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Archive for May, 2007

Our alfalfa fields are ready for the first cutting of the season

May 24, 2007

The “Queen of Forages”, alfalfa is not only the oldest cultivated forage crop in the US, but it is one of the most palatable and nutritious. Alfalfa is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. And, when cut prior to bloom, it is low in fiber and high in energy. Thus, it is prized as a [...]

Spring Brings Happy Flowers

May 18, 2007

Corn Comes Through the Ground

May 15, 2007

Corn is ‘rowing out’ the growing season has begun!

Mormon Creaser

May 15, 2007

A Mormon Creaser runs along the top of the row, keeping the furrows in-tact, breaking the crust off the top of the soil so the plants can poke through.  It was really, really, cold this day, but the crops still had to be creased!

Wild Asparagus is growing everywhere

May 9, 2007

Lilacs are blooming

May 2, 2007

Planting Corn

May 1, 2007