Monthly Archives: August 2024

sharpen the saw…

Posted on August 28, 2024 by casifarm

August 28, 2024 After running the rotary cutter a bit yesterday, Brandon D put the thing in the shop this morning, and took the time to sharpen the 6 blades.  Now, it’ll cut even better.  The blades were new last … Continue reading →

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Moving along on preparation for #harvest24

Posted on August 27, 2024 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Today, it’s the hottest day of this year so far, it is 98ºF (37C) at 1 pm.  The ‘feels like’ “humiture” reading takes it up to 110ºF (43C).   So, it doesn’t take long to warm a … Continue reading →

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Completely MT

Posted on August 20, 2024 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 The final load of wheat went out the driveway this morning.  Brandon D took the Tony truck to Evansville, ADM First Avenue, and in it was the remaining bit of 2024 wheat.  The last load of … Continue reading →

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MT

Posted on August 15, 2024 by casifarm

Thursday, August 15, 2024 The final load of 2023-crop corn went out the the market today.  That makes us officially MT (empty) of corn here at the farm.  We do have some loads of wheat yet to deliver to ADM … Continue reading →

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continued…

Posted on August 8, 2024 by casifarm

Thursday, August 8, 2024 The typical stuff continues.  Corn and wheat are being delivered.  Roadside mowing is occurring.  Spraying of fungicides on soybeans.  Spraying field borders and ditch banks from the Gator. Brandon goes out with corn in his freshly-washed … Continue reading →

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