A Valentine's Message, Writ Large
Hallmark reports its most popular Valentine depicts a red rose on red foil, but one Kansas farmer decided to say it with soybeans. Richard Patrick used his tractor to carve the words "Be My" in his soybean field, next to a giant heart. The object of this romantic gesture -- Delrena -- said her husband usually just buys a card. But then, the Patricks are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.
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RENEE MONTAGNE, host:
Good morning. I'm Renee Montagne. Hallmark reports its most popular Valentine depicts a red rose on red foil, but one Kansas farmer decided to show it with soybeans. Richard Patrick used his tractor to carve the words "Be My" in his soybean field, next to a giant heart. The object of this romantic gesture, Delrena, said her husband usually just buys a card. But then, the Patrick's are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. This is Morning Edition.
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