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East central Michigan field crops regional report – July 11, 2013
Published on July 11, 2013
Crops are rapidly growing with ample moisture and heat. Overall crop conditions are good despite the challenging wet, spring weather. -
Phytophthora root and stem rot showing up in soybeans
Published on July 10, 2013
Growers should scout for symptoms of Phytophthora root and stem rot in soybeans, especially in poorly drained soils. -
Bacterial blight and Septoria brown spot appearing in soybeans
Published on July 9, 2013
With all the rain Michigan’s received, a number of foliar diseases are popping up in soybeans, including two of the most common early season diseases: bacterial blight and Septoria brown spot. -
Survey shows improved corn and soybean yields when cover crops were seeded before 2012 drought
Published on July 8, 2013
Improving your soil health with cover crops may help counter the impacts of drought. -
East central Michigan field crops regional report – June 28, 2013
Published on June 28, 2013
A week of dry and warm weather has accelerated crop growth in the east central region and assisted farmers in finishing field tasks. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – June 27, 2013
Published on June 27, 2013
Crop conditions in the northeast region are improving with warmer temperatures. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – June 27, 2013
Published on June 27, 2013
Warm, dry weather is just what the central region needed to finish planting. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – June 27, 2013
Published on June 27, 2013
Warm temperatures stimulate crop growth in the west central region. -
Soybean seedling diseases – it may be more than just soil crusting
Published on June 27, 2013
Wet soil and stressed plants are ideal conditions for many soybean seedling and root rot pathogens. -
Power outage results in problems accessing Enviro-weather
Published on June 26, 2013
Most features and services on Enviro-weather are back online, but lingering issues remain due to a power outage on June 23.