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COVID-19 Effects Persist: Decline in Farm Income, Processing Disruptions, Phase One Trade
DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton reported this week that, “An updated economic analysis looking at the impact of COVID-19 projects crop farmers to see $11.85 billion in lower revenue in 2020 and all livestock sectors combined to see a $20.24 billion drop in receipts for the year. “The early partial analysis by the University of Missouri’s Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) shows a potential overall $32.09 billion drop in cash receipts for crops and livestock.
Iowa Soybeans: Mitigating the Risks of Very Early Planting
Soybeans rows. ©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography Farmers in Iowa have been experimenting with very early soybean planting dates, from late March to mid-April. Based on reviews of the yield data, there is not a consistent yield benefit to planting early as opposed to planting the first week of May. But one benefit of very early planting is that it extends the planting window, allowing farmers to take advantage of ideal soil conditions in April.
Dicamba-Resistant Pigweed? Troubling Signs Emerge - AgFax Weed Solutions
Harrington seed destructor. Here is this month’s issue of AgFax Weed Solutions, sponsored by Nufarm’s Midwestern and Southern teams. In This Issue U.S. Weed Scientists Take An In-Field Look At Aussie Resistance Management Systems Dicamba-Resistant Pigweed?
Iowa Corn: Soil Conditions May Be Right, but Hold Off on Planting
March into early April has been warm enough and dry enough to the point that soil conditions are good for planting. The calendar date is a bit early; after all the crop insurance, replanting is April 11. Regardless, many are pondering if they should be planting corn already, and some maybe already have. Now’s the time to exercise caution and patience.
Georgia Pecans: Start Scouting for Budmoths
Adult budmoth. Image from University of Georgia We are in the first stages of pecan budmoth infestation. Last year was a very bad year for budmoth. We are seeing initial signs of infestation on young trees (generally 1—3 years old) as of the first week of April. Identifying budmoth at this time of the year is not easy since worms are very small. Scouting & Biology Scout for 1) webbing around newly developing leaves and 2) small necrotic (dark) spots on the tips of developing leaves.
Cotton: Southwest Crop Could Use Better Weather - AgFax
Here is this week’s issue of AgFax Southwest Cotton, sponsored by the Southwest team of Phytogen Cottonseed. Welcome to the eighth year of AgFax Southwest Cotton, our weekly crop report covering Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arizona. We’re starting a little early this year so we can get the latest information out to you during this period of isolation.
Texas Upper Coast Cotton: Thrips, Aphids, Spidermites, and Wind
Thrips damaged cotton. Photo: Andrew Sawyer, University of Georgia This planting season on the gulf coast has ranged from a little dry to fantastic so far. Hopefully we’ll catch a few rains where we need them and get everyone off to a good start. It’s been windy, and I’ve seen cotton with damaged stalks and leaves from the wind, as well as some stand reduction.
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