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Southwest Michigan field crops regional report – Aug. 1, 2013
Published on August 2, 2013
The 2013 growing season has been a rollercoaster ride in terms of temperatures and precipitation. -
East central Michigan field crops regional report – July 25, 2013
Published on July 26, 2013
Crops are starting to struggle after last week’s hot temperatures and minimal precipitation. -
Central Michigan field crops regional report – July 26, 2013
Published on July 26, 2013
Rain will be needed soon in the central region. -
Northeast Michigan field crops regional report – July 25, 2013
Published on July 25, 2013
Several crops are entering the reproductive stages of development, which are critical for yield. -
West central Michigan field crops regional report – July 25, 2013
Published on July 25, 2013
Lower high temperatures have relieved stress on many crops in the west central region. -
Soybean aphid mini-outbreak continues in Michigan’s Thumb region
Published on July 22, 2013
Soybean aphid populations remain relatively high in some fields in the Thumb, with much lower levels in the rest of Michigan. -
Soybean aphid outbreak in Michigan’s Thumb region
Published on July 15, 2013
For the first time since 2005, I am declaring an official soybean aphid outbreak for the Thumb, up into Bay and Arenac counties. -
Planting second crop soybeans following wheat harvest
Published on July 15, 2013
Wheat harvest is underway in southwest Michigan, and producers are considering prospects for second crop soybeans. -
Northeast Michigan field crops regional report – July 11, 2013
Published on July 12, 2013
The first signs of moisture stress became apparent in northeast Michigan last week. -
West central Michigan field crops regional report – July 11, 2013
Published on July 11, 2013
Adequate moisture and warm temperatures has allowed for rapid crop development in the west central region.