As reported by NASS on October 19, 2015
FREEZING TEMPERATURES RETURN TO TENNESSEE
A cold front moved across the state toward the end of the week, bringing with it freezing temperatures and isolated patches of frost. Corn harvest was close to complete with good yields being reported. Cotton harvest picked up speed. Wheat growers were anxiously awaiting a rain to aid in the germination of their crop. Rain would also help pasture condition. Continue reading at Crop Progress 10 18 15.
AFTER LAST WEEK’S RAIN, PRODUCERS BACK IN THE FIELD
Producers made up for some lost time in the field last week after the previous week’s rainfall over much of the state. Cotton defoliation continued as harvest moved up 10 percent from the previous mark. Good yields for all crops continue to be reported. Continue reading at Crop Progress 10 11 15.
As reported by NASS on September 28, 2015
DRY CONDITIONS IDEAL FOR ROW CROP HARVEST
Many producers were able to wrap up corn harvest and soybean harvest progressed well. Good yields for both crops were reported. With the dry conditions, cotton defoliation was underway. The dry conditions did little for pastures development and seeded wheat, which are both in need of a soaking rain. There were 6.5 days suitable for field work last week. Continue reading at Crop Progress 9 27 15.
September has been warmer and drier than normal but rain is in the forecast over the next few days. The first report of picking in TN came in late last week and we should be in full-picking-mode after this rain moves through. Still, there is more to getting back into the field than just waiting for the bolls to dry and ground to ‘hold up’. With the adoption of the new module-building pickers, the weight of our equipment has increased to record levels. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on September 21, 2015
COTTON DEFOLIATION BEGINS
Dry weather across the state allowed corn and grain sorghum harvest to resume, with good yields being reported. Cotton farmers began defoliating in anticipation of the upcoming harvest. Soybeans were dropping leaves. Hay harvest continued, with conditions being almost perfect for baling. Cattle were doing well, but producers were concerned about dropping prices. Continue reading at Crop Progress 9 20 15.
Soybean Aphids are occurring in some very late soybean fields in the northwest corner of West Tennessee. I’ve had several reports from Dyer and Lake Counties. This is the first time we’ve seen significant soybean aphid numbers in this part of the state. In some years, we’ve seen treatment levels in Middle Tennessee. This invasive pest drifts down from the north and Continue reading
Harvest of corn and grain sorghum continued, with good yields being reported. Dry weather reduced moisture content in corn and caused some early soybeans to drop leaves. Late soybeans and pastures began to show signs of drought stress. Dry conditions allowed some producers to squeeze in another hay cutting. Continue reading at Crop Progress 9 6 15.
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Although stink bug populations remain generally light, there are now some reports of populations exceeding the treatment threshold of 9 per 25 sweeps. Remember you should probably double this threshold once a field reaches R6. Calls are also trickling in about defoliation Continue reading