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Spring 2016 grain marketing update for Michigan
Published on May 17, 2016
Corn and soybean prices are driven by economic fundamentals, and higher prices this spring are a reflection of signals on the supply and the demand side, resulting in potential for good returns for farmers. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 12, 2016
Published on May 13, 2016
Cool, wet weather in the forecast is likely to delay planting progress. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 12, 2016
Published on May 13, 2016
Rain has been keeping growers out of fields for much of May. -
Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – May 12, 2016
Published on May 12, 2016
Planting remains in high gear for most of the Thumb region. -
Soybeans tolerant to growth regulator herbicides discussed at breakfast meeting
Published on May 11, 2016
New herbicide-tolerant crops that will expand the weed control options for soybeans have been developed. However, they are not ready for the 2016 season. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 5, 2015
Published on May 5, 2016
Wet conditions have been the story in the southwest region. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 5, 2016
Published on May 5, 2016
Fieldwork was just beginning before spring rains moved into the region. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – April 28, 2016
Published on April 28, 2016
Extended winter finally gives way to normal spring weather in the northeast region. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – April 28, 2016
Published on April 28, 2016
The last week has been a roller coaster ride across the southwest region. -
Soybean planting depth matters
Published on April 27, 2016
Planting soybean seed at the proper depth will produce more uniform stands and higher yields.