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Still too soggy

Posted on May 1, 2024 by casifarm

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 May has arrived, and the neighborhood is very quiet.   Like the Night Before Christmas, “not a creature is stirring”.   The fields are still too wet and soft for us to plant or even run the sprayer.  … Continue reading →

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Week two of planting yet to start

Posted on April 29, 2024 by casifarm

Monday, April 29, 2024 The planters are not rolling today; rain has threatened all morning, and is certain for the early afternoon.  There have been some limits on the sprayer’s work because of windy days.  Now, the fields that remain … Continue reading →

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First rain-out

Posted on April 24, 2024 by casifarm

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Yes, a rain came yesterday afternoon about 5pm.  This stopped the planters for today.  But today is sunny and warm (63F).   We used the day to refill the air cart with soybeans, and Brandon hauled some … Continue reading →

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#plant24 started

Posted on April 23, 2024 by casifarm

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Well, we got the planters rolling yesterday.  Brandon had a good day with the corn planter…not one problem, and I had a good day with the soybean planter.  Had 3 secondary  air hoses pop off, but … Continue reading →

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Nice Friday…

Posted on April 19, 2024 by casifarm

Today has been a lovely day… blue skies, a gentle breeze, and about 60ºF  (16C).  It does feel cooler than the past several days.  We were getting quite used to those days of 80+ temps.  Back in long pants, no … Continue reading →

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Another beautiful April day

Posted on April 17, 2024 by casifarm

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 The sun is out and it is already 71ºF (22C) at 9am.  The wind is rather stiff, but still a pleasant morning.  But last night, we received another “April shower”.  This adds to the situation where … Continue reading →

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Patiently waiting

Posted on April 15, 2024 by casifarm

Monday, April 15, 2024 After two consecutive days last week brought us a total of 5″ (51mm) of rain, we are waiting for the fields to dry.  And our fields in the White River bottomlands are submerged from flooding.  The … Continue reading →

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Purdue in the Final Four!

Posted on April 11, 2024 by casifarm

Thursday, April 11, 2024 For years, I had told myself that if Purdue ever made it to the Final Four, I would certainly go.  After last Sunday’s Purdue win of the Midwest Regional in the NCAA March Madness tournament, we … Continue reading →

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Tetris

Posted on April 4, 2024 by casifarm

Thursday, April 4, 2024 It’s chilly here today; a stiff breeze is blowing, and it seems to cut right through your jacket.  We received 2.6″ (66mm) of rain Tuesday.   But today, since the new building is complete (well…almost…just no big … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day

Posted on April 2, 2024 by casifarm

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 There are storms in the area, but nothing severe here.  Just a big rain this morning… We received 1.91 inches this morning and .1″ yesterday, so about 2″ (or 52 mm) altogether.  And I don’t think … Continue reading →

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