Food Corn fields not planted

[nomifyle]

There is an area that we go through that plants corn and beans. So far I don't see any corn planted. In one area there is some type of grain that is planted, DH said it could be oats. Maybe its just too early and I'm thinking because its gotten warmer that there should be coming up.

 

[pauldingbabe]

In the spring Oats can be planted early and often as a place holder for other crops. It (well used to be) is a quick cheap crop that can be used as a green manure crop or grown out to be harvested for consumption animal/human whatever. You can harvest the grots in the milky stage and tincture them. Great anti depression/ anxiety medicine.

Oats are good for a first of the season crop. You can plant it in ground when the environment is soggy and going to stay that way.

For my experience Oats don't really care if your a good gardener, lol. Soak the oat grots like you would with clover with an inoculent and broadcast or drill. Cover with hay or sticky spray to hold in place. Then leave it alone and watch.

Good stuffs!

 

[kyrsyan]

Here the weather has been to erratic for farmers to risk it. No one can afford to take a hit with a early crop loss this year.
If things stay stable, planting should start this week.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Fields in my area have been too wet to plant, but from what I'm hearing from the farmers, they plan to grow soybeans this year. No corn and no cotton.

 

[Josie]

No planting or preparation of fields going on here in central Illinois either. I'm guessing that the fields are just too wet. If they could string together maybe three or four sunny windy days to dry them out, that would probably change.

 

[Marie]

Our soil hasn't warmed enough to plant not to mention the wind. With the drought crops are going to be hard surviving even with pivots. They have been running already just to get some moisture in the ground.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Listening to David Dubine over at Adapt2030, I’m in agreement. Early summer will provide the first of the notable, socially discussed national food shocks. Concern for stock and price increases will slowly at first, then rapidly rise to panic levels. The reduction in corn, wheat and oil supplies, followed by fuels of all types will lead us to the dark winter we were promised.
As for me, I’ve made the decision to start using my cash and CC’s to make hard item purchases. Rogue Hoe tools, solar generation with extra panels, night vision, of course food and water purification, lithium batteries, battery powered tools, alternative cooking platforms, All-American canner, jars, lids, just picked up tripod sprinklers for our 30x60’ garden, chicken coup for the chickens. Monopoly money far hard assets.
I don’t prophesy, not my gift. But I can read, see and hear what’s going on at the micro and macro level.

 

[nomifyle]

Went to town Monday and drove by the corn fields. They are planted and maybe 3 feet high, but they just don't look normal, maybe its a different kind of corn.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Taking back what I said up thread about the farmers in my area only growing soybeans this year. Everything around here has been planted in corn. Some fields are planted in soybeans, but not much. No cotton at all. The corn looks to be doing pretty good, too.

 

[TerriHaute]

Taking back what I said up thread about the farmers in my area only growing soybeans this year. Everything around here has been planted in corn. Some fields are planted in soybeans, but not much. No cotton at all. The corn looks to be doing pretty good, too.

It's the same around here. This past week, we have made several trips into rural areas of Indiana. Nearly every field we saw that had been planted was growing corn. There were a few winter wheat fields that looked good, but 95% of what we saw was planted in corn. A couple of fields had been obviously treated with Round Up and DH said those would be soybeans. I'm thinking there will be a shortage of beans.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

It's the same around here. This past week, we have made several trips into rural areas of Indiana. Nearly every field we saw that had been planted was growing corn. There were a few winter wheat fields that looked good, but 95% of what we saw was planted in corn. A couple of fields had been obviously treated with Round Up and DH said those would be soybeans. I'm thinking there will be a shortage of beans.

Yeah, we've traveled around in our general area of north Mississippi over the past few weeks. I expected to see all the fields either planted in beans or cotton. It was a surprise to see so many fields already planted in corn. It's up a few feet already. This is really the first year in several years that so much corn has been planted. We're going on a trip over into Alabama, tomorrow. It's going to be interesting to see what all those fields between here and there are planted in. Usually, it's cotton.

 

[AddisonRose]

Northern Texas has corn and wheat growing.

 

[packyderms_wife]

According to today's farm report Ch 13 Des Moines, NBC affiliate, we're at about 32% planted for corn. If this current weather holds it'll probably be completely planted by the end of next week, assuming no rain.

 

[hoss]

My unofficial crop report in northern IL is that we are >50% planted. I would actually guess even higher. I have been driving a lot of miles in the last few weeks from northern IL to central IL. We are looking good in my view. Plenty of moisture so far. Looks like just another year.

 

[Raggedyman]

cross posted from another thread here . . .

I've noticed several large tracts here locally that in prior years had been in corn (silage). at least 3 of these are currently on the market and those three total in excess of 400 acres. my neighbor across the road has told me hands down he's "getting OUT of the cow business" . . . too much difficulty - and - its becoming increasingly difficult on all fronts. the 3 tracts for sale above would suggest others here are feeling that same pinch and making similar "changes"

admittedly its a bit early here to be fully planted . . . BUT . . . there are LOTS of acres that have not been turned or worked AT ALL as of yet . . . I'd say that IS unusual for this time of year - particularly since its been so dry and warm.

 

[Shooter]

fields here were planted last week, so we had 3 1/2 inches of rain over 3 days. a nice steady light rain, corn looked like its been planted on springs,,, BOING, and it was up 6 inches high., drove to a small town 11 miles from me, both sides of the road had stuff planted,

might just be a little early where you are,

 

[anna43]

Fields in my area (north of Highway 20) have many fields with corn up several inches. Many others you can "row" the corn in the fields. Didn't notice too many beans up. Most of the fields have been planted even if nothing up yet.

Heard on farm radio a week or so ago, when asked about prediction for harvest for this year, the ISU expert say that it looked like a good crop year. Then he said it all depends on whether there is diesel for the farmers to harvest. Then he dissed Biden as totally at fault. Announcer was silent for a moment. This is a farm radio/classic country music station that makes every effort to be non-political.

Interesting historical tidbit. Our newspaper has a column 10 years ago, 20 years ago up to 110 years ago in weekly. This week it had article from 110 years saying such and such had sold his farm for $100 per acre the most ever for this area. Today that farmland sells for over $10,000 per acre and sometime close to $20,000.

 

[Jackpine Savage]

Here's the weekly USDA crop progress report from 5/22 if anyone is interested. In the top 18 states in corn production, 72% of planting is done, compared to a 79% four year average. Minnesota is only 60% planted, compared to the average of 86%.

Another concern for harvest is getting the propane to run the grain dryers.


https://downloads.usda.library.corn...es/8336h188j/sq87cz96j/cz30qz67d/prog2222.pdf

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Driving from here in North Mississippi over to North Alabama, yesterday, everything planted in between was either soybeans or cotton. The plants weren't up enough to know which, but it wasn't corn. Crops were just coming through the ground. There were several fields that haven't been planted, yet. As we got closer to Florence, AL, there were fields of corn for miles, though. So, in the general area of North Mississippi and Alabama, it looks to be a good mix of crops. Even a few wheat fields that haven't been harvested, yet.

 

[nomifyle]

My DH told me why the corn looked so odd, no tassels. Yesterday when we went to get my chair we saw a lot more corn fields and they had no tassels. DH told me why they do that but I can't remember.

 

[Signwatcher]

Going from the east side of the lower peninsula of the Mitten State, back roading to the west side. Much of the fields are not even being plowed. I would say more than half of what I speed past.

LOTS of mowing near the road, lawns and weed whacking. I expect this will stop as gas becomes scarce.

Looks sad and strange to see the fields like this.