Erick Larson

Professor and State Extension Corn, Wheat, & Sorghum Specialist - Mississippi State University 🌽

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

We test the best corn hybrids in fields all across the state.

This provides impartial data to help select hybrids and enhance profit.

Thanks to all the growers, eight participating seed companies, and Extension agents who make this happen.

🌽#mscorn #MSUext #mscrops

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

Cover crop seed doesn’t have to be confusing. There are basically three types of species that serve various roles.

✔️Cereal grains stabilize soil
✔️ Legumes fix nitrogen
✔️ Brassicas produce tubers

A key is to use a suitable legume. Berseem or Persian clover thrive in wet soil.

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

@WheatPete @baldpathologist @MississippiCorn @MSUExtService @CroplanSouth @Asgrow_DEKALB @DynaGroSeed @greatheartseed @Innvictis @PioneerSeeds @AgProgeny @RevereSeed Correct 👍

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

Areas of the north Delta corn crop were due after being wrecked by greensnap last year, and it definitely came through.

This outstanding hybrid plot was grown with irrigation by David Taylor near Sledge.

Thanks to David, eight participating seed companies and all involved. 🌽

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

@cattleNcrops83 @MSUExtService @MississippiCorn @CroplanSouth @Asgrow_DEKALB @DynaGroSeed @greatheartseed @Innvictis @PioneerSeeds @AgProgeny @RevereSeed 32,000 per acre

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

It is a bit ironic that our most productive plots were often in dryland fields. Excessive moisture can be stressful also.

This fantastic corn hybrid plot was grown near Como by David Taylor.

Thanks to David, Brent, eight participating seed companies and all involved.

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[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

Dryland corn produced well in central Mississippi this summer.

These corn hybrid plots were grown near Edwards by Danny Mashburn, and at the Brown Loam Experiment Station by Tyler Soignier.

Thanks to Danny, Kyle, Tyler, eight participating seed companies and all involved.

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[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

Corn generally produced solid yields in dryland fields around Mississippi.

These hybrid plots were grown by Stone Family Farms near Mantee and Cecil Ferrell near West Point.

Thanks to Sam, Cecil, eight participating seed companies and all involved.

🌽#mscorn #MSUext #mscrops

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

Corn yields were tested at two planting rates in this dryland plot. Hybrids were grown at 30K and 36K per acre.

Although rain was plentiful in June, drought stress stepped up late.

Thanks to Tony, Maurice, Charlie, Josh, 8 participating seed companies and all involved. 🌽

[Bayer Traits & Systems @BayerTraits]

Field trials like this provide valuable insight into how hybrids perform across growing conditions. 🌽 Take a look at the 2026 MSU Corn Hybrid Demonstration results, including DEKALB® hybrids in the trial.

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

Delta corn yields have been very consistent.

HopeSo Farms hosted another impressive Corn Hybrid Demo plot grown near Inverness.

Thanks to Will, Alex, eight participating seed companies and everyone involved.

🌽#mscorn #MSUext #mscrops

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

Corn is producing well in the North Delta also.

This irrigated Corn Hybrid Demo plot was grown in Coahoma county near Lyon.

Thanks to Brian, Jay, eight participating seed companies and all involved.

🌽#mscorn #MSUext #mscrops

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

This is a very unique and extraordinary corn production system. It was planted shortly following a grazed wheat crop and grown in rainfed conditions near Natchez.

Thanks to Guedon Farms, eight participating seed companies and all involved.

🌽#mscorn #MSUext #mscrops #corn

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

@Grainstate @MSUExtService @MississippiCorn @CroplanSouth @Asgrow_DEKALB @DynaGroSeed @greatheartseed @Innvictis @PioneerSeeds @AgProgeny @RevereSeed Yes, the actual weight of 250 kernels sampled after harvest. It indicates how hybrids differ as well as how cultural and management factors affect corn grain yield.

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

We have some fine corn being harvested in the Blackland Prairie. This plot was grown under a center pivot in Noxubee county.

Thanks to Chad, Josh, eight participating seed companies and everyone involved.

🌽#mscorn #MSUext #mscrops

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

The Blackland Prairie region is producing some strong dryland corn.

This MSU Corn Hybrid Demo plot was grown near Prairie Point.

Thanks to Ivan, Josh, eight participating seed companies and all involved.

🌽#mscorn #MSUext #corn

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

@Tyne_Ag This is our primary limiting factor this year. Too wet and cloudy after pollination. And night temps were higher than normal as well at this critical time.

[Tyne Morgan @Tyne_Ag]

This is definitely going to be the year we find out just how much water is too much. These two fields are just across the road from each other, yet show two very different stories. We’re seeing a lot of low spots with drowned-out pockets in fields across Illinois today, as well as wind damage in corn. This is McLean County, IL. #pftour26

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

Growers are producing great corn in the Delta. This MSU Corn Hybrid Demo plot was grown near Cary by Moore Company.

Thanks to Jeffry and his crew, eight participating seed companies and everyone involved.

🌽#mscorn #msuext

[Erick Larson @MStateCorn]

Corn harvest is progressing quickly and yields are strong at Triple Run Farms.

We greatly appreciate their willingness to better assess hybrids on diverse Delta soils.

Thanks to Adron, Alex, eight participating seed companies and all involved.

🌽#mscorn #msuext #corn