dr. Tom Barber to discuss wheat issues, corn planting progress, replants, and weed control options.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep4. Dr. Aaron Hager, Extension Weed Scientist with the University of Illinois, joins Dr. Jason Norsworthy to discuss weed control research on early planted soybean. Differences in weed control expectations for early and normal planting dates for soybean are discussed. Research findings on specific herbicides emphasizing waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are highlighted. Additionally, herbicide resistance in waterhemp and Palmer amaranth, explicitly metabolic resistance, is emphasized.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep3. This week, Dr. Tommy Butts and Dr. Jason Norsworthy discuss 2023 weed control recommendations for our rice crop. Topics include herbicide resistance, residuals, and trait technologies.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep2. In this week’s episode, Dr. Tommy Butts is joined by Dr. Joe Ikley of North Dakota State University to discuss inversions, their impact on off-target herbicide movement, and best practices to avoid them.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S3 Ep1. In this week’s episode, Drs. Tommy Butts and Tom Barber discuss a range of topics and recommendations to start the year off clean.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep23. On this episode, Dr. Tom Barber and graduate research assistant Lou Adams discuss control strategies for glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep22. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Ross joins Dr. Tom Barber in a soybean harvest aid discussion.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep21. In this episode, Dr. Tommy Butts is joined by M.S. student Noah Reed to discuss his research investigating the effect of drill spacing, nozzle selection, cultivar selection, and bed width on weed control in flooded and row rice.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep20. In this episode, Dr. Tom Barber discusses upcoming UADA field days, late-season weed control, and herbicide injury questions.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep19. In this episode, Dr. Tommy Butts discusses salvage weed control across several cropping systems and adds a reminder on herbicide cut-off timings.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep18. Dr. Tom Barber and guest Larry Steckel discuss mid-season weed control issues and new potential herbicide uses.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep17. Mr. Lance Schmidt, Gowan Tech Service Rep., joins Dr. Norsworthy to talk about grower experiences with Rogue in 2021 under a Section 18 and ways to increase the likelihood for success when using the herbicide. They highlight some of the weeds controlled with Rogue including a discussion of tank-mix options and expectations for weedy rice control with the herbicide.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep16. In this podcast, Dr. Norsworthy is joined by Mr. Bodie Cotter, a graduate student, to discuss his research on coating fertilizers with Loyant and Novixid. They highlight the weeds controlled and tips for maximizing the activity of these herbicides. The benefit of a coated application versus a spray in regards to reducing off-target movement is discussed.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep15. In this episode, Dr. Tom Barber and Matthew Davis, Jackson County Ag Extension Agent, discuss current weed control issues across cropping systems, herbicide cutoff stages for corn and a quick update on the Jackson County Extension Center office construction.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep14. In this episode, Dr. Jason Norsworthy and Dr. Tom Barber discuss rainfall amounts required for residual herbicide activation and how long between application and activation will residuals wait and remain effective.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep13. In this episode, Dr. Jason Bond, Extension Weed Scientist with Mississippi State University, joins Dr. Tommy Butts to discuss the prevalence of sedges this year and our control options across crops.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep12. In this week’s episode, Extension Weed Scientists Drs. Tommy Butts and Tom Barber discuss how the wet and rainy weather is affecting weed control and some current questions that have been coming in.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep11. In this week’s episode, Dr. Tommy Butts is joined by Dr. Connor Webster, Rice Extension Weed Specialist at Louisiana State University, to discuss how the 2022 rice crop is shaping up, water-seeding advice, and other tips and concerns for both Arkansas and Louisiana rice growers.
In this episode, Drs. Jarrod Hardke and Trent Roberts discuss the pros and cons of various nitrogen (N) sources that could be used in rice production systems and the importance of selecting the right source.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep10. In this episode, Dr. Tom Barber and Dr. Bill Robertson discuss key points to ensure your cotton crop gets off to a good start.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep9. In this episode, Dr. Jason Norsworthy and Dr. Tom Barber talk deep tillage, cover crops, planting dates, row spacings and seed bank management. All alternative components for management of herbicide-resistant weeds in cotton and soybean.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep8. In this week’s episode, Drs. Tommy Butts and Jeremy Ross provide some tips for early planted soybean and hit on soybean residual programs.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep7. In this episode, Dr. Tom Barber and Dr. Jason Norsworthy continue the herbicide-resistant weed update discussion with Palmer amaranth, Johnsongrass, marestail (horseweed), and others in corn, cotton, and soybean.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep6. In this episode, Dr. Jason Norsworthy and Dr. Tommy Butts provide an update on herbicide-resistant weeds affecting our rice acres, their distribution, and alternative control tactics.
