Fortunately for us, I was able to title this post "Back in the Saddle Again," but for many of our fellow farm friends they are just now getting in the saddle. Yesterday was the 18th of May. The meteorologist on our local news station said that it has rained 15 out of those 13 days. Some days we had a substantial amount of rain, while other days it was just a small shower....but they all add up to be one killer wet Spring. Brad said that someone told him the other day that if it rains on May 1, there will be 23 rainy days in May.
We were able to apply Anhydrous Ammonia the last part of April. This is only applied to fields that will have corn this season. To learn more about Anhydrous Ammonia, you can read all about it here...because I know you're dying to know! ;)
There was a dry spell after anhydrous application when we were able to get some corn planted and for that we are extremely thankful!
It's hard to believe that 4 years ago we were already experiencing dry conditions and heat. Boy was it hot! I don't think the thermometer read below 90 degrees until October that year. I was pregnant, so I may be exaggerating a bit, but it was hot and one of the driest summers on record. That's life as a farmer though and goes along with my husbands infamous statement, "I don't need to go to a casino to gamble because I do it everyday." The forecast for the next 7 days looks fabulous. There is a slight risk for rain tomorrow night, but other than that not until next Thursday.
We were able to apply Anhydrous Ammonia the last part of April. This is only applied to fields that will have corn this season. To learn more about Anhydrous Ammonia, you can read all about it here...because I know you're dying to know! ;)
There was a dry spell after anhydrous application when we were able to get some corn planted and for that we are extremely thankful!
It's hard to believe that 4 years ago we were already experiencing dry conditions and heat. Boy was it hot! I don't think the thermometer read below 90 degrees until October that year. I was pregnant, so I may be exaggerating a bit, but it was hot and one of the driest summers on record. That's life as a farmer though and goes along with my husbands infamous statement, "I don't need to go to a casino to gamble because I do it everyday." The forecast for the next 7 days looks fabulous. There is a slight risk for rain tomorrow night, but other than that not until next Thursday.
We hate to wish the rain, but it sure will be nice to be able to get more seed in the ground before the next wave. Good luck to all the farmers out there and stay safe!
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