Farming Update

Yesterday we had the biggest day of planting beans we've had so far - Bill planted 160 acres in three fields starting at 3:00.  According to the radar and the skies, we were going to get a lot of rain - again.  Lots of it went around us but lightening and light rain started at about 8:00.  He kept going until the field was done.  I rode with him in two fields and got to see how muddy it is.  We about got stuck a few times.  He had to lift the planter and skip spots - not good.  Tim and Brian were trying to work ground ahead of us.  We have 500 acres in five fields left to do.   

We ended up getting 6/10" of rain last night so no field work today.

I served refreshments after church with two other couples today.  I made about 9 doz. Jackpot Drops.  Lori K. made about the same amount of cookies and Lori J. brought 5 lbs. of cheese curds and cucumber sandwiches.  We just had a few cookies left and sent them with the kids who were getting to go boating this afternoon. 

After lunch I had to run to Ft. Dodge because I got my cell phone wet last night and it's not working.  They ended up suggesting that I put it in rice for 24 hours to try to dry it out.  Sure hope it works.  On my way to Ft. Dodge,  I saw lots of other unplanted and weedy fields on my drive and lots of drowned out spots.  They say that Illinois and Indiana crops don't look any better than here.