Crop circles reported in Ohio soybean field

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Mark thinks it was the work of pranksters, and he wants them to pay him $1,200 for the damaged beans he can't harvest. He said he has no insurance to cover the loss

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Kudos to the farmer & professor.

Jeers to this guy...
"The plants were all swirled down counter-clockwise, and several places were woven together," Wilson said. "Along the stems of soybean plants where the branches bend off, the leaf bases had been shriveled up and browned as if they had been subjected to some sort of heat damage." "I think we're going to say that this one was authentic," he said.

Certainly no human could swirl things counter-clockwise or weave things. And damaged vegetation browns? Who ever heard of such a thing?

OK, my sarcasm meter is running high today, but sufficed to say, Mr. Authenticity is certainly jumping to farfetched conclusions based on little evidence.
 


It is certainly concerning to hear about these mysterious circles appearing in an Ohio soybean field. While Mark may believe that pranksters are responsible for this damage, it is important to thoroughly investigate and gather evidence before making any accusations. It is also important to consider alternative explanations, such as natural causes or even potential crop diseases.

As for Mark's request for compensation, it is understandable that he would want to be reimbursed for the damaged beans he cannot harvest. However, it is important to keep in mind that the cause of the damage has not been determined yet. It may not be fair to automatically assume that pranksters are responsible and demand payment from them.

Additionally, it is concerning to hear that Mark does not have insurance to cover this type of loss. It may be wise for him and other farmers to consider investing in insurance to protect against potential crop damage in the future.

In the meantime, it is important for authorities to thoroughly investigate this situation and determine the cause of the damage. If it is found that pranksters are indeed responsible, appropriate consequences should be taken. However, if it is determined to be a natural occurrence or crop disease, then Mark may need to seek alternative solutions for his damaged crop.