National Ag News

Michigan farmers finally had a week of ideal conditions at the end of May. The USDA says more than five days were suitable for fieldwork last week, and warm weather and timely rains were good for crop germination.

The USDA says 91 percent of corn is planted, 66 percent is emerged and the crop’s condition dropped five points to 70 percent good to excellent. Soybeans are 75 percent planted, 46 percent emerged, and condition is rated 71 percent good to excellent. 

Continue reading Michigan field crop quality declines at Brownfield Ag News.