May 30, 2012
by Marybeth
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For my second book review, I chose “The Tree Farmer” by Chuck Leavell and Nicholas Cravotta. (Thanks, Aleta for your recommendation!) First and foremost, this book has some beautiful illustrations. The story is based on a tree farm in Georgia, and … Continue reading
May 24, 2012
by Marybeth
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There are so many different varieties of corn available, it can be hard for a farmer to decide which variety he wants to plant. Some are more tolerant of dry spells, some are more tolerant of wet conditions, some are … Continue reading
May 22, 2012
by Marybeth
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The equipment used to plant corn and soybeans can be huge. Alan and Brian use a 40-foot planter, and their fields are spread out all over the county. So how on earth do they get this planter from place to … Continue reading
May 17, 2012
by Marybeth
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After the ground is tilled and the seed bed prepared, it’s time to plant! Normally, Alan and Brian don’t start planting corn until April 20, but this year they started on April 6! This field was planted on April 9. … Continue reading
May 15, 2012
by Marybeth
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Planting started early here in southern Indiana. We’ve had such a strange spring with warm, dry weather that farmers got into the fields much earlier than normal. One of the things that farmers do to prepare their fields for planting … Continue reading
