Corn is not the only crop feeling the effects of the hot and dry weather.
Northern Michigan's soybean crop is in jeopardy, if rain doesn't arrive soon.
Osceola County farmers saw some showers a couple days ago but need more to save much of their crop. The soybean crop is beginning to bud and is in a crucial stage of development.
Soybean prices are also at record highs. Food prices could go even higher because the crop is often used to feed farm animals.
The crop still has to make it to October before harvesting begins.
9 and 10's Kyle Mitchell and photojournalist Jeff Blevins have more on the crop concerns.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:30:58 GMT
Isabella County deputies arrested a man accused of drunk driving and breaking into a home early Saturday morning in Gilmore Township. The owner of the home told police she locked herself, along with
Isabella County deputies arrested a man accused of drunk driving and breaking into a home early Saturday morning in Gilmore Township. The owner of the home told police she locked herself, along with...
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:45:04 GMT
Police are trying to find out who broke into a Cheboygan county high school.Last night, police say someone broke into Wolverine High School and stole candy and food items.A window was also broken and rooms
Police are trying to find out who broke into a Cheboygan county high school.Last night, police say someone broke into Wolverine High School and stole candy and food items.A window was also broken and rooms
Friday, May 17 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:37:44 GMT
Low-flying helicopters are expected to be seen throughout northern Michigan this month. The helicopters are part of a power line inspection effort through an electricity transmission company, ITC Michigan.
Low-flying helicopters are expected to be seen throughout northern Michigan this month. The helicopters are part of a power line inspection effort through an electricity transmission company, ITC Michigan.
The government's food stamp program, which helps feed 1 in every 7 America, was one of the few programs exempted from this year's automatic spending cuts. But now it is likely to get trimmed.
The government's food stamp program, which helps feed 1 in every 7 America, was one of the few programs exempted from this year's automatic spending cuts. But now it is likely to get trimmed.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:27:39 GMT
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Friday, May 17 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:02:49 GMT
According to the Michigan Lottery's Facebook page, a winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Isabella county. The winning ticket was sold at the Marathon gas station in Blanchard. Tune in tonight to
According to the Michigan Lottery's Facebook page, a winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Isabella county. The winning ticket was sold at the Marathon gas station in Blanchard. Tune in tonight to
Friday, May 17 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:42:44 GMT
A Chippewa county community is mourning the loss of a little boy this week. Friends and family gathered for a funeral service today to honor Zeke's short life. He was just 3 years old. The funeral
A Chippewa county community is mourning the loss of a little boy this week. Friends and family gathered for a funeral service today to honor Zeke's short life. He was just 3 years old. The funeral
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