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Looking due north at sundown, the field on the right has just been harvested. The large thunderstorm visible 40 miles to the north continued to grow during the night and moved south (uncharacteristically). Following several days of rain, it was two weeks before the field on the left could be harvested. Near Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas. June 8, 2005.
Near Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas. June 8, 2005.
Farming is the principal industry in Sumner County, in south-central Kansas. Known as the "Wheat Capital of the World", the county regularly produces more wheat and grain sorghum than any other Kansas county. Near Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas. June 8, 2005.