EVERYBODY is ignorant on something.

So basically our processor data was about the same as our check station data?

If so, have they pretty much run about the same over the years?

EVERYBODY is ignorant on something.

Yes, we ran concurrent data collection this year at processors and check stations to see how different the data set would be. There was no statistical difference in age data this year (1-1/2+) between the two sites.

I'm very confused by some of the numbers being presented here. I've downloaded all of the USDA data and calculated it for myself and the argument actually goes against there being little difference between KY and TN.

KY is a smaller state than TN to the tune of over a million acres, yet KY regularly reports more than a million more acres of agricultural production. Looking from year to year, KY regularly reports 25% higher agricultural acres as a percent of total acres of land than TN. In 2008, KY had more than TWICE the acreage of corn (105.8%) and 10% more acreage of soybeans than TN. Crop yields--a direct measure of soil fertility--consistantly runs 17-20% higher per acre in KY than TN for both corn and soybeans.
The fact KY has more agriculture, produces more of the most important crops for deer nutrition, and has higher quality soils (higher crop yields per acre) is obvious. I don't understand the argument?

Oh... yes I do... The trophyists are twisting the facts again....

Typical...

what about pass years how does the data from both compare?

In fact I may be in desperate need of volunteers in the south central part of TN the next few weeks. PM me if you are interested. (FYI - It will be very late nights...2:00 a.m. conclusion times.)

We only have two years data. Unfortunately last year's data showed a difference between the two sites. That means we won't know the answer for another few years after we collect more data.

If it is the post I remember you attacked the integrity of the TWRA not their knowledge.
I have a question for you and budro2. Just how much do you know about constructing a statistical model and how to interpret the data derived from it?

you are always wanting to ask questions, why dont you provide some answers, and show your "lack of ignorance" .
What do you know about these soils on my property and why has this farm produced several 160 plus bucks in the last 7 years?
Soil Code Soil Series Name Soil Info – Percent slope Erosion potential Area %
BnF2 Berks-Brownsville very rocky, 30 to 55% slope eroded 63
BvF2 Brownsville-Berks 30 to 60% slope eroded 30
Sx Skidmore gravelly silt loam 0 to 5% slope occasional flooding 4
SkF2 Shelocta silt loam 20 to 45% slope eroded