Category Archives: Corn

26 Jul 2014

Insecticides – So Many Names!

26 Jul 2014
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By request, I am providing a list of active ingredients and trade names (see below). This does not include all examples. Feel free to make comments about other “generic” trade names you may be using. Please keep in mind that formulations may vary considerably, and thus, rates may need to be adjusted accordingly. Also, not all products be labeled for the same crops. It is your responsibility to follow instructions on the insecticide label. The information below is also available in UT’s insect control recommendations for field crops. Continue reading →

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21 Jul 2014

Crop Progress

21 Jul 2014
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As reported by NASS on July 21, 2014

RAINS HINDRENCE FOR SOME, WELCOMED BY OTHERS

With no end in sight for some producers, rains have drowned out some crop acreages and prevented planting of others. The wet weather is, however, helping soybean and corn development but heat units are still needed for the cotton crop because of its sensitivity to adverse environmental conditions. Continue reading at Crop Progress 7 20 14 .

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19 Jul 2014

Proper Nozzle Selection for Pesticide Applications

19 Jul 2014
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As we get further into the year, bugs begin to enter our fields, disease onset starts to occur, and weeds continue to flourish, our chances of making tank-mixed applications increase. This ultimately makes spray nozzle selection more challenging as most products require different droplet sizes.  Continue reading →

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15 Jul 2014

Crop Progress

15 Jul 2014
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As reported by NASS on July 14, 2014

WEATHER HAMPERS WHEAT HARVEST; COTTON NEEDS HEAT UNITS

Weather continues to take a toll on Tennessee crops. Some fields have been planted multiple times because of standing water and, in some areas, wheat is still standing due to wet fields. Rains have cooled temperatures, which has a negative effect on the cotton crop through a decrease of needed heat units. Continue reading at Crop Progress 7 13 14 .

 

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14 Jul 2014

Reminder: Milan No-till Field Day This Thursday

14 Jul 2014
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Without a doubt, the Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day is one of the most far-ranging agricultural field days in the nation. The event is a junction for producers with varied farming interests. Tours will cover topics as diverse as row crop sustainability, beef cattle production, natural resource management, unmanned aerial systems and even the compatibility of honeybees and agriculture. Registration is free and begins at 6 a.m. CDT, with the first tours leaving at 7 a.m. A total of 16 tours are on the agenda. Continue reading →

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13 Jul 2014

Corn and Soybean Field Day at Milan

13 Jul 2014
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University of Tennessee’s field crop specialists are putting on a corn and soybean field day at the Research and Education Center in Milan on Tuesday, August 19th. Registration opens at 9 and tour will be begin at 9:30 a.m and will conclude with lunch. Information on soybean and corn disease, insect, and weed management, as well as agronomic information will be presented. Pesticide re-certification and CCA CEUs will be available.

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08 Jul 2014

Crop Progress

08 Jul 2014
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As reported by NASS on July 7, 2014

HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS IN SOME AREAS, GENERAL RAIN NEEDED IN OTHERS

Persistent rains over the past two weeks are now showing advantages through steady development of crops, though the cotton crop would benefit from more heat units. Steady rains kept some producers out of the field for a time, but diminished enough for wheat harvest to be completed in a few areas. Continue reading at Crop Progress 7 6 14 .

 

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