Irrigation information is provided in this article for corn, including amounts to apply during the reproductive stages. Typically, corn will produce tassels about 60 days after emergence and it takes about 60 more days to go from silking to black layer or physiological maturity. Water needs increase dramatically through the grain fill period and taper off closer to black layer. Continue reading
From Chris Main, Brian Leib, David Verbree, and Larry Steckel.
Rainfall continues to be spotty across Tennessee. Some locations have continued to have adequate moisture while other areas continue to miss the passing thunderstorms. Continue reading
What started out as a decent chance of rain today (Thursday) is quickly turning into isolated pop-up showers for a lucky few for most of the state except east Tennessee. The good news is our crop is young, water needs are low, and I think our corn and bean crops are in decent shape water-wise. But, as temperatures warm up and plants begin to grow, more water will be needed to support plant growth. Our earliest planted corn is at or near V-6 and some irrigation may be needed where Continue reading