If you look at the DD60 accumulations for Jackson (see Quick Links), you will see that we have now accumulated 350 DD60s since August 15th. This Continue reading
05
Sep
2013
Recent Updates
03
Sep
2013
Crop Progress – Summarized from NASS
03
Sep
2013
As reported by NASS on September 3, 2013
CORN HARVEST HAS BEGUN
Corn harvest for grain began on a limited scale last week, well behind both last year and the 5-year average. Despite the delay, producers are happy with early yields. Hot, dry weather across the state resulted in 6.5 days suitable for field work. Row crops are rated in good-to-excellent condition and, despite cotton development being behind, producers expect strong yields. Continue reading
03
Sep
2013
Farm MANAGEment Minute
03
Sep
2013
The latest issue of the UT Extension Farm MANAGEment Minute has been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/extension/manage/FarmManagementMinute_Issue3.pdf Continue reading
02
Sep
2013
Soybean Rust Update
02
Sep
2013
While soybean rust (SBR) has not been confirmed in Tennessee it has been predicted that spores will be transported over Tennessee this week. Continue reading
30
Aug
2013
Soybean Rust Update
30
Aug
2013
Soybean rust (SBR) has not been confirmed in Tennessee. Samples collected from soybean sentinel plots this past week across the southern border of middle and western Tennessee have all been negative for soybean rust. Although SBR has not been found, there is a high probability that it has entered Tennessee at a low level due the increase in SBR in northeastern Alabama. Continue reading
29
Aug
2013
UT Cotton Tour September 4th
29
Aug
2013
The Annual UT Cotton Tour is scheduled for the morning of Wednesday, September 4th at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson. The program will begin with registration at 8:30 with the field tour beginning at 9:00 AM. It will end with lunch. There is no cost, and preregistration is not required. Pesticide re-certification points and CEUs for Certified Crop Advisers will be available. Look for more details in future announcements, but this is your chance to learn the latest in variety selection, irrigation, fertility, pest management and the market outlook.
28
Aug
2013
After Corn Harvest Palmer Control Options
28
Aug
2013
Corn harvest has begun in some spots and will likely get rolling over a more general area toward the end of next week. As the combines cut corn they are often leaving behind a very green field of Palmer amaranth (Picture left). Moreover, it is not uncommon to find that areas of fields where the corn stand is thin, do to all the wet weather last spring, now have 3 to 6’ tall Palmer just now rolling into flowering. These pigweed need Continue reading
28
Aug
2013
Crop Progress – Summarized from NASS
28
Aug
2013
As reported by NASS on August 26, 2013
CROPS RECEIVE SOME MUCH NEEDED HEAT
This past week farmers across the state received a slight reprieve from the rain, with an average of 5 days being suitable for field work. Cotton received some much needed heat units, although the crop still lags almost two weeks behind normal development. All crops remain in good-to-excellent condition. Continue reading