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2014 Farm Bill - Which Paid More, PLC or ARC-CO?
The Farm Service Agency recently released 2018 payment rates for both Agricultural Risk Coverage at the County Level (ARC-CO) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). With this release, yearly payments for 2014 to 2018 are available so that average payments from ARC-CO and PLC can be compared over the entire length of the 2014 Farm Bill. These comparisons are made in this article across counties for corn, soybeans, and wheat.
Missouri Soybeans: Grain Remains Green in Plants Killed Before Maturity
As we had feared, delayed planting of soybean in the spring and early summer resulted in delayed maturity this fall. Late maturing soybean plants are vulnerable to freeze and cold temperature damages. Parts of Missouri experienced several episodes of temperatures cold enough to damage soybean plants. Plants that had expressed noticeable signs of maturity including yellow leaves and leaf drop will not be affected by temperatures below freezing.
Mississippi Corn: Harvest Looks Good Despite Struggles in Season
A difficult planting season followed by heavy rains and drainage issues challenged corn producers, but growers are still expected to produce a good crop despite these tough conditions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the majority of the state’s corn crop to be in fair to good condition. Just 7% is considered excellent, while 12% is either poor or very poor. Corn harvest is a bit behind schedule.
Iowa: Japanese Beetles Get a Slow Start to 2019
Several reports from ISU Field Agronomists have indicated Japanese beetles are emerging in southern Iowa. The emergence is about 7-10 days behind the last few years, due to slowly accumulating degree days in 2019. Literature shows Japanese beetle adults need about 1,030 growing degree days (base 50°F) to complete development and will continue emergence until around 2,150 degree days.
Iowa: Delayed Planting and Disease Expections in 2019
This growing season, delayed planting, combined with continued cool and wet conditions have taken their toll on crops that were planted in the brief periods of optimum weather. Given that there is already delayed emergence, and the wet and cool weather patterns are expected to continue, we could very well see continued delayed growth and development of crops.
Texas: Plains Pest Management - 6 Scout School, June-Sept.
Scouting cotton with a sweep net. Photo: Joe Funderburk, University of Florida The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices of Hale and Swisher counties have a series of six scout training days scheduled from June through September. The trainings will target specific field scouting subjects, agronomic stages, pests and pest management. Trainings will begin at 9 a.m. at the Halfway Experiment Station in Hale County, 823 W. U.S. Highway 70, Plainview, and conclude around noon.
Georgia Pecans: Keep Watch for Bud Moth, Nut Casebearers
Adult budmoth. Image from University of Georgia It’s that time of the year again that these moth pests are out and about. Bud Moth There have been calls regarding bud moth problems with young trees recently. Symptoms include rolled leaves and dead terminals (pictures below). To confirm infestation, check the rolled leaves and you would find a caterpillar inside.
Mississippi Corn: Pre-Tassel Management and Crop Update - Podcast
Mississippi Corn: Pre-Tassel Management and Crop Update – Podcast May 30, 2019 By Erick Larson and Nolan Stapleton, Mississippi State University Extension Specliasts Dr. Erick Larson, MSU Extension State Corn Specialist and Mr. Nolan Stapleton, MSU Extension Associate, Corn Verification Program discuss a broad range of current corn production topics from late-season planting tips, top-dressing nitrogen fertilizer, and improving your timing of the first irrigation of the season.
North Carolina Cotton: Scouting Tarnished Plant Bug (How Not to Miss a Spray)
Tarnished plant bug nymph on cotton bloom. Photo: Virginia Cooperative Extension As mentioned in the 2019 North Carolina Cotton Information guide, “the key to successful cotton production in North Carolina is the adoption of a short-season management strategy.” Specifically, growers should: maximize early season growth, stimulate early flowering, prevent rank growth, protect against pests, and harvest quality cotton.
Texas Field Reports: Sorghum Acres to Decrease Despite Excellent Conditions
Sorghum field. Photo: K-State Research and Extension - Creative Commons Sorghum acres are expected to decrease amid excellent growing conditions because of an ongoing trade dispute, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Calvin Trostle, AgriLife Extension agronomist, Lubbock, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture prospective plantings report estimated 1.35 million grain sorghum acres to be planted in Texas in 2019.
Ag Economy: Farm Bank Performance Report
Last week, the American Bankers Association (ABA) released its annual Farm Bank Performance Report. Today’s update includes several highlights from the ABA update.
Arkansas Corn: 3 Options After Crop Insurance “Final Plant Date”
Wet fields delay spring planting. ©Debra L Ferguson For counties in northeast Arkansas, May 1 is the crop insurance “Final Planting Date” for corn. The map below indicates the “Final Planting Dates” for individual counties in Arkansas. After the “Final Planting Date” there are a few options to consider: Late planting of the intended crop is an option after the “Final Plant Date”.
Mississippi Corn: Considerations When Assessing Fields for Replant - Podcast
Mississippi Corn: Considerations When Assessing Fields for Replant – Podcast April 30, 2019 By Jason Bond and Bobby Golden, Mississippi State University Extension Specialists Photo from University of Missouri Jason and Bobby discuss items to consider when contemplating corn replanting and effective methods to get rid of a poor stand.
Kansas: Soil Fertility - Do You Need More Chloride?
Well winter is still here, even though we occasionally get a “tease” from spring that isn’t too far away! It soon will be time when you will be in field planting corn, soybeans and grain sorghum. So it isn’t too early to start thinking about your fertility program. Of course your first step with any cropping system is soil testing. This component is critical and is the cornerstone of your fertility program.
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