Too wet to plant: Michigan State experts warn of soil moisture risks this season

Michigan State University specialists say excess soil moisture will be a major challenge this planting season. Agronomist Manny Signh says soil temperatures are warming up, but most of the state is too wet for fieldwork. “This year seems like the rain is never going to stop,” he says. “This is where we have to be […]

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