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Moisture stress and high temperature effects on soybean yields
Published on July 9, 2020
How soybeans respond to moisture stress and how yield is reduced by stress occurring at various growth stages. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 9, 2020
Published on July 9, 2020
Drought conditions across much of the Corn Belt have hit Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Rainfall is needed before we reach critical growth stages in our major crops. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
A brief break from the heat is on the horizon, but the pests and plant stress may linger. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
Keep tabs on insect pests in a hot, dry year. -
East Michigan vegetable update – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
Dry weather is showing its effects on some crops. -
Michigan potato late blight forecast – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk low to moderate throughout Michigan. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
Vinifera grape bloom is continuing in northern Michigan. Egglaying by the next generation of grape berry moth is expected to start soon in southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
Dry, hot weather has hindered final transplanting. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila are in all berry fields and blueberries are entering the window of susceptibility to its attack. Maintaining an effective monitoring and control program is critical. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Summer fruit harvest is underway. Blueberries, cherries and raspberries are being harvested. A hot, dry week will slow plant and pest development.