Bob posts on August 26:

We have taken out a few rows of beans to allow growers to more easily see between each trait. After these plants were removed, we put the plant material through the chopper and tilled the material into the soil in the alleys.

The the cotton has really taken off - now about 4' tall with many blooms and beginning to set a few bolls.

Scheduled this week: lay wood chips in the walkway alleys.

The Corn Keeps Growing

Bob reports Aug. 13:

Good early moisture along with adequate fertility has really helped the crop get to maximum height. Another reason for the good growth is the fact that this piece of ground has been in sod for 50+ years. Releasing all of that carbon and organic matter allowed the corn and beans to take off.

Here you see the recently repainted seed building.
Here is a nice birds-eye view of the plot.

Here you see the weather station and the corn peeking over the fence.

This past Monday evening we had a short but intense storm. About 7/10" of rain with significant wind. This wind did no damage to the corn, but did lay over some of the beans. I expect they will recover somewhat by show time.

Next week we will remove the border and buffer rows between differing corn and bean demos as well as clean up the alleys. The last week of the month, we will begin laying down the walk pathway with wood chips and prepare for the center tent to be installed.

Preparing the plot for fencing

Bob posts on Aug. 1:

Here are the latest pictures from the Husker Harvest show plot taken July 31. Here we are preparing the site for the walkway fence installation. The fence will be in place by Friday afternoon.

Note that my assistant John is wearing safety glasses, gloves and using a safe wooden stick to push the stalk material into the chipper.

After the material goes through the chipper, the silage is incorporated into the soil with a power tiller.

The exhibition tent is being installed starting on Friday. Note that the corn is in full tassel.