Monthly Archives: November 2020

First snow flakes in November

Posted on November 30, 2020 by casifarm

November 30, 2020 We have a few snow flakes in the air this morning.  It seems like it is early to be seeing such things!  No, it’s not sticking, but at times the flurries are heavy.  It takes a bit … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2020 by casifarm

Thursday, November 26, 2020 As I write this morning, I can smell the wonderful aroma of thanksgiving specialties from the kitchen.  Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, corn casserole, roasted root vegetables, green beans, sage dressing, and a trio of pies are … Continue reading →

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More post-harvest steps

Posted on November 23, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, November 23, 2020 The guys are making more progress on the tasks that must be completed after harvest.  Another tractor got its wash job today.  Brandon cleaned up the CIH STX 420 Rowtrac.  It may not be quite #Andyclean, … Continue reading →

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COVID quarantine

Posted on November 19, 2020 by casifarm

Thursday, November 19, 2020 Well, it happened.  We spent last Friday evening and Saturday morning at an elders’ retreat at McCormick’s Creek State Park.  On Sunday morning, I got the call that one of my fellow elders at WCC had … Continue reading →

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Clean-up continues

Posted on November 11, 2020 by casifarm

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Brandon continues to make progress on the post-harvest clean-up of the trucks and equipment.  On the “done” list:  the headers, one combine, the grain cart, and one truck/trailer.  On the ‘to do’ list:  one combine, two … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Fall Day

Posted on November 6, 2020 by casifarm

Friday, November 6, 2020 Not a cloud in the sky.  Warm.  73ºF (22C) Beautiful.  Does it get any better than this day in November? We have been sending soybeans to market at ADM in Newburgh, IN to fill contracts.  We … Continue reading →

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#harvest2020 is done… yes, it really is this time!

Posted on November 4, 2020 by casifarm

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 It’s a beautiful day outside.  Clear blue skies.  And the temperature hit 72ºF (22C) this afternoon. It was equally beautiful yesterday as we finished off the harvest of double-crop soybeans to complete our fall harvest.  Over … Continue reading →

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