Monday, September 19, 2022

Today would have seen the start of #harvest22.   But since about 3 am, we have received .7″ (18mm) rain.  By 10 am it stopped, and the sun broke through the clouds.  We now have a brilliant blue sky, and the temperature is climbing from the 60s.  They predict a high temp of 88F (31C) this afternoon.  That will help dry out the soil once more.   Our best prediction now is that the combines will begin tomorrow afternoon.  Could be a bit tricky with truck placement for a day or so, but the forecast is for hot and sunny days.   That will speed the crop’s maturity and help field conditions improve.

The calendar tells us that we need to get going… but the crop condition and weather dictate our moves.

Also, we are hoping after a few days in the corn field we will have some soybeans ready to cut.  A few fields with 3.o maturities are getting close to being ready!

Have a great week.