Arkansas Row Crops Radio
Providing up-to-date information and timely recommendations on row crop production in Arkansas.
Insect Update 7-31-24: Rice Stink Bugs, Fall Armyworms in Pastures, Plant Bugs in Cotton
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss thresholds for rice stink bugs, fall armyworms in pastures, control options for plant bugs late in the season and more.
Insect Update 7-24-26: Plant Bug Thresholds past Cutout, Whiteflies in Cotton, Cotton Jassid Update
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss how upcoming heat will affect rice stink bug sampling, plant bug thresholds in cotton past cutout and an update on cotton jassid.
Insect Update 7-17-26: Fall Armyworm in Rice, Bollworms, Stink Bugs in Soybeans
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss rice stink bug and fall armyworm pressure in rice, several cotton pests, and stink bugs in soybeans.
Insect Update 7-8-26: Rice Stink Bug Thresholds, Bollworms and Redbanded Stink Bugs in Soybeans, Aphids in Sorghum
Extension entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss thresholds and control methods for rice stink bugs, a few redbanded stink bugs in south Arkansas soybeans, and sugarcane aphids in grain sorghum.
Insect Update 6-26-26: Billbugs in Rice, Plant Bugs in Cotton, Bollworms and Stink Bugs in Soybean
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss billbugs in rice, how to look for rice delphacid, when and how to treat for spider mites in cotton, and multiple pests in soybeans.
Weeds AR Wild S6 Ep5: Cotton and Peanut Programs (6-15-26)
In this episode extension weed scientist Dr. Tom Barber and extension agronomist Dr. Zachary Treadway discuss cotton and peanut programs.
Insect Update 6-12-26: Spider Mites and Aphids in Cotton, Cotton Jassid Update, Southwestern Corn Borer
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash give a quick update on rice delphacid, an overview of control of aphids and spider mites in cotton, the current status of cotton jassid and more.
Weeds AR Wild S6 Ep4: Pre vs. Post Flood Weed Control in Rice, Cut Off Timings, Controlling Large Grasses
Extension weed scientist Bob Scott, Tom Barber and Jason Norsworthy reminisce after the passing of Dr. Jim Barrentine before they discuss weed control pre and post flood in rice, cut off timings, controlling large grasses and more.
Ento Update 5-29-2026: Rice Water Weevils, Cotton Jassid, Thrips
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss populations of rice water weevils, control options for thrips in cotton, a quick update on new pests and more.
Insect Update — April 30, 2026
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash give an update on insect issues in soybean, rice, cotton, and corn
Weeds AR Wild S6 Ep3: Rice & Soybean Planting Update, Weed Control Drought Challenges
In this episode, hosts Bob Scott and Jason Norsworthy are joined by Extension Soybean Agronomist Jeremy Ross and Extension Rice Agronomist Jared Harkey for a crop update recorded April 22, 2026. Amid ongoing drought conditions, the group covers planting progress, the importance of flushing fields to activate residual herbicides, and weed control options for barnyard grass, nutsedge, and pigweed in both rice and soybeans.
Weeds AR Wild S6 Ep2: Regulatory Updates, Pre-Emergents and Burndowns
In this episode, extension specialists Bob Scott, Jason Norsworthy, and Tom Barber discuss regulatory updates for Keenali, pre-emergent herbicide recommendations for soybeans and rice amid dry conditions, and weed control timing for wheat and pastures.
Weeds Are Wild S6 Ep1: 2026 Herbicide Updates, Italian Ryegrass and Winter Annual Weeds (1-13-26)
In this episode, extension specialists Tom Barber, Bob Scott and Jason Kelley provide herbicide updates for 2026 and key recommendations for control of Italian ryegrass and other winter annual weeds
Weeds AR Wild S5 Ep11: Wheat Planting and Ryegrass Control
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.
Weeds AR Wild S5 Ep10: Managing Row Crop Expenses Webinar Series
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
Weeds AR Wild S5 Ep9: Ryegrass Control and Fall Residuals (9-24-25)
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: Inconsistent Rice Yields
Rice & Advice 9-12-25. Jarrod Hardke discusses the trend for inconsistent rice yields in 2025 and factors that may be causing them.
Entomology Update 9-5-25: Rice Delphacid Found in Arkansas, Loopers in Soybeans, Redbanded Stink Bugs in Louisiana
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.
Entomology Update 8-22-25: Cooler Weather, Termination Timings for Cotton, Stink Bugs in Soybeans
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.
Entomology Update 8-15-25: Rice Stink Bugs, Bollworms in Cotton, Stink Bugs in Soybeans
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.
Entomology Update 8-5-25: Treating Uneven Rice Fields for Rice Stink Bug, Fall Armyworm in Rice, Termination Timings for Cotton
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.
Weeds AR Wild S5 Ep8: ALS Resistance in Sedges, Upcoming Chemistries and Harvest Aids
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.
Entomology Update 7-25-25: Rice Stink Bug Control Options, Armyworms in Rice, Mites in Cotton, Earworms in Soybean
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.
Entomology Update 7-15-25: Rice Stink Bug, Cotton Pests, Bollworms in Soybeans
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: Midseason and Boot Nitrogen
Rice & Advice 7-10-25. Jarrod Hardke discusses management of midseason and late boot nitrogen applications in rice.
Entomology Update 6-27-25: Rice Stink Bugs, Bollworms, Southwestern Corn Borer
Extension entomologists Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss rice stink bug pressure, economic thresholds for bollworms, and more in this week's Entomology Update.
Entomology Update 6-20-25: Plant Bugs in Cotton, Aphids and Bollworm Moths
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.
Entomology Update 6-12-25: Thrips Control Options, Plant Bugs, Stink Bugs in Soybeans
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.
Entomology Update 6-6-25: Thrips in Cotton, Southwestern Corn Borer, Stink Bugs in Soybeans
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.
Entomology Update 5-23-25: Rice Water Weevils, Thrips in Cotton, Salt Marsh Caterpillars and Armyworms
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss current concerns about rice water weevils, thrips, salt marsh caterpillars and more.
Weeds AR Wild S5 Ep7: Planting Issues, Herbicide Drift and Weed Control in Late Planted Rice (5-20-25)
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.
Weeds AR Wild S5 Ep 6: Corn, Cotton and Peanut Update (5-14-25)
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.
Entomology Update 5-14-25: Thrips in Early Cotton, Stink Bugs and Bollworm in Corn
This week, Drs. Ben Thrash and Nick Bateman discuss current insect pest issues in early cotton, corn, and more.
Entomology Update 5-5-25: Rice Water Weevils, Stink Bugs in Corn
Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss rice water weevils, upcoming thrips pressure potential in cotton, stink bugs in early corn and more.
Weeds AR Wild S5 Ep5: Weedy Rice and Barnyard Grass in Provisia and Max-Ace Systems (5/5/25)
In this episode UADA Weed Scientists discuss best management practices for red/weedy rice and barnyardgrass in Provisia and Max-Ace systems
Weeds AR Wild S5, Ep4: Escaped Winter Weeds and Early Season Weed Control (4/30/25)
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.
Row Crop Update 4-9-25: Farming After the Flood
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.
Weeds AR Wild S5, Ep3: Rice Planting Progress and Weed Control with Dr. Jarrod Hardke (4/1/25)
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.
Weeds AR Wild S5 Ep2: Resistance Concerns and Management Tips for Glufosinate and Enlist (3/24/25)
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.
Weeds AR Wild S5 Ep1: Spring Weed Control and Corn Planting (3/19/2025)
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.
