mi-crop-weather State Michigan Crop Weather Released July 17, 2006 Week Ending Date July 16, 2006 Issue MI-CW2806 Agricultural Summary Warm Temperatures Return Five days were suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 16, according to the USDA, NASS, Michigan Field Office. Precipitation amounts ranged from 0.15 inches in the northwest Lower Peninsula to 2.70 inches in the central Lower Peninsula. Average temperatures ranged from 2 degree above normal in the east central Lower Peninsula to 6 degrees above normal in the eastern and western Upper Peninsula. Crops continue to respond where there was rainfall, although some areas received too much rain and other areas need rain. A farmer in the south central mentioned that, "We received two inches of rain in three days. This changed the crop color overnight and it really took off." A farmer in the southeast said that, "During the week, we had two storms go through the area. We received two and one-half inches one day and another two inches the other day. The ground is now saturated." A farmer in the northwest mentioned that, "We received four-tenths of an inch of rain. It is still very dry." Field Crops Report Field Crops Rainfall was variable across the State. Corn continued to grow and was above average for height. Development was variable within and among fields. Soybean fields were in good condition. Second cuttings of hay were underway. Growth was generally good, but varied with precipitation. High populations of leafhoppers were reported. Wheat harvest continued, although heavy rains halted harvest in some areas. Most oats were in good condition. Dry beans continued to progress with few problems reported. Sugarbeet growth continued. Fruit, Vegetable, and Specialty Crops Report Fruit Apples continued to size very well across the State. Red Delicious apples in the southeast grew to 2.25 inches. Empire, Honeycrisp, Romes and Paulas were mostly 2.5 inches. Oriental fruit moth catches were up, and populations of European red mites increased dramatically in southern areas. Powdery mildew was present in some Grand Rapids area blocks. Coddling moth and obliquebanded leaf roller catches were up in the northwest. Peaches were coloring in the southwest where harvest of Queencrest, Earlystar, Harbinger, and PF1 began last week. Red Haven peaches in the southeast grew to 1.75 inches. Harvest of early varieties was expected to begin this week. Pears in the southwest were showing symptoms of attack by second generation codling moth. Pears in the southeast sized to 1.75 inches. Plums were coloring in the southwest. Southeastern plums grew to 1 inch, and producers noted a fair amount of plum drop for the year. Tart cherry harvest continued in the southern areas where producers were encouraged to protect against cherry leaf spot. Harvest activities were beginning in the northwest. Sweet cherry harvest came to an end in southern areas; meanwhile, harvest was underway in the west central and northwest. Cracking in northwestern sweet cherries was exceptionally low. Cherry fruit flies were present in the west central and northwest blocks. Grape bloom ended in the northwest. Duke and other early varieties of blueberries were harvested in the southwest. Southeastern blueberries were 18 to 20 mm in size, and growers were preparing for harvest to begin within a week. Grapes were at or past berry touch in the southwest, while those in the southeast were nearing berry touch. Fruit set was complete in the northwest where foliar conditions remain very good, but potato leafhopper and powdery mildew were of concern. Strawberry producers were renovating their fields. Vegetables Summer squash and zucchini harvest continued. There were reports of Squash vine borer in the west central. Cucumber harvest continued, with reports of downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and anthracnose in the southeast. Carrots and celery continued to develop. Aster leafhopper numbers were low and under control. Cercospora blight has been reported in carrots. Cabbage and other cole crops for fall harvest were irrigated this week in the southeast as soils dried quickly in the surface layer. Some broccoli and cauliflower were harvested. Onion bulbs continued to develop with no major disease or insect problems reported. Pumpkin plants were vining well. Potato harvest began for early table stock. Sweet corn fields were developing with European corn borer limited to the southwest and west central areas. Harvest volume was increasing. Tomatoes and peppers were blooming and setting fruit. Some fresh market harvest was getting underway. Soil Moisture