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Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 30, 2022
Published on June 30, 2022
Crops in non-irrigated fields are showing signs of water stress with average rainfall totals across south-central and southwest Michigan of only a quarter of an inch in the past two weeks. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 23, 2022
Published on June 23, 2022
Summer temperatures have accelerated crop growth this past week, but dry conditions last week and this week could impact growth as crops become stressed. -
2022 Field Crops Webinar Series recordings available to the public
Published on June 23, 2022
The Field Crops Webinar Series is offered each winter to educate farmers and agribusiness professionals about timely crop production topics. Recordings from the 2022 season are now available for free to the general public. -
Camera or drone video can help identify center pivot sprinkler repairs
Published on June 23, 2022
Before we enter July and August when the bulk of irrigation water is applied, use a camera or drone video of pivot water patterns and pipe leaks to greatly help you prioritize needed repairs or sprinkler replacement. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 16, 2022
Published on June 16, 2022
High heat and timely rains have pushed crop development rapidly with soybean reaching flowering in early-planted fields and sidedressing beginning in early-planted corn. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 9, 2022
Published on June 9, 2022
Another shift in weather patterns will bring summer temperatures back by the beginning of next week, accelerating crop development heading into the middle of the month. -
More than $2.3 million to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach
Published on June 6, 2022
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is supporting 26 new research and outreach projects in 2022. For this funding cycle, the projects cover a range of topics, including disease-related challenges and exploring ways to increase dairy profitability. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 2, 2022
Published on June 2, 2022
Warm and dry conditions this past week accelerated crop planting progress as well as crop emergence and development. Cooler and wetter conditions in the forecast would help to replenish some of the soil water lost to recent high evapotranspiration rates. -
Irrigation to help get the crop started
Published on June 2, 2022
Irrigators have the advantage of being able to apply water to aid germination, emergence, and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. If rainfall is short, irrigation can prevent early season drought. -
Southwest Michigan Field Crops Regional Report, May 26, 2022
Published on May 27, 2022
Corn, soybean, and wheat heads are emerging!