Monthly Archives: September 2019

Back to corn

Posted on September 28, 2019 by casifarm

Saturday, September 28, 2019 On Thursday evening, we ran out of May-planted soybeans.  The ones planted in early June are just too wet yet for harvest.   Looks like we can return to some next week.  In the meantime, we are … Continue reading →

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Good soybean days

Posted on September 25, 2019 by casifarm

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 The weather has been quite favorable this week for the harvesting of soybeans.  Although the morning dew delays the day’s start until almost noon, the work of the day has gone relatively smooth.  You can tell … Continue reading →

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It begins…

Posted on September 21, 2019 by casifarm

Saturday, September 21, 2019 #harvest19 has started. We went to the corn field on Thursday.   The corn was wetter than we would like, but we had to bring some in to fill our September sales contracts.  The grain was also quite … Continue reading →

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A start date in mind

Posted on September 17, 2019 by casifarm

Tuesday, September 17,2019 Ross is saying that he thinks we need to get harvest started on this Thursday, the 19th of September.  It is the latest start to harvest in my memory.  But, it fits with the pattern of 2019… … Continue reading →

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Leaves are a-turnin’

Posted on September 12, 2019 by casifarm

Thursday, September 12, 2019 Yes, fall is coming, harvest is not far away.  Ross thinks we shall begin corn harvesting next week.  That may be a little optimistic, but we will get going the week of the 23rd for sure. Soybeans are … Continue reading →

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September arrives…

Posted on September 4, 2019 by casifarm

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 The morning was a bit cooler today, after a high of 88F yesterday.  Low 80s predicted for today, and 70s for the remainder of the week.  You could feel it yesterday for the first time: Fall. … Continue reading →

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