Monthly Archives: August 2017

FPS 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 by casifarm

Thursday, August 31, 2017 Yesterday, Brandon, John, and I traveled to Decatur, IL for the 2017 Farm Progress Show.  We arrived there about 830 am local time, and stayed until just after 3 pm.  We toured the exhibit field exclusively, … Continue reading →

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FPS tomorrow

Posted on August 29, 2017 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Harvest is still a couple weeks away, so tomorrow we will be heading out early to attend the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL.  It’s about 3 hours from here to there, so we will leave … Continue reading →

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The list dwindles…

Posted on August 24, 2017 by casifarm

Thursday, August 24, 2017 Progress is being made on preparations for #harvest17. S680 combine                      check 8230 combine                     check CIH headers                        check JD headers                          check 4 semi trucks                      check 4 hopper trailers                check CIH 340 disk                      check Unverferth roller               check JD 9330 tractor                 check … Continue reading →

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It’s here!

Posted on August 22, 2017 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 It’s a rainy morning in SWIN!  We’ve been hoping (and praying) for some rain for about 15 days now, and it’s a happy thing to see it coming. I hope you had the opportunity to experience … Continue reading →

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We missed it… mostly

Posted on August 18, 2017 by casifarm

Friday, August 18, 2017 Well, there was no rain to be had this week.  We had been predicted a 40% chance on Wednesday and 60% on Thursday. (does that make a 100% chance?).  But just a sprinkle on those two … Continue reading →

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Getting dry

Posted on August 12, 2017 by casifarm

Saturday, August 12, 2017 We missed another opportunity for a rain last night.  We did get .1″ at 5 farm fields (according to Climate.com), but it has been several days since our last soaker.  One saving circumstance is that the … Continue reading →

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Recent drone pictures- corn

Posted on August 8, 2017 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Here are some recent pictures of the corn fields at the Harry farm.  These were taken by John with the DJI Phantom 4 UAV.  The picture clarity and detail are quite nice, and can help us … Continue reading →

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Odd jobs

Posted on August 7, 2017 by casifarm

Monday, August 7, 2017 We continue to nibble at little tasks that keep us busy.  Pre-harvest servicing of trucks continues.  This truck, the “Vision” needed a couple new batteries and a battery cable. We mowed the yard over the weekend.  … Continue reading →

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Is this really August?

Posted on August 4, 2017 by casifarm

Friday, August 4, 2017 We started the day cool and dry, with no dew.  The temperature is predicted to ‘soar’ to 75F (24C) today.  So, it was a good time to mow the  yard this morning, and do a little … Continue reading →

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