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Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 10, 2021
Published on June 10, 2021
Rain showers this week were beneficial for those fortunate enough to be underneath one, but more dry weather in the forecast is unwelcome news for moving crops through early vegetative stages. -
Forage alternatives for livestock in drought years
Published on June 4, 2021
Offering solutions to help stretch limited forage supplies and budgets when the weather isn’t cooperating. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 3, 2021
Published on June 3, 2021
Row crop development remains strong but concerns over dry conditions in the foreseeable future persist. -
Southeast Michigan field crops update – June 3, 2021
Published on June 3, 2021
The Michigan Wheat Program's 2021 summer field day will be Wednesday, June 9, from 8 to 10 a.m. -
Classic weather pattern for potato leafhopper outbreak is here
Published on June 2, 2021
Second cutting alfalfa should be scouted early after regrowth appears. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 27, 2021
Published on May 27, 2021
Rainfall this week is coming at a crucial time to get herbicides watered in and crops out of the ground and off to a good start as planting is nearing completion. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 21, 2021
Published on May 21, 2021
With the return to normal to above-normal temperatures this past week, we received an average of 88 growing degree days (GDD) base 50 last week. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 13, 2021
Published on May 13, 2021
Cool and dry weather cleared the way for significant planting progress. As temperatures warm and more dry weather is on the way, concerns arise with crop establishment and early development. -
Virtual Crop Scout School now offered
Published on May 4, 2021
The 2021 Virtual Crop Scout School for corn, soybeans, small grains and alfalfa is available now and free to the general public. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 29, 2021
Published on April 29, 2021
Unusually dry conditions have provided needed opportunities to get field work done this spring, and upcoming rains may provide some relief needed to ward off drought impacts.