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
Below are a couple of articles of general interest from some of my counterparts at Mississippi State University. The general themes are also relevant to Tennessee.
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
Just some food for thought on insect management as we progress with planting during the next several weeks. Continue reading
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
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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
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