Crop Maturity Based Insecticide Termination Rules. For a normally maturing crop, the standard suggestion is to terminate insecticide applications for plant bugs, stink bugs and bollworm at NAWF5 + 350 DD60s. The reality is Continue reading
The first report of soybean rust (SBR) in Arkansas was confirmed near Halley, AR (Desha Co.) on August 7th. This is the same county SBR was first detected in 2012. SBR has also been confirmed in Limestone Co., Alabama which neighbors Giles Co., Tennessee. Continue reading
I’m harping on the same subject, but virtually the only question I am receiving is “what should I spray next for plant bugs in cotton”? Granted, there are stink bugs in the system also, but these are more easily controlled and Continue reading
As one would guess DD60 accumulation is trending behind the long term average. What was somewhat surprising to me is that we are not as far behind the long term average as I would have guessed (See Table Below). Continue reading
On Aug. 2nd soybean rust (SBR) was detected in a soybean sentinel plot in DeKalb County, Alabama, in the northeast corner of the state. Less than 1% of the plants had visible symptoms. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on August 5, 2013
ROW CROP CONDITIONS REMAIN OUTSTANDING
Going into August, row crops are rated in mostly good-to-excellent condition. Tennessee’s first snapshot that translates these condition ratings into yield and production prospects for these crops will be released at 11:00 A.M on Monday August 12. Continue reading
Reminder
Make plans to attend the August 7, 2013 Mid South Ag Finance Conference at The University Center on the campus of The University of Tennessee at Martin. The conference runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration information can be found at http://www.utm.edu/staff/banking/agconference/. Continue reading
Tennessee Market Highlights for August 2, 2013 have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2013/market080213.pdf.