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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Tennessee received heavy rainfall and strong storms across the state last week. Some counties reported considerable damage to greenhouses, barns, and fencing after hailstorms and high winds ripped through the state. Heavy rainfall up to six inches in some regions kept producers out of the fields, further delaying corn and bean planting. Wheat fields and pastures are maturing quickly with all the moisture, though muddy conditions and wind damage may impact the quality of the crops. In some parts of the state, a few producers were able to get a first cutting of hay fields while dodging the rain. Statewide, there were 3 days suitable for field work last week. Topsoil moisture was 2 percent short, 63 percent adequate, and 35 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 6 percent short, and 67 percent adequate, and 27 percent surplus.
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Tennessee received another week marked by rain, with windy and wet conditions prevailing, thus continuing to delay fieldwork progress. In between rain showers, producers are hard at work finishing corn, cotton, and soybean planting. The earlier planted corn is growing quickly with the favorable moisture. Similarly, pastures and hay fields continue to look good after all the precipitation this spring, though some producers are growing frustrated waiting for dry conditions to cut and bale hay. Winter wheat is almost fully headed and quickly maturing as well. While adequate rainfall is a welcome change from the long drought last year, a bit of dry weather is sorely needed to wrap up spring planting efforts. Statewide, there were 2.5 days suitable for field work last week. Topsoil moisture was 3 percent short, 57 percent adequate, and 40 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 3 percent short, and 64 percent adequate, and 33 percent surplus.
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Tennessee experienced yet another week of wet conditions with large amounts of rainfall across the state, continuing to delay fieldwork progress. When able, producers made progress planting cotton, soybeans, and setting tobacco. The earlier planted corn and soybeans are looking good despite wet weather. Overall, some have concerns about quality. Cotton growers are enduring challenges due to the wet season with some changing planting decisions. Pastures and hay fields show good growth. Winter wheat is mostly good, but with shorter heads than typically expected. Statewide, there were 2.6 days suitable for field work last week. Topsoil moisture was 1 percent short, 52 percent adequate, and 47 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 1 percent short, and 62 percent adequate, and 37 percent surplus.
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Tennessee experienced mostly dry weather last week, allowing producers to return to the fields, though some eastern counties received multiple heavy rain showers with high winds throughout the week. Dry weather permitting, producers were hard at work continuing to plant corn, soybeans, and cotton as well as set tobacco. Planting delays from the rainy conditions early in the planting season left producers with some challenging decisions to make, particularly regarding cotton; nonetheless, great progress has been made this past week. Winter wheat is maturing rapidly, and grain harvest has begun. First cutting of hay is also well underway with the dry weather. Vegetable stands are looking fair, and producers have been strategically managing disease risk. Statewide, there were 4.4 days suitable for field work last week. Topsoil moisture was 2 percent short, 70 percent adequate, and 28 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 1 percent short, and 75 percent adequate, and 24 percent surplus.
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