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Weeds AR Wild S6 Ep6: Survey of Weed Populations in Arkansas Soybeans

2026/10/02

In this episode of the Weeds AR Wild podcast, weed scientists Jason Norsworth and Bob Scott sit down with graduate student Cade Holbrook to discuss his graduate work surveying weed populations across soybean fields in the Southeast.

Ento Update 9-15-26: Rice Delphacid and Cotton Jassid Update, Blank Pods in Soybeans

2026/09/15

Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss common leaf hoppers mistaken for rice delphacid, when to stop treating for redbanded stink bugs in soybeans, potential causes for blank pods in soybeans, and more.

Insect Update 8-24-26: Spider Mites in Cotton, Stink Bugs and Loopers in Soybean

2026/08/24

In this week's Insect Update, extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss rice stink bugs on green rice, when to terminate treatment for spider mites in cotton, high populations of stink bugs in soybeans and more.

Insect Update 8-13-26: Rice Stink Bug Treatment Levels, Aphids in Cotton, Loopers in Soybeans

2026/08/14

Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss how to know whether or not to treat for rice stink bugs, when to worry about aphids and whiteflies in cotton, loopers and stink bugs in soybeans and more.

Insect Update 8-5-26: Rice Delphacid Update, Whiteflies in Cotton, Bollworms in Bollgard 3 Cotton

2026/08/06

Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash discuss how to decide if an when to treat for rice stink bug in rice that's ready to drain, a brief update on rice delphacid, whitefly control in cotton, bollworms in Bollgard 3 cotton, an update on cotton jassid and more.

Insect Update 7-31-24: Rice Stink Bugs, Fall Armyworms in Pastures, Plant Bugs in Cotton

2026/08/03

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

2026/07/27

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

2026/07/23

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

2026/07/08

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

2026/06/26

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)

2026/06/15

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

2026/06/12

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

2026/06/08

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

2026/06/02

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

2026/05/07

Extension entomologists Nick Bateman and Ben Thrash give an update on insect issues in soybean, rice, cotton, and corn