Texas- Winter wheat harvest was nearing completion across the state. Rainfall slowed the harvest of wheat in the Blacklands, while weeds impeded progress in the Northern High Plains. Oklahoma- Conditions of winter wheat continued to be rated 76 percent in poor to very poor condition. Wheat...
Remember the other day when I said we were finally able to get back in the field? I shouldn't have exhibited so much excitement. The storm clouds must be attracted to harvest excitement these days because the following morning we woke up to the sound...
Manley, NE/Garden City, KS: Not a whole lot has changed since you last heard from the Z Crew . Mom and Dad moved south last week and made it to Garden City without any problems. They sat for a couple days and then were able...
As strange as it may sound, waiting for the wheat to dry is far more exhausting than harvesting. There is always something to be fixed, tweaked, perfected, modified, or even tore apart. It also means we are all under each other's feet. The type of...
Texas- Harvest of winter wheat continued in the Blacklands. Wheat harvest continued in many areas of the Southern Low Plains. Oklahoma- Condition of winter wheat continued to be rated 76 percent in poor to very poor condition. Wheat harvested jumped 27 points from the previous week...
After being at our third stop, Lyons, Kansas, for a day, we have already been chased out of the fields by rain. We got almost a full day in before the clouds rolled in and we rolled out. I was on my way back from...
Manley, NE (Home): Last Wednesday and Thursday Dad and I made the almost nine hour drive to Garden City, Kansas to deliver the combine to our first stop. We made it to Kansas with no issues and turned right around to head back to Nebraska....
Texas- Winter wheat continued to be harvested across most of the state. Much needed rainfall delayed harvest in some areas but was too little too late for the dryland portion of the crop. Harvest of small grains continued in areas of Southeast Texas. Oklahoma- Condition of...
Manley, NE (Home): Yes, you read the title correctly! Wednesday morning Dad and I will be taking the first trip south. Dad will pull the combine with the semi and I'll be hauling down the header behind the pickup to Garden City, Kansas. Mom is going...
Texas- Wheat harvest continued across most of the state. Precipitation slowed wheat harvest in Southeast Texas. Harvest was in full swing in areas of the Cross Timbers Oklahoma- Condition of the winter wheat in Oklahoma remained virtually unchanged despite the recent rains, with 76 percent rated...
