Crops

Drought-related challenges persist across the state, raising concerns among many farmers.

‘How long will it continue before we get a rain?’: Local farms see impact of dry weather

Inflation and uncertainty in global markets are rippling into Michigan's agriculture sector. Some fertilizer prices are double their normal cost heading into the spring season.

Michigan farmers are expected to see significant declines in crop production after a wet spring left thousands of acres unplanted.According to a report…

At the beginning of planting season, farm fields experienced heavy rainfall and flooding. Now, farmers say crops are experiencing drought-like symptoms.…

Many farmers across the state couldn’t plant their crops at the beginning of summer due to heavy rainfall and oversaturated fields. Now, farmers say they…

Michigan crops are estimated to be a week behind in planting due to rainfall and saturated fields. Fields have experienced flooding and ponding across…

Drought conditions in Michigan are worsening, and if farmers weren't feeling the pressure before they certainly are now. The abnormally dry zone has…

Drought conditions in the thumb and northeast Michigan are worsening and it doesn’t look like it’s getting much better. The moderate drought was only…

Slightly above normal temperatures and little rain over the last month has sent mid-Michigan into the beginning of drought.Part of the thumb and mid to…