As reported by NASS on June 27, 2011

GOOD WEATHER CONTINUES FOR TENNESSEE’S CROPS

Tennessee farmers received another week of favorable weather for crop growth. Scattered thunderstorms moved across the state and most areas recorded some amount of measurable precipitation. Several weeks of normal to above-average rainfall have replenished soil moisture levels. However, there were still enough dry days last week for farmers across the state to make some progress wrapping up wheat harvest, hay cutting, and soybean planting. As of the end of last week, Tennessee’s corn, cotton, soybean and tobacco crops were all rated in mostly good condition. Continue reading →

As reported by NASS on June 20, 2011

RAIN ARRIVES AS WHEAT HARVEST PROGRESSES.  A slow-moving front dropped precipitation across most of Tennessee last week, creating improved conditions for spring-planted crops. Normal temperatures coupled with rains provided a welcome relief for farmers concerned about the effect of hot and dry weather earlier this month. In between rains, farmers were busy harvesting Continue reading →

As reported by NASS on June 13, 2011

WHEAT HARVEST TAKES OFF AS HIGH TEMPS PERSIST

Spurred on by another week of hot, dry conditions, Tennessee’s wheat farmers were able to harvest well over a third of the crop last week. Producers have harvested more of the winter wheat crop by this time of year than any other spring since 2006. Warmer than average temperatures coupled with Continue reading →

As reported by NASS on June 6, 2011

WEATHER CHANGES COURSE FOR FARMERS

Tennessee farmers took advantage of unseasonably hot and dry weather to make progress planting cotton and soybeans last week. Hay producers also made use of the dry conditions and were able to cut significant amount of the state’s hay acreage. By week’s end, corn planting was virtually complete. Continue reading →

As reported by NASS on May 31, 2011

SOYBEAN AND COTTON PLANTING CONTINUE BETWEEN STORMS

Wet, stormy spring weather resumed early last week, followed by a hot and dry weekend. Although farmers were kept out of some wet fields, planting progress occurred and the wheat and hay crops continued to mature. A third of the state’s soybean acreage was planted by week’s end, placing it about a week behind schedule. At 61% planted, the cotton crop was also about a week behind the average pace. Continue reading →

As reported by NASS on May 23, 2011

SOYBEAN PLANTING BEGINS IN EARNEST, CORN PLANTING STILL UNDERWAY

For most of last week, inclement weather stayed out of the way and allowed Tennessee farmers to plant. Crop producers were able to follow up with another productive week. Nearly half of the state’s cotton acreage and one-fourth of the soybean acreage were planted by week’s end. With the exception of low-lying fields affected by earlier flooding, most of Tennessee’s corn for grain acreage has been planted and row crop farmers have turned their attention to planting single-crop soybeans and corn silage. Continue reading →

As reported by NASS on May 16, 2011

 LAPSE IN RAIN SETS OFF MOST PRODUCTIVE FARM WEEK OF THE SEASON

 Dry weather early last week triggered a big round of productive fieldwork for Tennessee producers. The vast majority of the state had not seen 4 consecutive days of dry weather since early April. In areas where flood waters receded and fields had dried, farmers were busy planting field crops and cutting hay. Continue reading →