mi-crop-weather State Michigan Crop Weather Released July 24, 2006 Week Ending Date July 23, 2006 Issue MI-CW2906 Agricultural Summary Rainy Weather Returns Five days were suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 23, according to the USDA, NASS, Michigan Field Office. Precipitation amounts ranged from 0.25 inches in the eastern Upper Peninsula to 1.60 inches in the central Lower Peninsula. Average temperatures ranged from normal in the Lower Peninsula to 2 degrees above normal in the eastern Upper Peninsula. Adequate rains fell across most of the State. According to the U.S. Drought Index, the Upper Peninsula is in an abnormally dry to moderate drought situation. A farmer in the southwest mentioned that, "We received two to three inches of much needed rain and the crops are looking better." A farmer in the south central said that, "One inch of rain this week continued to let the corn, soybeans, and hay do well. The high humidity and rain slowed down the wheat harvest." Field Crops Report Field Crops Rainfall was variable across the State. Corn continued to grow and most fields have tasseled. Rainfall has helped in most areas. Soybean fields were blooming. Some fields had problems with root rots, nematodes, and Japanese beetles. Second cuttings of hay continued and third cuttings began in some areas. Potato leafhopper damage was severe in unsprayed alfalfa. Wheat harvest was finishing, with some delays due to rain. Oat harvest began. Barley was in good condition. Dry beans were blooming, with some fields damaged by standing water. Sugarbeet growth continued, with some damage from excessive rainfall. Some ground conditions were too wet to apply fungicides. Fruit, Vegetable, and Specialty Crops Report Fruit Michigan apple producers were anticipating the emergence of second generation coddling moth and oriental fruit moth. Japanese beetle and apple maggot populations exploded in southern areas. Southeastern producers harvested Lodi apples. Producers across the State were concerned with dry conditions, especially in the northwest. Peaches were coloring in the southwest where harvest of Garnet Beauties and other early varieties began last week. Split pits and a shortage of harvest labor were a problem. Most peaches in the southeast were 1.75 inches. Harvest of Red Havens will begin in approximately 7 days. Plums continued to color in the southwest. Southeastern Methley plum harvest began. Tart cherry and sweet cherry harvest was complete in the southwest and southeast. Storms on July 17 damaged cherry trees in the west central and northwest areas. Wind damage was widespread, while hail damage was more isolated. Sweet cherry harvest yielded a nice crop and was nearing completion in the northwest. The tart cherry crop received a great deal of storm damage in the northwest and west central with cherries blown to the ground or suffering wind whip. Blueberry harvest was underway in the southwest. Southeastern producers of Blueray and other early varieties began harvest. Grapes were nearing berry touch in the southeast. Grapes in the southwest were at or past berry touch, and producers found grape berry moth larvae. The northwestern wine crop looks good. Strawberry renovation was complete at most farms. Vegetables In most areas throughout the State, the much needed rain helped soil moisture and utilization of nitrogen applications. Summer squash harvest was in full swing with continuing reports of Squash vine borer in the west central. Zucchini harvest continued with some plants damaged from heavy rains. Cucumber harvest continued at a steady pace and fields showed signs of downy mildew in some areas. Carrots and Celery continued to develop nicely on schedule. Cabbage looked good with few insect problems. Onions continued to develop in size. Pumpkin plants continued to vine heavily with some flowers showing. Potato harvest continued with some reports of leafhopper damage. Sweet corn harvest was in full swing. Tomatoes for processing continued to develop well while harvest began for tunneled fields. Peppers