Jacob Bobolz snaps open a soybean pod at his farm Wednesday in rural ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½. Bobolz hopes for dry, warm weather for harvest after weathering a wet spring that delayed planting. Local farmers and analysts predict lower-than-average crop yields this year.
Jacob Bobolz has concerns about his soybeans but is encouraged by the yellowing leaves, which mean they're ready to dry out. His soybeans are running about a month behind schedule, which could mean a late harvest for him.
Jacob Bobolz stands in front of a barn at his family’s homestead while speaking to ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ on Wednesday in rural ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½. Bobolz, 26, is a young farmer who recently bought about 150 acres of his own cropland. He has to work full time for the ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Public Works Department to pay bills at his farm. This year, a late planting and low prices have set the stage for a difficult year.
Jacob Bobolz stands in his soybean field while speaking to a Gazette reporter Wednesday. He’s hoping for dry, warm weather for harvest after weathering a wet spring that made planting run late.
Jacob Bobolz snaps open a soybean pod at his farm Wednesday in rural ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½. Bobolz hopes for dry, warm weather for harvest after weathering a wet spring that delayed planting. Local farmers and analysts predict lower-than-average crop yields this year.
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Jacob Bobolz stands in front of a barn at his family’s homestead while speaking to ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ on Wednesday in rural ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½. Bobolz, 26, is a young farmer who recently bought about 150 acres of his own cropland. He has to work full time for the ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Public Works Department to pay bills at his farm. This year, a late planting and low prices have set the stage for a difficult year.
Jacob Bobolz stands in his soybean field while speaking to a Gazette reporter Wednesday. He’s hoping for dry, warm weather for harvest after weathering a wet spring that made planting run late.
Jacob Bobolz has concerns about his soybeans but is encouraged by the yellowing leaves, which mean they're ready to dry out. His soybeans are running about a month behind schedule, which could mean a late harvest for him.
Angela Major
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