Our area has been a mixed bag so far this season, although we did get a good planting window to get things done. We did get much needed rains, but they came down fast and hard. Overall, it was good but there was definitely some replant and other issues as a result. In fact, I’m writing this …

We had plenty of rain across most of our area. Some rain came down way too heavy and caused lots of washing. Overall, it was a very welcome rain, but I wish we could have spread it out. The crops are coming up and things are looking pretty good so far. Even early crops planted when weather w…

It has been quite dry across our area and there has been a lot of activity in the fields. Planting of both corn and beans is progressing at an extremely fast pace. This has been one of the best spring planting seasons in a while. Planting conditions have been ideal, but we are starting to dr…

It has been full steam ahead with conditions drying up from last week’s storms. There was severe weather around the area with a few tornadoes spotted. Ammonia is going on full force and there seems to be a decent amount of beans getting planted. Corn is going in the ground as well, but the w…

It was a very busy week here. It dried up and things are happening everywhere you look. Most of us here do spring-applied ammonia so that has been starting and there are even some beans and corn getting planted. It is good to be able to get some things done.

We caught another round of storms last week and continued the wet pattern. A few sprayers were running and I believe most of the wheat received its nitrogen. Most all other field operations have been at a standstill. The weather after Easter looks to be turning nice and should start drying t…

Hard to believe it is that time again. It is wet in our area, and we are just stuck in a pattern of rain. It has been challenging to even get a chance to top-dress wheat. We’ve had plenty of opportunities to work in the shop and haul in grain. I’m going to stay positive that we will get good…