This was our last day of cutting wheat. Lots of pictures to show so bear with me.
Somebody giving directions...... (yes, I use Tide).
Troy tarping the truck before he takes off for the co-op in town.
JudyL....this is what your wheat is going to look like!
I couldn't resist a picture of the old windmill on this place. It's beyond repair and I keep hoping that somebody will come by and want it for an yard ornament (I would but I already have one).
This is the combine that I usually drive. Since it was the last day, they put me in the truck...yep, no a/c, no radio, and no supper brought to me either. Not a happy farmwife I was.
This barn was actually about a mile away...was trying out the zoom.
Can you say flat country? Oh yeah, there area few canyons and valleys, but nothing major like what they have out in Arizona and very few trees like in Arkansas either.
This was the last two bin-fulls coming in. I got a thumbs up from the drivers and couldn't see it for the sweat pouring off of me! 
This is the combine that I usually drive. Since it was the last day, they put me in the truck...yep, no a/c, no radio, and no supper brought to me either. Not a happy farmwife I was.
This barn was actually about a mile away...was trying out the zoom.
Can you say flat country? Oh yeah, there area few canyons and valleys, but nothing major like what they have out in Arizona and very few trees like in Arkansas either.
This was the last two bin-fulls coming in. I got a thumbs up from the drivers and couldn't see it for the sweat pouring off of me!Seed wheat is saved in bins for this falls planting season, and now it's time to get the tractors out and work ground. It NEVER ends. I was called a farm-widow today. That's a good definition....I think me and Bernina are going to find each other again!
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17 comments:
Love the pictures. It is a little mini education on wheat production. I wish I lived closer, I like to grind my own wheat and make bread, it is amazing the difference the particular wheat makes in the bread. I also like the wheat berries in chili, and steamed for breakfast. Thank you for what you do for all of us. I have seen different articles about shortages, and if there are, you will be even more appreciated by everyone.
Oh my, all that God's bounty makes me a bit misty eyed. the photos are great - thank you.
Just a "what if" question - if I was local (I'm not, I'm in Arizona), would you be allowed to sell wheat to me, without a middleman? Or do they need to go through some more process, removing the hull, rocks, whatnot?
What kind of prices do you see per pound or bushel? With the numbers given, I did a little math - let's say each truck did 7 loads, that's 630,000 pounds of wheat. If you use the rip off rate my local grocery store charges - $2.79/pound... then you should have at least $1.75 million dollars. Uh, yeah. Probably not. :D The best I've been able to find in Tucson is $.89/pound. But how much of it is middleman/grocery store fees?
Oops. I kinda carried on. I like math. I like numbers... it goes well with quilting! ;) But I'm glad it was a successful harvest and that you'll get sewing machine time soon. :)
I just love all of your photos! It is nice to see how people live around the world. All of that flat land is beautiful! We have alot of hills here in KY where I live. My actual address is Top Of The World, so that should give you some idea!
Kristie
Great pictures. My favorite memory is like one of the last pictures with the combines lined up moving through the field. Thanks so much for sharing. Sorry about the last day in the truck. Had to be a tough one!
Great photos. That's one of the brilliant things about blogging isn't it, sharing how people live in different parts of the world. Even though I am wheat intolerant it's fascinating to see where it comes from and how it's harvested.
I can't believe you are done....the guy STARTED ours last night....and now rain is predicted....is he here yet, NO!!! I need to go take a picture of it so you can see how bad it looks. I see if I can get a good picture for you.
I know you are glad to have this part behind you.
Did you take time off from your regular job to do this?
Sure did enjoy all the pictures you posted.
Wow - I caught this entry as I was enjoying my bowl of wheatberries with ham chunks and peppers and I tip my spoon to you - THANK YOU!
enjoying your harvest pics..........like the windmill to I have a bit of a thing for them.........
So, do you plow too or just help during harvest? Do you have a summer crop? If so, what?
It's flat like that here in E. New Mexico, too. (I may have mentioned this once before, but anymore I can't remember what I put on whose blogs. LOL!)
Hi there! I enjoyed all of your pictures! I'm in tree covered Arkansas, so it's nice to see some flat land! :)
THanks for sharing!
Again I'm impressed by what a HUGE job this is!
You must see some beautiful starry skies with all that open land.
Jeanne :)
Geez. I feel guilty sitting here with my feet up! LOL
great pictures, feels like we only just finished but less than 6 months away for us as well. The circular nature of it amazes me as well-you just get one stored and it is time to start over again. No hail? Tracey
Great pictures-Looks like hot,hard work. Thank you to you and your family....Hugs, Linda
Love to see your harvest pics!
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