tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post671730697165626696..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Sheer TortureJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-11439191348418574882016-10-13T17:22:44.665-10:002016-10-13T17:22:44.665-10:00Umm... I'm sorry John. I must have miss unde...Umm... I'm sorry John. I must have miss understood your comment. Most of my neighbors raise 200 bushel corn, so to get 3 times more than my neighbors would mean I raise 600 hundred bushel corn That would break the new World Record. I raise good crops, but not that good. Maybe all your brother's neighbors are organic.<br /><br /> 7:22 is at a cross roads. I hope he chooses the right path to fit his needs. <br /><br />I'm guessing you found my Youtube channel?<br /><br />Yes, it gets very cold in Nebraska and the soil usually freezes. That creates issues not seen in Hawaii. <br /><br />As for popcorn, I don't grow for Jolly Time. I have some very good friends that do, and it's a great Company. They have grown for them for over 40 years and their dad is in the Jolly Time Hall Of Fame. They are a great family based company and they have excellent products. We market our corn privately through Dad's farmer's Market License. <br /><br />Best Regards John<br /><br />BradAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553534513992452534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-47319965586943216022016-10-13T11:02:40.842-10:002016-10-13T11:02:40.842-10:00@9:36 I've been quite clear that I typically d...@9:36 I've been quite clear that I typically don't post comments that attack me. I'm also not keen on whiners, like you. In the case of 4 pm., I had posted every comment that came in, so I knew he/she was full of it.<br /><br />I've also stated that since this is my own personal blog, I reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. <br /><br />@10:51 -- Here's the difference: I put my name on what I say. I stand behind what I say. That's very different than someone — like you? — making cowardly attacks under cover of anonymity. <br /><br />And that is the end of this discussion. So if you don't like it, go elsewhere. I don't care. I don't need your complaining. You add nothing to the blog.<br /><br /><br />Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-16278363211603354082016-10-13T10:51:30.028-10:002016-10-13T10:51:30.028-10:00Joan, You are so funny. You attack others daily in...Joan, You are so funny. You attack others daily in your blog, but have no tolerance for others who you perceive as attacking you. Whatʻs good for the gander is not good for the goose?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-67272774947519681222016-10-13T10:26:06.728-10:002016-10-13T10:26:06.728-10:00Trust Donald the Degenerate in Chief. What a slime...Trust Donald the Degenerate in Chief. What a slime ball.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-24529944349945683162016-10-13T09:36:20.970-10:002016-10-13T09:36:20.970-10:00 Come on, Joan, you know you do not post everybody... Come on, Joan, you know you do not post everybodyʻs stuff. You know you are selective in what you post. And you also know you are much stricter banning comments than Civil Beat. In fact, you even refuse to give standards for commenters to follow to ensure their comments will not be banned. Now why is that? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-31325220750889649182016-10-13T09:01:19.858-10:002016-10-13T09:01:19.858-10:00Bradley, I've obviously offended you. My apol...Bradley, I've obviously offended you. My apologies. <br />I believe you misread my post.<br />I appreciate the numbers you've provided.<br /><br />My MN friend gets 250-300 bushels/acre. Of course, his problem is drainage, not irrigation. <br /><br />I am somewhat familiar with the problems of irrigation having spent many summer trips to Brown County where I would occasionally help set tubes.<br /><br />I also appreciate the problem of too much rain, in that, Steele County had 14" a couple of weeks ago, just when it was time to start harvest.<br /><br />I eat a lot of Jolly Time pop corn.John Kauaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709115908711629306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-82566238780787060242016-10-13T07:17:48.142-10:002016-10-13T07:17:48.142-10:00Wikileaks is aligned with Putin and Trump:
http:/...Wikileaks is aligned with Putin and Trump:<br /><br />http://www.marklynas.org/2016/10/trump-putin-alt-right-gmo-connection/<br /><br />Julian Assange is dodging sexual assault charges and Putin is a tyrant.<br /><br />Trump has no principles, only an unbridled lust for women, money and power.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-30479058374348192232016-10-13T05:16:25.477-10:002016-10-13T05:16:25.477-10:00Trump has an anti-GMO connection....
