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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. -
Wheat Feekes Stage 6: What does it mean?
Published on May 5, 2022
Feekes Stage 6 in wheat is an important stage for many management decisions. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 5, 2022
Published on May 5, 2022
Planting progress continues to be hindered by persistent rainfall and wet soils, but warm and dry weather forecasted for next week will enable a surge in fieldwork and overwintering crop growth. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 28, 2022
Published on April 28, 2022
Although temperatures remain unseasonably cool, drier conditions have allowed a surge of fieldwork on lighter soils as planting season 2022 commences. -
Warning: Herbicide applications under cold conditions increase injury to winter wheat
Published on April 28, 2022
Cold temperatures and crop growth stage could alter weed control strategies in winter wheat. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 21, 2022
Published on April 21, 2022
The recent wet weather and roller coaster temperatures will give way to cool and dry conditions for the remainder of April, giving growers their first extended opportunity to get fields prepped and planted. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 14, 2022
Published on April 14, 2022
Some farmers were able to begin field operations this past week in between showers. The coming week should afford more opportunities to get fields prepped and planting underway.