Division of Ag Annual Bestsellers Can Help You Manage Weeds, Pests and Diseases

Jan 31, 2018

By Ryan McGeeney

New editions of the most-referenced annual publications from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are now available for online download and through your local Cooperative Extension Service office.

The 2018 editions of MP44 (“Recommended Chemicals for Weed and Brush Control for Arkansas”), MP144 (“Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas”) and MP154 (“Arkansas Plant Disease Control Products Guide”) — along with hundreds of other publications — can be found in electronic form by visiting https://www.uaex.edu/publications/order.aspx. Publications can be downloaded in PDF form at no cost.

The publications are also widely available from your local CES agent. Contact your local CES office to see if they have your desired publication on hand; if they don’t have it, they will order it for you.

Dr. Vic Ford, Interim Associate Director - Agriculture and Natural Resources for the Division of Agriculture, said the publications are a reflection of the most up-to-date research and recommendations available to producers from the Division of Agriculture’s agronomists and other researchers.

“Recommendations change yearly based on research results, the availability of pesticides, and government regulations,” Ford said. “The faculty yearly meet and discuss each recommendation. These updates are very important because pesticide labeling changes frequently and more information about economic control is generated.

“It’s important that the pesticides are applied according to recommendations to insure efficacy and minimal environmental impact,” he said.

Each publication contains crucial information about pest and disease management, including which chemicals are effective in controlling specific pests and situations, recommended formulations, time of applications and more. The publications also include illustrations describing the best arrangements for application spray nozzles and other key aspects of proper use.

For the curious, the “MP” stands for “miscellaneous publication.” The Division of Agriculture’s first MP44 was published in 1961, and numbered nine pages; this year's edition numbers about 200 pages.

Source: uaex.edu

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Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.