Friday on the Farm

sun sets on a day of harvest

 

Harvest is going well. We are very pleased with corn yields. It is a blessing.

 

The sun sets on a day of harvesting corn. This gorgeous Illinois sunset is absolutely breathtaking!  

God creates such beauty.

Friday on the Farm

 

corn filling the grain bin

 

Grain bins are starting to fill with corn. On Tuesday, we started harvesting corn!

Fields of corn are in great plant health. Corn is testing around 21% moisture. We are extremely pleased with the yield so far. Corn is averaging 245 bushels per acre!  

Friday on the Farm

soybean residue

 

 

Soybeans have been harvested. Residue rests in the soybean fields after harvest. No-till farming has been utilized on our farm for over 30 years. My dad has carried on the tradition of being a conservationist and steward of the land. He is a caretaker of our farm.

Crop residue serves many purposes. Residue covers bare soil and helps protect the soil from erosion by wind and rain. And, residue enriches soil. As crop residue decomposes, it is added to the soil as fertilizer.  

Friday on the Farm

cattle manure spread on the field

 

This week, we have been busy cleaning out the feeder calf lot. We have been loading, hauling, and spreading cattle manure onto fields. The manure is a great natural fertilizer added to the soil.

Friday on the Farm



 fall sunset on soybeans



 

The sun sets on a field of soybeans. Such a beautiful sight. The field cools as the warm, autumn sun slowly falls.
 

 

Harvest has begun! Dad started cutting soybeans on Monday afternoon. I love seeing the Gleaner roll through the field during harvest.