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. 

In this special episode of Weeds AR Wild, extension weed scientists Bob Scott and Tom Barber sit down with Shane Gadberry, Assistant VP for Agriculture and Tracy Courage, Director of Communications, both with the UADA Cooperative Extension Service to discuss an upcoming webinar series to address the current economic climate in agriculture. The free webinars will cover topics that may help growers manage operating costs for 2026. Find more information and registration here: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/news/2025/october/10-13-2025-Cost-mgmt-webinars-25.aspx 

In this episode of the Weeds AR Wild podcast, host Tom Barber sits down with fellow extension weed scientists Bob Scott and Jason Norsworthy to discuss ryegrass control, fall residuals and potential new products for 2026. 

Rice & Advice 9-12-25.  Jarrod Hardke discusses the trend for inconsistent rice yields in 2025 and factors that may be causing them.