I have updated the profitability outlook after the release of the June 30 Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports. Today’s report was bearish which was reflected in today’s prices. Continue reading
Recent Updates
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for June 27, 2014 has been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2014/market062714.pdf .
Considerations for Fungicide Application in Tasseling Corn
With corn tasseling in Tennessee, it is time to consider a fungicide application. Continue reading
Watch for Stink Bugs in Early Planted Soybean
I was in some early planted soybean today at Milan. These were test plots that were at R2 (full flower), and they were loaded with adult green stink bugs. It is not uncommon to see stink bugs stack up in fields that are much more mature than other soybean fields in the area. Because pods are not present yet, there is Continue reading
Spraying Corn with Insecticide
As much of our corn begins to tassel, some questions have predictably been asked about putting insecticide out with foliar fungicide applications. This is NOT a generally recommended practice. Myself and my counterparts have tested this thoroughly in the Mid South, and these data indicate a negative return on investment in most cases. Below are some points (and exceptions) for your consideration. Continue reading
Monitoring Square Retention is a Valuable Tool
The few reports I’ve received this week indicate that tarnished plant bug pressure is lower. It’s not uncommon for average numbers to backslide, after an initial flurry in early squaring cotton, as populations become spread out over more acres. There have been some reports of nymphs showing up early, so consider getting a drop cloth out where immatures have been observed in sweep nets. The sweep net is not particularly good for sampling immature plant bugs. I would especially encourage using a drop cloth in fields where square retention Continue reading
Crop Progress
As reported by NASS on June 23, 2014
LONG SUFFERING PRODUCERS GET BREAK IN WEATHER
Producers took full advantage of the break in wet weather and made great progress with wheat harvest and soybean planting. Wheat harvest now falls more in line with both last year and the 5-year average, and still indicates strong yields. Continue reading at Crop Progress 6 22 14 .
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for June 20, 2014 have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2014/market062014.pdf .