This morning at the farm while I was milking, dad went out to check the remaining wheat fields as soon as it was light out. Once he decided they were dry enough to get back into the real chaos began. While I was milking the cows and cleaning the barn dad and Frank were getting all the tractors, combines, and trucks back out and ready to get back to work. When I left the farm this morning they were heading out to the fields and I was officially on standby in case either of them needed anything which means my phone is attached to me at all times. So far I haven't had any phone calls and hopefully that continues. Everyone else in our area has also been back in the fields today. We live on a road that goes into town and all day long I've heard the grain trucks taking loads in to the co-op. I have to say it is a very good sound to hear after not hearing it for so long.
Growing up as a farmer's daughter I have never once heard my dad, Frank, or even my grandfather complain about the rain. But I can tell you that they will look at the clouds and shake their heads when they would rather be out in the fields instead of stuck at home. You never complain about the rain though because you have no idea when the next set of rain storms will come around. June was wet and muddy and because of that we, along with the majority of the farmers in our area, are behind on the harvesting and planting. Hopefully this dry spell will continue and we can get caught up.
As the rest of the country is excited to celebrate July 4th and enjoying a three day weekend, we are excited to be back in the fields and that's where dad and Frank will be spending the holiday. As will a lot of other farmers around here. I will be spending it where I spend all of my holiday's which is with the cows. Have a happy and safe fourth of July!!
Truck and tractor ready to hit the road this morning!
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