All posts by Chuck Danehower, Extension Area Specialist - Farm Management

Crop Progress

As reported by NASS on August 3, 2015

DESPITE HOT AND DRY WEATHER, CROPS LOOK PROMISING

Despite the heat, crops were reported to be in mostly good to excellent condition. Showers have been widely scattered throughout the State and crops look either good or stressed depending on where you are in the county. The weather, however, has been ideal for cutting hay. Conversely, in East Tennessee, vegetable crops are struggling and disease pressure is high because of wet conditions. Sugarcane aphids are showing up in grain sorghum, increasing the need for scouting and spraying. Continue reading Crop Progress 8 2 15.


Market Highlights

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Corn, soybeans, cotton, and wheat were down for the week. For the third straight week December corn and November soybean futures declined. After a high of $4.54 on July 14th, December corn futures have retreated more than 70 cents. Similar to corn, soybeans have decreased $1.05 since reaching a high of $10.45 on July 14th. Improved weather conditions have been the primary factor in the price declines. Continue reading at Tennessee Market Highlights.


Crop Progress

As reported by NASS on July 27, 2015
CORN AND SOYBEANS LOOK GOOD

Despite higher than normal temperatures across much of the state, crops were reported to be in mostly good to excellent condition. Between scattered showers, farmers applied herbicides to combat late season weeds. A few grain sorghum producers reported problems with worms. Rains have kept grass growing, aiding pasture conditions. Continue reading at Crop Progress 7 26 15.


Market Highlights

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Corn, soybeans, cotton, and wheat were down for the week. This week, December corn and November soybean futures continued price declines that started after last week’s highs as weather remained favorable in most major production areas. Currently, the markets are approaching key resistance lev-els in December corn and November soybean futures at $4.00 and $9.60, respectively. Failure to hold prices above these thresholds could facilitate an additional futures price decline. Continue reading at Tennessee Market Highlights.


Mid-South Ag Finance Conference reminder

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The Mid-South Ag Finance Conference will be here soon. Producers in Tennessee and surrounding states will want to mark their calendar for Wednesday, August 5, 2015 for the Mid-South Agricultural Finance Conference. This annual conference will once again be held in the Boling University Center on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin in Martin, Tennessee. For more information go to Mid-South Ag Finance Conference .


Crop Progress

As reported by NASS on July 20, 2015
SOME CROPS STILL UNDER WATER WHILE OTHER AREAS NEED RAIN

Even though some crops are under water from previous floods in the Delta area, topsoil moisture showed a 12 percent increase in the short category statewide and subsoil moisture increased 7 percent in the same category. Even so, most crops are in good to excellent condition. Continue reading at Crop Progress 7 19 15.


Mid-South Ag Finance Conference – August 5

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Producers in Tennessee and surrounding states will want to mark their calendar for Wednesday, August 5, 2015 for the Mid-South Agricultural Finance Conference. This annual conference will once again be held in the Boling University Center on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin in Martin, Tennessee. Continue reading


Crop Progress

As reported by NASS on July 13, 2015
FLOOD WATERS STILL PRESENT; DELAYING CROP TREATMENTS

Producers along the Delta are still battling flood waters, hoping they will recede soon and allow them to reapply herbicides and fight weeds. There is very little wheat left to be harvested. Rains in other parts of the state have improved corn, cattle, and pasture conditions. However, pinkeye continues to be a challenge. Continue reading at Crop Progress 7 12 15.