David Williams and his nephew are the fifth and sixth generations to run the family farm near Elsie, Michigan. They raise soybeans, corn and wheat. David attended Michigan State University and worked for railroads and a printing company before returning to the family farm. He focuses on using conservation practices and technology to sustainably raise high-quality crops.
Ground Work 2022:Continuously Improving Sustainability of Michigan Soybeans
Dry weather this fall allowed for an efficient harvest season in our area of Michigan, in the eastern U.S. Midwest. After getting soybean harvest underway…
Ground Work 2022:Michigan Soybean Harvest Underway
We started harvesting our soybeans on October 4. Late-season rain in our area of Michigan, in the eastern U.S. Midwest, caused the soybeans to take…
Ground Work 2022:Timely Rain Boosts Michigan Soybean Yield Potential
In early August, we finally got a good, timely rain in our area of Michigan, in the eastern U.S. Midwest. That was ideal timing for…
Ground Work 2022:Weeding and Feeding Michigan Soybeans and Corn
Our weather continues to influence how we are managing the 2022 crop on our farm in Michigan, in the eastern U.S. Midwest. Our crops are…
Ground Work 2022:Weather Adjusts Michigan Planting
Farmers rely on the weather, but we also must adjust to what the weather allows. We’ve had to do quite a bit of adapting based…