Mi-crop-weather State Michigan Crop Weather Released June 21, 2004 Week Ending Date June 20, 2004 Issue MI-CW2504 Agricultural Summary Rain Tapers Off Four days were suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 20, according to the USDA-NASS-Michigan Statistical Office. Intermittent rain showers kept soils wet. Scattered hail was reported in several districts. Cool temperatures, coupled with limited sunshine, hampered the drying of fields. Precipitation amounts ranged from 0.16 inches in the west central Lower Peninsula to 1.07 inches in the central Lower Peninsula. Eight of nine districts are above normal for accumulated precipitation since April 1. The west central Lower Peninsula is 5.51 inches ahead of its historic average. Temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in four of the State's districts to 2 degrees above normal in the central Lower Peninsula. Seven of eight Lower Peninsula districts are now at or above average for cumulative corn growing degree days (GDDs). However, farmers reported that they needed still more sunshine and warmer temperatures for crops to make use of all the moisture received. "We're getting plenty of rain, but we sure need some warm weather" commented a farmer in the Upper Peninsula. A farmer in the south central agreed, "Crops are starting to come along and look better except for the low, wet fields. We still need more sunshine, though." Field Crops Report Field Crops Continued precipitation and poor drying conditions pushed growers to complete their fieldwork in a timely manner. Increased insect activity was reported in the south central. Corn planting was mostly completed in the southern part of the State, but a few farmers were hoping to get a bit more seed in the ground if the weather cooperated. Spraying and cultivating continued where the topsoil was dry enough. Corn growth and development was highly variable, with many producers reporting very uneven fields. Rain and limited drying days slowed haying progress. Much of the crop was mature and quality declined rapidly. Operators were able to put up some haylage. Dry hay was extremely difficult to make. Growers continued to plant and spray soybeans. Farmers reported uneven growth and variable development, similar to the conditions noted in the corn crop. The wheat crop moved along towards maturity. Disease problems were noted and reports were mixed on the quality of the crop. Dry bean planting continued, and some early plantings had emerged. Sugarbeet producers continued to spray and cultivate where possible. Fruit, Vegetable, and Specialty Crops Report Fruit Rainy and cooler weather has caused an increase in fruit diseases. The excess precipitation caused standing water to be a problem for many growers throughout the State. Apple growth continued to advance quickly in the southeast, with sizes up to 1.5 inches in diameter. The majority of the State reported sizes of approximately 1.25 inches. Plum curculio persisted in the west, continuing to lay eggs. Potato leaf hopper was also a problem. European red mite numbers decreased throughout the week. Peaches were infected with peach tree borer and plum curculio, while pears were infested with the codling moth and leaf roller. Bacterial canker continued to cause problems for sweet cherries. Cherry leaf spot increased in the southeast. Across the State, tart cherries began to color late last week. In the west, bloom ended in grapes. For the majority of the State, blossom continued. Black rot and downy mildew were all common due to the amount of rain. Raspberries showed signs of leaf roller damage. Green fruit increased in size. An excellent strawberry crop was reported in the southeast. In northern areas of the State, standing water and grey mold were hampering harvest. Vegetables Across the State, the primary vegetable growing areas had another week of less than optimal growing conditions. Crop progress was highly variable across geographic regions. A band of hail that rolled through the southwest caused some damage. Asparagus harvest neared completion. Growers in the west central reported a decent week of picking. Pepper growth was hampered by the cool, wet weather. Celery planting was back on schedule. Harvest of early hearts was expected to begin in the coming week. Some onion maggot damage was reported. Spring spinach harvest began. In the southeast, growers were picking leaf and romaine lettuce as well as some radishes. Also in the southeast, early potatoes were in full bloom and producers started tying tomatoes. In the southwest, harvest of cucumbers, zucchini, and yellow squash began. Soil Moisture and Crop Condition Tables Soil moisture for week ending 06/20/04 --------------------------------------------- : Very : : : Stratum : short : Short :Adequate:Surplus --------------------------------------------- : Percent : Topsoil : 0 2 59 39 Subsoil : 0 1 66 33 --------------------------------------------- Crop condition for week ending 06/20/04 ----------------------------------------------------------- : Very : : : : Crop : poor : Poor : Fair : Good :Excellent ----------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : All Hay : 2 7 28 52 11 Barley : 1 12 43 44 0 Corn : 5 12 35 44 4 Oats : 5 8 36 44 7 Pasture : 1 3 19 56 21 Soybeans : 2 10 40 38 10 Winter Wheat : 1 5 30 55 9 ----------------------------------------------------------- Crop progress for week ending 06/20/04 ------------------------------------------------------------ : This : Last : Last :5-year Crop : week : week : year :average ------------------------------------------------------------ : Inches : Corn, height : 12 6 NA NA : : Percent : All hay, first cutting : 48 44 61 57 Asparagus, harvested : 98 79 95 95 Corn, emerged : 95 79 100 97 Dry beans, planted : 68 28 66 67 Dry beans, emerged : 12 0 16 33 Oats, headed : 31 22 19 38 Potatoes, emerged : 90 80 NA NA Soybeans, planted : 87 81 97 94 Soybeans, emerged : 77 62 88 87 Strawberries, harvested : 71 38 NA NA Winter wheat, turning yellow: 19 NA NA NA ------------------------------------------------------------ Contact Information U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service Michigan Statistical Office P.O. Box 26248 Lansing, MI 48909-6248 517-324-5300; or 800-453-7501 Fax 517-324-5299 email: nass-mi@nass.usda.gov Web Page: http:/www.nass.usda.gov/mi Weather Information Table Michigan Weather Summary for Week Ending 06/20/04 1/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : :Cumulative growing: : Temperature : degree days 2/ : Precipitation :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : : : : : : : Normal Station : : :Departure: : : :This:Last :Last : Since :------------- :Maximum :Minimum : from :2004 :2003 :Normal:week: two :four :April 1: Since : For : : : normal : : : : :weeks:weeks: :April 1:month ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ironwood : 75 36 496 524 0.34 1.22 3.74 8.98 Marquette : 77 40 438 489 0.13 1.02 3.74 9.83 Stephenson : 83 44 598 662 0.46 0.64 3.79 9.95 Western UP : 83 36 -1 487 534 537 0.33 1.13 3.63 8.59 8.03 3.61 : Cornell : 79 43 418 527 0.26 0.95 2.82 7.65 Sault St Marie : 80 42 338 473 0.35 1.01 2.77 8.44 Eastern UP : 83 38 0 380 443 407 0.25 0.85 2.28 6.67 7.41 3.26 : Beulah : 83 47 619 576 0.17 1.81 3.83 12.72 Lake City : 85 44 642 572 0.63 1.39 2.46 13.06 Old Mission : 85 46 586 529 0.24 1.38 2.58 9.91 Pellston : 86 39 566 557 0.39 0.86 2.19 8.42 Northwest : 87 39 -1 584 535 632 0.46 1.35 2.69 10.37 7.25 3.03 : Alpena : 82 41 554 486 0.82 1.25 2.41 8.44 Houghton Lake : 85 45 671 618 0.19 1.22 1.53 11.90 Rogers City : 85 43 612 490 0.53 1.26 2.28 9.84 Northeast : 87 41 1 628 565 600 0.45 1.23 2.27 10.42 7.23 2.90 : Fremont : 83 43 772 710 0.06 0.51 1.92 11.27 Hart : 86 44 710 600 0.16 1.96 3.45 13.12 Muskegon : 81 45 783 672 0.21 2.62 4.80 14.06 West Central : 88 43 -1 738 646 712 0.16 2.30 3.95 13.36 7.85 2.94 : Alma : 86 47 857 675 0.88 2.78 3.08 11.27 Big Rapids : 87 45 815 658 1.64 3.43 3.76 12.22 Central : 87 45 2 838 663 763 1.07 3.02 3.32 12.52 8.00 3.36 : Bad Axe : 83 44 714 496 0.20 1.58 1.62 11.13 Pigeon : 83 48 700 522 0.55 1.86 3.14 12.69 Saginaw : 84 48 812 617 0.22 1.37 1.64 11.37 Standish : 83 44 721 565 0.51 1.58 2.17 12.07 East Central : 84 43 0 722 559 740 0.51 1.95 2.53 11.88 7.23 3.08 : Fennville : 82 44 846 643 0.06 1.18 2.71 9.89 Grand Rapids : 81 48 986 699 0.11 1.19 2.29 13.60 Holland : 82 46 871 666 0.17 1.67 3.20 8.70 South Bend, IN : 84 47 1,068 774 0.50 4.63 6.99 11.97 Watervliet : 82 44 930 705 0.38 4.82 6.40 11.86 Southwest : 84 41 -1 930 723 817 0.22 2.37 4.18 11.55 8.65 3.55 : Belding : 83 44 889 670 0.32 2.11 2.99 11.83 Coldwater : 82 45 900 686 0.46 3.13 3.70 10.15 Lansing : 81 45 923 707 0.56 2.11 2.94 13.16 South Central : 86 43 0 926 720 820 0.43 2.37 3.53 12.37 8.34 3.57 : Detroit : 85 49 988 763 1.07 2.58 3.26 11.46 Flint : 83 45 976 725 0.50 1.40 2.77 10.51 Romeo : 85 49 881 651 0.52 1.69 2.10 12.29 Tipton : 85 45 916 717 0.82 4.06 4.97 11.15 Toledo, OH : 86 47 1,071 789 1.60 3.48 4.97 9.50 Southeast : 87 41 1 933 730 786 1.06 3.03 3.96 11.70 8.25 3.36 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Issued by the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Service in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Michigan State University's Cooperative Extension Service, Agricultural Meteorologist, Department of Geography, and Crop Advisory Team ALERTS. 2/ Growing degree days (GDD) is the sum of daily mean temperatures minus 50 per day, 86 maximum And 50 minimum. The GDD is accumulative from April 1.