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Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013
Published on May 16, 2013
A cold, wet Mother’s Day weekend halted fieldwork across the northeast, but temperatures will continue to recover over the next seven days. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013
Published on May 16, 2013
Growers in the southwest region should look for frost-damaged corn to see if areas of the field need to be re-planted. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013
Published on May 16, 2013
Adjust planting depth as topsoil begins to dry out. -
East central Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013
Published on May 16, 2013
Planting is in full swing in the east central region. Producers have been making good progress in just a few days. -
Cover crops can be seeded into standing corn successfully
Published on May 14, 2013
MSU Extension research shows there are several cover crops that can be seeded into corn with an airplane successfully – now you have no excuse for not covering your fields! -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013
Published on May 10, 2013
Slow down – planting speed can impact yields. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013
Published on May 9, 2013
The last week has been ideal for spring fieldwork, but cool, wet weather in the forecast will likely slow progress. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013
Published on May 9, 2013
Soils have dried considerably and planters are active in the west central region. -
East central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013
Published on May 9, 2013
Producers have been very patient waiting for fields to dry. Sunshine and warm weather has permitted field work to now be in full motion. -
Website and blog share crop research and engage Corn Belt farmers
Published on May 8, 2013
Farmers in the Corn Belt have two new Internet portals to the latest research findings on how to increase the resiliency of corn-based cropping systems under variable weather conditions.