Crop Sense

Today, Award Winning Area Specialized Agent Jenny Carleo and I discuss on-farm research.  We answer some common questions, talk about the short and long term benefits and discuss an exciting opportunity to host research on your farm!  

Dr. Collins stopped by and I asked him his favorite question!  We also talk about the cotton crop so far and how to manage this drought stressed crop now that we have some moisture. NCSU Cotton Information Plant Growth Regulator Information

Listen in as Dr. Vann discusses the tobacco season so far and what to look out for going forward. Tobacco Field Day Registration- here Tobacco Production information can be found here  

Dr. Vann Stopped by to discuss where this soybean crop is at and where it is going! Hope you enjoy!

Dr. Anders Huseth and Dr. Dominic Reisig stop by to talk about all things cotton insects. https://cotton.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/06/sampling-plans-for-plant-bugs-challenges-of-monitoring-aggregated-pest-populations/ https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/cotton-information https://cotton.ces.ncsu.edu/insect-scouting-guide/

Dr. Guy Collins, NCSU Extension Cotton Specialist, calls in for a discussion on getting Cotton 2022 off on the right foot.  We discuss environmental conditions, seeding rate, planting depth and a few other things! Cotton Planting Conditions Calculator NCSU Cotton Portal  

Listen in as Dr. Rachel Vann and I discuss topics such as: Planting early, the Best Maturity groups, plant populations, planting with planter vs. drill, nitrogen applications.   Lots of great information and answers to your questions you have always wanted to ask. 

Dr. Matthew Vann stopped by to talk about getting tobacco transplants into the ground and off to the best start possible.  We discuss transplanting, transplant water, disease, insect and fertility management! Thrip Flight Tool https://products.climate.ncsu.edu/ag/tobacco-tswv/

Dr. Everman and Dr. Cahoon talk about weed control in conventional or Non-Traited row crops or if Glyphosate, 2,4-D, Dicamba or glufosinate aren't available. Listen in to hear Dr. Everman's tried and true for controlling sicklepod sticking up above the canopy.  

Talking about bugs with Dr. Dominic Reisig.  We talk about Hessian Fly, how to scout and what to do about them!  You aren't going to want to miss this one!

Dr. Suchoff stopped by to answer the question everyone wants to know,  when will Marijuana be legalized in North Carolina?  We also talk about changes in hemp regulations, production recommendations, and markets.  

"What to do with limited glyphosate supplies?"  Dr.  Cahoon and Dr. Everman stop by to discuss burn down considerations for our spring planted crops.  We address the elephant in the room...

Dr. Matthew Vann, N.C. State Tobacco Specialist, stopped by to discuss tobacco greenhouse management.  We discuss water samples, tray sanitation, and fertility recommendations.  You aren't going to want to miss this one!

Dr. Wes Everman stopped by to discuss weed control in wheat.  We discuss ID, scouting, and herbicide application timing. These two videos include the most recent recommendations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_88DS-68yw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQtKO2TAX7w This video is good for weed identification even though it is a little dated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3G9DZ4aiog  

Jenny Carleo stops by to talk about a big issue for soybean growers.  The good news is, now is the time to take care of it!   Please tell a friend about the podcast and if you have any topics send them to jacob_morgan@ncsu.edu

This week Dr. Everman and Dr. Cahoon discuss weed control in winter wheat.  And basically the Superman of cool season weeds... Winter Weed ID Video here

Dr. Everman and Dr. Cahoon  stop by to talk about late season weed control and planning for potential weed problems in the coming wheat crop.  

Dr. Rachel Vann stopped by to discuss the soybean crop so far, the importance of timely harvest, and what to look out for to make and protect yield going forward.

Scott Tilley stops by to talk about his research with Twin Row planters.  We talk about positives, negatives, and things to lookout for.

Dr. Dominic Reisig and Dr. Anders Huseth stop by to discuss plant bugs.  Listen up as they talk about where they come from, why they matter, and who should look out for them.  

Dr. Poole stops by to discuss drainage, irrigation, how to manage water to increase yields.  Drainage Information Control Drainage and Crop Yields

Dr. Stephanie Kulesza, Animal Waste Management Specialist with N.C. State University stopped by to discuss best practices for using manure as a fertilizer source. Two Resources we discussed are: Realistic Yields Area Specialized Poultry  Agents

Dr. Wes Everman and Dr. Charlie Cahoon discuss cut off dates for Dicamba use in cotton and soybeans.  You can find the dates in this article . 

Dr. David Jordan stops by the podcast to discuss the up and down planting season for peanuts.  What does it mean for stands? What does it mean for weed control? What does it mean for insects?  Listen in and find out! Peanut Risk Tool Dr. Jordan talks about can be found Here . Peanut Extension Update can be found Here . 

Listen in as Dr. Wes Everman and Dr. Charlie Cahoon discuss early season weed management with these dry conditions. We discuss what to expect with residual herbicides, post emergence herbicides, and layby herbicide applications!