Eighty thousand free kernels in a 52lb bag. No, I am not going to count to make sure I wasn't short changed. State wildlife folks provide free seed for wildlife food plots. The seed is from a commercial seed company from their surplus stocks. Cooperators, of which I am one, have to sign a form promising to use the seed for non-commercial purposes, i.e., food plots.
This year the corn is from the DeKalb seed company. Back in the 40's and 50's my Dad was planting Dekalb, originally an Illinois Company. Today it is owned by Bayer Corp.
Commercial seed indicates the length of growing season to maturity, e.g., 95 days. This wildlife seed gives no maturity date. It was germination tested in 2024, so it's not old. A bag like that would sell for over $200.00.
Tire saga cont.: Farmer Ed guessed that, given a repair request couldn't be sent until Monday morning, I called at 7:10 am, repair would happen on Tuesday. What should his prize be for a correct guess? At least an Atta-boy! Last word was that the serviceman, my close personal friend, will arrive at 8:30 tomorrow. Perhaps I'll head out to plow at 9:30. Stay tuned.
Takk for alt,
Al
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