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PostSubject: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyThu Dec 13, 2018 8:33 pm

About 500 acres to go. Weather above freezing.Corn almost off. 000_0615
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyFri Dec 14, 2018 1:42 am

Oh Hal, bet you wish the days of the hand harvesting was still with us, just look at all the fun you would have instead of sitting in a heated monster no doubt reading the local news at the same time and having a cup of coffee or something stronger.

Oh for the good old days ???????.


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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyFri Dec 14, 2018 1:47 am

Guess I just got to live with it...
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyFri Dec 14, 2018 9:04 am

halcanada wrote:
Guess I just got to live with it...
One must be tough Hal Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes Wink Wink heater radio all the mod cones when harvesting etc these days lol! lol! lol! Boy oh boy bounce bounce how one misses the good old days as such Smile Smile behind a draught horse team, harvesting wheat & with the rain p*ssing down so to speak Smile Smile. cheers
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptySat Dec 15, 2018 10:12 am

monster of a machine that hal, bet it does the job well........wouldn't mind having a drive of that cheers lol! flower
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptySat Dec 15, 2018 12:42 pm

As you will well know the farmers here often have to dry the corn at great expense, does the same apply to you?

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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptySat Dec 15, 2018 3:04 pm

Yes. Especially this year. 130 foot silo back of the barn. Dryer running most of the time.However combine can fill it in a day. All elevators are backed up. Full. Why a lot of corn is still out. Plus the mould issue. Much corn getting shredded and ploughed down.
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptySat Dec 15, 2018 9:42 pm

halcanada wrote:
Yes. Especially this year. 130 foot silo back of the barn. Dryer running most of the time.However combine can fill it in a day. All elevators are backed up. Full. Why a lot of corn is still out. Plus the mould issue. Much corn getting shredded and ploughed down.
One of the joys Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes Wink Wink of being a farmer type Hal etc I suggest bounce  bounce When you come, to seeing your hard work basically come to nothing as such. cheers
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptySun Dec 16, 2018 2:45 am

Farming is akin to pigeon flying. Good years hopefully out number bad years. But the desire is there.
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptySun Dec 16, 2018 7:33 am

I think in all walks of life Hal we have good and bad years.

But it goes against the grain when you see your efforts ploughed in.

As for the drying, do you think it is detrimental to the quality.

How boring it would be if everything went to plan.



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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptySun Dec 16, 2018 9:16 am

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Farming is akin to pigeon flying. Good years hopefully out number bad years. But the desire is there.
Some farmers here Hal Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes have been in drought type conditions for well over 5 years etc sadly. Test of ones faith Wink Wink I could maybe suggest Smile Smile. cheers
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptySun Dec 16, 2018 2:33 pm

Misty. One has to dry corn down to 14% or so. Else it moulds. Dried corn is much better quality. Nothing is lost and many bacteria eliminated by the air/heat. The bacteria lost are injested when a pigeon fields. Good or bad? Do not know. Right on freezing again and sunshine today. Wild pigeons getting in the barn rafters to mate. So much like Spring I got excited and almost wet my plants!
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptySun Dec 16, 2018 2:44 pm

True Hal. We often heard, read and even still do sometimes that the Tic beans etc. are black and better etc. because they fat is gone. Where in actual fact there is no difference whatsoever.
I smile because the fat is very, very important and they like to think it's dried out.


Like adding the oil for the moult etc. It is a myth, but serves the purpose - only - of a good feel factor and looking after their birds to the best ability.
Every thing a pigeon needs is in their natural feeds.
the Autumn bounty is just that and does provide what is needed.
Birds in the wild look jut stunning come mating time and after the moult regardless how hard a winter they endure.
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptySun Dec 16, 2018 8:36 pm

In the wild nature provides all the right seed and other food at the right time of the year, seed as an example just prior to the molt to enable the feathers to withstand the winter and all the other food for the rest of the time to breed good young etc;

Lesson their for pigeon fanciers if thought out.

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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptySun Dec 16, 2018 9:28 pm

halcanada wrote:
Misty. One has to dry corn down to 14% or so. Else it moulds. Dried corn is much better quality. Nothing is lost and many bacteria eliminated by the air/heat. The bacteria lost are injested when a pigeon fields. Good or bad? Do not know. Right on freezing again and sunshine today. Wild pigeons getting in the barn rafters to mate. So much like Spring I got excited and almost wet my plants!
lol! lol! lol! Please calm down some what Hal Wink Wink there. That wetting of the plants scenario Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes Smile Smile could turn a wee bit messy as such I suggest Smile Smile. cheers
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyMon Dec 17, 2018 7:47 am

Think all farmers have a hard time Hal, just watched a farming program regarding sheep farming and the way they have to auction their sheep, sure there are cartels involved that keep the prices down etc;

As far as I can see even if you have no health problems and losses from other causes it is a very hard and risky business from the outside.


Not to mention all the weather and other hazards involved.

Will not grumble any more when having a nice lamb chop regarding the price, but who makes the most profit for the least work?.


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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyMon Dec 17, 2018 8:21 pm

There is another big Combine in now. Same as the other. Went behind the barns. Silo is full. Corn dry enough. Also back there a 12 row combine corn header. Six headers are rotated from out side to the middle both sides. One side is plugged solid. They are run by power shafts from the combine. Looks like one gave up the ghost. Expensive fix!!
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyTue Dec 18, 2018 2:25 am

Can remember the old combines run off the tractor, chaff everywhere and none stop hard work.

Used to get the seeds for the pigeons.

All the fun gone.


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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyTue Dec 18, 2018 2:44 am

Refurbished header $60,000.
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyTue Dec 18, 2018 2:57 am

Good grief, that is far beyond pea nuts.

Can you insure against such events?.

How old was the machine in question?, such machines break down just after the guarantee expires over here.

Things are never as simple as they appear.

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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyTue Dec 18, 2018 3:03 am

Machine is two years old.
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyTue Dec 18, 2018 3:30 am

AS todays machines go it is just a baby you have been very unlucky, as technology improves so does the problems increase when matters go wrong, marvelous until they do, hope you have no more problems and get the rest of the crop in with no further problems.

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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyTue Dec 18, 2018 9:03 am

halcanada wrote:
Machine is two years old.
Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes Must have come from China Wink Wink I suspect Hal Smile Smile 2 years, major breakdown bounce bounce disgraceful I'm  affraid I would suggest. Have here an old old old victor motor mower etc I still use & never had any major problems/issues. Just replaced my Air conditioning unit, 35 odd years, cleaned the air filter & that was about it. Hot water service in the roof, put in there when I built my house, 45 odd years ago & has given me good loyal service as such  Smile  Smile. Say again  Wink  Wink 2 years, disgraceful  Smile  Smile.   cheers
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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyTue Dec 18, 2018 11:22 am

Many things manufactured for looks today rather than longevity.

Would not have thought that about farm machinery though.

Can never tell about looks, our sport should be a very good example.


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PostSubject: Re: Corn almost off.   Corn almost off. EmptyTue Dec 18, 2018 9:56 pm

MISTY wrote:
Many things manufactured for looks today rather than longevity.

Would  not have thought that about farm machinery though.

Can never tell about looks, our sport should be a very good example.


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Smile Smile Pigeons Wink Wink or their owners etc Misty Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes lol! lol! lol!. cheers
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