Monthly Archives: March 2020

Load the drill

Posted on March 30, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, March 30, 2020 We filled the seed tanks on the JD 1890-1910 soybean air drill today.  Even though it could be weeks before we actually need it, the drill is now loaded and ready.  Let’s hope it is not … Continue reading →

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Warmest day

Posted on March 28, 2020 by casifarm

Saturday, March 28, 2020 Yesterday was the warmest day we’ve had in 2020.  It got up to 77ºF (25C).  In every conversation you heard the words “beautiful day”.  It was mostly sunny.  Then, last night we heard thunder as we … Continue reading →

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First mow of 2020

Posted on March 26, 2020 by casifarm

Thursday, March 26, 2020 Today the mowers ran.  Ross, John, and I– all of us mowed our yards.  Well, almost.  Just before we finished, another rain came and stopped us.  There were a few small spots that were kinda soft.  … Continue reading →

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Seed delivery day

Posted on March 25, 2020 by casifarm

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Seed for #plant 20 is coming home today, even though the morning is quite foggy.   Our dealer has delivered the DeKalb corn seed to the farm.  There are 3 hybrids that we plan to use for … Continue reading →

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More shop work

Posted on March 24, 2020 by casifarm

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 In the shop today, we are preparing the mowers for spring/summer work.  On average, we mow one time at the end of March.   Looks like it will be typical for March again.  If we can catch … Continue reading →

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Wet means wait

Posted on March 20, 2020 by casifarm

Friday, March 20, 2020 Another big rain yesterday, 1.2″ (31mm) means that field work remains delayed.  Well, technically, it’s not delayed, but it’s beginning to feel like it.  Now that the end of March is approaching, we are getting eager … Continue reading →

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MT

Posted on March 12, 2020 by casifarm

Thursday, March 12, 2020 The soybean grain bins ran dry last week, so we are now officially empty (MT) of soybeans.   The bins are swept clean, and the contracts have been filled.  It is a mixed feeling… good to have … Continue reading →

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Won’t be long…

Posted on March 9, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, March 9, 2020 This morning, while the roads were still dry (rain is predicted for this evening), John brought home from their remote storage location the soybean drill and the ammonia toolbar.  Now, we merely have to load in … Continue reading →

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Prescription writing 2020

Posted on March 7, 2020 by casifarm

Saturday, March 7, 2020 I wrapped up the planting prescriptions for 2020 soybeans.  It has been a winter job for many years.   Our first experience with this method was with JD Office, John Deere’s initial desktop information management software.  We … Continue reading →

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Bin cleaning

Posted on March 2, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, March 2, 2020 Brandon is in a grain bin this morning, running a sweep auger to clean it out.  It is the last of the 2019 soybeans, and when those are delivered, we will be MT of 2019 beans. … Continue reading →

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