South Dakota Farm Wife

Stories of a first generation farmwife...

Corn Harvest 2011

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Wow, the rush of season is finally coming to a close. We set records here on TKF with finishing Harvest by October 16. But, don't let that fool you. Even though we finished early, we still have lots to do.I was just having a conversation with another farmer about how even though harvest finished up early this year, it seems we got even busier once the combine rolled out of the field for the ... Read More about Corn Harvest 2011

Thank You South Dakota Farmers

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 I have that Harvest 2011 video all ready to put on here, but for some reason it wouldn't upload from my video editing program today. I shall try again in the morning. But, while snuggling in bed with my hubby this evening a commercial came on that I loved. So, naturally...I had to share. My husband is a director for the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, so needless ... Read More about Thank You South Dakota Farmers

Worldess Wednesday: Farm Kids

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Around the middle of corn harvest I asked my sister in law to take some video footage for me so I could put together a Corn Harvest Video, since I was stuck in the field I could only get what we do in the field! That video is coming soon...but in the mean time...My niece's video was much more entertaining! Farm kids really are some of the happiest kids around. ... Read More about Worldess Wednesday: Farm Kids

Old Rakes On The Farm

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My internet has not been my friend this week or else I would have gotten this up on Thursday as planned! Anyway, around the time we were tarping our silage pile I noticed this old rake hanging on the side of the bunker. Maybe I should said "older looking". It is still a much used rake, but after tarping the pile I convinced my farmer I had to have it for this Fall season.Super simple ... Read More about Old Rakes On The Farm