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Planting corn in wet conditions – is it worth it?
Published on May 13, 2016
Is it better to plant corn into wet conditions and get it in the ground, or wait? -
Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – May 12, 2016
Published on May 12, 2016
Planting remains in high gear for most of the Thumb region. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 5, 2015
Published on May 5, 2016
Wet conditions have been the story in the southwest region. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 5, 2016
Published on May 5, 2016
Fieldwork was just beginning before spring rains moved into the region. -
Weeds, wet weather and cutworms
Published on May 3, 2016
Armyworms and black cutworms have been trapped in East Lansing traps this week. Cutworm risk increases with weedy and wet fields. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – April 28, 2016
Published on April 28, 2016
Extended winter finally gives way to normal spring weather in the northeast region. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – April 28, 2016
Published on April 28, 2016
Spring work was getting underway across central Michigan, but is now stalled by rain. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – April 28, 2016
Published on April 28, 2016
The last week has been a roller coaster ride across the southwest region. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – April 25, 2015
Published on April 25, 2016
Conditions have been variable in southwest Michigan as of last week, resulting in increased spraying, tillage and fertilizer applications in most fields, but acres planted remain relatively low. -
Corn flea beetle survival in 2016
Published on April 20, 2016
The 2016 winter temperatures strongly influence the potential for corn flea beetle survival in southwest Michigan.