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Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 18, 2022
Published on August 18, 2022
Corn and soybean are moving toward the end of the grain fill period, so timely rain or irrigation will be key heading into the second half of August. -
Soybean cyst nematode management and sampling
Published on August 16, 2022
Now is the time to consider having a free soybean cyst nematode diagnosis on soybean fields as they are harvested this fall or on wheat fields going into soybeans next year. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 4, 2022
Published on August 4, 2022
Disease and insect pressure remain low as corn and soybean progress through pod setting and grain fill stages. If timely rains keep us out of droughty conditions, the crops should continue to thrive this month. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 28, 2022
Published on July 28, 2022
A short reprieve from the hot weather will end over the weekend, but dry conditions are likely to persist into the first half of August, potentially impacting corn pollination in late-planted fields and seed fill in earlier-maturing corn and soybean. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 21, 2022
Published on July 21, 2022
The wide range of crop development in fields across the region will extend the scouting window for key pests and diseases in corn and soybean this year. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 14, 2022
Published on July 14, 2022
Both corn and soybean are entering key reproductive stages as warm temperatures continue. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 7, 2022
Published on July 7, 2022
Rain events earlier this week greatly improved the situation for crops throughout most of the region, although there were definite winners and losers with rainfall totals. Wheat harvest should commence in the coming week as fields dry out. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 30, 2022
Published on June 30, 2022
Crops in non-irrigated fields are showing signs of water stress with average rainfall totals across south-central and southwest Michigan of only a quarter of an inch in the past two weeks. -
Camera or drone video can help identify center pivot sprinkler repairs
Published on June 23, 2022
Before we enter July and August when the bulk of irrigation water is applied, use a camera or drone video of pivot water patterns and pipe leaks to greatly help you prioritize needed repairs or sprinkler replacement. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 23, 2022
Published on June 23, 2022
Summer temperatures have accelerated crop growth this past week, but dry conditions last week and this week could impact growth as crops become stressed.