Monthly Archives: June 2015

Suntan machine in operation

Posted on June 10, 2015 by casifarm

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Haley is out yesterday and today using what we call “the suntan machine”.  It is a little Allis-Chalmers tractor, a D-15 —1961 model.  It pulls a small trailing sprayer tank, which is connected to a hand-gun … Continue reading →

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Happy corn … happy farmer!

Posted on June 8, 2015 by casifarm

Monday, June 8, 2015 Woke up this morning to the sound of a gentle rain falling.  What a wonderful sound!  Last week’s higher temperatures (up to 90F) had brought good growth conditions to the corn and soybeans, but it also … Continue reading →

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Farm work on D-Day … or “Jour J”

Posted on June 6, 2015 by casifarm

Saturday, June 6, 2015 This afternoon, I took a Gator ride over a few soybean fields… Waldo Hill,  and the 4 fields at the Harry farm.  I found some areas that I just didn’t think were great at Waldo, but decided … Continue reading →

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Little jobs

Posted on June 3, 2015 by casifarm

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 With the planting season behind us, we are devoting attention to smaller tasks.   With the bush-hog hooked up to the 7130, we began the process this afternoon of roadside mowing. Post-planting clean-up has also begun.  The JD … Continue reading →

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Meeting

Posted on June 1, 2015 by casifarm

Monday, June 1, 2015 John, Brandon, and I met with Luke Halter of CPS and Jared Thomas of Climate Corp to get up-to-speed on the new technology of Climate Corp.  All our fields are entered into the Climate “Basic” system, … Continue reading →

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