For custom planting information, please review this article at Southeast Farm Press – http://southeastfarmpress.com/equipment/how-much-should-be-charged-custom-planting. Continue reading
All posts by Chuck Danehower, Extension Area Specialist - Farm Management
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for April 21, 2014 have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2014/market042114.pdf. Continue reading
Crop Progress
As reported by NASS on April 14, 2014
PERSISTENT WET WEATHER DELAYS CORN PLANTING
Pastures, cattle, and wheat continue to benefit from the rainy weather, but those same rains again hampered corn planting progress. The crop is only seven (7) percent planted as of Sunday, compared to the 5-Year average of 25 percent. With on-going delays due to rain, there is growing concern that the window to plant the crop is closing. Continue reading
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for April 11, 2014 has been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2014/market041114.pdf.
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Profitability Outlook Update – Irrigation
I have had some requests for a profitability comparison for crops under irrigation. Costs of production for producers with irrigation will differ so this comparison should be only a starting point in comparing crops and costs. Continue reading
Monthly Crop Outlook
This month’s crop outlook based on the April 9, 2014 USDA Supply & Demand reports has been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/outlook.html. Continue reading
Crop Progress
Crop Progress
As reported by NASS on April 7, 2014
CORN PLANTING IN PROGRESS
Persistent rain in most corn planting areas of the State minimized or prevented producer’s ability to get as much of the crop planted as planned, as confirmed by an average of 3.5 days suitable for field work last week. The warmer weather in some areas was welcome as it helped greening of pastures. Continue reading
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for April 4, 2014 have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2014/market040414.pdf. Continue reading