Michigan crops up to two weeks ahead

Published 2024년 7월 22일

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Warmer weather is causing crops in certain areas to develop faster, leading to concerns about increased disease pressure. According to Nicolle Ritche of Michigan State University Extension, pests are active earlier than usual and potatoes have already started to vine kill, leading to a faster harvest. The USDA reports that corn and soybeans are slightly behind schedule but overall in good condition, with 48% and 22% silking and setting pods respectively. Winter wheat is mostly mature and harvested, and alfalfa cutting is progressing. However, concerns have been raised about the potential impact of warm, humid weather on disease pressure in specialty crops.

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Warmer weather is advancing crop development and disease pressure ahead for mid-July. Michigan State University Extension Field Crops educator Nicolle Ritche tells Brownfield, “All of our pests have come out at least a week ahead of time, almost two in some cases.” “Potatoes have already started to vine kill so harvest is way ahead of schedule for potatoes,” she says. AUDIO: Nicolle Ritche, Michigan State University Extension The USDA says corn is rated 68 percent good to excellent with 48 percent of the crop silking. Soybeans are 62 percent blooming and 22 percent setting pods, with 63 percent of the crop good to excellent. Winter wheat in Michigan is 91 percent mature and 71 percent harvested. Dry beans are 37 percent blooming, 15 percent setting pods, and rated 53 ...

Source: Brownfield Ag