Cotton Planting Condtions for Franklin, VA Last Updated 5-23-2019 @ 8:30 am.
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Day
Temperatures
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Planting
5-22 to 30
Thur to Thur
60's-90
0.01" to none
Dry
Temperature Mostly Above normal temperatures. Fast Emergence and rapid developement Rain and Moisture: Dry conditions expected for next 7 days Planting Depth if dry: If good moisture is deep, you can go over an inch. Particularly with hill drop cotton. If you put it in moisture it will have a lot of vigor and can come up from 1.5 to 1.75" even if we get a third of an inch which is unlikely. If it is dry at 1.5", then wait. Late Planting / Replanting Window Planting from May 26 to June 4 is our late planting window that holds expectation for full cotton yields using early maturing varieties. historically this planting date has delivered more consistent yields. It may not be the home run but its more like getting a base hit with typical reports ranging from 850 to 1100 pounds. I am not aware of low yields or high yields when planting late.
Futures
@CT - COTTON #2 - ICEFU
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Jul 19
67.35
68.59
67.35
68.31
0.91
68.39s
01:40P
Oct 19
67.02
0.76
67.99s
01:40P
Dec 19
66.83
67.73
66.60
67.48
0.72
67.55s
01:40P
Mar 20
67.54
68.45
67.37
68.23
0.78
68.34s
01:40P
May 20
68.28
69.26
68.25
69.12
0.79
69.19s
01:40P
Jul 20
68.97
70.00
68.94
69.83
0.80
69.86s
01:40P
Oct 20
69.06
0.50
69.06s
01:40P
Dec 20
67.32
67.91
67.32
67.70
0.27
67.61s
01:40P
@S - SOYBEANS - CBOT
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Jul 19
821'4
831'4
820'0
829'2
8'2
829'6s
03:58P
Aug 19
828'0
838'2
827'0
836'2
8'2
836'4s
03:52P
Sep 19
835'2
845'0
834'0
843'0
8'2
843'4s
01:30P
Nov 19
847'4
858'0
846'4
855'4
8'0
856'2s
03:54P
Jan 20
861'2
870'0
858'6
867'2
8'0
868'2s
02:30P
@W - WHEAT - CBOT
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Jul 19
469'6
490'6
467'2
490'2
19'2
489'4s
03:06P
Sep 19
478'2
498'2
475'0
497'6
18'4
496'6s
03:29P
Dec 19
491'6
511'2
489'2
511'0
17'2
509'6s
02:43P
@C - CORN - CBOT
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Jul 19
390'4
404'6
389'6
404'6
14'4
404'2s
03:56P
Sep 19
399'2
413'0
398'2
413'0
14'0
412'4s
03:33P
Dec 19
408'0
420'0
407'4
420'0
11'6
419'6s
03:58P
Mar 20
419'2
429'6
418'6
429'2
10'0
429'2s
03:48P
May 20
423'6
432'6
423'6
432'6
8'6
432'2s
03:52P
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Johnny's Blog
Surprise Rain was Scattered, but was Southern Fried Goodness. 5-21-19 I’m excited about how this season is starting with the vigorous performance of the cotton that has germinated in this very warm soil. Even though it is getting quite dry, we have managed to catch some scattered rain when there have been very low chances of it. We have another week or so to go with 90-degree days and warm nights with almost no chance of rainfall, then June is supposed to bring us a break with higher chances of rain. Planting continues to progress, and many will finish this week. Deep planting is necessary in order to keep the seed in moisture. It is an easier decision to make if you are dropping multiple seed per hill, but even single-spaced seed planted in moisture will have a lot of pushing power. I believe there is a higher risk of planting shallow and moisture leaving the seed than planting deep, as long as the deep planting gets to the moisture. The thrips pressure is high and the treatments are performing adequately. If only using treated seed with nothing in furrow, I would encourage an aggressive approach of spraying 8 ounces of acephate at the first sign of a true leaf. This is not a ‘scout-able situation’ and this early true leaf spray needs to be automatic. When using in-furrow liquids, enhanced control is noticeable over seed treatments alone; however, acephate sprays are still necessary most of the time. In-furrows typically add more time before acephate is required. DISCLAIMER: The data contained herein is for informational, conversational, and philosophical thinking and is for general purposes only. Ideas expressed apply to the Upper Southeast growing region. Although the information was obtained from various sources, which we believe to be reliable, we do not in any way guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Comments are influenced by past experiences, personal bias and hypothetical speculation by the writer and are not always accurate predictors of future events. Specific references to Agricultural Products and Rates are used for examples and do not reflect specific endorsement or recommendations for use. Always read and follow all label directions and precautions for use. We disclaim any responsibility for any errors or omissions contained herein. FULL DISCLOSURE: There is no compensation received by Johnny to promote any product referenced with in this blog. Johnny is a paid employee of Commonwealth Gin
