mi-crop-weather State Michigan Crop Weather Released July 31, 2006 Week Ending Date July 30, 2006 Issue MI-CW3006 Agricultural Summary Warm and Wet Five days were suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 30, according to the USDA, NASS, Michigan Field Office. Precipitation amounts ranged from 0.24 inches in the central Lower Peninsula to 1.59 inches in the western Upper Peninsula. Average temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the east central, south central and southeast Lower Peninsula to 7 degrees above normal in the eastern Upper Peninsula. Adequate rain and above normal temperatures helped crop growth. A farmer in the west central mentioned that, "With almost 2 inches of rain this week and hot temperatures, crops are really growing." A farmer in the southeast said that, "From June 18 to July 29, we received 8.28 inches of rain. With the warm, humid conditions, most crops are way ahead in terms of growth." Field Crops Report Field Crops Rainfall was plentiful across the State. Corn continued to grow and most fields have silked. Rainfall has helped in most areas. Most Soybean fields have bloomed and were setting pods. Second and third cuttings of hay continued between showers. Wheat harvest was wrapping up, with some reported damage due to rain. Oat harvest continued with some delays due to rain. Barley was in good condition. Most Dry beans have bloomed, and some are setting pods. Sugarbeet growth continued, with some reports of Cercospera leafspot. Fruit, Vegetable, and Specialty Crops Report Fruit Southwestern apple producers were concerned with oriental fruit moths and second generation flight of codling moths. Bronzing was seen in blocks where European red mite populations were present. In the southeast, powdery mildew was present in some blocks, and apple maggot emergence was prolonged by rain events. Southeastern Red Delicious apples were 2.25 to 2.50 inches in size. Codling moth and green apple aphids varied across apple blocks in the northwest. Peaches were coloring as the different varieties approach their harvest window in the southwest. Split pits were a problem in first picking of early varieties. Southeastern Red Havens grew to 2.25 inches. Earwigs, Japanese beetles, bacterial spot infection, and apple rust mites were present in the southeast. Plums continued to color in the southwest where leafhoppers, Japanese beetles, and deer were a problem. Southeastern Methley and Shiro plum harvests were underway. European plums in the southeast continued to be about 1 inch in size, as they did not size well over the last week. Tart cherry and sweet cherry producers in the southeast and southwest applied a post-harvest fungicide to protect against cherry leaf spot. In the northwest, sweet cherry harvest was near completion, and tart cherry harvest was still in progress. Brown rot was problematic in sweet cherries, and cherry leaf spot symptoms were evident in most tart cherry blocks. Heat induced ethephon problems also damaged orchards in the northwest. Blueberry harvest was underway in the southwest and southeast where size and quality was generally excellent. Grapes progressed past berry touch in the southeast. Southwestern grapes were at or past berry touch. Grape berry moth trap catches were present in the southern areas. There were over 10,000 Japanese beetles caught last week in one centralized location of the northwestern county of Leelanau. Strawberry plants were on the rebound from renovation and new growth was off to a good start. Potato leaf hopper burn and leaf curl were present in many fields. Vegetables In some areas across the State, the hot temperatures advanced growth in some vegetables and in some areas persistent rain slowed field activities. Summer squash harvest continued. Zucchini and cucumber harvest continued with virus symptoms present in some fields. Carrots continued to develop with some reports showing signs of disease to the crop. Celery harvest began in some areas. Cabbage continued to look good. Onions continued to do well and in some areas the crop was beginning to bulb. Pumpkin plants were setting and sizing fruit. Potato harvest progressed. Sweet corn harvest continued and