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Regional Degree Day Summary for Field Crops from 3/1 to 5/1/2024 (Report issued 4/25/2024 6:59)

Station Degree Days Base 41°F
for Alfalfa
Current
Degree Days Base 41°F
for Alfalfa
Forecast
86-50 Degree Days
for Corn
Current
86-50 Degree Days
for Corn
Forecast
Dates evaluated
Chatham 85 125 78 103 Current data from 3/1 through 4/24/2024.
Forecast data from 4/25 through 5/1/2024.

McMillan / Newberry 80 132 72 101 Current data from 3/1 through 4/24/2024.
Forecast data from 4/25 through 5/1/2024.

Temperature data estimated for: 3/1 - 3/21
Escanaba 99 158 97 132 Current data from 3/1 through 4/24/2024.
Forecast data from 4/25 through 5/1/2024.

Stephenson 130 199 138 182 Current data from 3/1 through 4/24/2024.
Forecast data from 4/25 through 5/1/2024.

Temperature data estimated for: 3/5; 3/10; 3/20; 3/28
Average of stations in this region 98.4 153.8 96 129.5 4 stations with > 90% of data.