continued to size and set fruit. Soil Moisture and Crop Condition Tables Soil moisture for week ending 07/23/06 --------------------------------------------- : Very : : : Stratum : short : Short :Adequate:Surplus --------------------------------------------- : Percent : Topsoil : 5 19 62 14 Subsoil : 5 17 71 7 --------------------------------------------- Crop condition for week ending 07/23/06 ----------------------------------------------------------- : Very : : : : Crop : poor : Poor : Fair : Good :Excellent ----------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : All Hay : 1 8 27 46 18 Barley : 1 17 17 40 25 Corn : 1 9 25 52 13 Dry beans : 1 10 23 50 16 Oats : 1 12 25 49 13 Pasture : 7 19 28 37 9 Soybeans : 2 7 28 52 11 Winter Wheat : 1 2 23 55 19 ----------------------------------------------------------- Crop progress for week ending 07/23/06 ------------------------------------------------------------ : This : Last : Last :5-year Crop : week : week : year :average ------------------------------------------------------------ : Inches : Corn, height : 62 53 66 55 : : Percent : All hay, second cutting : 64 57 65 53 All hay, third cutting : 5 NA NA NA Blueberries, harvested : 22 8 30 NA Corn, silked : 64 18 64 34 Dry beans, blooming : 47 5 46 26 Oats, turning yellow : 79 70 92 66 Oats, harvested : 12 NA 5 6 Peaches, harvested : 5 NA 7 NA Soybeans, blooming : 75 24 78 56 Soybeans, setting pods : 33 7 31 16 Tart cherries, harvested : 67 59 75 NA Winter wheat, harvested : 78 22 73 63 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 07/23/06 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 : 84 50 1,307 1,340 0.28 1.30 1.88 9.37 Marquette : 82 44 1,198 1,237 0.38 0.73 1.37 10.73 Stephenson : 95 43 1,337 1,383 0.02 0.10 0.41 6.75 Western UP : 95 42 1 1,261 1,290 1,047 0.28 1.41 1.88 9.34 11.81 3.42 : Cornell : 87 51 1,254 1,255 0.41 1.37 3.04 10.62 Sault St Marie : 87 52 1,189 1,225 0.29 0.74 1.08 5.67 Eastern UP : 87 47 2 1,177 1,180 876 0.25 0.90 1.92 8.94 10.96 3.19 : Beulah : 89 53 1,374 1,497 0.52 0.53 1.01 9.45 Lake City : 88 51 1,324 1,414 0.10 0.35 2.44 14.41 Old Mission : 93 49 1,336 1,409 0.13 0.17 0.38 6.60 Pellston : 88 46 1,350 1,401 0.82 1.29 1.77 7.93 Northwest : 93 46 0 1,305 1,398 1,197 0.28 0.49 1.33 9.78 10.65 2.99 : Alpena : 90 51 1,363 1,322 0.64 0.94 3.38 9.65 Houghton Lake : 90 49 1,387 1,435 0.15 0.42 2.97 10.62 Rogers City : 91 50 1,371 1,364 0.41 0.67 2.21 9.33 Northeast : 93 47 0 1,377 1,398 1,153 0.43 0.70 2.61 10.04 10.54 3.18 : Fremont : 90 54 1,483 1,611 1.69 3.48 3.81 13.44 Hart : 90 55 1,375 1,536 1.42 1.80 2.69 13.78 Muskegon : 88 57 1,466 1,621 1.88 3.09 3.16 12.05 West Central : 93 52 0 1,422 1,566 1,320 1.23 1.98 2.42 11.86 10.64 2.54 : Alma : 91 54 1,549 1,598 1.79 4.25 5.11 14.60 Big Rapids : 91 54 1,539 1,521 1.75 4.21 4.68 13.18 Central : 91 54 0 1,534 1,553 1,382 1.60 4.30 5.09 14.18 11.54 2.97 : Bad Axe : 91 56 1,469 1,513 1.63 2.23 4.26 11.24 Pigeon : 91 54 1,467 1,437 0.43 0.97 2.28 9.72 Saginaw : 95 56 1,528 1,546 0.54 1.44 2.65 11.79 Standish : 92 54 1,432 1,426 0.75 1.29 2.91 13.87 East Central : 95 54 0 1,451 1,498 1,367 1.16 2.16 3.63 12.00 10.54 2.92 : Fennville : 90 55 1,421 1,634 2.06 3.10 3.22 11.66 Grand Rapids : 95 57 1,634 1,702 2.16 3.10 3.16 11.98 Holland : 92 57 1,566 1,694 0.00 1.74 1.84 6.28 South Bend, IN : 91 59 1,662 1,822 2.72 5.84 6.37 16.04 Watervliet : 91 56 1,588 1,733 1.56 3.04 3.44 10.24 Southwest : 95 55 0 1,570 1,705 1,489 1.30 2.65 2.96 9.65 12.34 3.09 : Belding : 92 52 1,509 1,576 0.62 3.01 3.63 11.43 Coldwater : 91 55 1,563 1,632 0.89 1.89 2.83 10.56 Lansing : 92 55 1,596 1,692 0.60 1.64 1.81 9.96 South Central : 93 52 0 1,568 1,670 1,478 0.87 1.94 2.77 10.57 12.10 3.22 : Detroit : 93 60 1,767 1,783 0.56 1.72 2.42 12.86 Flint : 90 52 1,520 1,621 1.27 2.29 3.47 13.98 Romeo : 92 51 1,613 1,573 0.74 2.09 3.19 12.36 Tipton : 89 56 1,571 1,677 0.77 1.75 2.79 13.30 Toledo, OH : 86 58 1,747 1,779 0.15 2.04 3.09 15.16 Southeast : 93 51 0 1,616 1,689 1,452 0.82 2.25 3.39 13.27 11.81 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.