Monthly Archives: August 2020

Another week closer to harvest

Posted on August 29, 2020 by casifarm

Saturday, August 29, 2020 It’s a bit cooler today; the past days this week have been pretty hot.  Mid-90s and high humidity.  Just felt sticky.  But we are inching closer to harvest.  As you look across the corn and soybean … Continue reading →

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It’s hot out there.

Posted on August 25, 2020 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Yes, summer has returned… it feels like August again.   We have had a few very cool mornings and pleasant temperature days in the 70s!  But that has disappeared.  It is 94ºF (34C) with 55% humidity.  So, it feels … Continue reading →

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Another plot tour

Posted on August 19, 2020 by casifarm

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 It is a very cool and pleasant morning in SWIN.  Is this really August? Last Monday, John, Brandon, and I accompanied our Nutrien consultant, Greg Anthis, to a soybean plot in nearby Daviess County.  There, we … Continue reading →

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Nice day

Posted on August 12, 2020 by casifarm

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 It is a very nice day in SWIN.  The sky is a bit overcast, and the temperature is 77ºF (25C).  The humidity is at 86%, making it feel a little ‘sticky’.  Even so, it is a … Continue reading →

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Another week of preparation.

Posted on August 10, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, August 10, 2020 This week, the guys will continue their tasks of preparing the machines and trucks and grain system for fall harvest.  The combines are ready.  The red headers are being worked on today.  A couple trucks remain … Continue reading →

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Drone Pictures

Posted on August 5, 2020 by casifarm

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 John flew the drone around yesterday to check on the corn fields here at the main farm.  He uses our DJI Phantom 4.  This is our 2nd generation of UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle); our first one … Continue reading →

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Rainy end of the week.

Posted on August 3, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, August 3, 2020 Last Thursday through Saturday, we received 6.1″ (155mm) of rain.  Most of it (4.9″) came during an all-day rain on Thursday.  We were ready for a rain, but it was more than we would have liked.  … Continue reading →

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