Commodities report The warm weather has been a great help to all crops. Corn is approaching V4. No major pest problems. Soybean planting is complete, growers should start planting dry beans this week. Sugar beets are in great condition.
Wheat is heading, remains in excellent condition.
First cutting has started in alfalfa. Weevil populations remain high and may be a problem in the regrowth. Northern Lower Peninsula Dave Glenn Weather Rain has been the highlight of this week. Rain amounts varied from .5 inch to 2.0 inches. Field work has stopped for a day or two for now.