Monthly Archives: August 2025

In for an oil change

Posted on August 29, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, August 29, 2025 While out mowing along US 50 this morning, a warning popped up on the screen telling me it was time for an oil change.  So, the 6145R tractor is right now in the shop, with the … Continue reading →

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Getting the trucks ready for fall harvest

Posted on August 27, 2025 by casifarm

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Boy, oh boy!  The morning is cool!   48ºF (9C) to start the day!  What a sharp contrast to the heat and humidity of the past several weeks.  And we have had no rain for many days … Continue reading →

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A short respite.

Posted on August 22, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, August 22, 2025 This week, Pat and I took off for a few days for a short trip.  We traveled to central Missouri.  I guess it is one of my quirks; to travel to somewhat lesser-known places and see … Continue reading →

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More clean-up

Posted on August 15, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, August 15, 2025 Yes, it’s quite hot today.  Sticky.  Temp of 92ºF (33C).  Add in the humidity, and it soars to 106ºF (41C). Still, the guys are working to clean up the other combine.  They had it in the … Continue reading →

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Pre-harvest clean-up

Posted on August 12, 2025 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 The guys have been working on the combines this week, to get them ready for fall harvest.  We have not had the opportunity to clean them up after wheat harvest, but now that is happening.  First, … Continue reading →

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Mow, mow, and more mow

Posted on August 7, 2025 by casifarm

Thursday, August 7, 2025 With the consistently rainy summer we are experiencing, it requires frequent mowing of the yard.  Seems like every 4 days, I’m out there cutting grass (crabgrass and clover, really).  Typically, in August the yard is dry … Continue reading →

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Big Rain

Posted on August 5, 2025 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 School starts here today.  Our granddaughters go back to South Knox today… a 7th grader, a 5th grader, and one in kindergarten.  What happened to summer?  I guess is just goes by too fast. We’ve had … Continue reading →

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