1997 Annual Report for FNC97-167
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1997: $4,750.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1998
Region: North Central
State: Michigan
Project Coordinator:
Innovative Farmers Seeking Sustainable Solutions through On-farm Demonstrations
Summary
In order to generate an optimum profit per acre with minimum application rates of pesticides and fertilizer, it is imperative to accurately dtermine crop yield.
Objectives: To enable Innovative Farmers of South Central Michigan to collect harvest data with a high degree of accuracy to increase acceptance of sustainable agriculture practices. The coordinator planned to purchase a weigh wagon, measuring wheel, moisture tester, etc., to accurately determine test plot yields and calibrate yield monitors on combines.
Results: The utilization of the weigh wagon and other equipment allowed the Innovative Farmers to add credibility to replicated test plots of fertilizer application rates on corn, soybean and silage variety trials.