Today on the farm in Michigan
Spraying
Poor
Too windy (over 10 mph) – drift
Fertilizing
Fair
Dry – incorporate or irrigate after applying
Hay & grain drying
Poor
Rain or very humid
Planting
Fair
Dry – irrigate after planting
Field work / harvest
Fair
Showers possible
Rain in the next 7 days1.76 inEnough rain for most crops
Livestock heat stress (THI)57No stress
Humidity now77%Normal
7-day farm calendar
| Day | Rain | Spraying | Fertilizing | Planting | Hay & grain drying | Field work / harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.04 in · 58% 51° / 69° |
Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Fair |
| Tomorrow | 0 in · 0% 44° / 57° |
Good | Fair | Fair | Good | Good |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 0 in · 0% 45° / 58° |
Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 0 in · 0% 46° / 66° |
Good | Fair | Fair | Good | Good |
| Mon, Nov 2 | <0.01 in · 20% 50° / 67° |
Poor | Fair | Good | Fair | Good |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 1.12 in · 100% 55° / 62° |
Poor | Poor | Good | Poor | Poor |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 0.59 in · 100% 55° / 62° |
Poor | Fair | Good | Poor | Fair |
Hover a rating to see the reason. Ratings use the forecast rain, rain chance, wind, humidity, cloud cover, frost and heat.
Tips for farmers and growers
- Spray pesticides and herbicides when winds are between 3 and 10 mph, with no rain expected for at least 6 hours and no temperature inversion (avoid calm, foggy early mornings); always follow the product label.
- Cut and bale hay on sunny, breezy days with humidity below 75% and no rain in the forecast for 2–3 days.
- Plant after the last spring frost; when frost is forecast, cover tender plants, irrigate before the cold night and protect water lines.
- Before heavy rain, clear drainage ditches and avoid applying manure or fertilizer that can run off into streams.
- Give livestock shade, airflow and plenty of water when the THI is above 72, and avoid working cattle in the afternoon heat.
- For drought conditions see the U.S. Drought Monitor; for official crop weather, the USDA and your state extension service.