CORN. Of course it is too late to really be thinking about what seed treatment you will order in corn, but knowing the strengths and weaknesses Continue reading
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Apr
2013
Category Archives: Corn
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Apr
2013
Herbicide Control Options for Undesired Corn Stands That Will Be Planted Back to Corn
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Apr
2013
There have been several calls over the past couple of days on how to destroy partial corn stands in order to replant back to corn. We conducted a good deal of research on this topic back in 2007 and 2008. Continue reading
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Apr
2013
Crop Progress
15
Apr
2013
As reported by NASS on April 15, 2013
CORN PLANTING CONTINUED AT A SNAIL’S PACE
Growers report corn planting progress has been set-back by a week and a half from normal and a full three weeks behind last year’s record pace due to cooler than normal temperatures and wet fields. Moderate weather finally returned late last week and accelerated the wheat and fruit crop development but these crops still remained behind normal development. Pastures were greening and growing rapidly and were rated in mostly good to excellent condition. Continue reading
13
Apr
2013
Recrop Intervals After Wheat Herbicides
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Apr
2013
The 4 to 5” of rain much of West Tennessee saw last Thursday 4/11/13 was not good on the wheat, particularly in poorly drained fields. Winter wheat that went under water may have to be planted back to another crop. Knowing when and what herbicides were applied to flood damaged wheat is a major consideration on a potential recrop decision. Continue reading
11
Apr
2013
Corn Pre Applied Herbicide Considerations
11
Apr
2013
Judging by phone calls over the last week it seems there is some uncertainty in which weed control program to go with in corn. This is understandable given the tight herbicide supply commonly reported. The biggest confusion though seems to be when one had planned on using a certain premix and cannot get it what would be a good replacement? Continue reading
10
Apr
2013
Finally- Some Corn Planted
10
Apr
2013
Some progress made in planting corn- finally! Producers have started planting the drier areas and most hope to be in full swing after we dry out from the rain tonight. Good news- we will have great deep soil moisture to help the corn crop in May and June. Bad news- corn prices have slipped and delays in planting mean some farmers are revisiting their planned corn acres. Continue reading
02
Apr
2013
In-furrow Insecticides in Corn and Soybean?
02
Apr
2013
There have been enough questions and marketing about the use of in-furrow insecticides, and specifically Capture LFR, in corn and soybean to justify some comments (granted a little late for comments about corn). Continue reading
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Mar
2013
Profitability Outlook Update
28
Mar
2013
Prices have been updated after today’s USDA Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports. Please note that I added a row on the bottom with breakeven prices at average yields and the specified costs including variable, land and fixed cost. Prices will vary depending on location and buyers. Overall, after today’s reports cotton’s profitability improved slightly while grains dropped some from after the March 8 USDA report. Continue reading