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Central Michigan field crops regional report – Aug. 8, 2013
Published on August 8, 2013
Cool temperatures in the central region slow crop progress. -
Northeast Michigan field crops regional report – Aug. 8, 2013
Published on August 8, 2013
Frequent rainfall and cool temperatures have enhanced pollination, but wheat is sprouting in the field. -
Southwest Michigan field crops regional report – Aug. 1, 2013
Published on August 2, 2013
The 2013 growing season has been a rollercoaster ride in terms of temperatures and precipitation. -
Successful corn pollination is dependent upon many factors
Published on July 26, 2013
A simple ear shake test can access kernel set shortly after pollination. -
East central Michigan field crops regional report – July 25, 2013
Published on July 26, 2013
Crops are starting to struggle after last week’s hot temperatures and minimal precipitation. -
Central Michigan field crops regional report – July 26, 2013
Published on July 26, 2013
Rain will be needed soon in the central region. -
Preparing for corn silage harvest using growth stages as a guide
Published on July 25, 2013
Corn tassel time and the days until the half-milk line is the target for when to harvest silage. -
Northeast Michigan field crops regional report – July 25, 2013
Published on July 25, 2013
Several crops are entering the reproductive stages of development, which are critical for yield. -
West central Michigan field crops regional report – July 25, 2013
Published on July 25, 2013
Lower high temperatures have relieved stress on many crops in the west central region. -
Western bean cutworm flight and egg masses increasing
Published on July 22, 2013
Recent lower temperatures may cause western bean cutworm egglaying to increase, especially in corn fields.