Rice & Advice 2022, Ep. 01. In this episode, Drs. Jarrod Hardke and Trent Roberts discuss 2022 rice preplant fertility recommendations and how to manage these inputs in the face of higher costs.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep5. In this week’s episode, Dr. Tommy Butts is joined by Dr. Jarrod Hardke, Rice Extension Agronomist, to discuss 2022 rice weed control recommendations.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep4. On this episode, Dr. Tom Barber and Dr. Jason Kelley discuss early season planting decisions and weed management options in corn.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep3. In this podcast, Drs. Jason Norsworthy and Jeremy Ross discuss the value of using metribuzin in combination with other herbicides for early-season weed control in soybean. Variety sensitivity is discussed along with some key points to consider when using metribuzin.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep2. In this episode, Dr. Tommy Butts discusses getting the most out of our herbicide applications for 2022. Mixing order, adjuvants, and nozzle selection are all important factors to consider.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S2 Ep1. On this first episode of the 2022 season, Dr. Tom Barber discusses potential herbicide shortages and options for winter weed control prior to planting.
Trent Roberts, U of A System Division of Agriculture soil fertility specialist is joined by John Anderson and Mike Popp from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness to discuss soil fertility management in an environment of record high fertilizer costs.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S1 Ep27. Dr. Jason Kelley, Wheat and Field Grains Extension Agronomist, joins host Dr. Tommy Butts to discuss wheat weed control and answer some commonly-asked questions this fall.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S1 Ep26. Matt Fryer, Extension Soil Instructor, and Dr. Trent Roberts, Endowed Chair in Soil Fertility Research, join host Dr. Tommy Butts to discuss cover crops ahead of their planting this fall. Topics covered include cover crop species, planting recommendations, expectations, and weed control potential.
Jarrod Hardke discusses timing and management considerations for use of sodium chlorate (salt) as a harvest aid in rice. For more information about the 2021 Arkansas Rice & Soybean Online Field Day, visit https://aaes.uada.edu/ricesoybean21
Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep.25 On this episode, Dr. Tom Barber and Dr. Bill Robertson discuss cotton harvest aid timing, product selection, and how environmental conditions and crop maturity can change the mixture of harvest aids applied. In addition, Dr. Robertson also discusses keys to protect cotton fiber quality through the defoliation and harvest process.
Dr. Aaron Hager, Extension Weed Specialist with the University of Illinois, joins Dr. Norsworthy to discuss the need for metribuzin in soybean. The effectiveness of metribuzin on Palmer amaranth and waterhemp populations with an array of resistance to herbicides is highlighted along with the need to mix metribuzin with additional chemistries (modes-of-action). Metribuzin rates are discussed based on soil texture and pH. Soybean variety selection for tolerance to metribuzin should be based on information provided by companies or results from the Arkansas Official Variety Test.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S1 Ep23. On this episode, Dr. Tom Barber and Dr. Jeremy Ross discuss soybean harvest aid timing and product selection.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S1 Ep22. Dr. Prashant Jha, Research and Extension Professor of Weed Science with Iowa State University, joins Dr. Norsworthy to discuss some strategies for managing weed seed at soybean harvest. Specific strategies that have been evaluated or are currently being tested include narrow-windrow burning, chaff lining, and use of a seed mills. The effectiveness of these approaches are discussed. Dr. Jha also talks about the use of the Weed Zapper to devitalize waterhemp seed late in the year.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S1 Ep21 Part 2. Dr. Rodrigo Werle, Extension Weed Scientist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, joins the Weeds AR Wild podcast series this week with host Dr. Tommy Butts to discuss weeds and control strategies across our two respective states. Listen in to learn about weed control strategies from different parts of the U.S. and how although weeds may change, the battle against them wages on.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S1 Ep21 Part 1. Dr. Rodrigo Werle, Extension Weed Scientist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, joins the Weeds AR Wild podcast series this week with host Dr. Tommy Butts to discuss weeds and control strategies across our two respective states. Listen in to learn about weed control strategies from different parts of the U.S. and how although weeds may change, the battle against them wages on.
Dr. Jarrod Hardke discusses considerations and timings of fungicides for kernel smut, false smut, sheath blight, and blast.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep. 20. On this episode, Dr. Tom Barber provides an update on dicamba off-target movement and discusses promising experiences with the Redekop Seed Destructor, Rogue herbicide in rice and Brake herbicide in peanut.