many fields showed good quality. Early planted tomatoes and peppers began to harvest. Soil Moisture and Crop Condition Tables Soil moisture for week ending 07/30/06 --------------------------------------------- : Very : : : Stratum : short : Short :Adequate:Surplus --------------------------------------------- : Percent : Topsoil : 4 17 65 14 Subsoil : 4 17 73 6 --------------------------------------------- Crop condition for week ending 07/30/06 ----------------------------------------------------------- : Very : : : : Crop : poor : Poor : Fair : Good :Excellent ----------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : All Hay : 2 8 25 44 21 Barley : 1 14 30 43 12 Corn : 1 5 22 53 19 Dry beans : 1 13 15 53 18 Oats : 2 6 19 53 20 Pasture : 3 22 26 38 11 Soybeans : 2 6 23 52 17 ----------------------------------------------------------- Crop progress for week ending 07/30/06 ------------------------------------------------------------ : This : Last : Last :5-year Crop : week : week : year :average ------------------------------------------------------------ : Inches : Corn, height : 72 62 74 65 : : Percent : All hay, second cutting : 72 64 73 66 All hay, third cutting : 14 5 7 3 Blueberries, harvested : 33 22 43 NA Corn, silked : 84 64 91 64 Corn, dough : 4 NA 4 2 Dry beans, blooming : 84 47 64 42 Dry beans, setting pods : 35 NA 23 12 Oats, turning yellow : 91 79 98 86 Oats, harvested : 16 12 38 21 Peaches, harvested : 10 5 18 NA Potatoes, harvested : 5 NA NA NA Soybeans, blooming : 80 75 86 72 Soybeans, setting pods : 42 33 55 34 Tart cherries, harvested : 84 67 92 NA Winter wheat, harvested : 94 78 92 86 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 07/30/06 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 : 95 57 1,470 1,449 2.06 2.34 3.68 11.43 Marquette : 95 51 1,340 1,338 0.98 1.36 2.18 11.71 Stephenson : 94 58 1,504 1,482 2.62 2.64 2.83 9.37 Western UP : 96 51 6 1,415 1,394 1,164 1.59 1.87 3.27 10.94 12.54 3.42 : Cornell : 93 58 1,415 1,373 2.20 2.61 4.41 12.82 Sault St Marie : 88 55 1,340 1,331 1.62 1.91 2.58 7.29 Eastern UP : 93 50 7 1,328 1,285 986 1.24 1.60 2.57 10.28 11.70 3.19 : Beulah : 86 58 1,546 1,630 1.46 1.98 2.33 10.91 Lake City : 88 57 1,482 1,535 1.25 1.35 2.02 15.66 Old Mission : 91 61 1,510 1,527 0.92 1.05 1.18 7.52 Pellston : 87 56 1,513 1,523 1.14 1.96 2.43 9.07 Northwest : 91 55 6 1,470 1,519 1,324 1.48 1.76 2.18 11.26 11.19 2.99 : Alpena : 89 55 1,533 1,450 1.27 1.91 2.77 10.92 Houghton Lake : 87 58 1,549 1,563 0.83 0.98 1.45 11.45 Rogers City : 89 57 1,538 1,494 0.82 1.23 1.76 10.15 Northeast : 89 52 6 1,544 1,522 1,277 0.97 1.39 2.12 11.00 11.25 3.18 : Fremont : 90 57 1,661 1,743 1.11 2.80 4.73 14.55 Hart : 88 60 1,552 1,661 2.64 4.06 4.75 16.42 Muskegon : 89 60 1,650 1,769 0.92 2.80 4.01 12.97 West Central : 90 48 6 1,599 1,699 1,453 1.27 2.50 3.45 13.14 11.19 2.54 : Alma : 90 58 1,726 1,733 0.24 2.03 4.87 14.84 Big Rapids : 92 58 1,716 1,647 0.21 1.96 4.42 13.39 Central : 92 56 5 1,710 1,683 1,521 0.24 1.84 4.85 14.42 12.06 2.97 : Bad Axe : 87 57 1,642 1,652 1.14 2.77 4.67 12.38 Pigeon : 87 56 1,639 1,562 0.58 1.01 2.10 10.30 Saginaw : 92 59 1,709 1,683 0.87 1.41 3.43 12.66 Standish : 89 57 1,600 1,557 1.00 1.66 3.08 14.78 East Central : 92 56 4 1,622 1,632 1,506 0.84 1.99 3.87 12.83 11.08 2.92 : Fennville : 88 57 1,606 1,776 0.37 2.43 3.55 12.03 Grand Rapids : 91 58 1,822 1,852 3.49 5.65 6.59 15.47 Holland : 90 59 1,758 1,840 0.94 0.94 2.68 7.22 South Bend, IN : 89 62 1,854 1,982 2.57 5.29 8.63 18.61 Watervliet : 90 59 1,775 1,888 1.12 2.68 4.40 11.36 Southwest : 91 56 5 1,757 1,852 1,637 1.29 2.58 4.09 10.93 12.94 3.09 : Belding : 90 54 1,690 1,709 0.18 0.80 3.81 11.61 Coldwater : 90 54 1,741 1,783 1.20 2.09 3.78 11.76 Lansing : 90 58 1,780 1,846 2.25 2.85 4.05 12.21 South Central : 90 54 4 1,748 1,820 1,625 0.99 1.86 3.47 11.56 12.79 3.22 : Detroit : 92 59 1,961 1,952 2.36 2.92 4.35 15.22 Flint : 89 55 1,697 1,768 1.06 2.33 4.26 15.04 Romeo : 91 54 1,790 1,716 1.21 1.95 4.20 13.57 Tipton : 91 54 1,740 1,824 0.68 1.45 3.39 13.98 Toledo, OH : 91 57 1,939 1,949 3.39 3.54 6.01 18.55 Southeast : 92 52 4 1,794 1,846 1,601 1.40 2.22 4.32 14.67 12.44 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.