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Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 19, 2021
Published on August 19, 2021
Recent warm temperatures and rainfall pushed crop development through the middle of reproductive stages, but drier conditions in the coming week may limit grain fill on lighter rainfed fields. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 12, 2021
Published on August 12, 2021
Hot, humid weather and plentiful rainfall give way to cooler and drier weather beginning this weekend. Don’t let the soybean scouting sweet spot pass you by without evaluating your fields. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 5, 2021
Published on August 5, 2021
Crops are progressing rapidly through reproductive stages, and rainfall is not expected to keep up with crop demand during next week’s return to summer-like temperatures. -
Determining R3 growth stage in soybean
Published on July 15, 2021
Correctly identifying R3 growth stage in a soybean field is critical for various management decisions. -
Managing soybean diseases with foliar fungicide applications
Published on July 14, 2021
The cool, wet weather increased interest in applying foliar fungicides to soybeans. Learn how to maximize fungicide performance and return on investment. -
A new soybean in-season management guide is available
Published on July 1, 2021
Soybean producers will be receiving a new publication in the mail that will help them make important in-season management decisions. You can also access it for free online. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 1, 2021
Published on July 1, 2021
Bust to boom…to bust? How rainfall in the last half of June has alleviated the drought situation in southern Michigan and what possible concerns the recent wet weather could bring to crop production. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 17, 2021
Published on June 17, 2021
Upcoming cooler and wetter weather will be a welcome source of relief for crops that have been suffering from drought conditions and high evapotranspiration rates so far this season. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 3, 2021
Published on June 3, 2021
Row crop development remains strong but concerns over dry conditions in the foreseeable future persist. -
Southeast Michigan field crops update – June 3, 2021
Published on June 3, 2021
The Michigan Wheat Program's 2021 summer field day will be Wednesday, June 9, from 8 to 10 a.m.