The Middle Tennessee Grain Conference is scheduled for Thursday, January 31 at the Coffee County Fairgrounds in Manchester. Registration begins at 7:30 AM, with the first presentation scheduled for 8:30 AM. Contact the Coffee County Extension Office (931-723-5141) for registration information. Complete Program
The 2012 corn hybrid data is now posted on www.utcrops.com. Needless to say, yields are lower than typical in some locations due to limited rainfall, but results reflect the conditions growers experienced this season. Extremely low yielding trials may not be helpful when making hybrid selections for next year. Instead, growers should put more focus on data generated in locations that received better rainfall, the Milan REC irrigated data or data from 2011 when making hybrid choices.
2012 Corn Hybrid Trial Results (PDF file)
As reported by NASS on October 22, 2012
CARBON COPY OF PREVIOUS WEEK —
HARVEST CONTINUES BUT SLOWED BY RAIN
Farmers continued last week with the fall harvest but rains kept them out of the field for two days. Harvest, though, remains near an average pace. The soybean and cotton crops were basically mature at week’s end and awaiting harvest when appropriate. The harvest focus is on soybean fields many of which need to dry down further before harvest. Reported yields per acre to date have been highly variable. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on October 15, 2012
FALL HARVEST PROGRESSED AT A GOOD RATE DESPITE RAINFALL
Farmers continued, between rain showers, to make relatively good harvest progress last week. At week’s end, hay and corn harvest were virtually finished. Growers have turned their focus to gathering the soybean and cotton crops and hope to complete tobacco harvest this upcoming week. Other endeavors included wheat seeding, stripping tobacco, fall calving and insect control. Continue reading
This table should be used as a guide as yields, prices, and expenses will vary among producers and locations. This table is a look at the start of the 2013 planning process as wheat is currently being planted. Yields are average yields for Tennessee with prices adjusted for the 2013 production year. Expenses will vary among producers and production systems. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on October 9, 2012
RAINS SLOW HARVESTING
Rains continued to slow harvest and other fall activities last week. Farmers, with four and a half days suitable for field work, made the most of these conditions as they were active harvesting corn, cotton, tobacco, soybeans, and hay. In addition, cotton defoliation and wheat seeding occupied their time. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on October 1, 2012
MILD AUTUMN WEATHER GOOD FOR HARVEST
Despite scattered showers last week, corn harvest was coming to a close and farmers have turned their focus to harvesting cotton and soybeans. Cotton, soybean, and burley tobacco harvest was progressing at a near normal pace, while dark fire and dark air-cured tobacco harvest continued to lag behind, reportedly because of labor shortages. Many farmers wrapped-up the fall hay harvest last week. A few wheat growers have begun seeding. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on September 24, 2012
ANOTHER GOOD HARVEST WEEK DESPITE RAINS
Farmers in West Tennessee at week’s end were essentially finished with corn harvest and will be concentrating next week on cotton and soybean harvest. Middle and East Tennessee growers continued harvesting hay, tobacco, and a few soybean and corn fields. Producers throughout the state were also preparing fields for seeding the 2013 wheat crop. Armyworm pressure and weed control continued in pastures. Continue reading