Central planning is a very bad deal but gets even worse when the “village idiots” are the ones doing the central planning.
Truth is… the political elites want to destroy us. Unaffordable fuel. Unaffordable food. Unaffordable housing. Absolute control over the unwashed middle class. Because the chosen class are so much better.
A farmer farms over 10,000 acres of corn in the Midwest.
The property is spread out over 3 counties.
His operation is a "partnership farm" with John Deere.
They use the larger farm operations as demonstration projects for the promotion and development of new equipment.
He recently received a phone call from his John Deere representative, and they want the farm to go to electric tractors and combines in 2023.
He currently has 5 diesel combines that cost $900,000 each that are traded in every 3 years. Also, over 10 really BIG tractors.
JD wants him to go all-electric soon.
He said: "Ok, I have some questions. How do I charge these combines when they are 3 counties away from the shop in the middle of a cornfield, in the middle of nowhere?"
"How do I run them 24 hours a day for 10 or 12 days straight when the harvest is ready, and the weather is coming in?"
"How do I get a 50,000+ lb. combine that takes up the width of an entire road back to the shop 20 miles away when the battery goes dead?"
There was dead silence on the other end of the phone.
When the corn is ready to harvest, it has to have the proper sugar and moisture content.
If it is too wet, it has to be put in giant dryers that burn natural or propane gas, and lots of it.
Harvest time is critical because if it degrades in sugar content or quality, it can drop the value of his crop by half a million dollars or more.
Sugar content
The sugar content of corn is highest when the kernels are immature. As the kernels mature, the sugar content decreases and the starch content increases. This is why sweet corn is typically harvested at an earlier stage of maturity than grain corn.
The ideal sugar content for sweet corn at harvest depends on the intended use. For fresh market or frozen corn, the sugar content should be between 18 and 22%. For processed corn, the sugar content can be lower, between 15 and 18%.
Moisture content
The moisture content of corn at harvest also depends on the intended use. For grain corn, the ideal moisture content for harvest is between 15 and 18%. For sweet corn, the ideal moisture content is between 70 and 75%.
If corn is harvested with a higher moisture content, it will need to be dried before storage or processing. Drying can be expensive and time-consuming, and it can also reduce the quality of the corn. If corn is harvested with a lower moisture content, it is more susceptible to spoilage.
Harvesting corn at the right time
It is important to harvest corn at the right time to ensure that it has the proper sugar and moisture content. This can be difficult to determine, as it depends on a number of factors, such as the corn variety, the growing conditions, and the intended use.
However, there are a few general guidelines that can be followed. For grain corn, the kernels should be dent stage and the husks should be dry and brown. For sweet corn, the kernels should be plump and milky, and the husks should be tight and green.
It is also important to note that the sugar and moisture content of corn can vary from ear to ear. To get a more accurate assessment, it is best to sample several ears from different parts of the field.
By harvesting corn at the right time, growers can ensure that they are getting the best possible quality and yield.
It is analyzed at the time of sale.
It is standard procedure to run these machines 10 to 12 days straight, 24 hours a day at peak harvest time.
When they need fuel, a tanker truck delivers it, and the machines keep going.
John Deere's only answer is "we're working on it."
They are being pushed by the government to force these electric machines on American farmers.
These people are out of control.
They are messing with the production of food crops that feed people and livestock... all in the name of their "green dream."
Look for the cost of your box of cornflakes to triple in the next 24 months....."
Reviewed by Diogenes
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October 01, 2023
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