Dave Hermesch, a farmer in southeast Tulsa, discusses current challenges on his farm. His soybeans, which were planted later than usual, are suffering due to insufficient rainfall and require both rain and heat to develop properly. Hermesch notes variability in crop quality, with some soybean fields looking promising while others have poor germination despite replanting efforts. He also operates farmland 85 miles away but manages the distance with equipment that allows efficient transportation of machinery.

- Farming around the area involves both irrigated and dryland practices, with about a third of the farmland irrigated. For soybeans, no special irrigation techniques are employed before harvest, unlike crops such as potatoes. Hermesch uses MacDon Flex Drapers to cut soybeans close to the ground and highlights the absence of rocks in the soil due to long-term no-till farming.

- Hermesch expresses contentment with his current equipment, which mainly includes a large planter without the notorious three-point hitch. Despite challenges, recent rains provided some relief, though he notes a desire for more consistent rainfall patterns to support crop growth. The conversation reflects common agricultural issues with moisture availability, resonating with other regions experiencing dry conditions.