How Great The Yield From A Fertile Field

Random musings from an old farmer about life, agriculture, and faith

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

A Start?

Yesterday and today we finally got out into the field and tried havesting some corn. The corn at home tested 31% moisture - too wet to dry in our own bin. At two other farms, we picked a small load off of the end rows that tested 36% and 40%. So, no corn harvest yet. After a partial day of sun today, we decided to try some soybeans. Around 5:00 this evening they still tested over 16%, so no harvesting soybeans for awhile. And it's supposed to rain tonight and tomorrow.
This past weekend we had a killing frost. Any of the crops that were not fully mature are now dying. We don't know what effect this will have on our yields yet, but it won't help. It will probably slow drydown more and lower test weight.

By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.
Job 37:10

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