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Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 23, 2016
Published on June 23, 2016
Crop conditions look good throughout much of the region, and recent rain has helped alleviate dry conditions (for most). -
Purple corn syndrome: What causes purple coloration of corn?
Published on June 22, 2016
Early season stress and restricted root growth are likely contributors to early season purple coloration of corn. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 16, 2016
Published on June 16, 2016
While some areas were lucky enough to experience recent thunderstorms, many areas were not as fortunate. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – June 16, 2016
Published on June 16, 2016
Much needed rain fell over a large portion of the region this week. More moisture will be needed soon. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – June 16, 2016
Published on June 16, 2016
Timely rainfall is keeping Northeast Michigan fields in good condition. -
Rotational restrictions limit corn and soybean herbicide choices for vegetable growers
Published on June 15, 2016
Highly effective field crop herbicides may injure vegetable crops the following year. -
Spring 2016 field crop disease issues update for southwest Michigan
Published on June 10, 2016
Common diseases in wheat, corn and soybean in southwest Michigan, how to manage them, and the likelihood of their prevalence this year. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – June 9, 2016
Published on June 9, 2016
Soils are becoming dry in central Michigan as scattered showers yield only small amounts of rain this week. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 9, 2016
Published on June 9, 2016
The western part of our region has been dry for the last seven to 10 days. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – June 9, 2016
Published on June 9, 2016
Pests threaten first cutting alfalfa and wheat.