WV Farm Bureau Magazine October 2013 | Page 19

Stallman, continued from Michigan to Georgia. A Cornucopia of Blessings While many farmers will bring in a good crop this harvest, there are others who didn’t have such a bountiful year because of drought and other weather conditions. For example, spring rains in Iowa prevented farmers from planting until later in the season. The state’s corn crop is now only projected to reach 162 bushels per acre, whereas it should be at least 180 bushels per acre. My wish for all farmers this year is a plentiful harvest, after which you can sit back and х