There have been a number of reports on disappointing burndown applications that were applied during that cold stretch, 3 to 4 weeks ago, when nighttime temperatures were in the 20s. The herbicides that performed poorly were some combination of systemic herbicides glyphosate, dicamba, clethodim and Leadoff. Continue reading
This spring some fields seem to be infested more heavily with wild garlic, grape hyacinth and in a few cases, star-of-Bethlehem. These three weeds, in the Lily family, are often mistaken for each other as they all derive from bulbs and are low-growing perennials. Continue reading
The National Cotton Council is seeking engagement from cotton crop consultants to help facilitate the enrollment of cotton producers in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. The Trust Protocol is an industry-led sustainability initiative that proves, measures, and verifies the sustainability of U.S. cotton. This seminar will provide information and benefits regarding the Trust Protocol so that you as the consultant can assist your producer with the enrollment process. Cotton producers are invited and encouraged to attend as well to learn more about the Trust Protocol and enroll. Consultants have the ability to enroll in the Trust Protocol and then, once linked with their enrolled producer, can enter field level information on behalf of the producer. Complete enrollment in the Trust Protocol prior to the end of March will allow producers to enroll their 2021 crop data and bales.
Join us on March 25th at 10AM at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center (605 Airways Blvd. Jackson, TN 38301). Lunch will be provided and NCC staff will be present to aid in Trust Protocol enrollment. Please RSVP to Savana Denton at sdenton@cotton.org. Hope to see you there!
Over the past several months, those that drive by the ‘Experiment Station’ in Jackson have noted big changes on the farm. In July of 2021, it was difficult to see more than a few hundred yards across the north side of the station from the 45 bypass. Now, from the bypass, you can almost see traffic on Airways Blvd.
As a row crops blog, we rarely dive into subjects outside of those directly related to corn, soybean, cotton or wheat. Subsequently, we rarely include content on the blog from one of our most well known and best Extension Specialists, Dr. Dave Mercker. Dr. Mercker serves as our Extension Forester and is world-renowned; he has been named a Fellow by the Society of American Foresters and was named the 2020 Extension Forester of the year by the Forest Landowners Association. Dr. Mercker recently completed an outstanding publication covering the process of ‘recovery’ after timber harvest. Dr. Mercker has graciously written a brief history of the West TN REC timber stand for this blog and included a link to the Extension pub I mentioned above at the end of this article. I am certain you will find both of these very informative and will likely have reason to reference Dr. Mercker’s publication on your own farm. You’ll also find a brief video highlighting the WTREC timber harvest by Julia Ewoldt above. Continue reading
Overlapping residual herbicides for Palmer amaranth control will be essential in 2022. There are two main reasons for this. First is the continued evolution of dicamba-resistant Palmer amaranth in Tennessee. Our most recent greenhouse screens clearly show that some populations have upped their game with respect to their dicamba resistance from what was seen in 2020 or 2021. Second, the lack of Liberty supply greatly limits the last best option to remove Palmer amaranth in-crop that is dicamba resistant. Continue reading
It is now “burndown time in Tennessee.” The combination of supply chain issues with the ever-increasing presence of herbicide resistant weeds has made burndown time more of a challenge in 2022. Poa and ryegrass are two very common grass weeds and are of most concern, particularly before corn planting. Continue reading
In 2022, crop producers will face a completely different cost structure and risk profile than previous seasons. The rise in fertilizer prices and other inputs have been well documented and discussed. Additionally, many producers are aware that some crop protection products may be difficult to source in the quantities required for the 2022 production year. However, another important cost consideration in 2022 will be land expense. Particularly if producers are on a straight crop share (for example, ¼ of gross revenue). Continue reading
We have had the opportunity to visit with many retailers over the past several weeks on supply chain. What is clear is that most herbicides, with some notable exceptions, are being allocated due to supply concerns. Continue reading