Judging by our research at Jackson and Milan along with over sprays last week we are seeing more burn of both soybeans and cotton with over the top herbicide applications. Continue reading
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Just a quick reminder that The University of Tennessee Weed Tour will be held next Thursday, June 20 at the West Tennessee Research & Education Center in Jackson, TN. Registration will start at 8:30 A.M. and the tour will begin at 9:00 A.M.. Continue reading
It’s hard to stay on top of things with replanting, planting, fertilizing, herbicide applications and preparing for wheat harvest. Thrips in cotton are the primary pest concern at this time, but it won’t be long Continue reading
I’ve received multiple calls about slugs, but unfortunately the best cure still remains hot and dry weather. There is generally little you can do in a timely manner unless you suspect in advance you are going to have a problem. Yes, there are Continue reading
As reported by NASS on June 10, 2013
FIELD WORK DELAYS RETURN
Farmers maximized their time in the fields this past week, with only about 3.5 days suitable for field work. Continued wet conditions led to flooding in some low lying areas last week. The wheat crop continued to be rated in mostly good-to-excellent condition, but the high winds from this past week’s storms caused some lodging. Wheat harvest hasn’t started yet. Continue reading
I’m not overly concerned, but this and last week’s moth traps (see Quick Links) are showing increased numbers of corn earworm and southwestern corn borer moths being caught in pheromone traps. Continue reading
I’m setting near record level numbers of thrips in test plots at Jackson and Milan, and reports from the field are similar. Unfortunately this means most of our cotton will require a foliar thrips application. Please refer to Continue reading
Many folks the past two weeks have found that they need to apply a “layby” herbicide application to their corn. I have gotten a number of calls from some of these folks who were dismayed that their pre applied herbicide had given out some time ago. In many cases they are reporting that they now have 18 to 24” Palmer amaranth up in their big corn. Continue reading