There is a noticeable uptick in trucks hauling nitrogen lately 🍏

That’s a sign of autumn as apple orchards are big users of nitrogen to store apples for the coming year as they are harvested for the year. 🍎 Hopefully there isn’t the big shortages this year caused by COVID patients but I’m sure apple growers are still paying through the nose 👃. Already dairies, especially in the high country are in full out chop mode for silage 🌽 and the fantastic smells that represents 🐮 except when they are cleaning out old bunks and get into the real fermented stuff. 💩

Should be an absolutely beautiful autumn day 🍂 after a bit of a cold start this morning, not a cloud in the sky. The leaves are just starting to turn in Delmar. The silly political lawn signs are out. I actually don’t get why people get so excited about politics, I think it’s better to focus on improving your own life rather than your community. 👥 Live in a place that suits your values and beliefs.

I am thinking about taking Friday off to go to the Adirondacks and hike Pillsbury Mountain ⛰ although I’m watching that forecast on Sunday. But right now it looks like it could be a very nice weekend. 🍂