Broadcast Newsline: July 16, 2004

Yield monitors have helped Jerry Brightbill control yield variability and manage farm costs.

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Jerry Brightbill’s implementation of yield monitors throughout his Plainview, Texas, cotton farm has helped him understand yield variability and create more effective ways to manage farm costs.

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With three years of complete data, Brightbill has a clearer perspective on what can be expected in yields from different fields, and adjust his inputs accordingly. Before, applications were sometimes a guessing game.

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In West Texas, adequate water is crucial for a healthy cotton crop. Brightbill can also manage water applications with yield monitoring, thereby furthering his fiber quality and yield.

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