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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. -
Southwest Michigan Field Crops Regional Report, May 26, 2022
Published on May 27, 2022
Corn, soybean, and wheat heads are emerging! -
Michigan farmer participation needed for multi-state on-farm research survey
Published on May 26, 2022
Survey data collected from Michigan growers will help understand farmer perception of on-farm research. -
Is planting soybeans in 15-inch rows with split-row planters profitable?
Published on May 19, 2022
Results from 11 on-farm research trials and a partial budget economic analysis comparing split-row planters to 30-inch-row planters. -
Thin soybean stands can produce surprisingly high yields
Published on May 19, 2022
Research results from 66 on-farm soybean planting rate trials can help producers make replant decisions. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 19, 2022
Published on May 19, 2022
Significant planting progress was made this past week in corn and soybean, but rain forecasted for the coming week will likely put the brakes on forward progress. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 12, 2022
Published on May 12, 2022
With warm and dry conditions this past week, progress with field preparation and planting has increased significantly in south-central and southwest Michigan. -
Proper tractor tire pressure saves fuel and time
Published on May 12, 2022
Inflating tractor tires properly is an important way to save fuel and time during field operations. -
Reducing sidewall compaction in field crops
Published on May 5, 2022
The potential for sidewall compaction occurring during planting operations is high this spring and the following information will help you reduce this yield-limiting phenomenon. -
Soybean producers should be patient yet prudent about the wet weather
Published on May 5, 2022
Waiting for good soil and weather conditions and making plans for speeding up planting operations will benefit soybean producers this spring.