The wagons of shelled corn on the way to the elevators told us that harvest was underway. The fields gave testimony to that fact.
These tractors are resting from their hay-making chores. The product is mowed, fuffled, and raked. Soon it will be baled.
Hay that is baled for market is usually baled in rectangular bales, but most people who plan to use the product locally bale in round bales. Depending on size and density of product, a round bale will weigh anywhere from 700 pounds to 1800 pounds. They are handled with tine attachments on the tractor.
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5 comments:
As you'd expect, we're a little behind you in the harvest cycle.
I will be down there for a day in October--hopefully to catch a ride in the combine with our harvesting friend. Can't wait!
Chuck, two and half or three degrees latitude make a little bit of difference.
Lin, oh, I do hope you get on board that beast. The perspective! Well, let's just say I know you will enjoy the ride.
fuffled? Is that a technical term ;-)
Shark, I think "fuffle" is of Scottish origin. Basically means to muss up. In the case of haymaking, the purpose is to properly aerate the product.
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