Expected Conditions for Defoliation in Southeast Virginia 9-18-2019 10:45 am Moderate temperatures from Wednesday through Friday will be followed by a week of excellent weather. The best defoliating period for the next 10 days should begin Saturday. Defoliating during cooler weather is slower.
Everything works good and fast when it is hot and sunny and the earlier defoliation has been exceptional.
The next chance of rain in the forecast is 40% chance on Sunday September 29
Long Term Forecast Calls of above Average temperatures for the first half of October.
Date
Day
Temps
Weather
Overall
9-18 to 20
Wed - Friday
70's/50's
sunny
moderate to good
9-21 to 28
Sat toSaturday
80's/60's
sunny
Excellent
Futures
@CT - COTTON #2 - ICEFU
Month
Open
High
Low
Last
Change
Close
Time
More
Oct 19
59.35
59.43
59.02
59.02
0.14
59.13s
09/20
Dec 19
60.30
60.87
60.20
60.57
0.19
60.52s
09/20
Mar 20
61.04
61.62
60.93
61.17
0.11
61.17s
09/20
May 20
62.13
62.60
61.86
62.03
-0.09
61.99s
09/20
Jul 20
63.40
63.50
62.55
62.70
-0.40
62.66s
09/20
Oct 20
63.16
-0.49
63.16s
09/20
Dec 20
64.18
64.40
63.40
63.53
-0.52
63.52s
09/20
Mar 21
65.00
65.00
64.00
64.26
-0.74
64.20s
09/20
@S - SOYBEANS - CBOT
Month
Open
High
Low
Last
Change
Close
Time
More
Nov 19
893'0
893'4
880'6
882'2
-10'2
882'6s
05:40P
Jan 20
905'6
906'2
894'0
896'2
-9'4
896'4s
04:48P
Mar 20
918'0
918'4
906'6
908'2
-9'4
908'6s
04:00P
May 20
928'2
928'6
917'2
918'4
-9'4
919'2s
04:40P
Jul 20
936'6
937'4
926'6
928'2
-8'6
928'6s
02:00P
@W - WHEAT - CBOT
Month
Open
High
Low
Last
Change
Close
Time
More
Dec 19
486'4
491'2
483'4
484'6
-3'6
484'2s
05:40P
Mar 20
493'2
497'2
490'2
491'4
-3'2
491'0s
04:01P
May 20
497'6
501'0
495'2
496'6
-3'0
495'6s
09/20
@C - CORN - CBOT
Month
Open
High
Low
Last
Change
Close
Time
More
Dec 19
372'6
374'4
369'4
371'0
-2'0
370'6s
05:36P
Mar 20
384'0
386'0
381'0
382'0
-2'2
381'6s
04:01P
May 20
391'6
393'2
388'6
389'6
-2'2
389'4s
04:02P
Jul 20
397'2
399'0
394'6
395'2
-2'2
395'2s
04:02P
Sep 20
399'4
400'2
396'6
397'0
-3'0
396'6s
02:00P
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Johnny's Blog
Temperatures in 80's and Sunshine 9-20-2019 There is a lot of agreement in the computer weather forecasts that the next 2 weeks will be characterized by warm to hot weather, a lot of sunshine, and almost no chance of rain. Certainly, that can change but for planning purposes, it is encouraging none-the-less for now. We continue to get confirmation of a mature crop when we walk in fields, but there are still those examples of fields that are needing more time even though they were planted early and fields that are more ready than you would think. Fields that have a lot of regrowth or greenness are the most confusing as they cannot be assessed without a good bit of cutting open bolls to see if the top bolls are good bolls that need more time, or junkie stuff. Sometimes, there are no bolls in this green top and the fields are just way past ready. All the recipes are working well, and the cotton has been easier to defoliate this year than some other years. With 85 degrees, a quart of prep will do the same job as 48 ounces does in 70 degree weather. If you are trying to get the picker in the field quickly, keep your Prep or Finish component high, and if it could sit in the field for 3 weeks before picking, use the higher Dropp or TDZ rates. 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
