Tennessee experienced warm temperatures and decent rainfall early last week. Pastures and fields are greening up with the precipitation, bringing welcome relief to livestock producers feeding hay. On dry days, producers were hard at work prepping for commodity planting, as well as spraying and fertilizing pastures and hay fields.
Overall, producers report winter wheat crops looking good heading into the spring season. As of March 28 th, Some western counties were under abnormally dry conditions, but soil moisture conditions remain decent for now. Statewide, there were 5.8 days suitable for field work last week. Topsoil moisture was 1 percent very
short, 9 percent short, 81 percent adequate, and 9 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 2 percent very short, 8 percent short, and 82 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus.
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Tennessee experienced variable temperatures and some strong storms last week. Some areas received high winds and decent rainfall as a cold front blew into the region last week. By mid to late week, temperatures were back on the rise with dry weather, allowing ample opportunity for planting and fieldwork. Cool season pastures are quickly greening up and wheat crops are growing and looking strong. Some producers are still feeding hay, but pastures should soon be able to support livestock again with decent growth. Reports indicate that most fruit trees are almost done blooming and greenhouse tomatoes are looking good. Weather permitting, many producers are planting corn and soybeans and prepping for other commodities in the coming weeks. Statewide, there were 4.9 days suitable for field work last week. Topsoil moisture was 1 percent very short, 18 percent short, 70 percent adequate, and 11 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 1 percent very short, 19 percent short, and 73 percent adequate, and 7 percent surplus.
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Tennessee experienced variable temperatures and heavy rainfall last week. Some regions experienced storms with high winds and hail, which yielded some damage to strawberry crops as well as a few barns and greenhouses. Continuous rain kept producers mostly out of the fields this week, but corn and soybean planting are already well on their way. The precipitation has been very beneficial for pasture growth and winter wheat progress, with producers reporting most wheat crops looking healthy and strong. Livestock are also looking good as the cool season pastures come in. Producers are looking to warmer temperatures and dry weather in the week ahead to continue corn and bean planting, as well as get started on cotton. Statewide, there were 2.5 days suitable for field work last week. Topsoil moisture was 4 percent short, 67 percent adequate, and 29 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 1 percent very short, 4 percent short, and 75 percent adequate, and 20 percent surplus.
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Tennessee experienced mild temperatures and variable rainfall last week. Some counties received decent precipitation over the weekend, continuing to aid in pasture growth and seeded crop emergence. With dry weather for most of the week, however, many producers made good progress on corn and soybean planting as well as starting cotton. Ample rainfall and moderate temperatures have kept pasture and wheat growth strong. Producers will be looking to spray wheat crops for disease as conditions allow, but thus far, stands are looking promising. Some counties to the far northwest entered D0 abnormally dry conditions and could use a bit of precipitation, but soil moisture levels remain adequate for the time being. Statewide, there were 4.6 days suitable for field work last week. Topsoil moisture was 1 percent very short, 4 percent short, 82 percent
adequate, and 13 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 1 percent very short, 6 percent short, and 77 percent adequate, and 16 percent surplus
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Tennessee experienced warm temperatures and dry weather last week. Producers have been hard at work getting corn, soybeans, and cotton in the ground. In some areas, the first cutting of cool season hay is already underway. In others, producers have been spraying for weeds and fertilizing their pastures and hay fields. Winter wheat is growing quickly with the favorable weather with most stands reported as looking good. As of April 25th, only a few counties across the state are in D0 abnormally dry category, with soil moisture levels remaining sufficient for now. Statewide, there were 5.6 days suitable for field work last week. Topsoil moisture was 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 81 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, and 81 percent adequate, and 8 percent surplus.
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