2009 Corn Harvest Report

As a former Iowa Tractor Boy now residing in Georgia I know that once the Corn harvest is complete that there is a feeling of accomplishment on another year of crop production is complete. A satisfying feeling to be sure. My Nephews in Clayton County Iowa reported that the last corn stalk was run through the Harvester on Sunday afternoon, November 15, 2009.

Even though there is a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction on a Crop Season being Completed the focus soon changed to preparations for the 2010 Crop. Here you see one of the Nephews operating a Green Tractor, a John Deere of course, with a chisel plow. The seedbed for the 2010 must be prepared when the weather is cooperating such as right now.

I post this blog entry to simply let my city friends know that a Farmer's Work is never done. In order to be successful in the business of providing our foodstuffs they must constantly work within the parameters of the weather to also be ready for the next season.

As a former Iowa Farm Kid and now living in the City I can appreciate the labor and committment of our Nation's Farmers.

Thank You!!!