Marthsville, Missouri
August 11, 2012
I am bending my own rules today. Normally, this blog is reserved for posting a photo a day that needs few words, but today I'm giving you a twofer of both words and photos. I believe both are needed to tell this story. Something is missing in these photos. Normally, there would be a wagon under the chute to catch the corn. This year's crop was not worth saving so it is going back on the ground.
Linking to Rural Thursday
These are wonderful rural shots Rita. Sadly the weather this year hasn't been good for farmers.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at the equipment used today. That's some machinery!
Carletta, I often wonder how they afford this expensive machinery with the small size of some of the farms. Perhaps they share the cost and the equipment.
DeleteIt's sad to see, and I'm so sorry!
ReplyDeleteis it from ur field?
ReplyDeleteNo Jidhu I live in town. But, this is a farming community. This field is just across the river about four miles from me. But, what effects the farmers effects everyone in the area.
DeleteSadly, we will all feel the ramifications of the drought this year, even those of us who haven't actually physically suffered from it. Food prices will rise eventually. It's a shame nothing could be salvaged. Many of us have been praying for the farmers. Thank you for sharing such poignant moments.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what's going to happen here in our area... some are still holding out for a crop. Great images, although somewhat sad.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the farm machinery. It's a shame they tell a sad tale.
ReplyDeleteHow heartbreaking for the farmer!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots but sad that the crop is not worth saving. We are all going to feel the affects of it.
ReplyDeleteOh, no! That is horrible. This drought has been so hard on so many hard-working people.
ReplyDeleteOh dear ~ nature can be so cruel ~ Lovely photos ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, but it's sad to see...
ReplyDeleteSame here... terrible losses!
ReplyDeleteSad that you didn't get much worth saving! :( I'm afraid that is the case with a lot of people. I hope next year is better.
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Beautiful pictures, sad story. Hopefully, next year's weather will be better to them.
ReplyDeleteThat is bad news for everyone..this drought is just awful- prayers for a better crop next season!
ReplyDeleteI can feel your frustration. It has been such a trying year for farmers across the country. I've seen the same here last few weeks.
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame. I really feel for the farmers.
ReplyDeleteSad, isn't it. Great shots though. The red really pops.
ReplyDeleteThe farmers are suffering. My cousin has a dairy farm in Nebraska and these last couple years have been struggle. Great shots to show the frustration in pictures.
ReplyDeleteHow unfortunate.
ReplyDeleteI very sad. Great photo by the way. Maybe a little homesick for harvest in E. Wa.
ReplyDeleteA telling photo story. Thanks for the post♫
ReplyDeleteIncredibly sad... for the farmers and for consumers alike... great shot...
ReplyDeleteShedding tears. But the post is appreciated; we can't ignore this.
ReplyDeleteSucks to see. I hope next year proves to be better.
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