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More steps

Posted on March 31, 2014 by casifarm

Monday, March 31, 2014 Yes, March is definitely going out like a lamb.  Near 70F today. It’s a little windy, but that’s okay.   The soils are kind of wet from the recent rains that totaled 1.1 inches (28mm). We got … Continue reading →

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First Day

Posted on May 2, 2013 by casifarm

Wednesday, May 2, 2013 Yesterday was the first day to operate the new soybean planter.  It was a pretty good first day.  There were only a couple glitches… some fasteners came loose on two electric clutches on the air cart.  … Continue reading →

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Picture

Posted on March 30, 2013 by casifarm

Saturday, March 30, 2013 Back on March 12 in a post about the new soybean planter, I mentioned that I would take a picture of it when we had it unfolded–in field position.  Well, we were able to do that … Continue reading →

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New soybean planter arrives

Posted on March 12, 2013 by casifarm

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 The new soybean planter-air drill arrived last week.  It has impressed me with its size.  This new one has a lot more iron in it.  The old drill weighed in at about 19000 pounds, but this … Continue reading →

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