Monday, March 11, 2019

There is sunshine today.  It is 50ºF — certainly more pleasant out there.

We received today the seed sizes (number of seeds per pound) for the soybean seed, making the next step possible– creating the planting prescriptions.  The germination rating for some of  the seed is a mere 85%, so that will cause a need to up the planting rate.  Normally we count on the germ being 90+, but last fall’s conditions decreased the seed quality.

Brandon and John have both the NH3 application toolbars ready for the field.  The soybean air drill will get the ‘once over’ later this week when we are supposed to have some near-70 degree days.  The new corn planter will arrive this week.  Signs are pointing to springtime and planting season.

The biggest sign that winter is over came during the weekend.   Ross returned to the farm from his place in Florida.  It is good to have the whole team assembled.

#plant19 is not long off…