How's the corn crop

Some commentary about the persistent Iowa corn farmers (more at DealBreaker)

If you take a drive through the gravel roads of rural Iowa, as we did this past weekend, you'll find it striking just how much chaos the June inflicted. A fallow field on one side of the road tells part of the story. Farmers planted on their usual schedule, watched their nascent crop get washed out by floods. Those who planted again saw the floods return, washing out another unborn crop. Many decided not to plant a third time.

On the other side of the road, though, you might see a vibrant green and yellow field, displaying the tenacity of Iowan farmers who planted yet a third time. The wet soil coupled with weather since the floods has been nearly ideal for growing corn. Freshly shucked, the corn is sweet and hearty.