Farming Update

NW Iowa has finally gotten some rain! We've had a little over an inch and very little sun in the past few days. The farmers would still like to have a little more rain to make up for last summer and fall's drought and almost no snow this winter.

Speaking of farmers, a few days ago when it was warm and sunny and had been dry, we actually had several out working their ground! We're not sure why - it's way too early! We could still have a blizzard before planting time. Crop insurance will not cover a loss if you plant before April 13th I think it is. We all know how expensive fuel is so it's not smart to have to work the ground twice before planting.

Bill has been getting our planter ready. He had a couple of guys out yesterday to do some settings on it which took most of the day. He's added some equipment that will automatically turn off or close the seed boxes if he goes over some rows that have already been planted which has to happen at times. The equipment is getting smarter and smarter!

Today Bill and Tim are both at different farming classes.

I worked yesterday and will be babysitting Diane's little one tomorrow. Our cookbook committee has been working on the final proofreading of recipes. We're hoping to send the cookbook to print in April. I've been asking businesses to be sponsors and have a few more calls to make.

Tonight Terri and I are going to Pizza Ranch in Pocahontas for the every other month church women's birthday celebration. This time it's for Feb./Mar. birthdays which includes me!