http://www.m...Trump has an anti-GMO connection....<br /><br />http://www.marklynas.org/2016/10/trump-putin-alt-right-gmo-connection/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-76994966171821103102016-10-13T04:50:05.260-10:002016-10-13T04:50:05.260-10:00FYI,
Clinton has an anti-GMO connection...
http:/...FYI, <br />Clinton has an anti-GMO connection...<br />http://acsh.org/news/2016/10/12/wikileaks-reveals-hillary-clinton-campaign-manager-john-podesta-believes-gmos-causeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-12252185514391935512016-10-12T18:12:17.805-10:002016-10-12T18:12:17.805-10:00continued.....
Will farmers continue farm in the ...continued.....<br /><br />Will farmers continue farm in the current manner 30 years from now? No, we are at peak Phosphorus and peak oil. TO be sustainable, we are going to develop new agricultural systems. However, today's system feeds the world, and pays my bills. That's enough for today, and we can both dream about tomorrow. <br /><br />Try reading Howard Buffet's "Forty Chances" John (both the text version and the picture book version). <br />Take some time to ponder that on National Farmer's Day...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553534513992452534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-72042182793527265882016-10-12T18:11:49.385-10:002016-10-12T18:11:49.385-10:00Ok John, let me help you out, and set your delusio...Ok John, let me help you out, and set your delusions straight. My organic neighbors (for which they're only 2 in a 30 mile radius) raised 30-37 bushel soybeans. One of those farmers did so after cover crop, so he only averaged 18.5 bushels per year; but, he ran cattle on that cover crop, so I'll be generous and give him the full 37 bushels. That's before they sent them to Robert's Seeds to be cleaned prior to export to Japan. The samples I saw are going to have a significant amount of waste (after the pigweed seeds are separated). They are in Kearney and Webster County. Kearney county is outside of the Republican River Valley, which means they have no limitations on irrigation. <br /><br />Now, I farm in the Republican River Valley, which mean I have metered water and have to budget 45 inches of water over the next 5 years and can't pump more than 13 inches in one year. Now, go look at that twitter link I posted. Notice all those plaques and signs with soybean yields in the 90's. Well John, 90's are three times bigger than 30's.... I also raised those high yielding beans with less water. <br /><br />Now my organic neighbors, after applying tons of cow manure can raise a respectable 130-150 bushel corn crop. Not bad money when they sell it for $10 a bushel. (Hauling all that manure from confined feeding operations burns a significant amount of fossil fuel, which is bad for the environment.) My irrigated corn made 245-270. Not quite double, but close enough. Then again, I did so with almost half the water. SO, per gallon of water, I raised almost 4 times as much corn!<br /><br />Now, let's get something straight. I have a great deal of respect for the job my organic neighbors do. In fact, I have a great deal of respect for all farmers, even the ones who are total dicks. We may not see eye-to-eye on every issue; but, we stand united in the cause of feeding (and clothing) the world, while being good stewards of the land. Organic farming has many challenges and is an expensive enterprise to undertake. The one small farmer to the West works as a college professor, and probably needs that income to supplement his farm, because he has lost several popcorn crops to weeds over the years. The mega farmer to the East and West has inherited considerable wealth, and his expensive transition to organic farming was an easy task. While a few elitist don't mind expensive organic food, my food grade white corn sold for a third of the price and was ship across the pond to feed people starving in African (due to an epic drought). Some of those Africans that didn't want GMO corn, so they bought corn from Mexico, then we turned around and sold cheaper corn to Mexico to replace that product. All of us work hard at what we do, but my corn yielded twice as much, and is three times cheaper than organic. That means I can feed six starving people for what one person pays for organic. I sleep very well at night comforted by that fact. Further, I accomplish that task economically, safely, and environmentally friendly manner. Finally, I'm very comforted by the fact that I can ease the suffering of starving people. That's why I write