and Crop Condition Tables Soil moisture for week ending 07/16/06 --------------------------------------------- : Very : : : Stratum : short : Short :Adequate:Surplus --------------------------------------------- : Percent : Topsoil : 7 18 66 9 Subsoil : 10 27 59 4 --------------------------------------------- Crop condition for week ending 07/16/06 ----------------------------------------------------------- : Very : : : : Crop : poor : Poor : Fair : Good :Excellent ----------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : All Hay : 9 12 15 44 20 Barley : 8 12 14 34 32 Corn : 2 8 27 49 14 Dry beans : 1 12 20 42 25 Oats : 5 12 16 40 27 Pasture : 15 21 18 34 12 Soybeans : 3 8 29 49 11 Winter Wheat : 1 8 24 47 20 ----------------------------------------------------------- Crop progress for week ending 07/16/06 ------------------------------------------------------------ : This : Last : Last :5-year Crop : week : week : year :average ------------------------------------------------------------ : Inches : Corn, height : 53 37 53 44 : : Percent : All hay, second cutting : 57 39 59 40 Blueberries, harvested : 8 5 19 NA Corn, silked : 18 NA 27 11 Dry beans, blooming : 5 NA NA NA Oats, turning yellow : 70 24 72 47 Soybeans, blooming : 24 NA 60 38 Soybeans, setting pods : 7 NA 12 5 Strawberries, harvested : 100 70 100 98 Tart cherries, harvested : 59 32 60 NA Winter wheat, harvested : 22 5 31 26 ------------------------------------------------------------ Contact Information U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service Michigan Field 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 07/16/06 1/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : :Cumulative growing: : Temperature : degree days 2/ : Precipitation :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : : : : : : : Normal Station : : :Departure: : : :This:Last :Last : Since :------------- :Maximum :Minimum : from :2006 :2005 :Normal:week: two :four :April 1: Since : For : : : normal : : : : :weeks:weeks: :April 1:month ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ironwood : 97 39 1,167 1,192 1.02 1.34 1.85 9.09 Marquette : 96 47 1,072 1,097 0.35 0.82 1.34 10.35 Stephenson : 101 49 1,207 1,230 0.08 0.19 0.39 6.73 Western UP : 101 39 6 1,131 1,144 926 1.13 1.40 1.86 9.06 10.91 3.42 : Cornell : 96 48 1,120 1,101 0.96 1.80 3.02 10.21 Sault St Marie : 92 52 1,058 1,076 0.45 0.67 0.84 5.38 Eastern UP : 96 40 6 1,049 1,035 761 0.72 1.05 2.00 8.76 10.14 3.19 : Beulah : 92 53 1,230 1,331 0.01 0.35 1.49 8.93 Lake City : 91 51 1,189 1,265 0.25 0.67 3.66 14.31 Old Mission : 97 51 1,203 1,258 0.04 0.13 0.34 6.47 Pellston : 91 49 1,213 1,252 0.47 0.47 1.02 7.11 Northwest : 97 49 5 1,170 1,247 1,064 0.15 0.36 1.49 9.44 9.87 2.99 : Alpena : 93 56 1,225 1,172 0.30 0.86 2.88 9.01 Houghton Lake : 91 49 1,253 1,281 0.27 0.47 3.38 10.47 Rogers City : 94 51 1,235 1,210 0.26 0.53 2.17 8.92 Northeast : 94 45 5 1,242 1,246 1,023 0.27 0.73 2.66 9.61 9.67 3.18 : Fremont : 93 55 1,333 1,443 1.79 1.93 2.68 11.75 Hart : 92 52 1,229 1,379 0.38 0.69 1.85 12.36 Muskegon : 90 59 1,305 1,447 1.21 1.21 1.60 10.17 West Central : 93 49 4 1,276 1,402 1,179 0.75 0.94 1.65 10.63 9.94 2.54 : Alma : 91 55 1,402 1,429 2.46 2.84 4.06 12.81 Big Rapids : 91 55 1,396 1,359 2.46 2.46 3.67 11.43 Central : 91 55 3 1,388 1,389 1,240 2.70 3.01 4.24 12.58 10.72 2.97 : Bad Axe : 91 56 1,316 1,339 0.60 1.90 3.13 9.61 Pigeon : 91 54 1,329 1,278 0.54 1.09 2.36 9.29 Saginaw : 94 57 1,368 1,373 0.90 2.02 2.51 11.25 Standish : 93 53 1,295 1,263 0.54 1.42 3.27 13.12 East Central : 94 53 2 1,306 1,329 1,223 1.00 1.87 3.34 10.84 9.76 2.92 : Fennville : 90 61 1,269 1,460 1.04 1.12 1.21 9.60 Grand Rapids : 95 61 1,467 1,521 0.94 0.94 1.08 9.82 Holland : 91 62 1,400 1,513 1.75 1.75 1.91 6.29 South Bend, IN : 91 63 1,496 1,633 3.12 3.34 3.90 13.32 Watervliet : 92 63 1,424 1,550 1.48 1.72 2.03 8.68 Southwest : 96 61 3 1,408 1,528 1,334 1.41 1.56 1.84 8.40 11.48 3.09 : Belding : 93 57 1,363 1,413 2.39 3.01 3.75 10.81 Coldwater : 92 60 1,410 1,459 1.00 1.69 3.16 9.67 Lansing : 93 61 1,436 1,511 1.04 1.20 1.92 9.36 South Central : 93 57 3 1,414 1,495 1,328 1.07 1.61 2.97 9.69 11.25 3.22 : Detroit : 95 66 1,586 1,587 1.16 1.43 3.08 12.30 Flint : 90 56 1,370 1,442 1.02 1.93 4.03 12.71 Romeo : 94 55 1,457 1,398 1.35 2.25 4.02 11.62 Tipton : 92 61 1,412 1,500 0.98 1.94 4.54 12.53 Toledo, OH : 92 63 1,577 1,591 1.89 2.47 6.46 15.01 Southeast : 95 55 3 1,456 1,506 1,299 1.41 2.08 4.47 12.43 11.06 3.11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/ Issued by the USDA, NASS, Michigan Field Office 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.