Dr. Larry Steckel’s top call this week has been questions about preemergent herbicides for grass control. In this episode he provides his recommendations. He also provides an overview of weed control trends and technology discussed at the recent Weed Science Society of America conference. Play podcast. Continue reading
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Call of the Week: Insect Pressure Following Warm Winter
Could we see more insect pressure in 2020 following this mild winter? And what species should worry us? Dr. Scott Stewart explains in this podcast. Listen.
Call of the Week: Improving Drought Adaptation in Soybeans
In this podcast, Dr. Avat Shekoofa details her ongoing research to identify genetic mechanisms for drought tolerance in soybean lines. Listen.
Call of the Week: Talking Cotton
In this podcast, UT Extension Cotton Specialist Tyson Raper discusses varieties, research and an overview of the upcoming Cotton Focus. Listen.
Call of the Week: The Long-range Forecast
Dr. Scott Stewart just finished a study involving 60 years of weather data. The results may surprise you. In this podcast, he’ll discuss the data and potential impacts on insect pest dynamics in Tennessee. Listen.
Call of the Week: Pesticide Recertification
In this podcast, Larry Steckel provides a rundown of how applicators can get certified with Dicamba and Paraquat in addition to Private Applicator Recertification. He also gives a preview of his West Tennessee Grain Conference talk. Listen.
Call of the Week: New Hemp Pesticides
In this podcast, Scott Stewart and Heather Kelly discuss the six pesticides recently approved for use in hemp in Tennessee, along with hemp pest control insights from the 2019 growing season. Listen. Continue reading
Call of the Week: Cotton Harvest Issues
Speeding up a slow boll…managing regrowth…or avoiding it all together. Dr. Tyson Raper addresses these issues in this podcast recorded on 10/4/19. Listen.