I wanted send out a brief update on corn disease progress as of the end of June. We are scouting fields regularly now and with storms blowing into the state from south and west, a number of corn leaves where Southern rust was suspected have been brought to the lab here in Jackson. Continue reading
Warm weather and high heat indexes mean farmers are irrigating fields that have missed rain recently. It is important to consider crop stage and utilize available soil sensor data to make the best decision on when and how much water to apply. Continue reading
The University of Tennessee Variety Testing team is pleased to announce the launch of a new search tool for yield and agronomic data for corn grain and silage, cotton, soybeans and wheat. Continue reading
April and May weather have not supported long stretches of field work, and some producers report not planting as much corn as intended. Have had discussions about how late to continue to plant corn since we are past the early window for what is usually optimal yield. Continue reading
Corn harvest is underway. Dryland yields are ranging from close to 200 to below 100 bu ac depending on location, and in specific situations, reduced ear quality may require a more timely harvest. Continue reading
With the arrival of September, preparations are being made to plant cover crops and winter canola. The success of obtaining a stand in a fall planted crop will depend on timely planting as well as receiving adequate rain for emergence. Continue reading
This blog is submitted for Ryan Blair, CST specialist, University of TN. The results from the 2015-2016 County Standardized Wheat Trials are posted at utcrops.com.
Temperatures are heading up and even west TN is finally experiencing a break in rainfall. It is time to take stock of crop growth stages, make any last minute repairs to irrigation equipment and irrigate our corn. We also need to decide how early to begin watering soybeans and any sorghum under a pivot. Continue reading