Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network

For growers and crop advisors in the Great Lakes Region looking to improve their wheat production, don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN). This program was developed not only to help growers increase yield, but also to improve wheat quality and profitability through collaboration among growers, crop advisors, and university researchers. Now entering its fifth year, this program has grown from about 50 farms to well over 200 and they would like to continue to grow. Many of the current farms enrolled in the YEN are in Michigan, but other states are welcome to participate.

There is a cost associated with participation in this program, but it includes multiple soil, plant tissue, and grain tests throughout the growing season. Each participant is given a detailed report about their wheat production and how many of their own metrics compared to the other participants at the end of the year. What makes this program unique is that it is not purely a yield competition. Growers are encouraged to openly share their practices and observations with other participants.

If you are interested in learning more, please visit greatlakesyen.com. The deadline for registration is nearly here to register for the 2025 season, but will reopen for 2026.