Category Archives: Wheat

16 May 2014

A Few Reports of Armyworms in Wheat

16 May 2014
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UPDATE: Since my article last week (below), there have been a number of calls about armyworms in wheat. There have also been calls from corn.  Be watchful of sorghum or corn fields adjacent to wheat or grassy weeds from which armyworms may migrate. High numbers of migrating large larvae can cut corn or sorghum plants down to size, and Bt corns are not immune to injury.

Armyworms in wheat make people nervous, but UT’s recommendations not to treat in wheat once it reaches the soft dough stage Continue reading →

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12 May 2014

Crop Progress

12 May 2014
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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 →

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06 May 2014

Crop Progress

06 May 2014
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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

 

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29 Apr 2014

Crop Progress

29 Apr 2014
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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 →

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21 Apr 2014

Crop Progress

21 Apr 2014
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As reported by NASS on April 21, 2014

 ROW CROP PLANTING STILL OFF TO ROUGH START

STRAWBERRY CROP DAMAGE REPORTED

A cold snap seriously damaged and/or killed unprotected, open strawberry blooms, and also had negative effects on the apple crop. Though the extent of damage has not yet been determined, losses of up to 40 percent of the strawberry crop have been reported in some areas of the State. Statewide, over one-third of the crop is rated in fair condition. Cool soil temperatures and rain again hampered corn and cotton plantings. Continue reading →

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14 Apr 2014

Crop Progress

14 Apr 2014
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As reported by NASS on April 14, 2014

PERSISTENT WET WEATHER DELAYS CORN PLANTING

Pastures, cattle, and wheat continue to benefit from the rainy weather, but those same rains again hampered corn planting progress. The crop is only seven (7) percent planted as of Sunday, compared to the 5-Year average of 25 percent. With on-going delays due to rain, there is growing concern that the window to plant the crop is closing. Continue reading →

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