Monthly Archives: March 2025

First mow of 2025

Posted on March 28, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, March 28, 2025 It is very windy out there this afternoon, but it is also warm 80ºF (27C).  The fields are too wet and soft for any spraying or nitrogen application, so those machines are sitting still today.  But, … Continue reading →

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Rainy day stops the early progress

Posted on March 24, 2025 by casifarm

Monday, March 23, 2025 The sun is shining brilliantly this morning, but the temperature is not getting much past 50ºF (10C).  We received a full inch (25mm) of rain yesterday morning, and that will stop all the field work for … Continue reading →

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Chilly

Posted on March 21, 2025 by casifarm

Friday morning, March 21, 2025 We had some snow yesterday morning, and it remained chilly all day–getting up to about 42ºF at best.  There was frost on the ground this morning, and the temperature is inching up a bit better … Continue reading →

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Oh, boy! Spring is here.

Posted on March 20, 2025 by casifarm

Thursday, March 20, 2025 First day of spring?  It sure doesn’t feel like it!  It’s windy and chilly today, 37ºF (3C).  Just yesterday, it was 70ºF!  The weather in SWIN is very fickle. Yesterday was a big day at Carnahan … Continue reading →

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Another beautiful day

Posted on March 17, 2025 by casifarm

Monday, March 17, 2025 Yes, we know it’s St. Patrick’s Day, but we do no special celebrating of that day here. And, yes, we know that 6 generations ago, the first Carnahan in SWIN came here from Ireland.  And since … Continue reading →

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Beautiful day!

Posted on March 12, 2025 by casifarm

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Wow!  What a nice day!  77ºF (25C).  Brilliant blue sky. I’m working in the office today, writing the minutes from a couple meetings at church last evening.  In addition,  I’m doing the daily bookkeeping.   There was … Continue reading →

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Another busy day

Posted on March 7, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, March 7,2025 There are many machines and trucks and trailers scattered around the farm lot this morning.  The guys are getting the water (sprayer support) trailer hooked up to the Mack truck, getting it ready for spring.   With very … Continue reading →

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Commodity Classic 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025 by casifarm

Thursday, March 6, 2025 Pat and I returned Tuesday evening from the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver.  Brandon and Emily also went.  We arrived out there on Saturday evening, just in time to attend Nutrien’s “High Yielder” event.  Brandon and … Continue reading →

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State Champs!

Posted on March 5, 2025 by casifarm

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Well, it finally happened!  In the 58th year of South Knox High School’s existence, a basketball team made it to the State Finals… and came out as the Champion!  We’ve had a few Sectional winners over … Continue reading →

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