We Need Rain Now
Farming in the west in not easy. Daily I smell the dryness, the drought. During three weeks of walking there has been virtually no rain. “We are entering the critical period for rain”, the farmers were lamenting near Odessa. “Four consecutive days of draught during tussling and silk appearance could cause a 50% reduction in corn yield. Pollination time is critical for water”.
I begin to read up on the relationship between abundant water and a good corn crop. “High temperatures, high winds and low humidity are a combination which makes it hard for crops to keep up with their moisture demands. Wind above ten miles per hour increases air flow through the corn’s canopy and increase surface water evaporation”, the local newspaper explained.”Corn’s up above $6 a bushel. Soybeans are going for over $13. Can’t make no money if it won’t grow”, the farmer lamented.
At church we all prayed for rain.