July Farm Blog
It’s that time of year when you can see the heat haze across a soybean field.
July weather in Arkansas is always hot and humid.
The average July temperatures in Arkansas usually range from 71-91 degrees Fahrenheit.
Who forgot to tell Mother Nature?
This week has ushered in excessive heat warnings across the region.
Better not put your boots up yet either with extremely hot and wet conditions that might make the record books. Some forecasters are calling for 8-15 days of rain this month.
During July (through the 13th) there has been four to five times the usual precipitation dumped at El Dorado (Union County) and Jonesboro (Craighead County). Rainfall was a little below average from the northwest into the central sections of the state.
June was also “wet to very wet” across much of central and southern Arkansas.
This was good for the baby beans in the field and other crops.
Our heat-loving soybeans are doing great in the fields and in the Chef’s Garden at the UAPTC Culinary Institute.
The chefs are growing three soya varieties including natto, edamame, and black vegetable soybeans.
Our family celebrated the 4th of July with classic BBQ wings, potato salad, a garden-fresh tomatoe and cucumber salad, and baked soybeans.
If you haven’t tried baked BBQ soybeans, you are missing out. They are delicious and pack a punch of protein with each bite!
Looking forward to the Soy Chef partnership with the UAPTC – Culinary Institute and the Mid-South Soybean Board in November.
I imagine my new chef friends will up my kitchen game!
Stay cool!
Check out our July photos from the country below!
~Karen
PS. Even the hound dogs are hot this week!
July’s Surprise Lilies always brighten up the summer garden!
