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Tar spot found in southeastern Michigan

Tar spot has now been confirmed in Michigan. Michigan State University plant pathologist Marty Chilvers says low levels have been reported in the southeastern part of the state in Monroe County. “I’m completely not surprised, given that we’ve had rainfall events, at least the past... Read More.

Drought worsens in southeastern Iowa

Southeast Iowa farmer Tim Meyer says his crops are handling the dry conditions better than expected. “Corn is starting to curl just a little bit, but it’s not as bad as I’ve seen in other places. I do think that we’re going to need... Read More.