The Growing Season: A Story in Pictures (below)

These photos show a dry land field (no water used for irrigation) just west of Prairie Loft's property. It is farmed with a method called no-till where seeds are planted right into last year's residue. No-till increases soil tilth and water infiltration, suppresses weeds, and conserves moisture because the ground cover captures & holds snow and rain. It also leaves residue where wildlife can find shelter and food.

This corn is commercial yellow corn that will be used for livestock feed, ethanol, or even corn-based plastic. It could also be used to make corn starch, corn syrup, cosmetics, medicines, or even textiles.

This field is maintained by Weeks Enterprises.