MSU Extension Severe Weather & Flooding

Agriculture

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  Dealing with storm-damaged trees

  Published on April 1, 2025
  Deciding which trees to save after a storm often requires careful inspection. When in doubt, always consult with a professional arborist before working around damaged trees.

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  USDA's disaster program available for weather-related crop losses

  Published on September 11, 2020
  Producers with crop losses due to drought in 2018 or excessive rain in 2019 may qualify for USDA’s WHIP+ disaster program.

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  Significant flooding in Michigan has caused hardships for agriculture, MSU Extension responds.

  Published on June 5, 2020
  MSU Extension has developed a resource a document to help support agricultural producers making flood-related decisions.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Warm air from the south pushes tropical rainfall and armyworm moths into Michigan.

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  Central Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Time to walk some fields.

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  Central Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020

  Published on May 21, 2020
  Cold, frost, rain…what’s next?

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  How does flooding affect soybean germination?

  Published on May 21, 2020
  Important information about soybean fields planted prior to the recent heavy rain events.

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  MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Farmers can now access counseling with licensed therapists via teletherapy.

• What’s happening to the nitrogen in my water-logged soil?

  Published on July 7, 2017
  Nitrogen losses in saturated soils during the wet 2017 season could be high.

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  Repairing your flood-damaged fields

  Published on July 7, 2017
  Management options for restoring productivity in flood-damaged areas.

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  Assessing flood damage in pickles

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Wait until the ground has dried before making stand counts.

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  Evaluating hail-damaged crops - Part 1

  Published on June 23, 2017
  Producers are advised to wait three to five days after a storm to evaluate hail-damaged crops.

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  Evaluating flood-damaged crops – Part 2

  Published on June 23, 2017
  Remove debris and drain water, then wait to evaluate.

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  Evaluating wind-damaged crops - Part 3

  Published on June 23, 2017
  Flattened corn fields can recover from wind damage.

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  Assessing water damage to emerged soybeans

  Published on June 23, 2017
  Information to help soybean producers assess yield losses associated with ponded or waterlogged fields.

• Farmers and homeowners should be prepared for spring flooding

  Published on May 7, 2012
  According to the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) floods are the most common natural disaster that communities face, excluding fire.