Garrison, North Dakota—We just can't quite take off here in North Dakota. We're only cutting partial days and are fighting wet wheat. The weather is lovely if you want to do recreational outdoorsy activities, but it hasn't been much for helping dry down the wheat. Needless...
Garrison, North Dakota—The kids and I survived the long trek to North Dakota. They really did as well as I could have hoped, but that doesn't mean this mama wasn't just a little stressed. But, all's well that ends well! For now, I'm just going...
It's hard to believe that Colorado is complete. We were still cutting there this time last year. The crews were fortunate to have excellent weather since the 4th and 5th of July respectively and cut daily until the 22nd when they completed Colorado. We had some rains move through, but they...
Northeast Colorado:You may have heard your kindergarten teacher say, "Sharing is caring!" However, that rule doesn't always apply to harvest. One of the most hated tasks of the crew is blowing off the machines, but it is a crucial practice not only for keeping machines...
Southeastern Morgan County, Colorado: The crew was temporarily reunited Monday in southeastern Morgan County, Colorado. It was the type of day harvest dreams are made of. There was plenty of heat, a breeze, and a beautiful big blue Colorado sky for a backdrop. There was...
Southeastern Morgan County, Colorado: Last year was the first time we cut for the farmers at our current location. In that time, we learned we had some common interests and that we really enjoy the view through our cameras' viewfinders! It's been fun to return...
Sharon Springs, Kansas — My only regret about Sharon Springs is that the kids and I didn't arrive sooner. I read that Wallace County is the second least populous county in Kansas. However, what they may lack in population, they sure make up for in...
Sharon Springs, Kan. — Friday, the kids and I hit the ground running with our harvest duties and delivered Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes on tortillas for the evening meal. I found the recipe by Chef Alli in the Kansas Living magazine that Farm Bureau publishes. I had tried...
Sharon Springs, Kansas: We made it! And by "we", I mean the kids and I. The crew beat us here by a couple of days. It's hard to believe we got just a smidge over three unexpected weeks at home. The first week was just...
Scott City, Kansas - Everyone likes to have a story. You know, one of those that you can tell for years to come and it still has the power to captivate? Well, this may be the year for some farmers and harvesters in western Kansas....
