April 23, 2025 Farm Update - Rain After a Good Start to Spring Planting

We started fieldwork to prep for spring planting on April 7th and planted our first field on April 9th. After a solid week and a half of great progress planting both soybeans and corn, we welcomed a much-needed rain. It not only gave our freshly planted seeds a good drink but also gave all of us a chance to rest and recharge.

Since then, we've been getting nice rains about every other day. The timing has been just right—giving us a chance to catch up on repairs, spend quality time with family over Easter weekend, and move a few loads of pigs.

We’re looking forward to getting back in the field once conditions are ready. Until then, we're reminding ourselves to be thankful for the rain, which is helping refill the soil’s reserves. Now, we’ll be watching for some sunshine and warmer temps to help our corn and soybeans start emerging.

April 4, 2025 Farm Update - Getting Ready for Spring Planting

April has arrived, and we're all chomping at the bit to get into the field. But with a mix of cloudy skies, rain, and even some snow over the past week, the field conditions just aren’t ready quite yet.

In the meantime, we’ve been busy double-checking equipment, making sure all of our inputs are in, and tidying up the shop — which is getting pretty full! We’re eager to free up some space and more importantly, to enjoy the rhythm of spring days out in the field.

Whenever planting does begin, we’re praying for ideal conditions, plenty of sunshine, and timely rains to follow. Most of all, we’re praying for a safe season with minimal breakdowns and smooth progress from start to finish.