checks with the bank's money, to grow enough of a crop to repay that debt, and have a little left over for myself to live on. <br /><br />That may seem like a delusion to you, but it is a firm reality to me. <br /><br />"Figures don't lie, but liars figure." Mark Twain, in regard to statistics skewing results. While you are free to have doubts about my numbers; the weight wagon doesn't lie, and my pictures clearly tell the story. Now the question is John, are you willing to read that story with objective eyes, or are you going to leave your blinders on? <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553534513992452534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-44010018604415588292016-10-12T16:30:47.819-10:002016-10-12T16:30:47.819-10:00@4 I've posted all your stuff. Drama, much?@4 I've posted all your stuff. Drama, much?Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-12572742494325685222016-10-12T16:00:56.419-10:002016-10-12T16:00:56.419-10:00Joan, easy to appear a "winner" when al...Joan, easy to appear a "winner" when all you have to do is silence someone getting the better of you by not posting their comments. Kinda reminds me of the Commission on Presidential Debates. Silence and disenfranchise voices of dissent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-20029109105698502912016-10-12T15:47:43.754-10:002016-10-12T15:47:43.754-10:003:17 How am I misrepresenting your views? You said...3:17 How am I misrepresenting your views? You said it was a "joke". I see it as you trying to discredit another person running for office in a non-democratic system to disenfranchise 3rd parties yet not a peep about the inherent unfairness of that from you. A vote for Jill is a vote for Jill. Why aren't "Hillary" or "Trump" "spoilers"? Why is it always a 3rd party candidate? Try 'tink!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-4722741390596068542016-10-12T15:17:41.937-10:002016-10-12T15:17:41.937-10:00@3:11 If it bothers you so much then why are you ...@3:11 If it bothers you so much then why are you misrepresenting my views?Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-43336898426646015662016-10-12T15:11:04.703-10:002016-10-12T15:11:04.703-10:001:55 Yeah real funny misrepresenting someone's...1:55 Yeah real funny misrepresenting someone's views. You must be overjoyed at how much democracy has improved ever since the Commission on Presidential Debates In 1988" fixed the system", so the League of Women Voters withdrew its sponsorship of the presidential debates after the George H. W. Bush and Michael Dukakis campaigns secretly agreed to a "memorandum of understanding" that would decide which candidates could participate in the debates, which individuals would be panelists (and therefore able to ask questions), and the height of the lecterns. The League rejected the demands and released a statement saying that they were withdrawing support for the debates because "the demands of the two campaign organizations would perpetrate a fraud on the American voter."<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-46764080577169142932016-10-12T14:48:51.695-10:002016-10-12T14:48:51.695-10:001:55 "And you're certainly not worth thro...1:55 "And you're certainly not worth throwing away a vote that may work to get Trump elected."<br /><br />And you're certainly not worth throwing away a vote that may work to get Hillary elected.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-5045927391000637192016-10-12T13:55:07.233-10:002016-10-12T13:55:07.233-10:00Dear Jill,
I'm sorry I posted a cartoon that ...Dear Jill,<br /><br />I'm sorry I posted a cartoon that apparently misrepresented your views on vaccines. Some people just can't take a joke. I actually supported you at one time. But in the years since, I've found I really don't share your views on many issues and I don't think you have either the background or the skills to run the country. I don't think Trump and Clinton are afraid to debate either you or Gary Johnson. It's more likely that they, like the most of us, don't see you as a serious candidate. And you're certainly not worth throwing away a vote that may work to get Trump elected.