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Live, in-field demo

Posted on June 20, 2026 by casifarm

Saturday, June 20, 2026 Yesterday, we were able to demonstrate a new grain cart.  It is an “Elmer’s” brand, manufactured in Manitoba.  The Elmer’s company has 6 of these carts traveling around the US this summer and fall to allow … Continue reading →

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Back at it.

Posted on June 19, 2026 by casifarm

Friday, June 19, 2026 Well, the weatherman is predicting good weather for today and tomorrow.  Maybe more rain coming Sunday. We are going to go late this morning to get going again on wheat harvesting.  Yes, it’ll have to go … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Wheat Harvest 2026

Posted on June 18, 2026 by casifarm

Thursday morning, June 18, 2026 Wheat harvest is stopped again this morning.  We got a light rain yesterday at 4pm that drove us out of the wheat field.  This was in addition to a light rain at 4pm on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Wheat today.

Posted on June 15, 2026 by casifarm

Monday, June 15, 2026 9am. The combines are out of the shed.  The headers are prepared.  The trucks are ready to go.  The grain cart is all set.   Now, we wait for the dew to burn off in order to … Continue reading →

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Some welcome rain

Posted on June 12, 2026 by casifarm

Friday, June 12, 2026 It is a pleasant morning today, after we received .4″ (10mm) of rain early this morning.  That matched the same amount we received in the wee hours of Thursday morning.   That rainfall is certainly welcome.  I … Continue reading →

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The wheat crop is not far off…

Posted on June 10, 2026 by casifarm

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 After doing multiple field checks, we have decided to wait until Monday to start wheat harvest.  We’ve heard reports from other farmers in the area that tell us of wheat running 14.8 to 30+% moisture.  It … Continue reading →

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A little replant today, and some spraying

Posted on June 2, 2026 by casifarm

Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2026 After checking the soybean fields for replant possibilities yesterday, I could go and do a little bit today.  I replanted soybeans in drowned-out spots on the Steen and Steimel and Dunn farms.  I estimated about … Continue reading →

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A little bit more rain

Posted on May 26, 2026 by casifarm

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Yes, it’s drizzly rain again today.  Not a lot of accumulation.  But the skies are gray, and the temperature is in the low 70s.   Once this round of rain departs the area tomorrow, we are predicted … Continue reading →

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Soggy

Posted on May 20, 2026 by casifarm

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 More rain.   The drought is over!   Another 1.9 inches (48mm) here today.  This is on top of about 6 inches (152mm) received on the fields since Saturday.  The WASCoBs are full.  Ditches are running bank full … Continue reading →

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Beautiful weekend rain.

Posted on May 18, 2026 by casifarm

Monday, May 18, 2026   Last weekend brought us a really great rain.   It came in 3 separate bursts, Saturday morning, afternoon, and night. Depending on the field location, we received 1.0 to 1.7 inches (25 to 43 mm) of … Continue reading →

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