A wheat specialist says the timing of fall planting is the most important factor in yield potential. Michigan State University Extension’s Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield, “When you go from that mid-September to mid-November (window), it’s a 50 percent reduction in grain yield.” “It’s a huge reduction, and you can’t plant enough seed at that late…… Continue Reading

John Thom, vice president with T-L Irrigation, says the new product has been in the development phase for three years. The new auto-reverse hose drag linear system. In this interview from Husker Harvest Days, learn more about its efficiency. The post T-L Irrigation system offers new, innovative system appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Michigan’s Certified Crop Advisor Program is expanding its board for the first time since it was established more than thirty years ago. State Administrator Chuck Lippstreu with the Michigan Agri-Business Association tells Brownfield the move will improve engagement with the nearly 300 advisors in the state. “To make sure we’re supporting professional agronomists at all points in…… Continue Reading

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association, says the integrity of the grain inspection systems helps keep U.S. agriculture competitive on the global market. “We need to have standards by which the commodities that we grow are measured and graded,”…… Continue Reading