As reported by NASS on September 30, 2013
FIELD CROPS HARVEST SLOWED
At times, active field crop harvest, which still lags behind last year, was slowed due to scattered showers. However, these same showers helped green up otherwise dry pastures. For the portions of crops that have been harvested, producers are reporting above average yields. Activities last week included preparation for wheat seedings. There were 5.5 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture levels were rated 19 percent short, 76 percent adequate and 5 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels were rated 18 percent short, 79 percent adequate, and 3 percent surplus.
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Crop Condition % September 29, 2013 |
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Very Poor |
Poor |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
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| Corn |
TN |
0% |
1% |
12% |
44% |
43% |
|
US |
5% |
11% |
29% |
41% |
14% |
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| Cotton |
TN |
2% |
6% |
24% |
51% |
17% |
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US |
10% |
14% |
34% |
34% |
8% |
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| Soybeans |
TN |
0% |
4% |
16% |
46% |
34% |
|
US |
4% |
11% |
32% |
43% |
10% |
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| Pasture |
TN |
1% |
4% |
28% |
56% |
11% |
|
US |
14% |
20% |
30% |
31% |
5% |
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Crop Progress |
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| September 29, 2013 | September 22, 2013 | September 29, 2012 | 5 Year Average | ||
| Soybeans- Dropping leaves |
TN |
38% |
26% |
71% |
69% |
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US |
67% |
47% |
83% |
74% |
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| Soybeans – Harvested |
TN |
9% |
3% |
16% |
16% |
|
US |
11% |
3% |
39% |
20% |
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| Corn-Mature |
TN |
89% |
77% |
99% |
95% |
|
US |
63% |
40% |
93% |
70% |
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| Corn-Harvested |
TN |
48% |
39% |
91% |
70% |
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US |
12% |
7% |
52% |
23% |
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| Cotton-Bolls Opening |
TN |
36% |
26% |
91% |
83% |
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US |
59% |
47% |
77% |
71% |
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| Cotton-Defoliated |
TN |
18% |
12% |
71% |
57% |
| Cotton Harvested |
TN |
4% |
2% |
18% |
14% |
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US |
7% |
5% |
13% |
14% |
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County Agent Comments
Corn harvest has begun in Lauderdale County and a few acres of beans have been harvested. Good yields being reported on both. Cotton is opening with no reports of harvest. Cattle and pastures are in good condition. J C DuPree, Jr, Lauderdale County
The farmers in Fayette County had rain the end of last week and some the beginning of the week. The moisture was needed but kept many out of the field until Thursday and Friday. They then got back to harvesting beans, corn and milo. Some defoliation took place but the bulk will start in 1-2 weeks. Yields have been very good so far. Jeffery Via, Fayette County
Been a busy week in the field. Corn harvest is at full operation, a few soybeans are being harvested and cotton defoliation is starting. Corn yields are pretty good and soybeans yield are good to great. We will just have to wait to see about the cotton. Cotton planted in May looks to be the best and the June planted cotton looks pretty poor due to all the vegetative growth. Jake Mallard, Madison County
Corn harvest has been start-and-stop this week with scattered rainfall occurring mid-week. Producers are reporting good to above average yields. Early maturing soybeans that have been harvested are yielding in the mid-50 to mid-60 bushel range. Producers are getting prepared for wheat seeding which should start in the next two weeks. Jeff Lannom, Weakley County
Giles County got almost 2 inches of rain which halted corn and soybean harvest a couple of day this week. Rain has helped green pastures that were getting very dry. Corn yields are above average this year with higher ground yielding more than some river and creek bottoms. Kevin Rose, Giles County
Harvesting is coming along well. We got two inches of much needed rain last weekend. Larry Moorehead, Moore County
Fall hay harvest continues during this period of opportunity. Corn harvest is progressing and producers are pleased with yield. Late soybeans could use some rain. Ruth Correll, Wilson County
This week started with much needed rain! Widespread showers last Saturday and mid week produced from 2.5 to as much as 4.0 inches of rain with most areas reporting around 3.0 inches. Rain and soybeans have slowed corn harvest, with about 60% of the crop harvested yields continue to around the 200 bushel mark. A few beans were harvested, rain slowed intentions, with 15% of the crop out yield reports are consistently running between 60 to 70 bushels per acre. Ed Burns, Franklin County
The week saw much needed rain with 2.0 to 4.0 inches, with most areas reporting 3.0 to 3,5 inches. Corn harvest continues between showers with a few beans being harvested. Yields are good to excellent. Ed Burns, Marion County
Light rains on Wed and Thur. have helped pastures add some growth. Scott Chadwell, Putnam County
We received nearly 4 inches of rain this week. Corn harvest is going full blast in dryer soils. Beans are getting close to harvest. Most hay harvest is complete. Pond and creek levels are full again. John Goddard, Loudon County
