Category Archives: Farm Days

Big week ahead

Posted on July 20, 2026 by casifarm

Monday morning, July 20, 2026 Yes, there is a lot to do this week.  There are 3 locations of DCB that need herbicide applied… but that won’t be soon because the fields are muddy–we had 3 consecutive days of rain … Continue reading →

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DCB — done!

Posted on July 9, 2026 by casifarm

Thursday, July 9, 2026 Yesterday in the late afternoon, I was able to finish off the planting of double-crop soybeans.   PTL!  That process began with two small fields I planted on June 17 but took almost a month to wrap … Continue reading →

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Wheat is done!

Posted on July 1, 2026 by casifarm

Wednesday evening, July 1, 2026 PTL!  The wheat crop is all done.   We had not touched the combines since last Thursday night.  It was great to get going again.   Big rains kept us out of the fields. Yes, there are … 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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Could have been worse…

Posted on April 30, 2026 by casifarm

Thursday, April 30, 2026 We escaped the big, big rain with marginal damage.  We received 4.5 inches (and in some field locations an inch more) of rain starting Saturday, and we had flooding in many of our creek-bottom flat fields.  … Continue reading →

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