Maybe the Rain Isn’t So Bad

Post by Raegan Johnson:

Rain, rain go away. I began singing that in my head as I arrived in Memphis, Tennessee on Monday. I was on my way to Nebraska for the Husker Harvest Days Show, and it was pouring. I kept thinking, I hope it’s not raining in Grand Island. But farmers in Nebraska would cringe if I ever said that out loud.

What I pray doesn’t mess up my hair, make-up or clothes, is a God-send to the farmers in the area. About 90 percent of the area is irrigated due to a lack of rainfall. In fact, Husker Harvest is the only show dedicated completely to irrigation, and it kicks off today, Sept. 15.

This show marks Husker Harvest’s 32nd year. And this year, the show has 850 lots, an 80-acre exhibit area and more than 600 exhibitors.

For Monsanto, it’s an opportunity to show farmers some of our current technology and what’s to come. During the show, Monsanto is highlighting everything from breeding tools and techniques to biotechnology traits and improved agronomic practices.

Our one-third of an acre plot has Genuity SmartStax Corn, Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield Soybeans, vegetables, specialty crops and more.

I am excited as I prepare to head to day one of the show this morning.

While I am here, I look forward to speaking with farmers to see how what Monsanto does every day is improving their lives. Working in a cube in Creve Coeur often makes me forget how many people Monsanto’s business impacts. But visiting with farmers is a great reminder. They remind me of our work’s value, and the value of many things those who don’t farm take for granted—like the rain.