I have definately been neglecting blogging for several reasons, I guess. For a while I didn't have too much to say but with the beautiful summer it is time to blog again.
In spring, the outlook on grain farming was actually pretty good. Grain prices were going up, so many farmers were seeding all they could. That was the only good news. Yes, prices were up, but no elevators are buying any grain. We couldn't secure a grain contract anywhere. But then maybe that isn't all bad because in June and July we have maybe received 1 inch of rain in total. Our crops look absolutely horrible. Rain is now probably too late. I was reading last years blog about input costs. I figured they were about $55,000. This year with the high, high costs of fuel and fertilizer I figure they are close to $85,000 for the same amount of acres. What I could have done with that money!!
Thankfully, cattle prices are going up a bit.
But you know, life is still good. Family is all healthy. Ron and I have two awesome boys and have enjoyed spending some holiday time together. We are going into the next phase of our life as once again we become just a couple. An old married couple that is actually have fun together.