Agriculture
Depending on the time of year and the growth stage of plants, flooding and severe weather can be devastating to Michigan’s family farms. The following information will help farmers deal with the impacts of flooding and severe weather in their fields.
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Dealing with storm-damaged trees
Published on August 25, 2023
Deciding which trees to save after a storm often requires careful inspection. When in doubt, always consult with a professional arborist before working around damaged trees. -
USDA's disaster program available for weather-related crop losses
Published on September 11, 2020
Producers with crop losses due to drought in 2018 or excessive rain in 2019 may qualify for USDA’s WHIP+ disaster program. -
Significant flooding in Michigan has caused hardships for agriculture, MSU Extension responds.
Published on June 5, 2020
MSU Extension has developed a resource a document to help support agricultural producers making flood-related decisions. -
Central Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020
Published on May 28, 2020
Time to walk some fields. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020
Published on May 28, 2020
Warm air from the south pushes tropical rainfall and armyworm moths into Michigan. -
How does flooding affect soybean germination?
Published on May 21, 2020
Important information about soybean fields planted prior to the recent heavy rain events. -
Central Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020
Published on May 21, 2020
Cold, frost, rain…what’s next? -
MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services
Published on April 14, 2020
Farmers can now access counseling with licensed therapists via teletherapy. -
Repairing your flood-damaged fields
Published on July 7, 2017
Management options for restoring productivity in flood-damaged areas. -
What’s happening to the nitrogen in my water-logged soil?
Published on July 7, 2017
Nitrogen losses in saturated soils during the wet 2017 season could be high. -
Assessing flood damage in pickles
Published on June 27, 2017
Wait until the ground has dried before making stand counts. -
Evaluating hail-damaged crops - Part 1
Published on June 23, 2017
Producers are advised to wait three to five days after a storm to evaluate hail-damaged crops. -
Evaluating flood-damaged crops – Part 2
Published on June 23, 2017
Remove debris and drain water, then wait to evaluate. -
Evaluating wind-damaged crops - Part 3
Published on June 23, 2017
Flattened corn fields can recover from wind damage. -
Assessing water damage to emerged soybeans
Published on June 23, 2017
Information to help soybean producers assess yield losses associated with ponded or waterlogged fields. -
Farmers and homeowners should be prepared for spring flooding
Published on May 7, 2012
According to the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) floods are the most common natural disaster that communities face, excluding fire.