As reported by NASS on May 12, 2014
PLANTING OF COTTON AND SOYBEANS IN FULL SWING
Following the previous week’s storms, drier conditions allowed farmers to take to the fields. Corn producers were winding down their planting, while cotton and soybean planting were just getting into full swing. Wheat and pastures continue to flourish from adequate moisture. Continue reading at Crop Progress 5 11 14 Continue reading
The UT Cotton Scout School will be held the last Friday in May, the 30th, at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center. Registration will Continue reading
Ryegrass questions have become much more prevalent this week. Continue reading
As Reported by NASS on May 5, 2014
SOYBEAN AND COTTON PLANTING SLOWED BY RAIN
Strong, tornado producing storms in the State almost brought field work to a full halt, and limited the days suitable for field work to 3.0. The most devastating weather effects by far, however, were to the people of Tennessee. Agricultural producers expected to make more progress on planting but those plans were again interrupted by strong storms. Continue reading at Crop Progress 5 4 14
Below are a couple of articles of general interest from some of my counterparts at Mississippi State University. The general themes are also relevant to Tennessee.
As reported by NASS on April 28, 2014
PROGRESS MADE ON CORN PLANTING
Isolated showers across the state did little to hamper field activities. As a result of this, corn farmers made excellent progress planting. Some cotton producers were also able to begin planting. Wheat, pastures, and cattle continue to flourish, but some hay producers are concerned that their first cutting looks short. For more of the Crop Progress report including planting progress charts click on Crop Progress 4 27 14 Continue reading
Just some food for thought on insect management as we progress with planting during the next several weeks. Continue reading
We still have miles to go before all of our corn is in the ground, but some folks are turning to planting soybeans this week. Some acres are behind Leadoff in the burndown program. Leadoff at 1.5 ounces of product per acre has a 30 day plant back to soybeans. In most years, 30 days along with some rain is enough time for the material to break down in the soil and not cause injury to soybeans. In 2013, root and plant stunting were observed in soybeans planted at the correct time following Leadoff and this was attributed to an overall cool wet environment causing slower breakdown of rimsulfuron in the soil. Symptoms were not seen in STS (sulfonylurea tolerant) varieties planted at the same time. Bottom line, this spring with cooler and wet soil conditions, expect Leadoff breakdown to be slower and unless varieties are sulfonylurea tolerant there may be some stunting observed in non-STS varieties planted early or inside the 30 day window, particularly in end rows and areas where spray overlap occurred.