Kaia and I returned to The Little House today. The beautiful drive across Minnesota revealed that virtually all of the soybeans have been combined. Perhaps 50% of the corn has been harvested. Local farmers report corn yields of 150-200 bushels per acre. Twenty miles to the north of Sinai yields are higher. Why? There was more rain there. Local yields will provide a nice profit with prices approximately $8.00 per bushel. How many years will crops grow with so little rain? Two factors contribute to this growth; modern hybrid seed and herbicides that eliminate weeds that would compete for moisture.
Only one tree, a fir, and one bush, a lilac, grace The Little House yard. Yet the yard is covered with leaves, thanks to South Dakota winds. As this is written there is a 20mph north wind depositing even more leaves on the lawn. Waiting for the wind to blow the leaves away from The Little House is hopeless.
Takk for alt,
Al
Rollie Martinson speaking at our 50th wedding anniversary event.
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