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Tennessee cotton and soybean harvest near completion

Dry conditions across Tennessee continue to impact winter wheat and pasture conditions. According to the USDA’s final Crop Progress and Conditions Report, harvest for both cotton and soybeans is 95 percent complete.  Winter wheat is rated 74 percent good to excellent, with 93 percent...

Tennessee soils replenishing

Welcome rains last week stalled some of the remaining harvests in Tennessee. USDA says soybeans are 92 percent harvested and cotton is 89 complete.  Winter wheat is rated 72 percent good to excellent while pastures are rated only 19 percent good to excellent. Topsoil...

Tennessee harvests nearly finished

Soybeans and cotton are on the last leg of harvest in Tennessee. USDA says soybeans are 89 percent harvested and cotton is 85 complete, both ahead of average.  Winter wheat is rated 67 percent good to excellent while pastures are rated only 19 percent...

Tennessee crops: 98% corn, 85% soybeans harvested

Most of Tennessee received some rainfall this past week, but more is needed.  The dry fall has accelerated the harvest pace.  Harvest is 98 percent complete for corn, 85 percent complete for soybeans, and cotton is 78 percent harvested. Winter wheat is 69 percent...

Corn harvest nearing completion for Tennessee farmers

A west-central Tennessee farmer says the harvest has been quick. Alan Meadows tells Brownfield overall, it’s been a good crop.   “It got a little dry on some late planted stuff, but overall, you know, it’s pretty nice,” he says.  Corn harvest statewide is 96...

Very few harvest disruptions in October for Tennessee farmers

Corn harvest is nearing completion in Tennessee, and soybean harvest remains well ahead of the average pace. David Nichols, who farms in the northwest part of the state, says October has been dry. “We have wrapped up the full season soybeans and have got...

Tennessee cattle producers dealing with hay challenges post-hurricane

An extension forage specialist with the University of Tennessee Beef and Forage Center says Hurricane Helene has created additional challenges for cattle producers. Bruno Pedreira says producers need to evaluate hay quality. “Our main concern is that they can mold,” he says.  “Most likely...

Tennessee farmer says he’s evaluating his crop mix for 2025

A northwest Tennessee farmer says the current high yield, low commodity price situation has him reevaluating his crop mix for 2025. David Nichols tells Brownfield he grows soft red winter wheat on their operation. “That price has recovered some lately,” he says.  “So we’re...

Tennessee crop update: 80% corn, 51% soybeans harvested

Many Tennessee farmers were able to get back into the fields following heavy rains from Hurricane Helene. Northwest Tennessee David Nichols says they got an early start on harvest, and then the calendar turned to September.  “We’ve been affected by these hurricanes that’s blown...

Tennessee pastures see some relief after weekend rains

Hurricane Helene has brought further complications to a difficult growing season in Tennessee. Some parts of the region received up to 10 inches of rain over the weekend and localized flooding which is delaying harvests. USDA says corn condition is rated 42 percent good...

Extreme drought spreads across Tennessee

Dry weather in Tennessee is prompting livestock producers to start feeding hay early and conserve water. USDA says corn condition is rated 44 percent good to excellent with 92 percent mature and 58 percent harvested. Cotton in the state has 78 percent of bolls...

Tennessee harvests ahead of average

Rains from southern hurricanes finally reached many parts of Tennessee. USDA says corn condition is rated 45 percent good to excellent with 97 percent dented, 85 percent mature, and 36 percent harvested. Cotton in the state has 67 percent of bolls opening.  USDA says...
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