Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Century Mark

Posted on June 28, 2012 by casifarm

Thursday, June 28, 2012 After a very comfortable morning, the thermometer hit 106F this afternoon.  A breeze was blowing, and in the shade, it was not awful.  But in the sun, it was intense.  The crops are showing it.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Beehive of activity!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by casifarm

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Boy, there are many things happening at Carnahan & Sons today! First, Jay and Tim from WIN Energy are setting more of the new poles for the main electrical power service to the farm.  They will eventually … Continue reading →

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Jake is here.

Posted on June 26, 2012 by casifarm

June 26, 2012 Jake Gingerich, Montgomery (Indiana) Welding, is here today with a crane to pull down the roof auger between bins 10 and 10A, along with the downspouts from the old and new elevators.  In its place, he will … Continue reading →

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Friday, June 22, 2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 by casifarm

The drought continues… Today, the local electric co-op is upgrading our electric service.  The new dryer upgrade has increased our potential load in such a way that the wiring and the poles that hold them up will need to be … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Posted on June 19, 2012 by casifarm

Today, there is a new update to “The Family” page… check it out! John and Dennis have recently accepted an invitation to speak at Purdue University’s 2012 “Top Farmer” Workshop on July 10.  They will participate in a panel discussion … Continue reading →

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The drought continues…

Posted on June 18, 2012 by casifarm

Monday, June 18, 2012 We had a good Fathers’ Day.  It was a special morning at Wheatland Christian Church, with a breakfast and then a unique church service.  We were reminded that we dads cannot ‘fix’ everything, and that we need … Continue reading →

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Hot…and smelly…

Posted on June 15, 2012 by casifarm

Friday, June 15, 2012 This afternoon, Ben and Philip are ‘cleaning the pit’.  This is our most ‘glamorous’ job on the farm; one that Mike Rowe would not want to do on “Dirty Jobs”.  It involves climbing down under the … Continue reading →

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Rescued…

Posted on June 13, 2012 by casifarm

Wednesday, Jun 13, 2012 After examining the double-crop soybeans after the small (.28″) Monday rain, I am encouraged about the germination and early growth.  I have visited each of the fields, and found that the little rain was enough to … Continue reading →

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Rain!

Posted on June 12, 2012 by casifarm

Yesterday afternoon, 4pm, the black clouds delivered to us .28″ (7mm) rain.  Not what we would have wanted, but at least it was a nice ‘drink’ for the crops.  The remainder of the evening was cloudy and cooler, so the … Continue reading →

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Rain….or shine?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by casifarm

Monday, June 11, 2012 Today is spray and wash day.  John is out on the 4730 near Wheatland, spraying Roundup to stop the next flush of johnsongrass.  It has been a little over a month since the last treatment, so … Continue reading →

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