NASS News Release
Crop prospects as of September 1 improved for most crops in Tennessee from August 1 forecast according to the Tennessee Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Rainfall received in August improved crop conditions for most producers, depending on the stage of crops. The soybean crop is projected to be a record. Continue reading at SepCrop14_TN.
Corn production for 2014/15 is forecast 363 million bushels higher at a record 14,395 million bushels. The corn yield forecast is raised 4.3 bushels per acre to a record 171.7 bushels. Corn supplies for 2014/15 are projected at 15,607 million bushels, up 826 million bushels from the previous record in 2013/14. Total 2014/15 corn usage is projected at 13,605 million bushels, up 170 million from last month. Continue reading Dr. Aaron Smith’s comments at USDA Supply & Demand Estimates and Profitability Outlook.
As reported by NASS on September 8, 2014
FARMERS BATTLE ARMYWORMS
Farmers in West and Middle Tennessee reported higher populations of armyworms. For the most part, the damage caused by these pests has been confined to pasture and hay fields, with some reports of armyworms in soybeans. Corn and early soybean harvests continued between rains. Wetter conditions also delayed hay and tobacco harvest. There were 4.7 days suitable for field work. Continue reading at Crop Progress 9 7 14.
Corn, soybeans, cotton, and wheat were down for the week. Harvest corn and soybean futures made moves lower this week. November soybeans es-tablished a new low of $10.01 before rebounding on Friday to $10.21. De-cember corn also set new contract lows at $3.43. Record production for corn and soybeans continues to become a more apparent reality with each pass-ing week. Frost concerns will continue to be prevalent in northern production areas particularly for late planted soybeans in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Producers should be looking at any rallies in corn and soybean futures markets as opportunities to price additional production. Continue reading at Tennessee Market Highlights .
As reported by NASS on September 2, 2014
CORN HARVEST BEGINS
Mostly dry conditions allowed corn producers to begin harvesting with early yields looking favorable. Soybean and cotton farmers took advantage of the dry weather to finish up spraying for pests. Higher temperatures allowed cotton to catch up to more normal development levels. Continue reading at Crop Progress 8 31 14.
Today University of Tennessee Extension released its 2014 Farm Bill webpage. The webpage contains copies of Farm Bill presentations conducted across the state, publications, links to USDA Farm Bill sites, links to other University Farm Bill sites, and Farm Bill decision aids that will help producers and landowners examine program alternatives and make a more informed decision. The Farm Bill webpage will be updated as new information is released and can be accessed at UT Extension Farm Bill webpage.
Cotton was up; wheat was mixed; corn and soybeans were down for the week. Harvest corn futures continued to trade sideways for the sixth consec-utive week. Average domestic corn yields are very likely to exceed the 2009 record of 164.7 bpa. Many analysts have 2014 yield estimates above 170 bpa (the USDA estimated yields at 167.4 bpa in the August WASDE). As a result of the estimated record yield, 2014 corn production is estimated at 14.031 billion bushels (above the current record of 13.925 billion bushels set in 2013). Continue reading at Tennessee Market Highlights.
As reported by NASS on August 25, 2014
SCATTERED SHOWERS PROVIDE RELIEF TO CROPS
In spite of the rapid return to more normal August temperatures, rains over some crop producing areas provided a needed boost. In some areas, dry conditions still persist and crop and pasture stress is prevalent. Cotton growers would feel more comfortable with their crop getting more heat units before our first frost. Through all the up and down weather this season, crops production is expected to be normal to above normal. Continue reading at Crop Progress 8 24 14