Extension entomologists Ben Thrash, Gus Lorenz, and Nick Bateman discuss plant bugs, spider mites, armyworms, rice water weevils, sorghum midge, and sugarcane aphids.
Weeds AR Wild podcast series, S1, Ep 19. On this episode of the Weeds AR Wild podcast series, Dr. Tommy Butts discusses recent herbicide drift calls and widespread off-target damage, the importance of checking herbicide labels, and a few final recommendations for finishing the year off strong to keep fields clean of weeds.
Dr. Jarrod Hardke discusses current leaf tip discolorations in rice as week as general recommendations for midseason and late boot nitrogen applications.
URGENT message from Division of Agriculture entomologists who are seeing significant numbers of stinkbugs poised to raid early rice when heading begins; urge growers to avoid making applications too early. Be on the lookout for corn borers, fall armyworm in beans, plant bugs in cotton and midge in sorghum.
Dr. Larry Steckel with the University of Tennessee joins Dr. Jason Norsworthy to talk about Palmer amaranth research and what he is seeing in regards to Palmer amaranth control in Tennessee. Some of the options being evaluated for control are discussed along with successes and failures of these measures.
Today’s podcast covers fall armyworms in rice, corn, and soybean and defoliation thresholds. We also cover tarnished plant bugs in prebloom cotton.
Weeds AR Wild podcast series, S1, Ep 17. Dr. Tom Barber and Dr. Jeremy Ross discuss late-season soybean plantings and herbicide options.
Weeds AR Wild podcast series, S1, Ep 16. Dr. Jason Norsworthy and Dr. Tom Barber discuss weed control after the flood, salvage options for barnyardgrass in rice, and the importance of two herbicide applications to catch up in soybean and cotton.
Today's podcast covers management strategies for rice water weevil and rice billbug in rice, stink bugs in soybean, as well as thrips and plant bugs in cotton. We cover thresholds and insecticide timings for these pests, as well as what to expect later in the year.
Weeds AR Wild podcast series, S1, Ep 15. Dr. Tommy Butts is joined this week by crop consultant Rick Deviney, agronomist Randy Chlapecka, and Faulkner county staff chair & agriculture agent Kevin Lawson. The four discuss the 2021 cropping season so far, especially rain, rain, and more rain. They also discuss what’s worked well in their respective areas for weed control, problems observed, and recommendations moving forward.
Dr. Jarrod Hardke discusses best management practices for preflood nitrogen in rice under suboptimal soil and weather conditions.
This podcast details the current issues we are getting calls about and seeing in the field over the past few days and management options. These issues include rice water weevil in rice, thrips in cotton, and defoliation in corn. We cover the impact these insects can have on the various crops and how to manage them.
Weeds AR Wild podcast series, S1, Ep 14. Dr. Tom Barber and Dr. Bill Robertson discuss early season cotton growth and weed control.
Weeds AR Wild podcast series, S1, Ep 13. In this week’s episode of the Weeds AR Wild podcast series, Dr. Tommy Butts discusses some of the most common problems and calls he’s encountered so far this year and provides recommendations to remedy the situations.
Weeds AR Wild podcast series, S1, Ep 12. In this podcast episode, Dr. Drew Ellis from Corteva joins us to answer some questions about use of Loyant coated on urea for weed control in rice. We discuss the weeds that will and will not be controlled, reduction in off-target movement of the herbicide, and clean out of airplanes after application of the herbicide coated urea.
Weeds AR Wild podcast series, S1, Ep 11. This episode focuses on a new Section 18 approval for Brake herbicide in peanut and discusses frequently asked questions on residual herbicides such as how much rain is required for activation, how long will residuals wait on a rain and is there any activity on weeds that have emerged in-between application and activation.
Weeds AR Wild podcast series, S1, Ep 10. Drs. Tommy Butts and Jarrod Hardke discuss row rice weed control recommendations for 2021 including overlapping residuals, watching your water, and expecting an extra application.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep. 9, In this podcast, Dr. Norsworthy examines some factors that lead to increased risk for Loyant herbicide to injure rice. An example of how multiple factors can lead to increased risk is given. Additionally, yellow nutsedge control options in corn, grain sorghum, rice, soybean, and cotton are reviewed because of the recent influx of questions on how to control this weed.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep. 8. This podcast in the Weeds AR Wild series focuses on recommendations for weed control in cotton. Discussion will also include recommendations for tank-mixtures with various herbicides.
