Time to plant

   Very little corn has been planted so far.  We were way ahead of normal last year but this year has been a waiting game.  Waiting for fields to warm up but mostly waiting for fields to dry.  There are forecasts of more rain almost every day but 30% chances or less.  The next two weeks will be crucial in determining the corn harvest this fall.  Southern areas need to get the corn in the ground and  growing to beat the heat they would expect if pollination is later than normal, and Northern states need to get corn growing to beat any chances of an early frost before corn matures in the fall. Farmers are well equipped to plant in a hurry but need a break in weather.  I still have not heard of any farmers out doing field work buy this week but expect that to begin to change.  We need to get from minimal amounts of planted acres to the goal of  97 million acres in a very short time.  Seems like we need to plant 6.5 million acres per day.  I will keep you posted on the progress as we face this challenge.
   Think of how you can help fight World Hunger.  Some of our churches are asking for sponsors of acres now join us through your church or at http://www.foodsresourcebank.org/.
                                                                                                       Serving together, Dean