Good News: With a few exceptions, horseweed (marestail) control with burndown applications this spring has been much better than the last couple of years. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on April 29, 2013
LESS THAN HALF OF CORN CROP PLANTED– CONTINUED BEHIND SCHEDULE
Wet weather continued to delay corn planting with the current plantings falling about a week behind the five-year average. Although there were 3.5 days suitable for work last week, only about 2 days of that were suitable for planting. Continue reading
Last spring, as we all know, was atypical for early planting. Chris Main actually had March planted cotton perform well in a trial here at Jackson. If the weather will cooperate, early planted in 2013 will be planted the first full week of May. Continue reading
Looking at one of my corn trials today was a reminder that slugs may be a bigger issue than usual this year. Cold damp weather coupled with slow seedling growth is a recipe for slug problems. Below are some things to keep in mind when thinking about slugs. Continue reading
I’m writing this article a little in jest, making fun of insect pictures that are texted or emailed to me for identification. However, with the good cameras available on many phones, a picture can really help. Continue reading
Although you wouldn’t know if from the weather, we have now entered our recommended cotton planting window of April 20—May 10. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on April 22, 2013
CORN PLANTING STILL DELAYED
Corn producers made the most of the four days of planting weather last week but still lag behind where they would like to be. Planting is about a week behind the five-year average pace. Cotton and soybean plantings have yet to begin, but that is not unusual for this time of year. The wheat acreage has been top-dressed and was reported in good-to-excellent condition with the crop just starting to head. Continue reading
There have been more reports of unsuccessful burndown of cover crop and volunteer wheat this spring. Indeed, in our research here we have had some very poor control with glyphosate and glyphosate tankmixes on wheat. Continue reading