Compared to the past couple of springs Palmer amaranth control is not near as good in soybean. There have been quite a few reports of PRE applied herbicides not performing well. In more recent planted soybeans, poor tillage or burndown of large Palmer before planting has allowed a large infestation of Palmer amaranth to become established in soybeans. Continue reading
Warmer weather allowed producers to finish their wheat harvest and some ground had already been planted to soybeans. Cotton replanting was practically finished while there was still acreage of soybeans to be replanted. Even with the unrelenting rains that kept producers out of fields earlier in the season, a general rain is now needed to improve crop and livestock conditions. Continue reading at Crop Progress 6 22 15.
The recent hot, dry spell has finally afforded many Tennessee producers the opportunity to get in the field. Unfortunately, this weather has also been very conducive to pigweed growth. In this weather, the window of opportunity for POST control of Palmer amaranth while it is < 3 inches tall is narrow. These conditions have led to an increase in the number of calls about how to control large Palmer amaranth. In soybeans there are no silver bullets, but there are still some options.
Threecornered alfalfa hoppers (TCAH) are a common insect, especially in late planted soybean. Recent data from Mississippi State University strongly suggests that economic damage is only likely to occur in small soybeans, typically those less than Continue reading
As reported by NASS on June 15, 2015
AT LAST, A WEEK OF SUNSHINE AND WARMER WEATHER
A week of sunshine and warmer weather gave producers the opportunity to plant and/or replant soybeans and cotton while giving a boost to crops already in the field. Wheat harvest continued. Both wheat yields and moisture levels were widely variable. Continue reading at Crop Progress 6 15 15.
This is a repeat from an article from last year at about this same time. Japanese beetles are beginning to show up in numbers. Fortunately, they seldom cause economic injury to field crops. In soybean, treatment is recommended Continue reading
As reported by NASS on June 8, 2015
DRIER CONDITIONS IN SOME AREAS ALLOW FOR WHEAT, HAY HARVEST
Drier conditions in some parts of the State allowed producers to harvest hay, which had been on hold because of unfavorable weather conditions. Cloudy and cooler conditions took a toll on crop development, particularly cotton. Some soybeans and cotton fields were replanted. Excellent wheat yields were reported in East Tennessee. Pastures are in mostly good to excellent condition. Continue reading at Crop Progress 6 8 15.