DRY CONDITIONS PERSIST OVER MOST OF THE STATE

Though the State received light and scattered showers last week, it was not enough to relieve dry conditions that have stressed most of the State for months. Pastures are predominately parched and producers are still feeding hay and hauling water, causing deep concerns about shortages heading into the winter months. The dry conditions have helped farmers get their row crops out of the field but are all but halting winter wheat seedings.  Continue reading Tennessee NASS report at tn_10_24_16. The U.S. Crop Progress report can be read at cropprog-10-24-2016.