Tridge summary
The dry weather in the Delta has caused challenges for farmers, including delayed herbicide activation, nutrient deficiency, and irrigation stress. Crop progress in Arkansas is ahead of schedule, with the rice crop looking good overall, although some fields are struggling with weed and grass control. The soybean crop is also ahead of schedule, but farmers need to be cautious and plan ahead to prevent losses in yield and quality.
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The dry weather that sped up planting across the Delta also presents a unique set of challenges as farmers battle the hot dry temperatures this year. Issues in Arkansas soybean and rice fields include delayed herbicide activation, herbicide injury, and nutrient deficiency – in addition to earlier than usual irrigation. Recently, agronomists at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture shared the state’s crop progress on June 8 during a production meeting in Poinsett County. They discussed phenomena farmers are seeing this year along with recommendations to carry the crops through the season. Extension rice agronomist, Jarrod Hardke said, “At least we got an early start on planting, but we have already pumped a lot for it to be this early in the season. It feels like we are largely two weeks ahead of schedule with irrigation, even compared to where we were last year. We are pumping fields, burning through reservoirs, and already putting stress on our wells.” Jeremy ...
Source: Farm Progress
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