Category Archives: Corn

Grain and Soybean Irrigation Basics

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Temperatures are heading up and even west TN is finally experiencing a break in rainfall.   It is time to take stock of crop growth stages, make any last minute repairs to irrigation equipment and irrigate our corn.  We also need to decide how early to begin watering soybeans and any sorghum under a pivot.  Continue reading


Milan No-Till Field Day Set for July 28

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2016No Till Logo Finalhigh resMILAN, Tenn. – UT AgResearch will host the Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan. The event will offer 40 research-based presentations. Sessions will cover best management strategies for no-till crop production, including nutrient enhancement, water use, new technologies in pest control and advancements in plant breeding.

The event is free and open to the public. Gates open at 6 a.m. Presentations and an agricultural industry trade show begin at 7 a.m. The field day will conclude at 2 p.m.

A schedule, a list of presentation topics, and information on pesticide recertification points as well as Certified Crop Advisor CEUs are available at http://milan.tennessee.edu/MNTFD. Individuals are also encouraged to follow the event on social media platforms using the hashtag #MilanNoTill.

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Delayed POST Herbicide Applications in Corn for Palmer Amaranth Control

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Large Palmer in corn
Large Palmer in corn

Corn planting is winding down. A good bit of the early April planted corn will need to be sprayed POST shortly.  However, the wet weather in the forecast for the next week will likely make for a narrow window to get these fields sprayed timely.     Continue reading


Residual Control of Palmer amaranth with PRE Applied Herbicides Through Heavy Cover Crops

Corn Planting Into Green Cover Crop April 2016. photo credit: R. Blair
Corn Planting Into Green Cover Crop April 2016. photo credit: R. Blair

All the cover crops planted last year has led to many calls on management this year.  One of the most common calls is do herbicides applied to heavy and, on occasion, sometimes still very green cover get to the soil so they can provide residual Palmer amaranth control?  Continue reading


Cover Crops: Planting Green

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Planting Soybeans in Green CoverThere have been a lot of questions this spring about planting into green cover crops. We have conducted a fair amount of research on this at Jackson and through trial and error we have found that planting into a green cover crop can be done effectively. Controlling and properly managing the cover crop are the most important things to consider when planting in a green cover (termination 0-7 days prior to planting). Less than complete control of your cover can cause stunting or stand loss of cash crop. Continue reading


Will We Farm Every Acre in 2016?

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In tough economic times, producers review their cost structure to determine what crops are profitable. In a year like 2016, some farmers are going a step further and looking at each individual field to decide what is the best option for that particular farm. On land that is deemed to be more marginal, what is the best option? Should that ground even be farmed? Could it be enrolled in CRP for a greater return? Read the following article for more considerations on this topic: Will We Farm Every Acre in 2016