Market Highlights for May 16, 2014 has been posted at Market Highlights.
All posts by Chuck Danehower, Extension Area Specialist - Farm Management
Crop Progress
As reported by NASS on May 12, 2014
PLANTING OF COTTON AND SOYBEANS IN FULL SWING
Following the previous week’s storms, drier conditions allowed farmers to take to the fields. Corn producers were winding down their planting, while cotton and soybean planting were just getting into full swing. Wheat and pastures continue to flourish from adequate moisture. Continue reading at Crop Progress 5 11 14 Continue reading
USDA Supply & Demand report
Comments on the May 9 USDA Supply and Demand reports have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/MonthlyCropOutlook/MonthlyCropOutlook050914.pdf. An update on the Profitability Outlook for Non-irrigated and Irrigated crops is on pages 13-16. Continue reading
Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for May 9, 2014 have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2014/market050914.pdf.
Crop Progress
As Reported by NASS on May 5, 2014
SOYBEAN AND COTTON PLANTING SLOWED BY RAIN
Strong, tornado producing storms in the State almost brought field work to a full halt, and limited the days suitable for field work to 3.0. The most devastating weather effects by far, however, were to the people of Tennessee. Agricultural producers expected to make more progress on planting but those plans were again interrupted by strong storms. Continue reading at Crop Progress 5 4 14
Crop Progress
As reported by NASS on April 28, 2014
PROGRESS MADE ON CORN PLANTING
Isolated showers across the state did little to hamper field activities. As a result of this, corn farmers made excellent progress planting. Some cotton producers were also able to begin planting. Wheat, pastures, and cattle continue to flourish, but some hay producers are concerned that their first cutting looks short. For more of the Crop Progress report including planting progress charts click on Crop Progress 4 27 14 Continue reading
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for April 25, 2014 has been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2014/market042514.pdf. Continue reading
Crop Progress
As reported by NASS on April 21, 2014
ROW CROP PLANTING STILL OFF TO ROUGH START
STRAWBERRY CROP DAMAGE REPORTED
A cold snap seriously damaged and/or killed unprotected, open strawberry blooms, and also had negative effects on the apple crop. Though the extent of damage has not yet been determined, losses of up to 40 percent of the strawberry crop have been reported in some areas of the State. Statewide, over one-third of the crop is rated in fair condition. Cool soil temperatures and rain again hampered corn and cotton plantings. Continue reading