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Southwest Michigan field crop update — Aug. 10, 2017
Published on August 10, 2017
While we did receive welcome rainfall last week, conditions are still dry enough for spider mites to gain a foothold in some soybean fields. -
2017 Michigan wheat variety performance report now available
Published on August 1, 2017
It is not too early to think about selecting wheat varieties to plant this fall. -
Central Michigan field crop update – July 27, 2017
Published on July 28, 2017
Crop conditions are improving, but there is still a long time before harvest. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update — July 27, 2017
Published on July 27, 2017
Crop development in corn and soybean looks good throughout the region, but a few insect pests remain a concern for this year and possibly into next year. -
What causes low, falling numbers in wheat?
Published on July 17, 2017
Some early planted wheat is testing low for falling numbers. New research could explain why. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update — July 13, 2017
Published on July 13, 2017
Precipitation this past week has alleviated the soil moisture deficit prevalent in the region, but scouting for crop pests needs to move up on your priority list. -
Central Michigan field crop update – July 13, 2017
Published on July 13, 2017
Wet conditions persist in central Michigan. Patience is still needed. -
Pre-harvest sprouting of wheat
Published on July 7, 2017
As wheat matures in central Michigan, minimize the risk of sprouting (low falling numbers) as some early grain loads suggest some fields are testing moderately low. -
Northeast Michigan field crop update – July 7, 2017
Published on July 7, 2017
Growers welcomed the recent dry weather. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 22, 2017
Published on June 22, 2017
The 2017 growing season has been a bit of a roller coaster for temperature and precipitation in southwest Michigan.