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West Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 22, 2014
Published on May 22, 2014
A brief window for planting progress was followed by more delays this week in West Central Michigan. -
Resources available for reducing impacts of the 2014 cool, wet spring and planting delays
Published on May 19, 2014
During spring 2014, weather-related planting delays created serious challenges for field crop producers throughout Michigan. Resources are available to help farmers address the challenges of a cool, wet spring and delayed planting. -
Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – May 15, 2014
Published on May 15, 2014
Wet weather and poor field conditions continues to hamper planting progress. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014
Published on May 15, 2014
Recent heavy precipitation and severe weather missed Southwest Michigan. Plan to attend our next St. Joseph County IPM Breakfast meeting May 27. -
North Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014
Published on May 15, 2014
The field crop planting window narrows in North Central Michigan. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014
Published on May 15, 2014
Some scattered planting of corn and soybeans occurred in the last week, but most growers in Northeast Michigan are waiting for soil conditions to improve. -
East Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014
Published on May 15, 2014
Wet, soggy field conditions continue to keep field work at a standstill. -
West Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014
Published on May 15, 2014
Planting progress is at a virtual standstill in West Central Michigan. -
West Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 8, 2014
Published on May 8, 2014
Very limited planting progress in the West Central region for the first full week of May. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 8, 2014
Published on May 8, 2014
A recent string of dry days has allowed producers to apply fertilizer and begin seedbed preparation on higher ground.