In wheat, rates of insecticides labeled for seed treatment vary considerably. Gaucho 600, NipsIt Inside, and Cruiser are recommended at rates of about 0.8 – 1.3 oz of product per hundred weight of seed when used for the control of aphids (and better protection from the barley yellow dwarf virus they transmit). My experience is Continue reading
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.
Now available online, the 2015 Tennessee Wheat Quick Facts Publication (W 321) is designed to be a single page (printed front/back) summary of the most pertinent Continue reading
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 October 4, 2015
RAINS HALT FIELD ACTIVITY; IMPROVES PASTURES
Producers lost time in the field last week due to rainfall over much of the State. The rains boosted pasture condition to mostly good to excellent. The rains were also beneficial to seeded wheat. Cotton defoliation continued but little was harvested last week. Good yields for corn and soybeans continue to be reported. Continue reading at Crop Progress 10 4 15.
Planting wheat after sorghum can be done successfully. Wheat stands are most uniform when the sorghum crop is killed with glyphosate and at least a month or more has passed between sorghum harvest and wheat planting. Continue reading
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.
According to the Tennessee Field Office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Tennessee farmers expect to produce 27.5 million bushels of winter wheat from 410,000 acres for harvest this season. At this level, production would be down 12 percent from 2014 and down 6 percent from the June forecast. Based upon crop conditions as of July 1, growers expect a yield of 67.0 bushels per acre, up 1.0 bushels from 2014 and down 4.0 bushels from last month’s forecast. Continue reading at July 10, 2015 NASS report.