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6/11 date on the Midwest drought monitor. With a nearly 2-week window of no rain most of Michigan has finished their spring planting. Northern Michigan has stayed wet which has caused some delays. There are several showers in the 10-day forecast across Michigan. For an interactive map, you can click on the link below.

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?MI

Michigan Potatoes had a presence at the first Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom conference earlier today. We offered education materials to approximately 40 educators to assist with their admirable and appreciated task of bring agriculture education to Michigan school students.

Thanks to Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom for having us and helping to keep ag education in our classrooms!

Nothing screams summer like peaches!!
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FAQ: DO YOU STILL GROW SEED POTATOES OR DO YOU JUST MAKE VODKA NOW?
Iott Seed Farms grows about 27 million pounds of potatoes each year. North River Vodka, owned by a member of the Iott family who does not work on the farm, uses about 30,000 pounds of potatoes every time they do a vodka run, which is once every year or two.

That means less than 0.1 percent of the potatoes we grow are used to make North River Vodka.

We are a seed potato farm.

5/21 date on the Midwest drought monitor. Currently no drought in the state of Michigan. After a slow start to the planting season in Michigan, it is starting to pick up progress. Little rain is in the 10-day forecast. Farmers are currently taking advantage of the planting conditions. For an interactive map, you can click on the link below.

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?MI

Nationwide, 39% of the corn crop had emerged, the USDA said. Here’s a closer look at the six states where corn emergence progress has yet to reach the benchmark of 25%. Read more below ⬇️

Here’s a closer look at the three states where less than half of the expected soybean crop has been planted. Read more below ⬇️

The wait is finally over…the freshest, sweetest treat of the summer is back at the Market Barn this Memorial Day weekend! Come on out and grab this season’s first swirls of Quarry Cones Real Fruit Ice Cream. Made to order, right before your eyes with fresh fruit blended into creamy vanilla ice cream. 

🍦Quarry Cones Hours:
This weekend (Memorial Day Weekend): Saturday-Monday from 12PM-6PM. 
Regular Season Hours: Friday - Sunday from 12PM-6PM.

This weekends’ featured flavors:
Strawberry
Blackberry
Peach