Monthly Archives: November 2017

Blue Sky Day

Posted on November 25, 2017 by casifarm

Saturday, November 25, 2017 You couldn’t ask for a nicer late-November morning.  The sky is a brilliant, clear blue with no clouds and a gentle breeze.  The temperature is supposed to get up to the mid 50s… not bad at all. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving week

Posted on November 20, 2017 by casifarm

Monday, November 20, 2017 We woke up to 29ºF (-2C) this morning.   As the day progresses, the sunshine is abundant, and we will top out at 52ºF (11C).  The sunny day brightens your outlook. Corn is going to market today.  … Continue reading →

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Conservation work

Posted on November 15, 2017 by casifarm

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 We are building a new WASCoB terrace at our Steen farm, on the south side of Wheatland.  This addition should improve the performance of the erosion-reduction efforts at that location.  This new terrace will be over … Continue reading →

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Done with fertilizer… until spring

Posted on November 13, 2017 by casifarm

Monday, November 13, 2017 Last Saturday, it was a mostly sunny but cool day.  CPS finished up with the application of the fertilizer for 2018.   This was mostly phosphorus and potassium, (P & K) with some micronutrients.  These are applied … Continue reading →

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Cooler week

Posted on November 11, 2017 by casifarm

Saturday, November 11, 2017 Veterans Day.  It’s also our son Philip’s 35th birthday!  So, we have several reasons to celebrate. It has been a quieter week.  As the temperatures have cooled down considerably to below-average numbers this week, it has … Continue reading →

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Good Start

Posted on November 7, 2017 by casifarm

Tuesday, November 7, 2017 The wheat crop is off to a good start.  I checked out each field yesterday, and found a nice, thick stand, with a healthy green color.  It’s ready to face the winter’s chill.  We have discussed … Continue reading →

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End of a busy week

Posted on November 3, 2017 by casifarm

Friday, November 3, 2017 We’ve had some pretty cold nights, down into the high 20s.  But towards the end of the week, a warm-up has been happening.  It is gray and drizzly this morning, but not so cold.  In fact, … Continue reading →

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