It is hot. It is dry. Work continues.

Corn was really stressed due to lack of rainfall. The last ten days were rough. In the interim, we received a little rain, and every bit helps. SO we installed surface drip irrigation. Hands are blistered from shoving the valve barbs into the main line. Back hurts from all the stooping and crawling.

In the middle of it, I had to take a break and run up to Missouri and fetch an Allis Chalmers All Crop Drill. A 15x7 for planting winter small grains. Got tired of renting junk for $259 a day. I think I made a good trade.