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Kentucky's November Weather-Related
Ag. Operations Calendar


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November International Crop Calendar

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November Crop Operations
(Based on 10 yrs. of Kentucky Crop Reports)

 First Week Second Week Third Week Fourth Week
Forages ----- ----- ----- -----
Small Grains 70% of wheat sowed ----- ----- -----
Soybeans 65% harvested ----- 85% harvested -----
Tobacco 20% of crop stripped ----- 40% of crop stripped -----
Corn 80% of crop harvested ----- 93% of crop harvested -----
General Farm
Operations		 ----- ----- Burley Tobacco market OPENS -----


Usual Crop Planting And Harvesting Dates For November
(from Kentucky Agricultural Statistics Service)

 Planting Dates Harvesting Dates
Corn ----- ENDS November 15th
Soybeans ----- MOST ACTIVE ends November 10th
ENDS November 18th
Winter Wheat Thru November 20th -----
Sorghum Grain ----- MOST ACTIVE ends November 10th
ENDS November 15th
Popcorn ----- ENDS November 15th




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November Vegetable Gardener's Calendar for Western KY
(from Home Vegetable Gardening in Kentucky)
November 1st Dig PARSNIPS and store at 32-40 degrees F, or mulch PARSNIPS heavily in the ground.
NOTE: Subtract 10 days for Central KY and 15 for Eastern KY to these dates for fall crops.




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November Beef Operations
(from the Beef Integrated Resource Management Calendar)
Spring Calving Herd
  • Plan your winter feeding program.
    • Fall Calving Herd
  • Breeding season BEGINS.

  • Start breeding cows by November 20 for fall calving to begin in September.
    • All Cattle ---------------------
    Forages
  • Begin utilizing stockpiled tall fescue.

  • After November 1 or a killing frost, fall alfalfa can be grazed or mowed.

  • Utilize crop residues as needed or available.

  • Graze alfalfa after November 1 or freeze down (24 degrees for a few hours).

  • Continue inventory of hay supplies and needs.

  • Continue testing hay for nutrient content.


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    Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky