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Mississippi: Crop Harvest Going Well, Average Yields Oct 10, 2022
“Snow” appearing on the sides of highways and bare ground visible for miles is a sure indication that row crop harvest in Mississippi is well underway. As of early October, […]
Mississippi Peanuts: Harvest Begins, Crop Looks Good Oct 3, 2022
Mississippi peanut producers should see an average year in terms of crop quality and yield. “We’ll have a good year, an average year, for peanuts,” said Brendan Zurweller, peanut specialist […]
Mississippi Corn: Hot, Dry Summer Reduced State’s Average Yield Sep 21, 2022
The state’s corn crop suffered through a very hot and dry summer after a later-than-usual planting season, so yields will be lower this year — but not much lower overall. […]
Mississippi Cotton: Hot Summer Produced Strong Crop Aug 31, 2022
Most cotton in Mississippi got off to an excellent start in May, received the heat needed in June and July, and now is ready for sunny skies so growers can […]
Mississippi Rice: Producers Expect Good 2022 Harvest Aug 17, 2022
Mississippi rice producers and crop specialists are optimistic about the state’s 2022 harvest despite a high population of rice stink bugs that were difficult to treat. “Overall, it’s so far, […]
Mississippi Soybeans: Crop Quality, Prices Navigate Volatility Aug 5, 2022
The condition of Mississippi’s soybean crop in early August literally depends on where you stand. “We have some really good-looking irrigated soybeans that were planted in the optimum planting window […]
Mississippi: Wheat Acreage Begins Rebound as Prices Soar Jun 21, 2022
Climbing market prices for wheat are beginning to earn growers’ attention in Mississippi. The state’s wheat acreage is trending back up after several years of historic lows, and this year’s […]
Mississippi Soybeans: Crop Off to Strong Start Jun 11, 2022
Mississippi’s anticipated soybean acreage — 2.35 million acres — is higher than in recent years, and it may grow even larger by the end of planting season. Trent Irby, soybean […]
Mississippi: Cotton Acreage Increases, Exceeding Early Estimate May 28, 2022
Early May delivered favorable weather conditions for most of Mississippi’s cotton producers, allowing them to get their crops in the ground at the ideal time. “We’re getting close to having […]
Mississippi Corn: Rains Disrupt State’s Planting Schedule Apr 29, 2022
Corn producers who risked current high input costs in hopes of reaping high market prices at harvest are now waiting for a series of warm, sunny days to complete planting. […]
