It’s shaping up to be a busy year managing plant bugs, but I’m also seeing and hearing about spider mites in some fields. I’ve previously discussed insecticide selection for plant bugs (see linked articles below). Now that almost all of the cotton is blooming, you should begin focusing on immature plant bugs when you sample. I prefer using Continue reading
July 12, 2016 – USDA World Supply and Demand Estimates
Corn Projected 2016/17 U.S. feed grain supplies are raised this month as lower beginning stocks are more than offset by increased production. Corn beginning stocks for 2016/17 are lowered 7 million bushels as reductions in 2015/16 feed and residual use and use for ethanol production are more than offset by increases in exports and seed use. Corn production for 2016/17 is projected 110 million bushels higher reflecting the increased planted and harvested areas from the June 30 Acreage report. Continue reading at Monthly Crop Outlook.
RAINS BRING WELCOME RELIEF TO MOST OF THE STATE
Rains in the Eastern portion of the State brought relief to crops, and also fortified pastures which in turn improved cattle conditions. More mixed weather conditions dominated Middle Tennessee, where some soybeans had to be replanted and some corn fields were lost due to dry temperatures. In other areas of Middle Tennessee, heavy rains prevented field work and slowed tobacco topping. Crops in West Tennessee, while making good progress, still need a good soaking rain. Continue reading Tennessee NASS report at TN_07_11_16. The U.S. Crop Progress report can be read at CropProg-07-11-2016.
I just wanted two remind folks that we have some good video resources to help you better manage insects in your crops. With one exception, these videos are about 10 minutes in length and focus on the most likely problems you will encounter. Continue reading
Corn and soybeans were down; cotton and wheat were up for the week. In spite of large gains in harvest futures on Friday (14 and 33 cents for Dec corn and Nov soybeans, respectively), corn and soybeans still finished the week down 5 cents and 80 cents, respectively. Beneficial rainfall covered most of the key U.S. production regions the past two weeks alleviating concerns about potential dry weather and dramatically reducing the likelihood of lower yields. Continue reading at Tennessee Market Highlights.
This blog is submitted for Ryan Blair, CST specialist, University of TN. The results from the 2015-2016 County Standardized Wheat Trials are posted at utcrops.com.
Corn: This week’s decline in commodity prices can be blamed on the weather. Favorable forecasts for the Midwest continue to persist and it is keeping downward pressure on corn futures. Couple that with the anticipation of a large crop and you have a recipe for lower corn prices. Of course, the size of the overall crop will be determined by how much rainfall is received across the corn belt. Forecasts appear favorable for pollination with plenty of rain and milder temperatures in the lineup. Continue reading
Below is an exact repeat of an article last year, actually on the same date, which is reminder that our first and second generation flights of southwestern corn borer (SWCB) tend to occur at the same time each year. Continue reading