It is July and construction is about to begin on Phase 1 of our project. I wish it was October 1^st and the project was completed and we were working the bugs and kinks out of the new system. Yes the project should be done before harvest. We received 6.40 inches of rain at the elevator in June.

Thank you to everyone who made comments about our Condo Storage program we are offering you. Yes we are planning on the Condo Storage Plan. We do listen and we make changes where we can. Many of you asked about a payment plan to pay for your condo storage. The minimum requirement is you need to own Condo Storage for 5 years. We have included a 5 year payment plan. Another question was, can I still store grain like I always did? You will still be able to store grain like you have in the past for people who do not want to be part of the Condo Storage. (Condo Storage guarantees you space.)

The Condo Storage Agreements have been drawn up by our Attorney and are ready for you to look over. Stop in and pick one up or call and we will mail one to you. Remember the Condo Storage is on a first come basis. Our attorney and accountant asked us why we are giving you the farmer such a good deal. I replied we are the Farmer Friendly Elevator. Once farmers realize how good the Condo Storage is I think some people will be left out. Some people will have to wait until next year or if and when we make more Condo space available.

We will tell you in the August Newsletter when you need to have the Condo Agreements signed and money given to us. Once the Condo space has been filled, we will start putting names on the list for future Condo Space.

WHEAT HARVEST: Construction for the new grain pit should be happening during wheat harvest. We will be dumping wheat across town this year. We may even come out to your farm if you can load a semi quickly. The problem with coming to your farm, most of you will be harvesting wheat at the same time. Somebody will not be able to get a semi when they want.

FROM THE GRAIN BIN: The June 30^th crop report is now history. These reports are historically prone to revisions due to past USDA misjudgments. It is always fascinating to see how the government manages to make round pegs fit into square holes. It has always been true that agree with them or not, they are what the world grain trade uses as benchmarks.

FROM THE FEED CORNER: We have the Framework 365 CTC Mineral with AFC on hand. This is a fantastic mineral with Altosid fly control. We also have Energilass Mineral tubs with fly control.

CLOSING TOUGHTS: Nothing enters the brain through an open mouth.  If your mind should go blank don’t forget to turn off the sound.