We are beginning our run of moth traps on a weekly basis. Trap catches will be updates weekly on this web site. Click on Moth Trapping Data under the Quick Links menu to keep up with the latest moth catches. Continue reading
What a difference a year makes! This time last year we had almost no cotton planted and really only got a good start on May 20th. As of May 14th, this year, my best guess is that we are well over 85% planted state wide with many folks finished. Continue reading
The weather over the last 10 days has been ideal for planting cotton and soybean. In many cases cotton and soybean have emerged in 5 days after planting. Unfortunately the consistent strong wind has made it very difficult to spray burndowns and pre emerge herbicides. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on May 12, 2014
PLANTING OF COTTON AND SOYBEANS IN FULL SWING
Following the previous week’s storms, drier conditions allowed farmers to take to the fields. Corn producers were winding down their planting, while cotton and soybean planting were just getting into full swing. Wheat and pastures continue to flourish from adequate moisture. Continue reading at Crop Progress 5 11 14 Continue reading
The UT Cotton Scout School will be held the last Friday in May, the 30th, at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center. Registration will Continue reading
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