Monday, April 3, 2023
We are nearly MT (empty) of 2022 grain. Brandon has been doing a good job marketing the remaining crop, and cleaning the bins. All storage bins are now swept clean, and maybe one load of corn remains overhead in the load-out bins. He just departed with what we think is the next-to-last load of corn, heading over to GPC.
John and Brandon have also been servicing the field cultivator today to prepare it for spring work 2023. We will use that implement to ‘scratch in’ some small erosion ruts in advance of the ammonia applicators and the sprayer. Those will be the final operations before #plant23 begins. We will need 7-8 days of field work before the planters run. We are hoping that those planters can be going in April!
Brandon works to lubricate the many grease zerks on this field cultivator
Our fields in the White River bottom lands are still covered with flood waters. Those will dry quickly once the water recedes. We received another quarter-inch of rain this morning before sunup. So, we are not in the fields yet, but eager to get going. The forecast is for another round of storms tomorrow, with some severe warnings in place. There were some devastating tornadoes last Friday night in Sullivan County, just north of us, with many destroyed homes and farm structures and 3 deaths. Our hearts go out to those families who are impacted by this destruction. We have contributed to relief efforts for Sullivan, and the reports are that area is inundated with volunteers rushing in to assist. That is a heart-warming and reassuring response to a genuine need. PTL.
I ruined a tire on the Gator last Friday, and the rest were getting quite worn, too. So we are replacing all four of the tires. The new tires are a different tread design, and I’m hoping they will run more quietly on the road. We shall see.
The Gator got new shoes on its feet today.
Although Purdue’s March Madness results were very disappointing, we are very pleased that Center Zach Edey has received numerous accolades for his play this year. The latest one of the POY awards was the prestigious Naismith Player of the Year. It is so satisfying to hear him accept these awards with humility, and how he expresses that he still needs to improve all facets of his game. His mother Julia has also made public her response to her son’s achievements. She summed up her numerous thoughts in just one word: Thankful. There’s a lesson in that for all of us. Count your blessings!
The afternoon sky here is a brilliant blue, clear as crystal. The temperature is a balmy 75ºF (24C). So pleasant, with a breeze of 11 mph (17 kmph). This will really help dry out those soggy fields. Our first 80+ degree day for 2023 is predicted for tomorrow! Let’s hope that doesn’t bring in a storm.
Can you believe how beautiful this April sky shows today?
Enjoy your week.
