I previously posted a blog article about utilizing pheromone moth traps for monitoring populations of southwestern corn borer, SWCB (http://www.utcrops.com/news/2011/03/southwestern-corn-borer-moth-traps/). There is a link within this article on how to interpret and make decisions based on the numbers of moths being caught. If you look at moth trap counts
As reported by NASS on May 31, 2011
SOYBEAN AND COTTON PLANTING CONTINUE BETWEEN STORMS
Wet, stormy spring weather resumed early last week, followed by a hot and dry weekend. Although farmers were kept out of some wet fields, planting progress occurred and the wheat and hay crops continued to mature. A third of the state’s soybean acreage was planted by week’s end, placing it about a week behind schedule. At 61% planted, the cotton crop was also about a week behind the average pace. Continue reading
It is apparent in a number of corn fields that the Pre applied herbicide has given out. In fields where the weed control is relying completely on a Pre applied herbicide, weeds, particularly Palmer amaranth, are emerging. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on May 23, 2011
SOYBEAN PLANTING BEGINS IN EARNEST, CORN PLANTING STILL UNDERWAY
For most of last week, inclement weather stayed out of the way and allowed Tennessee farmers to plant. Crop producers were able to follow up with another productive week. Nearly half of the state’s cotton acreage and one-fourth of the soybean acreage were planted by week’s end. With the exception of low-lying fields affected by earlier flooding, most of Tennessee’s corn for grain acreage has been planted and row crop farmers have turned their attention to planting single-crop soybeans and corn silage. Continue reading
The call of the week has been concerns on the herbicide fomesafen (Flexstar, Reflex). A few farmers believe (and some are correct) that they have Flexstar carryover stunting corn. There is a 10 month wait to plant corn after a Flexstar application just for carryover reasons. If Flexstar is applied after mid-June and is coupled with a dry fall there is a chance for carryover. Corn suffering from Flexstar carryover will display very distinctive leaf symptoms. The corn leaf veins will turn yellow to brown and the midrib will often become distinctly yellowish/brown while the tissue between the veins Continue reading
As reported by NASS on May 16, 2011
LAPSE IN RAIN SETS OFF MOST PRODUCTIVE FARM WEEK OF THE SEASON
Dry weather early last week triggered a big round of productive fieldwork for Tennessee producers. The vast majority of the state had not seen 4 consecutive days of dry weather since early April. In areas where flood waters receded and fields had dried, farmers were busy planting field crops and cutting hay. Continue reading
We have seen a major flush of grasses and Palmer pigweed in many of the early planted corn fields. A follow-up herbicide application will be necessary in these cases. Continue reading