This week the focus has been on applying the next round of nitrogen the corn will need later in the season. Small rains have kept the soil moisture in great shape.
This week we were able to plant corn and soybeans. Several rain events have forced us to move to drier areas to continue to go. Thankful for the rain as it has kept the soil moisture for planting at ideal.
We have been able to start planting soybeans here at Gingerich Farms. Currently we are waiting for a warmer nearby forecast to start the corn planters.
The weather has switched from winter to spring in early March. The bright sunshine and warmer temperatures have made it nice to work on projects. Several tile jobs are still being completed and the planting equipment has started to make it through the shop. Grain...
The winter months have been busy hauling grain to Decatur and working in the shop on equipment. Several of the crew were able to visit the John Deere combine factory. This was exciting to see the how the machines are assembled. Soon we will began hooking the planters...
Gingerich Farms will be closed December 25-January 1st to allow time off for our company to celebrate Christmas and New Years. The weather has been very variable this month with some very cold days causing the ground to freeze too deep to continue tile installation....