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Harvest started…

Posted on September 4, 2026 by casifarm

Friday afternoon, September 4, 2026 Yesterday afternoon, we took the combines to the Dunn farm and cut the soybeans on the fields that were planted on April 1.  The beans were a 2.7 maturity, and we planted them specifically so … Continue reading →

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Another piece of the pre-harvest puzzle

Posted on September 2, 2026 by casifarm

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The guys are working to get the Demco 1322 grain cart hooked up and serviced.  It will be pulled by the new-to-us JD 9R540 tractor.   It takes two guys to get the cart hooked to the … Continue reading →

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More steps toward harvest

Posted on September 1, 2026 by casifarm

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 It may be September now, but it feels like middle of summer.  We hit 100ºF (38C) today, for the first time in over 3 years.  We are looking forward to the fall weather… dry, warm, sunny … Continue reading →

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New (to us) machines

Posted on August 28, 2026 by casifarm

Friday, August 28, 2026 While Pat and I were in Alaska, the guys we able to complete the negotiations to upgrade a couple of our most important machines.  We had been looking to upgrade, and buying new wasn’t possible in … Continue reading →

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Alaska!

Posted on August 27, 2026 by casifarm

  Thursday, August 26, 2026 Yesterday evening, Pat and I returned from a two-week tour of Alaska.  All I can say is “WOW!”  It was everything that had been told to us to expect.  We booked this trip through Rupiper … Continue reading →

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The heat continues

Posted on August 10, 2026 by casifarm

Monday, August 10, 2026 Boy, oh, boy!  Another hot day.  This makes about 5 in a row around 90ºF, (93, right now).  Yes, we have not had any day with a temperature of 100ºF or more, but August has been … Continue reading →

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August is here

Posted on August 4, 2026 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 We are doing typical August stuff. We are still sending wheat to market at Evansville and Newburgh.  So, when Larry is available, he is here running the “Pete” to the ADM elevators down on the Ohio … Continue reading →

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Oh my… just a little bit more…

Posted on July 17, 2026 by casifarm

Friday, July 17, 2026 Yesterday afternoon, I went back to the Shake farm to replant some acres of double-crop soybeans (DCB).   The ‘stand’ had been reduced by wet soils in areas when I was planting the original time.  I had … Continue reading →

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The jury’s out…

Posted on March 18, 2026 by casifarm

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Monday night was 17ºF (-8C).  Tuesday night was 23ºF (-5c).  This morning you can see the top growth of our wheat turning dark, and the undergrowth yellowing a bit.  It is too soon to know 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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