Nebraska farmer plans for similar rotation next year Thursday, October 26 by Brownfield Ag NewsA South-Central Nebraska farmer says he doesn’t anticipate changing his cropping rotation in 2024 even if drought continues. Mike Bergen tells Brownfield two of his dryland fields will move to soybeans. “Dryland corners – I will look at reducing the population a little more.... Read More.
Crop rotation considerations Monday, October 16 by Brownfield Ag News With harvest advancing across the U.S., Enlist field specialist Mark Mongen says farmers are reflecting on a growing season full of ups and downs. And as plans for 2024 take shape, he tells Brownfield weed management is a critical piece and encourages farmers in a... Read More.
Ragans Twirls Another Gem to Cement 2024 Rotation Spot Wednesday, August 30 by Brenna EllerBy Anne Rogers, Covering the Royals on mlb.com KANSAS CITY -- August temperatures have been scorching in Kansas City this month, but Cole Ragans might have been hotter.The Royals'... Read More.
A crop that requires a lot of rotation Friday, July 28 by Brownfield Ag NewsThroughout the week we’ve been learning more about how horseradish is used, raised, and harvested. The condiment is easily sourced in the grocery store. But it requires a lot of attention to raise. Dennis Heepke, a horseradish farmer from southern Illinois says horseradish is... Read More.
Indiana farmer says wheat is working well in his crop rotation Tuesday, May 23 by Brownfield Ag NewsAn Indiana farmer says he’s been adding more wheat acres to his crop rotation in recent years. Jonathan Sparks, who farms south of Indianapolis, says he’s incorporated chicken litter as part of their nutrient management and wheat has been a good fit. “The timing works... Read More.
Don’t rush to change crop rotation because of tar spot Monday, December 5 by Brownfield Ag NewsCrop rotation is not a reliable management strategy against tar spot, according to the recent Tar Spot Summit by AgReliant Genetics. Damon Smith, an Extension plant pathologist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, says growers shouldn’t change their cropping or tillage systems. “We see little, tiny... Read More.
Michigan Master Farmer credits irrigation for diverse rotation Wednesday, July 27 by Brownfield Ag NewsA central Michigan farmer says he’s a firm believer in irrigation on his sandy soils. Fourth-generation farmer Greg McCarthy of Edmore was the first one in his family to grow potatoes in the early ‘80s. “I’ve got more investment in irrigating than I do... Read More.
