The wheat seed has been planted and is coming up in nice, neat rows. In just three months these small stalks, which have valiantly pushed their way to emerge through the dirt, will provide nutrient rich golden grains of wheat. Some of this wheat will be used in the United States, but the majority will be exported overseas where it will quite literally feed the world.
Of course, the U.S. has competition from other countries in that department, which helps to drive the price our farmers receive when they sell their wheat. Weather also drives the price up or down, as does yield. It is amazing to me that what happens in China, Australia, Brazil, etc., helps to determine what the U.S. farmers receive, but it does and it indicates to me what a small world this really is.
The price right now for a bushel of wheat is roughly half of what the high was last year. What that means is there will probably be little to no profit at the end of this year. Maybe even a loss. And even knowing this, the seed still goes in the ground, the crop is still watered, fertilized, and harvested, with the hope that a bountiful yield, good weather and a bit of luck will produce a profitable year after all. Now that is hope.
Great diptych! The shots compliment one another so well.
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Splendid captures of new life offering hope.
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that is, indeed, hope. lovely diptych!
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These two shots go great together!
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Great to see fresh ‘greens’!! Spring MUST be here?!?!?
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I like the two levels of closeness. Beautiful greens and a great resource in this country. I’m trying to remember why some plant winter wheat and others spring wheat…. hmmmmm
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Timing, water and money. Spring wheat prices are higher than winter wheat prices, so if you have irrigated ground it makes more sense/cents to plant spring wheat, but only if the price of the wheat offsets the cost of irrigation. Dryland farmers plant winter wheat to take advantage of accumulated moisture in the form of snow and rain to help the wheat develop before summer heat sets in.
Last year with the high prices of wheat, it made economical sense to apply additional water for the best yields, if you had irrigation available, that is. When prices are low, you try to keep costs to a minimum as much as possible and water less often.
Love your consciousness and genuine spirit. Great photo as well.
Have a great weekend.
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Wonderful diptych. Have a nice weekend.
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Wonderful shots both of them. But I don’ think it is very nice that people are calling you a diptych.
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A really well done diptych Toni. The light is fantastic — great work. I also love the shallow dof in the one on the right. Great work my friend. Have a wonderfully creative weekend
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Excellent post.
These are gorgeous shots! I grew up around wheat fields and had no idea this is what it looked like up close.
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I really like the multiple perspectives, the colors are also very fresh.
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The light is just wonderful and I like both points of view! It’s so nice to see new life popping up!
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