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. 

In this episode extension weed scientist Dr. Tom Barber and extension agronomist Dr. Zachary Treadway discuss cotton and peanut programs.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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 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.