National Ag News

An asparagus grower says the recent wet weather should make for a more flavorful crop this season.

Helen Dietrich with Ridgeview Orchards in West Michigan tells Brownfield the start of the growing season is right on schedule with the first asparagus harvest expected in about two weeks.  “When asparagus does get enough rain it seems to have a better flavor and the great thing about Michigan asparagus, because we have natural water, we don’t have to irrigate. 

Continue reading Michigan asparagus harvest two weeks out at Brownfield Ag News.