Drs. Jarrod Hardke and Trent Roberts discuss rice fertility and application timings for phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, as well as the use of starter fertilizers in rice.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep. 7. In this episode of the Weeds AR Wild podcast series, Dr. Tommy Butts and Dr. Jeremy Ross discuss soybean herbicide programs across trait technologies, Arkansas dicamba regulations, recommended varieties, and other useful tips for successful soybean weed control.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep. 6. Ryegrass is not recommended as a cover crop because of its weediness and herbicide resistance that is prominent in some regions. In this podcast, cereal, legume, and brassica cover crops are discussed. The weed management benefits of these cover crops as well as problems are highlighted. Recommendations are made for termination of these cover crops.
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman, Gus Lorenz, and Ben Thrash discuss rice and soybean insecticide seed treatment considerations for the 2021 growing season.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep. 5. The fifth podcast in the Weeds AR Wild series focuses on 2021 recommendations for weed control in corn and grain sorghum crops. Discussion will also include questions regarding potential herbicide carryover issues to these crops.
Discussion of rice seeding rate recommendations and standard adjustments to those rates, comparing grain yield and net return scenarios for different seeding rates, and final desired rice plant stands to target.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep. 4, In this episode of the Weeds AR Wild podcast series, Dr. Tommy Butts discusses rice herbicide programs and the power of residuals, and also provides other strategic weed control recommendations for 2021.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep. 3, This podcast provides an overview of weed resistance to rice herbicides in Arkansas, with specific focus on barnyardgrass, sedges, weedy rice, Palmer amaranth, and Pennsylvania smartweed. The percentage of sampled fields with resistance is discussed, and the question of whether resistance to one ALS herbicide means loss of all herbicides having this mode of action is addressed in the podcast.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep. 2, If you pay attention to social media or read popular press articles lately, you may have heard or read about the recent finding of glufosinate-resistant populations of Palmer amaranth, commonly called pigweed, in Arkansas. Today, I will be discussing key management points for growers and consultants to be thinking about prior to making weed control program decisions for the 2021 season.
Weeds AR Wild Series, S.1 Ep. 1, Burndown herbicide applications play an important role to remove winter annual broadleaf vegetation and control Italian ryegrass ahead of planting our crops. The first podcast in the Weeds AR Wild series focuses on 2021 recommendations for burndown herbicide applications, winter annual broadleaves, and Italian ryegrass herbicide resistance and management.
Tips on using sodium chlorate as a harvest aid in rice. Dos and Don’ts of sodium chlorate in rice.
Review of rice drain timing recommendations for flooded and furrow-irrigated rice based on number of days, general kernel color, and soil type.
This podcast will help to provide a better understanding of the process BCI uses to help facilitate continuous improvement for producers to become more efficient and sustainable and to ensure the supply chain has confidence in that they are getting the sustainable cotton they want.
Discussion of foliar vs soil applied nitrogen fertilizer in rice during reproductive growth stages.
Generalized overview of reproductive growth stages of rice and how to use them to time fungicide applications.
Discussion of rice midseason nitrogen application timing for varieties and boot nitrogen application timing for hybrids.
Pesticide applications, specifically spring herbicide burndowns, are beginning to gear up across Arkansas. This podcast highlights inspection, calibration, and maintenance of spray equipment to make sure they are in optimal working condition for the 2020 growing season.
Being flexible in response to weather challenges is a big part of farming. Our target planting dates for cover crops have passed for most producers and many are asking if it is now too late to plant them. It is not too late. This podcast addresses modifications that should be considered now to help ensure the success of the cover crops in meeting your goals.
The use of cover crops is a big part of a plan to improve soil health. Increasing the diversity of your cash crop and cover crops is one of the four basic ideas that USDA-NRCS promotes. This podcast addresses cover crop selection, the impacts of cover crops on biodiversity and how this benefits cotton.
Fall weed control is an important component in managing weeds from a systems approach, specifically by reducing additions to the soil seedbank. Strategies for controlling late-germinating Palmer amaranth, Italian ryegrass, and problematic perennial weeds in the fall are discussed.
Determining the best time for phosphorus and potassium applications can be tricky. Let us help you decide which fields are better candidates for fall vs. spring application timings of pre-plant nutrients.
Rice harvest progress as of 9/20/19. Discussion of false smut issues, rapidly dropping grain moisture, and drying charges.
Discussion of rice harvest 2019 progress. Dealing with rapidly dropping grain moisture and green plants. Using sodium chlorate in lower moisture rice.
Discussion of sodium chlorate use as a harvest aid in rice. Timing, rates, and impacts on grain yield milling yields.