Across South Dakota today it seems as if combines are rolling. Finally, soybeans are dry enough to combine. We use most of what we plant for feed for our cattle, however, soybeans we sell. Soybean meal can be fed to pigs and soybeans are also used for human consumption of soy products Here are a couple of shots of soybean harvest on our farm. And someone rode with Mommy today ... Read More about Rolling With Soybeans
From The Field To The Feed Bunk
Corn silage season has officially ended around here. Time to clean up the chopper and get the trucks ready for combining soybeans. The pile is all tarped up and it feels good to be moving on to the next portion of harvest. Now, this post is a repeat from a few years ago, but I used to it last year as well because it explains corn silage and it also contains the first video I ever made using ... Read More about From The Field To The Feed Bunk
The Harvest Rush
It's here again this year, and comes pretty much every year around this time...The Harvest Rush.It means early mornings, very late nights, running back and forth from field to field, and having a farmer that is going a mile minute. Last week was pretty busy for me. I love staying busy. I love early mornings, late nights, full days...I feel the most productive. Here was what my week looked ... Read More about The Harvest Rush
Freezing Zucchini
As Harvest 2013 continues, so does preserving the bounties from My Garden 2013!One of my absolute favorite things to grow in the garden is zucchini.It's something Elliette and I both enjoy...and even sometimes Jason!It's super easy to freeze and pull out to use at various times through out the year. My favorites being zucchini bread or a zucchini "crash potato". If you find yourself with ... Read More about Freezing Zucchini
Mommy Mondays: Why I Love When My Dad Comes To Visit
He always does stuff.We are full force into harvest right now, but instead of talking about farming...I want to talk about Mommy stuff today!Anyway, back to my Dad. I love when he comes because he always does stuff.Always. Big stuff too. Not just constantly washing dishes. I mean like real "Honey Do" stuff.And of course I love to see him too!If you remember 2 years ago we worked on our deck, for ... Read More about Mommy Mondays: Why I Love When My Dad Comes To Visit