Looking Forward

Good morning. It's been a busy week. I'm looking forward to Sunday. We were created to get things done. We were also designed for a day of rest. Still can't sleep in. We'd miss our visit. 

I'm thankful for a family that's smarter than me when it comes to technology. All our planter data is downloaded into the combines so we know how hybrids, populations, and planting dates effect yield and drydown. 

Having the crop sold and committed before harvest allows us to look forward. It gives us a plan. We know what we have to do. Get it on wheels and get it to Eddyville.

We arrive at the shop just after 5 am. Half the crew heads for the field. The other half jumps in the old van and heads down to Cargill/Eddyville where the loaded semis have been put in line the previous evening.

Harvesting this way is not possible without trucks. Thanks to Kevin and crew, Luke and crew, Mike and crew, and Bruce for your hard work.

Neither is harvest possible without a dedicated crew. Thanks to family. Thanks to Brad and Alex. Thanks to Pablo, Matt, and Andy. Thanks Eli for coming out to help your dad yesterday. You did talk my ears off while you helped me in the combine. I loved every minute of it.

A dedicated crew isn't possible without supportive and understanding gals who don't see their husbands much during harvest. Thanks girls for putting together family time tonight. 

I'm also thankful for grandkids that are full of energy, like to help, and love the outdoors. Cody shot his first buck. Ezra and Elliott stayed home from school to help while their parents farm was combined. Gideon raked hay for his dad. Ethan and John have both been up early helping. Jackson has rode in the combine with his dad where he likes to chew on everything. I love it when they help and look forward to the future.

With uncertainty because of crop prices it's easy to get bogged down and put off decisions about next year. Farming takes optimism, looking forward, and making a plan.

We are adding a cover crop to our fertilizer spread and working it in on our hilly ground to prevent erosion.

Thanks to Daryl, Colten, and Gene for a good week. Thanks to Brian for helping. Thanks to Kyle for lifting the trusses with his crane.

Kinze thinks our latest project is a dog house. She better enjoy it during construction because if you know Jan you know it will be off limits to animals when it is finished.

It doesn't matter whether we're talking family, school, church, or business, the future sometimes looks uncertain. However if there is no faith in the future then there is no power in the present. I'm looking forward on all fronts. Have a restful and worshipful Sunday.