growalot Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 So for only 20 % chance of rain...it rained all morning here...were now have thoroughly soaked ground...add tomorrows 60% of all day rain we will be in great shape ...but I'll need to wait until things dry a bit before discing and tilling. All of the pumpkins have flowers the melons developing fruit ,blue Hubbard with fruit and squash all flowered out. Though the weeds are loving it too...That farmers bean field must be doing GREAT...I haven't gotten more that 3 deer pics in several days...I supposes that may answer my question in another thread..Oh well I know I'm the only one planting a lot of turnips so hopefully that will draw them back... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Ton of rain yesterday today and next few days here in Westchester. Sucks. Killing my pool and golf timeSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickrockpack Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 20 hours ago, Biz-R-OWorld said: Ton of rain yesterday today and next few days here in Westchester. Sucks. Killing my pool and golf time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I hear you! we got hammered last night with 0.20" didn't knock any of the fires down though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneam2006 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Man it is pouring here in hinsdale right now lost TV and everythingSent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 We are supposed to get about .1" today. If we get that it will make for great tilling and planting tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtTime Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Storms later tonight, then rain off and on through Wednesday around my area. Last weekend was rainy as well. But, for the first time the new lawn is actually green not brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landtracdeerhunter Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 We received about 2/10" over night. Their saying worst drought since the 60"s. Water table is near or at record low levels for a good chunk of western New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Dryer than a popcorn fart here...........We got nothing last night. I don't even see birds around anymore. I fill the birdbath almost everyday and they aren't coming anymore. Like noted above, this is the worst drought since mid 1960's. IIRC they said we'd need 8-10" of rain in the next 8 weeks to make a dent in the deficit. We're screwed........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 We didn't wet at all last night here in southern Jefferson County. Talked to our sweet corn grower day before yesterday and she said no corn this year. Almost every pond around here is bone dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetEmGrow Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 It's so dry I don't even think the roundup is working. seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 On 8/6/2016 at 0:41 PM, LetEmGrow said: It's so dry I don't even think the roundup is working. seriously. Mine did, but it took longer than normal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Can't remember when we had our last drop of rain. Its been almost 7 full weeks since I've mowed my yard! Not complaining about that!Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickrockpack Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 sorry you're short on water! rained here today again 0.05", helped put down a lot of the fire across from the house, 12,240 acres with 65% containment now, glad it rained! was a big help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LET EM GROW Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 We got .5" of rain early Saturday morning in Avoca. Perfect after planting Thursday evening. Calling for more Heavy storms middle end of the week.. Hopefully. Was thinking of putting down some Urea tonight in hopes of on and off rain tomorrow-Saturday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Looks like I hit the timing right for planting our brassicas the other day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landtracdeerhunter Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I 'd like to believe the weather people, but it just doesn't rain here anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneam2006 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Pretty steady here this morningSent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LET EM GROW Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Since I've planted mine about 1.5 weeks ago, we've gone form a severe drought at planting, to almost 2" of rain nowSent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Storm skirted us yesterday..just a very short burst and a lot of noise...another is due today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LET EM GROW Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I had an extra half a bag of Brassicas from this week, I spread yesterday over some things dead dried out hay field. Got a good soaker before and after.. see if it grows.. even if very little grows I'd consider it success lol.. better than leaving it in a bag I suppose Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 dang ...got caught in it........ just a few minutes, but wipers couldn't handle it and there was flooding across the road in several spots...little rivers flowing along the road...Then steam rolling off everything...I feel like I'm back living in Florida! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 After having 0.20 inches of rain in the month of July, my little corner of Steuben County has had over 4 inches of rain in the last 24 hours..... Looks like I'm gonna have to mow my back lawn for the first time in about 2 months....Hehehe... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishon Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Missed us again. The farmers corn is about 6 inches long. Hay is going to bring top dollar . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 14 minutes ago, Fishon said: Missed us again. The farmers corn is about 6 inches long. Hay is going to bring top dollar . Bummer, Fishon... I talked to a buddy of mine the other day who lives in southern Ontario, Canada, and he says it is very bad up there.. Many of his neighbors are selling livestock because they don't have enough hay to feed them through the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landtracdeerhunter Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Finally some dampness. Ended up with nearly 2/10" from a fast moving thunder shower yesterday afternoon. We got another this morning with about the same. My radish was spotty coming up. One piece has been planted for over two weeks with no sign of germination. May try to replant if needed. Some field corn fields look rather good, considering the drought. Others, some corn is knee high in areas, other is earing. Bare spots are common. Soybean took the dry conditions very well with some fair looking fields. White pinto and red kidney beans fields look pretty good. Potatoes are doing real good. No beets planted, as I believe it was just to dry to germinate seed. Going to be some large payouts in crop insurance, this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.