Corn Harvest

Clayton County, Iowa

Recently I posted an entry regarding the fact that it was too wet to harvest. Here you see two Iowa Tractor Boys, even though they are not visible engaged in the 2009 Corn Harvest in Clayton County, Iowa.

Note the climate controlled Operator Stations on both the Tractor and the Harvestor. This equipment allows the operator to breath dust free air and also contributes to the well being of the farmer when the weather conditions are such as the almost freezing temperatures during the early days of November each year.

It now appears that us City Folks will have ample supplies of corn so that we can enjoy our Corn Flakes and Corn Bread.

Thank You, Iowa Tractor Boys.

Harvest Time In Iowa

Most Iowa Tractor Boys are patiently waiting to get on with the 2009 harvest. The soybeans are ready and of course the corn crop is next. But as of October 7th, 2009 it was simply too wet for the harvest. This scene is from Clayton County, Iowa and duplicates the situation in far too many areas of Iowa.