Monday, October 13, 2008

Rice Harvest

The combines goes along and separates the rice from the stalks.
















The grain is then laid out along the side of the road.















The stalks dry and are scooped into bales.

Rice Fields: October 13

The field was harvested sometime between Saturday afternoon and Monday afternoon. Check the next post for what happens after the harvest.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Rice Fields: October 11

Harvest has started. Notice the field at center left.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Rice Fields: October 6

Harvest is just around the corner. A few fields have been picked and the farmers are laying out seeds to dry.