Brian Marlatt

President of 1st Choice Seeds, Farmer in Rush County, IN,
Annoying Husband, and Bewildered Father

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

Can someone explain the allure of big houses? I dont get it. I'm looking forward to the day one of the kids takes our house and we get a smaller one.

[Sovey @SoveyX]

I received a significant raise and I’m at a housing crossroads.

• Bought my house 2 years ago
• Now have excess income

Options:

• Pay it off aggressively
• Upgrade for future family plans
• Upgrade and rent this one out

What would you do?

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

@JBPVFM It's always fun when the view from our bedroom is corn under water.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

So far this spring this field has received 2" of rain within 24 hours of planting twice...

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

It took the Kitten to get finished, but we're done. I need to build a bigger barn next time.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

I don't know how much planter we need for the last 40 acres, but I know how much we're going to use.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

Ok #AgX, Amy says the kids need a better produce stand than my pickup bed. I have the tin from this old shed, an NH3 gear, and bunch of pallets. I'd like to see what others have put together.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

If guys are in the field, I respond ASAP unless its family dinner time or the kids bedtime. If we're rained out, I send them a response telling them I'll call in the morning.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

Both was not an option. My brother was out spraying with the drone today. I've chosen not to participate in the custom app business, so I spent a lovely day with my wife, kids, and in-laws.

[Chad E. Colby @TheChadColby]

Did your family farm on Mother’s Day??

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

Made some progress on relocating the garden today. Kinda nice to actually spend a Saturday at home.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

@Qshizzle97 I would, but I won't buy running trucks lol.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

@Qshizzle97 I figure we'll eventually run out of good 3406E/C15 blocks and have to EV swap them.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

We just had a conversation with our 7 year old about how far from the house he's allowed to go without telling an adult first.

It makes me very pleased to see what my wife has accomplished homeschooling the kids.

[Lyman Stone 石來民 🦬🦬🦬 @lymanstoneky]

My oldest is 6. Her age peers:

-25% already have a smartphone
-spend 7.2 HOURS/wk on internet devices
-58% aren't even allowed to play IN THEIR OWN YARD without supervision
-get less than 40 minutes/week outside without supervision
-socialize with friends only 2.2 hrs/wk

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

Sold the engine out of the parts truck. I've never made money on a truck before.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

@FoulkShay I can't fathom not being equipped to get planting done in 10 day. Big planters are relatively cheap and last season it took 8 weeks to find 10 days fit to plant...

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

@PatrickHeizer I still think sports betting needs the gray/black market enforcement of a guy breaking your knee caps when you're in too deep.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

@Citrowske_L If I didn't have the test plot left to do, I'd absolutely finish without it.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

Nearing the finish line on corn.

[Brian Marlatt @Corn_Bread89]

@the_birdfarmer My grandparents old gas station/house is right on 135, there's not much left from when I was a kid.