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Wheat:  Dealing with Fusarium head scab
Facility Update: Bin #16 progress
Planting Decisions: MSU Extension delayed planting information
Upcoming Events: Virtual breakfast meetings every Thursday
STAND WITH FARMERS

June 5th, 2019, was not just another day. To say this spring has been challenging for farmers is an understatement. We know you’ve been evaluating difficult decisions. We know your worries will not pass as this prevented planting date did. We know farming isn’t easy.

It’s still wet and all we can say is: we see you. We understand what you’re going through. And, we stand with you in this difficult time. You are not alone.

We invite you to snap your own picture and join us as we #StandWithFarmers

We know it’s tough. If you need help, there is no shame in asking.
 
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
 
Additional resources can be found here.
Facility Update: 

Brown City Facility
Brown City construction of Bin #16 is almost ready to pour the floor! 


Employment at local facilities

Do you want to be part of the MAC team?! We’re hiring! If the job isn’t for you, perhaps you know someone that would be a perfect fit. Send them this link!
  
What to do when you're stuck in the mud
Safety shouldn't go out the window just because it's wet. Check out some great tips for retrieving standard farm equipment here.
 HELPFUL INFO FOR LATE PLANTING
Since more than 60% of corn in Michigan has not been planted yet, many are asking if seeding rates should be change. The short answer is no. Read more here. 

When it rains it pours! Check out this article which walks through options available where field crops are not yet planted because of poor planting conditions. 

Consider cover crops to protect and build prevented planting acres.
Suppressing Fusarium head scab in wheat with fungicides

Wheat fields are beginning to show signs of head emergence. This marks the time to consider applying fungicides to reduce the risk of head scab and leaf diseases. Learn more here. 

MSU Extension recommends utilizing the Fusarium head scab risk assessment tool as a prediction model for the level of risk.
 
Map as of 6-7-2019
Andy Junkin was a speaker at our 2019 Outlook Conference. He is offering an audio version of his book for FREE! If you are looking for something to listen to while you're working in the fields, you can  find it here. 
Upcoming Events

Every Thursday . . .  June 13- Recommendations for planting soybean in June with Mike Staton 

June 12th . . .
June 26th . . .
July 26th . . .
August 20th . . .
  • Newaygo Hog Roast. 

Learn more about job opportunities at MAC.

 
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