Monthly Archives: May 2023

Memorial Day with some farm progress

Posted on May 29, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, May 29, 2023 On this holiday, John was working on spraying a herbicide application to corn in our corn fields down in the White River bottomlands.  He had about 400 acres of corn left to spray, and he got … Continue reading →

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Spray Day

Posted on May 26, 2023 by casifarm

Friday, May 26, 2023 This morning started out pretty cool at 50ºF (10C), but now it is a pleasant 80ºF (27C). More heat is coming next week they say. John is out in the JD 4044R sprayer applying herbicides to … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Monday

Posted on May 22, 2023 by casifarm

May 22, 2023 We just finished a most beautiful weekend.  The weather was perfect.  Clear, blue skies, and about 77ºF (25C).  It was a relaxing Saturday, and church on Sunday was really special.  Now, today, we are in for another … Continue reading →

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Routine maintenance

Posted on May 19, 2023 by casifarm

Friday, May 19, 2023 It was a very nice weather week.  The days have been hovering around 80ºF (27C) and the nights in the 50s.  We are not seeing the haze or smoke that has been affecting the great plains … Continue reading →

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Nice rain

Posted on May 15, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, May 15, 2023 The weekend brought us a couple nights of nice rain.  On Saturday night, we got .2 to .5″ (depending on location) and last night brought another .3″.   This is happy news.  The final 3 fields of … Continue reading →

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A quiet week

Posted on May 13, 2023 by casifarm

Saturday, May 13, 2023 For you who were fans of the old radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, you recall how Garrison Keillor started each of his monologues about his hometown.  “It’s been a quiet week in Lake Wobegon”.  Well, it’s … Continue reading →

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An Adventure in Southern Indiana on a Saturday

Posted on May 6, 2023 by casifarm

Saturday, May 6, 2023 Since #plant23 is complete, Pat and I took our time on this Saturday to take a little trip to a beautiful spot in Crawford County, Indiana.  This was out in a very rural area south of … Continue reading →

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#plant23 complete

Posted on May 5, 2023 by casifarm

Friday, May 5, 2023 Yesterday afternoon, I finished off the 2023 soybean planting.  And the day before, Brandon finished off the corn planting.  Now, we eagerly anticipate the emergence of the seeds from the soil.  That has been significantly delayed … Continue reading →

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Two more days!

Posted on May 3, 2023 by casifarm

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Brandon and I got re-started with the planters yesterday.  We each had a good day.  Now, Brandon should finish the corn planting today, and I need today and tomorrow to go well and I’ll have the … Continue reading →

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Rain Delay

Posted on May 1, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, May 1, 2023 Well, May has arrived.  And, today, planting is stopped.  The rainy period that began on Thursday night continues today.  No, it has not been a heavy rain, but enough to keep us out of the fields.  … Continue reading →

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