Mississippi farmers plant approximately 2.0 million acres of soybeans each year. This acreage fluctuates some, but that depends mainly on commodity markets and the impact of weather on other acreages. Our all time high acreage was 4.0 million acres in 1979.
Vast changes have taken place in recent years in soybean production in Mississippi. First, we’ve begun planting the bulk of our acreage in maturity Groups IV and V whereas in the early 1980′s the bulk of our acreage was planted in maturity Groups VI and VII. Secondly, we are planting this crop earlier. In recent years, much of the state crop has been planted prior to mid June whereas in the past over a third was usually not planted until after mid June.
Mississippi is not a major state production wise, but soybeans are an important commodity on most farms. State average yields during the 1970′s and 1980′s averaged 21-22 bushels per acre. During the decade of the, 1990′s state average yields have increased to 26.6 bushels per acre.
Based on current practices we have determined that the two most important inputs in soybean production are variety selection and planting dates. Numerous factors effect production, but no other inputs can offer the potential return of the proper variety or timely planting.
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Greetings. This post begins the first crop reporting by members of the Mississippi Agricultural Consultants Association for the 2013 season. Each Tuesday and Friday throughout the growing season, expect to find up-to-date comments from consultants concerning various crops, insects, weeds, diseases, and more. You will be notified by email whenever new comments or photos are posted to this site by clicking “profile” in the right hand corner of the home page under “Subscribe” and following the directions.
Reporting from the South Delta is Kevin Corban, Rolling Fork
Not much field work going on this week, still wet. About 90+ % corn planted, some will be replanted. The corn that was planted in early March is looking good. A few soybeans were planted last week, but I haven’t seen any up as of Tuesday.
Reporting from South Mississippi is Trey Bullock, Hattiesburg
Wheat crop is 70% headed and looks fair to great. Had to treat several fields in early March for powdery mildew. Rust is present in most fields at low levels.
Corn is 50% planted. Some growers have not planted an acre of corn due to wet conditions and in the last week have received 4+ inches.
Peanut planting will begin as soon as temps and soil conditions allow.
Reporting from East Mississippi is Burt Falkner, West Point
Last week my area received from 1” to 5” of rain and a lot of wind. Tornadoes in the Noxubee County area damaged equipment, farm shops, grain bins and homes.
Still burning down in some places using Roundup plus 2,4-D, Roundup plus Valor and we’ve had good results from Sharpen plus Roundup. Ryegrass resistance to SU herbicides has been confirmed.
Corn is from 0 – 50% planted with the most acres planted in Noxubee County. It’s taking corn 3 – 4 weeks to come up to a stand. Corn planted March 18th, as of yesterday, is @ V1 growth stage. We’ll plant irrigated corn up until May 1st. Planting on dry land acres will end sooner.
Wheat looks really good, especially for the weather conditions it’s had. With most having a fungicide treatment, disease pressure remains light – a little Septoria that is staying low in the plant. Nitrogen issues in some areas because of the wet weather. Growth stage is from flag leaf to boot.
Some acre shifting going on – corn to cotton or milo. At present my cotton acres will be about the same as 2012.