SCATTERED SHOWERS PROVIDE LITTLE RELIEF

Scattered showers across the state brought little relief to farmers desperate for rain. Livestock producers continued to have to feed hay to make up for the lack of forage. This early dependence on hay has caused concerns there may not be enough hay to carry herds through the winter. Some livestock producers are also having to haul in water to replace drying ponds. On a brighter note, winter wheat growers were busy planting ahead of anticipated rains. Continue reading Tennessee NASS report at tn_11_28_16.  The U.S. Crop Progress report can be read at cropprog-11-28-2016.