As reported by NASS on October 22, 2012

CARBON COPY OF PREVIOUS WEEK —

HARVEST CONTINUES BUT SLOWED BY RAIN

Farmers continued last week with the fall harvest but rains kept them out of the field for two days. Harvest, though, remains near an average pace. The soybean and cotton crops were basically mature at week’s end and awaiting harvest when appropriate. The harvest focus is on soybean fields many of which need to dry down further before harvest. Reported yields per acre to date have been highly variable. Continue reading →

As reported by NASS on October 15, 2012

 FALL HARVEST PROGRESSED AT A GOOD RATE DESPITE RAINFALL

Farmers continued, between rain showers, to make relatively good harvest progress last week. At week’s end, hay and corn harvest were virtually finished. Growers have turned their focus to gathering the soybean and cotton crops and hope to complete tobacco harvest this upcoming week. Other endeavors included wheat seeding, stripping tobacco, fall calving and insect control. Continue reading →

As reported by NASS on October 9, 2012

 RAINS SLOW HARVESTING

Rains continued to slow harvest and other fall activities last week. Farmers, with four and a half days suitable for field work, made the most of these conditions as they were active harvesting corn, cotton, tobacco, soybeans, and hay. In addition, cotton defoliation and wheat seeding occupied their time. Continue reading →