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Introducing Crop Watcher David Hankammer

Illinois Farm Families - Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Greetings, my name is David Hankammer and I’m a farmer from Millstadt, IL area which is located about 30 miles from St. Louis, MO.  I farm about 1,000 acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat with my brother Tony.  I am a third generational farmer.  Farming has always been part of my family’s heritage with my mom and my dad’s families both being involved in agriculture.  The reason why I love being a farmer is because I love being outdoors and love to watch the crops grow.  I’m happy to write this blog for Illinois Farm Families.  I hope that my reports help keep you informed as to what is going on on our farm.         Read more...

 

Rain - a blessing and a curse

Illinois Farm Families - Wednesday, February 08, 2012

It's days like today that make me dread the rain.  It is about 33 degrees rainy, misty and windy.  Days like these make it hard on our outdoor livestock.  It is easy to get wet and chilled and like humans, that makes your immune system work harder.  It is muddy and sloppy, one degree colder and at least things would be frozen.  Now on the other hand, our wells are really low from lack of rain throughout the summer and fall.  That means any moisture we get is a blessing, so I shouldn’t complain!  Easier said than done.


The hoop!

Today I am thankful that a few years back we built a large hoop building to feed cattle in.

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