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This work is supported by the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program 2017-70006-27175 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 14, 2026
Published on May 14, 2026
Wheat is at early Feekes 10 (awns or head emerging). Planting made great progress over the past week. -
Recognizing herbicide resistance in field crops
Published on May 14, 2026
Learn the clues pointing toward resistance issues when assessing herbicide performance on the May 21 Virtual Breakfast Series. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 7, 2026
Published on May 7, 2026
Wheat is at Feekes 9 (flag leaf ligule visible) with the head moving up the stem toward Feekes 10 (head emerging). Early planted soybeans began to emerge.