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February 9th: AR Soybean Association Annual Meeting at Brinkley Convention Center

February 17th: PAT - Monroe County Farm Bureau in Brinkley at 9:00 AM

March 17th: Row Crop Production Meeting at Lon Mann Cotton Research Station in Marianna

We are slowly making it through the coldest part of the year. After 8+ days of sleet/ice covering ground we are looking at some spring-like temperatures.

First off, let's put to rest the rumors of another round of winter weather mid-February. For the past week, some wild rumors were shared on social media discussing another round of snow/sleet/ice. That is not true, as shown in the 7-day forecast below:

Now, we are not quite yet out of the woods dealing with winter. The last half of February is too far out to predict, but it does have chance of at least turning cold again. We will just have to wait and see.

Good news for rain chances. Forecasts show slight chances middle of next week, with greater chances near the end of the week. While it is too far out for predicted amounts, chances do look good for it to rain. At this time it is uncertain if those rain chances could potentially be thunderstorms. Keep tuned in to your local weather stations.

What can be done in the field now?

Soil Sampling: It is a good time to finish up soil sampling if you have not already done so.

Burndown Applications: Get out a good burndown now. It become more difficult to control some weeds the closer we get to planting if no applications were made in the fall.

Italian Ryegrass: For smaller ryegrass clumps 32 - 40 oz of Paraquat should be sufficient, however for larger clumps apply 40 oz of Paraquat + 3 oz of Metribuzin. Select is another option, however there is a 30 day plant back interval for most crops except for cotton and soybean.

Marestail/Horsetail: Valor at 2 oz rate is still recommended for residual pre-emergence control.

Further Recommendations: Make sure to check out pages 21 - 29 for all burndown recommendations. Also take note of the sensitivity of major Arkansas field crops to commonly used herbicides on page 29. Last note, make sure to pay attention to the plant-back recommendations for burndown herbicides in the publication: MP519, which you can access by clicking on it below:

UADA Extension Variety Trial & Research Verification Results:


• 2025 Soybean Variety Results
• Screening of 105 Soybean Varieties for Disease Tolerance
• Screening of 69 Soybean Varieties for Disease Tolerance
• 2025 County Corn Hybrid Demonstration Program
• 2025 Rice Research Verification Report

2025 University of Arkansas

Rice Research Verification Program

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