For my 4th of July weekend I headed NW to visit the boy and his family. It had been four weeks since my last trip so I was excited to see how much had changed - the crops, the calves and the hair on his face - Ok maybe not so excited about the last one.
I grew up on a beef cattle operation. We buy all of our feed, so I was never involved in the crop side of things. This summer it's been really fun learning about a different aspect of agriculture, and the nerd in me in fascinated with corn.
Remember this picture from four weeks ago.
Well this is what it look like 4th of July weekend. And no I am not a midget.
The boy said since I have left, the corn has now started to tassle. That's the next step in the growing process.
Other things in Iowa grow, like hair, and no this is not the boy. This is the boy's new future brother-in-law. It was a very exciting weekend.
And to stereotype Iowa a little more, they have cattle liners in their parades.
And children ride in them like floats. Maybe she is the next Temple Grandin.
Until next time... tell me a little bit about your crops or maybe you are from town and you can learn about corn along with me. Ask questions and I'll try and find the answers.
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