Monthly Archives: October 2020

Blue Moon

Posted on October 31, 2020 by casifarm

Saturday, October 31, 2020 Tonight we will have what is known as a ‘blue moon’.  I have heard of this for years, knowing that the phrase ‘once in a blue moon’ means something that occurs rarely.  Well, I got the … Continue reading →

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Wheat check-up

Posted on October 29, 2020 by casifarm

Thursday, October 29, 2020 It has been rainy for 10-11 days now, with heavy rain again last night and today.  Just today, we have received so far 2.6 inches (66mm) of precipitation!  More is expected this evening. Our Nutrien consultant … Continue reading →

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What a prediction!

Posted on October 28, 2020 by casifarm

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 If I heard the weather report correctly on the local radio this morning, we are in for some big rains.  The forecast is for two inches overnight (tonight, Wednesday the 28th) and two more inches on … Continue reading →

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A wet week

Posted on October 26, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, October 26, 2020 Well, we’ve been asking for it, and now we are getting it.  Rain.  We received over 3 inches (76mm) during last week, and it looks like more rain today.  With that little bit of soybeans left … Continue reading →

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Sample video

Posted on October 22, 2020 by casifarm

Thursday, October 22, 2020 If you recall the post for September 23, we reported a day-long visit from a filming crew from Louisville, Kentucky.   Virtual Poet Studios (VPS) was here to capture still and video images that will become promotional … Continue reading →

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Clean-up begins

Posted on October 21, 2020 by casifarm

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 One of the main tasks in our post-harvest world is to clean up the equipment.  It should be a little bit easier this year because there was no muddy fields during harvest.  The dust was quite … Continue reading →

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#harvest2020 is done… well, almost.

Posted on October 19, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, October 19, 2020 As I look out the office window this morning, I see a rainy day.  It has been a long time since the last significant rain event.  We have received 1.8″ (46 mm) during the night, and it … Continue reading →

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Damp Monday

Posted on October 12, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, October 12, 2020 With heavy fog in the morning and overcast skies all day, it has not been a good day for soybean harvest.  Instead we turned our attention to grain deliveries.  Sent loads by appointment to nearby GPC … Continue reading →

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Back to Beans

Posted on October 10, 2020 by casifarm

Saturday, October 10, 2020 After 5 big days harvesting corn, we are returning to soybeans today.  More specifically, the double-crop soybeans (DCB).  We have had a good week in the corn fields.  For the past two days, we have been … Continue reading →

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Corn harvest pictures from the air

Posted on October 7, 2020 by casifarm

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Yesterday, as we were harvesting at the home farm, John was able to fly the Phantom 4 Pro out the get some aerial shots and video of corn harvest. There is a short video of this … Continue reading →

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