<br /><br />Best,<br />JoanJoan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-1697940562639576022016-10-12T13:39:26.710-10:002016-10-12T13:39:26.710-10:009:57 Joan will never apologize to Jill Stein altho...9:57 Joan will never apologize to Jill Stein although Snopes said the anti-vaccine rumor was false http://www.snopes.com/is-green-party-candidate-jill-stein-anti-vaccine/ Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-35294771299837133802016-10-12T12:57:58.655-10:002016-10-12T12:57:58.655-10:00I say this a man and I mean it. Not only should w...I say this a man and I mean it. Not only should women have at least as much power in the political arena as men, but I'm quite certain that if we took the vote away from men globally for the next 100 years, and only women worldwide could vote, we would have far fewer wars and far more "intractable" problems that would be solved. While it will never happen, there is no doubt that the more political power women have in all societies, the closer we can at least get to those solutions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-54737304932011588092016-10-12T09:57:35.700-10:002016-10-12T09:57:35.700-10:0012:35pm Itʻs a shame people like Joan treat Jill S...12:35pm Itʻs a shame people like Joan treat Jill Stein this way. Anybody can go to her site and find out why Hillary and Donald are so afraid that they refuse to debate her in a public forum. Such a disgrace for America that someone trustworthy like Jill who understands the real road to a peaceful world is swept under the rug by Democrats, Republicans and the corporate controlled mass media. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-19925004351755656452016-10-12T08:08:36.018-10:002016-10-12T08:08:36.018-10:00My dad always said, "never believe a man who ...My dad always said, "never believe a man who tells you how good he is at something. If he was that good, everybody would know it already". Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-4544881836303496102016-10-12T07:43:08.010-10:002016-10-12T07:43:08.010-10:00Hey Bradley, you would have some tough competition...Hey Bradley, you would have some tough competition the my friend who's running our farm in MN. ;-)<br />He gets yields up to 3x his neighbors. (according to my Brother who usually is right on when talking about this kind of information.) But then, some of his neighbors aren't too smart.<br /><br />Looking at the video of your soybean planting, I'm guessing that 7:22 has never been to the midwest so doesn't have a clue that is what good soil looks like. It gets cold up there.<br /><br /><br />A quote from my friend in Fiji. Appropriate for nothing in this blog other than I like it.<br /><br />"Well, life is all about pretending in some form or another. If that doesn't work, try delusion. Or maybe it's the other way around."<br /><br />John Kauaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709115908711629306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-2489773774214163972016-10-12T05:28:29.373-10:002016-10-12T05:28:29.373-10:00Now that you've had a chance to look at my Twi...Now that you've had a chance to look at my Twitter feed, focus on the pictures posted on May 12, 2015 and May 15, 2015. The planting picture was actually taken on May 2, 2015, and the soybean plant emergence photo was posted the day of. I was planting into 270 bushel corn residue. Two weeks later, the earthworms, and micro fungi, had eaten all of my residue. Can your permaculture soil digest that much residue, that quickly, after you beat it to death with a rotor-tiller? My soil isn't played out. It has more plant health than your permaculture will ever know because of reduced tillage. You have to supplement you soil micro flora with teas, while my soil grows its own. In fact, I almost have too much micro biological activity, which leaves bare soil prone to soil erosion. <br /><br /> I wonder if it would be possible for Joan to post those picture for her other blog readers to see? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553534513992452534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-75515081491739523202016-10-12T04:39:57.986-10:002016-10-12T04:39:57.986-10:00@ 7:22 PM me the info to line up a tour of your f...@ 7:22 PM me the info to line up a tour of your farm. As for played out, my soybeans have won Pioneer's District yield contest 3 out of the last four years and the area contest once. Since they yield three times more than organic, I do need to replace some nutrients removed from the soil. Here are some more pics of my "played out soil" can see for the rest of Joan's blog readers to see. <br /><br />https://twitter.com/Bradleychoquet2<br /><br /> Crops that look that good don't grow from played out soil. <br /><br />Now your turn @ 7:22, you can post anonymous photos to Photobucket to share your trumps in Agriculture? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553534513992452534noreply@blogger.com