General Comments: Much of this article is a blend and update of two articles written last year. Let me start by suggesting there are a lot of negatives and few positives of planting wheat prior to October in Tennessee. Continue reading
It seems like a good time to make a few points using data that was collected today from insecticide efficacy trials done at the WTREC in Jackson. Although insect problems in soybean are not widespread, there continues to be a few reports of stink bugs, green cloverworm, and soybean loopers in some fields. Continue reading
Because UT’s Cotton Specialist position is currently vacant, I encourage you to make full use of other resources, including experts from nearby universities. Continue reading
Predictably, insect populations are increasing in some soybean fields. Although there are no widespread problems, there are enough to justify vigilant scouting of late planted soybean fields. Continue reading
Kudzu bugs were found in low numbers on kudzu in both Fayette and Haywood Counties this week. The presence of kudzu bugs was also confirmed in Moore County earlier this week. Continue reading
If you look at the DD60 accumulations for Jackson (see Quick Links), you will see that we have now accumulated 350 DD60s since August 15th. This Continue reading
The Annual UT Cotton Tour is scheduled for the morning of Wednesday, September 4th at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson. The program will begin with registration at 8:30 with the field tour beginning at 9:00 AM. It will end with lunch. There is no cost, and preregistration is not required. Pesticide re-certification points and CEUs for Certified Crop Advisers will be available. Look for more details in future announcements, but this is your chance to learn the latest in variety selection, irrigation, fertility, pest management and the market outlook.
Soybean: There have now been a few reports of treatable numbers of corn earworm in soybean. Treatment is warranted if an average of 9 or more larvae are found per 25 sweeps. Infestations are being reported in the latest and shortest Continue reading