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Lowered expectations -- but still room for optimism in MI crop forecast
https://www.michiganfarmnews.com/lowered-expectations-but-still-room-for-optimism-in-mi-crop-forecastA growing season that started in the depths of drought has taken a more than respectable turn, according to the year’s first crop forecast released by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS).
“The dry May and June lowered grower expectations for hay, soybean and dry bean yields in Michigan … but corn producers remain optimistic,” said Marlo D. Johnson, regional director of USDA NASS’ Great Lakes Regional Office.
Michigan's average corn yield is forecast at 170 bushels per acre — up two bushels from last year. Total production is forecast at 349 million bushels, up 4% from last year on a larger yield and more planted acres.