Disease levels in Tennessee have increased over the last couple of weeks. I have gotten more reports on stripe rust, a few fields with powdery mildew, have seen leaf blotch (Septoria blotch) in every field, and with wheat beginning to bloom Fusarium head blight is on the disease radar. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on April 29, 2013
LESS THAN HALF OF CORN CROP PLANTED– CONTINUED BEHIND SCHEDULE
Wet weather continued to delay corn planting with the current plantings falling about a week behind the five-year average. Although there were 3.5 days suitable for work last week, only about 2 days of that were suitable for planting. Continue reading
Last spring, as we all know, was atypical for early planting. Chris Main actually had March planted cotton perform well in a trial here at Jackson. If the weather will cooperate, early planted in 2013 will be planted the first full week of May. Continue reading
Many producers in Tennessee are utilizing metribuzin (Sencor/Lexone/Tricor/etc) pre emergence in their soybeans to help control Palmer amaranth. Continue reading
Looking at one of my corn trials today was a reminder that slugs may be a bigger issue than usual this year. Cold damp weather coupled with slow seedling growth is a recipe for slug problems. Below are some things to keep in mind when thinking about slugs. Continue reading
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Price |
Change |
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| U.S. Dollar |
82.58 |
-0.27 |
| Crude Oil |
92.88 |
-0.06 |
| Dow |
14,741 |
+198 |
Soybean prices are mixed while corn, cotton, and wheat prices are down for the week. The U.S. 1st quarter Gross Domestic Products (GDP) released today was 2.5%, less than the 3.2% that economist expected. Continue reading
I’m writing this article a little in jest, making fun of insect pictures that are texted or emailed to me for identification. However, with the good cameras available on many phones, a picture can really help. Continue reading
Although you wouldn’t know if from the weather, we have now entered our recommended cotton planting window of April 20—May 10. Continue reading