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East central Michigan field crop regional report – June 20, 2013
Published on June 21, 2013
Another series of dry days provided a much needed window for farmers to finish soybean planting, replant problem areas and fields and work on weed control. -
Central Michigan field crops regional report – June 20, 2013
Published on June 21, 2013
Hail adds to this year’s challenges in central Michigan. -
When to assess hail damage to crops
Published on June 21, 2013
It’s difficult to determine the degree of stand loss and leaf damage corn and soybeans sustained from hail immediately after storms. Waiting seven to 10 days will allow you to see which plants survived. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 20, 2013
Published on June 21, 2013
While some areas in the southwest escaped heavy rainfall over the last week, on average the region has received its fair share of precipitation. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – June 20, 2013
Published on June 20, 2013
Soybean planting is finished in the west central region, while alfalfa harvest continues. -
Personal safety is a 4-H life skill
Published on June 20, 2013
When you think about life skills that youth gain as part of the 4-H Youth Development Program, you may not automatically think of personal safety, yet it’s one of the most basic life skills and can often be difficult for youth to master. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – June 13, 2013
Published on June 13, 2013
Planting nears completion in northwest Michigan. Only dry beans and a few soybeans are left to sow. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – June 13, 2013
Published on June 13, 2013
Soil conditions in the west central region were dry enough for some field work this week. -
Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – June 13, 2013
Published on June 13, 2013
Thumb region soil conditions vary from good in the northern Thumb to standing water in the southern Thumb. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – June 13, 2013
Published on June 13, 2013
More scouting is necessary for late planted crops in central Michigan.