Field Snapshot: Soybeans

It’s that time of year!  The recent weather makes me feel like it’s harvest time J  Cool crisp mornings, sunny days that are comfortable in jeans and a sweatshirt, and clear starry nights.  This is my favorite time of year!  Brad and I were just talking recently about how much of a bummer it is that we don’t really get to sit back and enjoy this season since he is busy working, but it’s great none the less.

The weather isn’t the only clue that harvest time is drawing near.  The soybeans especially are giving hints.  The soybean growing season is done now.  The plants have been nice and green all summer long and have been working hard to fill each of their pods with fat soybeans.  Now the plant dries down and is ready to harvest.  So if you happen to be out and about and notice soybeans turning light green, yellow, or brown in color that is a good thing!  Nothing is wrong with the soybeans; they are just preparing to be harvested. 

I can’t wait for harvest to begin!  Hopefully only a few more weeks J

Soybeans changing- getting ready to be harvested.