As the rain in the forecast has diminished so has the risk for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in Tennessee wheat. Continue reading
04
May
2015
Category Archives: Wheat
28
Apr
2015
Crop Progress
28
Apr
2015
As reported by NASS on April 27, 2015
CORN PLANTING FINALLY RESTARTS, SOME SOYBEANS AND COTTON PLANTED
At last, weather conditions improved slightly and allowed some fields to dry out enough that corn planting could start again. There were some fields that were still too muddy to plant but producers made as much progress as possible. Some soybeans and cotton were planted, in line with normal averages. There were 2.8 days suitable for field work last week. Topsoil moisture was 56 percent adequate and 44 percent surplus. Continue reading at Crop Progress 4 26 15.
26
Apr
2015
Considerations for fungicide application in wheat
26
Apr
2015
So far little disease has been noted in Tennessee, but with the warmer and continuing wet weather that can change. Such weather can particularly lead to high risk for Fursarium Head Blight (FHB or Head Scab) infection. Continue reading
20
Apr
2015
Crop Progress – April 20, 2015
20
Apr
2015
As reported by NASS on April 20, 2015
CORN PLANTING PRACTICALLY AT A STANDSTILL
Corn producers suffered another week of wet weather that prevented them from planting corn. The crop is only 6 percent planted compared to a five-year average of 43 percent. Strawberry season is running behind normal because of the cold winter followed by persistent rains. Strawberries, normally available at the end of April, are about 2 weeks behind. There were only 1.1 days suitable for field work. Topsoil moisture was 42 percent adequate and 58 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels were 59 percent adequate, and 41 percent surplus. Continue reading at Crop Progress 4 19 15.
14
Apr
2015
Crop Progress
14
Apr
2015
As reported by NASS on April 13, 2015
CORN PRODUCER’S PATIENCE TRIED
For the second week, producers have been severely restricted from planting corn due to wet weather. Presently, planting is running almost 80 percent behind the 5-year average. Wheat and cattle remain in good condition. Burn down occurred whenever possible. The percent of apples in bloom is in line with the 5-year average. There were 2.6 days suitable for field work. Continue reading at Crop Progress 4 13 15.
06
Apr
2015
Crop Progress
06
Apr
2015
As reported by NASS on April 6, 2015
WHEAT IN GOOD CONDITION; PRODUCERS ANXIOUS TO PLANT CORN
Wet weather has benefitted wheat, which is developing well ahead of last year’s crop. Fifty-eight percent of the winter wheat crop showed no freeze damage and 33 had light damage. A limited number of corn acres have been planted because of wet fields. Continue reading at Crop Progress 4 5 15.
18
Mar
2015
Herbicide Cut-Offs by Wheat Maturity
18
Mar
2015
The wheat has really progressed well over the past two weeks. Some stands that one might think were borderline on keeping have made good progress during that time. Continue reading
08
Mar
2015
Wheat Diseases – What to be on the lookout for this Spring
08
Mar
2015
Once we start to thaw out from winter, wheat as well as diseases will start to grow and develop. In some areas stripe rust has already shown up, which may indicate an increased disease risk in wheat this year. Continue reading