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Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 9, 2020
Published on July 9, 2020
Drought conditions across much of the Corn Belt have hit Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Rainfall is needed before we reach critical growth stages in our major crops. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 7, 2020
Published on May 7, 2020
Warmer and drier weather has given farmers the opportunity to prepare fields and plant, but the approaching cold snap should put a halt to spraying and planting operations. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 30, 2020
Published on July 30, 2020
Hot and dry…have we heard that before? The southwest region is now being categorized as “abnormally dry,” and rainfed crops will continue to struggle with little precipitation in the coming week. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 16, 2020
Published on July 16, 2020
Hot and dry conditions give way to slightly cooler temperatures and an upcoming extended period of possible wet weather—scouting focus may need to shift. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 25, 2020
Published on June 25, 2020
Cooler temperatures and ample rainfall this week will give way to hot and dry conditions for the rest of June, accelerating crop growth. -
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 crop update – May 21, 2020
Published on May 21, 2020
High rainfall totals from this past week have put field work on hold, but warmer weather is on the way to get planted crops up and growing. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – Sept. 10, 2020
Published on September 10, 2020
Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures will help move crops toward the finish line. Diseases that love these conditions may be too late to ruin the party, depending on current crop development stage. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 23, 2020
Published on July 23, 2020
Recent scattered showers helped keep crops moving forward during critical growth stages, but the hot and dry weather in the forecast is not a welcome sight. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 4, 2020
Published on June 4, 2020
Warm and dry conditions this past week made way for good progress with field work. Weather will continue to be conducive through early next week. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 2, 2019
Published on May 2, 2019
Ready, set…wet! The 2019 field season was just about to get rolling when wet snow and heavy rains brought agricultural operations to a quick standstill. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – April 25, 2019
Published on April 25, 2019
Field crop operations in southwest Michigan are intensifying as soil temperatures have warmed recently, and early-season crop pests are beginning to make an appearance. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – Aug. 6, 2020
Published on August 6, 2020
Cooler temperatures and timely rain this past week have been a welcome site, but it may be triggering an increase in foliar disease, particularly in corn. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 14, 2020
Published on May 14, 2020
Cold weather appears to be behind us with warmer temperatures predicted for the rest of May. Now is the time to scout and determine the extent of injury that may have occurred during the recent freeze event. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – Sept. 3, 2020
Published on September 3, 2020
Cooler temperatures with greater chances of precipitation in the coming week will help with grain fill, but these conditions may also increase the likelihood of further disease progression. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 2, 2020
Published on July 2, 2020
Summer has definitely arrived and the hot and dry weather is expected to advance, and in many cases stress, crop growth and development.
