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Yes, it was Monday… wheat harvest has started

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 We got started in the wheat crop here at the home farm yesterday.  It was a slow start, with some unforeseen repairs to the feeder drum in the JD RD40F header.  Plus, the Autotrac in Brandon’s … Continue reading

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Nice rain

Friday, September 13, 2024 Hurricane Francine has finally reached southern Indiana. This morning we are receiving a nice, gentle rain,  .79″  (20 mm) so far.  We are so grateful for this rain, for we haven’t had any appreciable rain since … Continue reading

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Soybean #replant21 is done

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Yesterday evening, I wrapped up the replanting of soybeans.  It was more acres than I originally thought, but the replanted beans went into the soil in very good condition.   We are now receiving a light rain, … Continue reading

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Big week

Friday, May 9, 2014 It has been a good week of planting.  The only corn that remains to be planted is at the Lett and Watjen farm locations, where we are waiting on Shepard Construction to finish some conservation work.   … Continue reading

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Catching up on other stuff

Friday, September 14, 2012 We are waiting this morning for the dew to ‘burn off’, but that’s rather slow today with the cloudy skies.  I’m catching up some office work, writing weekly paychecks and paying bills.  Philip and John and … Continue reading

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Remnants of Isaac affect harvest

Monday, September 3, 2012 We are stopped from harvesting today, the fields are too wet!  Isaac was delayed, but did arrive during the night Saturday.  Sunday brought off-and-on showers.  This morning we read a total of 1.78 inches of rain … Continue reading

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June 1, 2012

Ooooh, it’s kinda chilly this morning… 55F right now. We harvested wheat yesterday, getting going about midday, and working at the Ross farm until the rain drove us from the field at about 3 pm.  We nearly got that farm … Continue reading

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