mi-crop-weather State Michigan Crop Weather Released July 16, 2007 Week Ending Date July 15, 2007 Issue MI-CW2807 Agricultural Summary Cooler than Normal Six days were suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 15, according to the USDA, NASS, Michigan Field Office. Precipitation varied from 0.13 inches in the southeast Lower Peninsula to 1.25 inches in the northwest Lower Peninsula. Average temperatures ranged from normal in the southeast Lower Peninsula to 4 degrees below normal in the western Upper Peninsula. Scattered rains fell across the State. Many farmers welcomed the cooler temperatures, which gave some crops a short break from the dry heat. A farmer in the northeast mentioned that, "Scattered showers every day are keeping crops in good condition but are hindering hay harvest. Hail damaged crops have responded well." Another reporter in the east central said that, "We had about half an inch of rain with cooler temperatures this week which temporarily relieved the drought-like conditions. It felt like fall weather most of the week." Field Crops Report Field Crops Dry conditions continued across the State as only a few areas received minimal amounts of rainfall. Corn condition varied depending on the amount of rainfall received. Some areas reported fields in good condition with early planted fields in the tassel stage of development. In other areas, however, the lack of moisture continued to add to crop stress. Soybean growth was steady but slow with most stands reported in good condition. Some fields have suffered stand loss from the dry conditions. Soybean aphids continued to be present in low numbers. Oats continued heading with some fields turning yellow. Dry beans continued to emerge with stands reported in good condition. Alfalfa re-growth continued to be reported as short in the dry conditions. Harvest of the second cutting was underway in many areas. Potato leafhoppers were active in large numbers. Sugarbeets continued to add growth. Wheat harvest was well underway in many areas. Fruit, Vegetable, and Specialty Crops Report Fruit Apples ranged from 1.5 inches in the northwest to 1.75 to 2.25 inches in the southeast. Growers harvested bluecrop variety blueberries, and demand has been very strong. Harvesting of early peach varieties continued in the southwest. Plums ranged from 1.0 inch in diameter in the northwest to 1.25 inches in the east. Tart cherry harvesting continued in the west central, where good color and brix were reported. Recent rains there helped fruit sizing. A few growers began harvesting in the northwest. Sweet cherries were 22 mm in the northwest; harvest continued in the west central and ended in the southwest, where excellent quality was reported. Grapes were at berry touch in the southwest, where powdery mildew was the primary disease concern. Chardonnay grapes had buckshot berries in the northwest. Raspberry harvest continued. Significant cane collapse occurred due to winter injury and drought. Vegetables Continued dry weather was reported across the growing area. Carrot growers have resumed irrigating fields. Celery harvest continued on early planted fields. Cabbage and lettuce harvest was in full swing for processing and fresh markets. Growers who planted late season cole crops were having problems getting enough water to the crop in the southeast. Potato harvest continued for the farmer's markets. Sweet corn harvest began for fresh markets. Ear size is smaller than normal due to the dry conditions. Watermelons and cantaloups continued to size with variable yields. In the southwest, watermelons were volleyball size. Cucumber harvest for pickles continued. Zucchini harvest began for early processing. Pumpkin and winter squash crops were in good condition and were in bloom. Tomato and pepper harvest began for fresh market in the southeast. Grape tomato harvest began in the southwest. Onions, leeks, and red beets, continued to grow. Non- irrigated fields need additional moisture. The late season snap beans have emerged and were in good condition. Root rot was observed in the west central area on fields that received heavy rains in mid-June. Soil Moisture and Crop Condition Tables Soil moisture for week ending 07/15/07 --------------------------------------------- : Very : : : Stratum : short : Short :Adequate:Surplus --------------------------------------------- : Percent : Topsoil : 50 29 21 0 Subsoil : 33 41 26 0 --------------------------------------------- Crop condition for week ending 07/15/07 ----------------------------------------------------------- : Very : : : : Crop : poor : Poor : Fair : Good :Excellent ----------------------------------------------------------- : Percent : All Hay : 13 27 37 21 2 Barley : 1 6 32 53 8 Corn : 8 20 26 39 7 Dry beans : 0 6 51 40 3 Oats : 5 12 41 30 12 Pasture : 15 34 42 8 1 Soybeans : 8 15 34 35 8 Winter Wheat : 2 7 39 43 9 ----------------------------------------------------------- Crop progress for week ending 07/15/07 ----------------------------------------------------------- : This : Last : Last :5-year Crop : week : week : year :average ----------------------------------------------------------- : Inches : Corn, height : 56 46 51 45 : : Percent : All hay, second cutting : 44 27 54 40 Blueberries, harvested : 14 4 8 9 Corn, silked : 28 NA 17 11 Dry beans, blooming : 5 NA 4 10 Oats, headed : 95 92 98 96 Oats, turning yellow : 41 26 63 42 Soybeans, blooming : 47 31 22 32 Soybeans, setting pods : 9 NA 6 4 Tart cherries, harvested : 42 38 55 39 Winter wheat, harvested : 62 14 20 18 ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 07/15/07 1/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : :Cumulative growing: : Temperature : degree days 2/ : Precipitation :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- : : : : : : : : : : : Normal Station : : :Departure: : : :This:Last :Last : Since :------------- :Maximum :Minimum : from :2007 :2006 :Normal:week: two :four :April 1: Since : For : : : normal : : : : :weeks:weeks: :April 1:month ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ironwood : 79 45 1,151 1,128 0.86 1.38 2.12 7.26 Marquette : 81 46 1,078 1,043 1.11 1.75 2.63 10.26 Stephenson : 88 43 1,179 1,185 0.68 1.25 1.84 6.93 Western UP : 88 41 -4 1,125 1,099 910 0.82 1.41 2.12 6.95 10.82 3.42 : Cornell : 83 47 1,134 1,102 1.90 3.14 3.93 8.02 Sault St Marie : 81 50 1,028 1,033 1.11 1.38 2.00 7.01 Eastern UP : 83 45 -1 1,039 1,021 746 1.23 1.84 2.64 9.00 10.07 3.19 : Beulah : 84 50 1,257 1,209 2.44 3.51 4.22 11.46 Lake City : 87 46 1,210 1,155 1.25 1.57 2.67 10.53 Old Mission : 85 50 1,180 1,168 0.98 1.05 2.27 5.53 Pellston : 85 47 1,184 1,185 1.28 1.86 2.56 6.28 Northwest : 87 46 -3 1,181 1,139 1,047 1.25 1.68 2.90 8.15 9.83 2.99 : Alpena : 85 51 1,204 1,196 1.11 4.24 4.98 12.16 Houghton Lake : 86 50 1,238 1,223 0.93 1.17 2.63 9.73 Rogers City : 86 50 1,206 1,200 1.14 1.97 3.04 10.25 Northeast : 87 47 -3 1,216 1,209 1,006 1.12 2.15 3.16 10.52 9.62 3.18 : Fremont : 85 48 1,357 1,312 0.83 2.88 3.38 10.61 Hart : 84 48 1,289 1,203 0.75 2.04 2.68 8.07 Muskegon : 87 50 1,374 1,280 0.42 1.08 1.56 8.10 West Central : 92 48 -3 1,318 1,261 1,160 0.95 2.51 3.41 10.01 9.88 2.54 : Alma : 95 50 1,447 1,371 1.20 2.07 2.69 10.10 Big Rapids : 93 48 1,351 1,259 1.24 4.03 4.60 9.32 Central : 95 47 -2 1,388 1,319 1,221 1.00 2.30 2.86 8.81 10.64 2.97 : Bad Axe : 91 51 1,292 1,296 0.85 1.35 1.51 7.47 Pigeon : 90 52 1,276 1,302 0.48 1.00 1.28 8.14 Saginaw : 90 51 1,449 1,352 0.89 2.19 3.04 9.64 Standish : 88 50 1,300 1,266 1.54 2.08 2.82 9.84 East Central : 95 50 -1 1,299 1,315 1,203 0.92 1.55 2.05 8.61 9.71 2.92 : Fennville : 90 47 1,376 1,244 0.11 0.15 0.60 7.16 Grand Rapids : 94 52 1,553 1,441 0.50 0.85 1.61 9.68 Holland : 90 48 1,520 1,375 0.23 0.30 1.19 7.66 South Bend, IN : 95 48 1,662 1,468 0.16 0.65 1.12 8.27 Watervliet : 91 48 1,507 1,398 0.27 0.56 1.03 8.07 Southwest : 96 45 -2 1,502 1,370 1,313 0.32 0.64 1.17 8.41 11.41 3.09 : Belding : 92 46 1,378 1,336 0.49 0.98 1.18 7.32 Coldwater : 93 47 1,410 1,370 0.27 0.47 1.75 8.99 Lansing : 93 49 1,454 1,409 0.16 0.33 2.35 9.63 South Central : 95 46 -2 1,422 1,419 1,308 0.38 0.62 1.83 9.32 11.17 3.22 : Detroit : 94 55 1,582 1,558 0.01 0.23 1.98 8.21 Flint : 93 50 1,435 1,344 0.66 1.00 2.11 11.43 Romeo : 95 50 1,378 1,432 0.38 0.69 1.67 11.79 Tipton : 93 50 1,434 1,383 0.00 0.20 1.46 9.33 Toledo, OH : 93 52 1,582 1,551 0.06 0.51 3.30 12.94 Southeast : 96 39 0 1,445 1,450 1,278 0.13 0.38 1.56 8.86 10.97 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.