There have been a few reports of disappointing burndown applications that were applied near that huge week of rain. The herbicides that performed poorly were some combination of systemic herbicides like glyphosate, dicamba, clethodim and Leadoff. Continue reading
The UT Cotton Scout School is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st, at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center (605 Airways Blvd, Jackson). There is no fee, and preregistration is not required. Registration begins at 8:00 AM with the program starting at 8:30. Pesticide points in categories 1, 4, 10 and 12 will be offered and a BBQ lunch will be provided. Content will include classroom and hands-on training with an optional go-to-the-field session after lunch. Topics covered will include cotton development and identification and symptoms of insect pests, plant diseases, and weeds.
There are questions on how much PRE-applied herbicide is left in the field after a foot plus of rain. The short answer to the question is little to none. Continue reading
Choosing the optimal seeding rate is a critical component of any crop production system. With soybean it is no different. However, this conversation is a little different than corn.
Early Season Production System (ESPS) for soybean is not a new concept; however, it has gained some traction in Tennessee in recent years. As we hit April in just a few days, it’s time to talk over some considerations for making this work for us in Tennessee.
