The rain we did get was the difference between total germination and 25 % germ for my flax. Gunna be a real mess of maturities, but at least I can say it established. This year it mattered what you seeded with. My old air seeder sucked to be frank. Never gone a month after seeding until a rain in my 28 years in this country.
Also, I seeded alfalfa on Thursday. Seeded it at sub quarter inch. The rain on Friday and Saturday means it will be the best establishment of footage I have had. My rye for grazing will take off. Seen lots of surface alfalfa’s and rye seeds termed with a root in moisture.
Very fortunate here.
Got me it was honestly the difference between crop insurance claim, and probably a decent crop.
Again, I hope for you all that it comes. I know too well what it is like watching and waiting out the year with poor prospects. Worst thing on a farmers phsyche and confidence.
Also, I seeded alfalfa on Thursday. Seeded it at sub quarter inch. The rain on Friday and Saturday means it will be the best establishment of footage I have had. My rye for grazing will take off. Seen lots of surface alfalfa’s and rye seeds termed with a root in moisture.
Very fortunate here.
Got me it was honestly the difference between crop insurance claim, and probably a decent crop.
Again, I hope for you all that it comes. I know too well what it is like watching and waiting out the year with poor prospects. Worst thing on a farmers phsyche and confidence.
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