MSU Extension Small Grains

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• Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 23, 2013

  Published on May 23, 2013
  Recent wet conditions have left standing water in some fields in the southwest region; however, most of the lower areas will avoid stand loss.

• Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013

  Published on May 16, 2013
  Growers in the southwest region should look for frost-damaged corn to see if areas of the field need to be re-planted.

• East central Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013

  Published on May 16, 2013
  Planting is in full swing in the east central region. Producers have been making good progress in just a few days.

• Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013

  Published on May 16, 2013
  Adjust planting depth as topsoil begins to dry out.

• Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013

  Published on May 16, 2013
  A cold, wet Mother’s Day weekend halted fieldwork across the northeast, but temperatures will continue to recover over the next seven days.

• Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013

  Published on May 10, 2013
  Slow down – planting speed can impact yields.

• West central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013

  Published on May 9, 2013
  Soils have dried considerably and planters are active in the west central region.

• Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013

  Published on May 9, 2013
  The last week has been ideal for spring fieldwork, but cool, wet weather in the forecast will likely slow progress.

• East central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013

  Published on May 9, 2013
  Producers have been very patient waiting for fields to dry. Sunshine and warm weather has permitted field work to now be in full motion.

• Planting too soon when soils are damp can be costly

  Published on April 25, 2013
  Producers may be tempted to jump the gun and get into fields while soil moisture conditions are still too damp. This could lead to soil compaction, a restrictive rooting zone, and yields could be reduced far more than from delayed planting.