Corn Is Almost Ready

I couldn't resist checking an ear of corn today out in the corn patch.  I knew it was getting close by the color and dryness of the silks.  The ear I checked has just a little more time to go.  The kernels were not fully formed all the way to the tip.  The fluid color was slightly milky, but still a little watery.  I guess I have about 7 to 10 days before it is fully ready and I can't wait.  This little gem still got plucked and went straight into a pot of boiling water.  Nothing like fresh corn.

Georgia Drought - We Need Rain!

I have mentioned a few times in the last two years about how bad we need rain where I live.  Look at the United Status drought monitor map below and look at Georgia.  If that doesn't show how bad the situation is I don't know what will.  Almost the entire state is in the D3 and D4 drought ratings, which are the highest.  My prayers go out to all the farmers in Georgia trying to make a living.  I can always water my little home garden, but that isn't always the case for commercial farmers.  It has not rained a drop at my house in over two weeks and has only rained twice all Spring.  I am praying that is gets better down here.