Monthly Archives: June 2023

It’s hard to get going…

Posted on June 23, 2023 by casifarm

Friday, June 23, 2023 We’re trying to cut wheat, but it’s just not dried down to 13% yet.   We are reluctant to spend the $ on it to dry it down this year because of the reduced price of wheat.  … Continue reading →

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Drizzly morning

Posted on June 19, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, June 19, 2023 It’s a cloudy and damp morning here at the farm.  We only received 0.1″ (3mm) rain so far today, and not much more is expected.  Right now it is 69ºF (21C).  So the day is cool … Continue reading →

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A good rain

Posted on June 12, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, June 12, 2023 Yesterday, we got a good rain.  Very good, in fact.  It did rain a bit last Wednesday, but it seems like we have been living through a prolonged dry spell.   You could see the corn ‘rolling’ … Continue reading →

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Summer harvest prep

Posted on June 7, 2023 by casifarm

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 First, we are rejoicing that we got some rain this morning!  PTL!   Yes, it’s only .22″ (6mm), but it is accompanied by cooler and cloudy conditions.  This should allow the small rainfall to soak into the … Continue reading →

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It’s June already?

Posted on June 5, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, June 5, 2023 Last week was a flurry of activity…at least for the sprayer.  John was very occupied each day, early morning to late evening, applying herbicides.  With water trailer support from Brandon and me, he was able to … Continue reading →

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