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Central Michigan field crop regional report – June 13, 2013
Published on June 13, 2013
More scouting is necessary for late planted crops in central Michigan. -
East central Michigan field crop regional report – June 6, 2013
Published on June 7, 2013
A few dry days have provided a window for farmers to complete corn planting and make good progress on soybean planting. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – June 6, 2013
Published on June 6, 2013
Growers need one more short weather window to wrap-up planting in the northeast region. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 6, 2013
Published on June 6, 2013
Growing conditions have been all over the board over the last week to 10 days in southwest Michigan. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – June 6, 2013
Published on June 6, 2013
Slow progress and relatively slow crop development in the west central region. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – June 6, 2013
Published on June 6, 2013
It’s a race to the finish in central Michigan. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 30, 2013
Published on May 31, 2013
More of the same brings frustrations for the central Michigan region. -
Consider cover crops to improve soil for prevented planting situations
Published on May 31, 2013
Persistent and heavy rains in Michigan this spring have delayed planting in many areas, causing some farmers to considering “prevented planting fields.” -
Scout now for spruce budworm feeding on new growth
Published on May 30, 2013
During outbreak years, feeding by spruce budworm caterpillars can cause severe defoliation to spruce and fir Christmas trees. -
Upper Peninsula field crop regional report – May 30, 2013
Published on May 30, 2013
Wet, cool weather is holding back field work in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.