Tag Archives: bush hog

Corn is done; ’19 begins

Posted on October 18, 2018 by casifarm

Thursday, October 18, 2018 On Tuesday evening, we finished up harvesting the 2018 corn crop.  It was not a record yield crop, but pretty darn good.  We are grateful. We have our double-crop soybeans (DCB) to be harvested, as well … Continue reading →

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Step at a time

Posted on August 15, 2018 by casifarm

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 It rained a tiny bit last night, .03″, hardly enough to wet the grass.  So, I went out with the 7130 and the Bush Hog cutter to mow more roadsides.  Sure makes me feel better to … Continue reading →

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A quiet week

Posted on August 11, 2018 by casifarm

Saturday, August 11, 2018 If you were a fan of Garrison Keillor’s radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, you undoubtedly know the phrase, “It’s been a quiet week in Lake Wobegon, my hometown.”  That could be said to be true of the week … Continue reading →

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July Jobs

Posted on July 17, 2018 by casifarm

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 John is out with the 4730 sprayer today putting WeatherMax on the double-crop soybeans (DCB).  He will return with some dicamba on most of them later in the week.  His scouting work yesterday led him to … Continue reading →

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Still waiting…

Posted on July 2, 2018 by casifarm

Monday, July 2, 2018 There are a couple spots where I need to return and replant some soybeans.  Recent heavy rainfall has drowned those areas.  But upon latest inspection, water remains there, and I must wait for that to dry … Continue reading →

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Routine stuff

Posted on June 29, 2018 by casifarm

Friday, June 29, 2018 Another month nearly over.  2018 is zipping by.   (School starts again here in 5 weeks!) No rain yesterday, and the days are warming up.   Today’s temp is predicted for 93F (34C).  The talk around is about … Continue reading →

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Diverse tasks

Posted on June 5, 2018 by casifarm

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 John is out in the JD 4730 sprayer, hunting and pecking on places to apply post herbicide to soybeans.  He is working diligently to apply a blend of herbicides that includes Roundup Weathermax, Warrant, and Extendimax … Continue reading →

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Diverse tasks

Posted on May 22, 2018 by casifarm

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Got a few projects coming along today.  The guys from Montgomery Welding are fabricating the downspouts for the new leg.   We think we will see some of them installed later this week. John is out with … Continue reading →

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It’s here!

Posted on August 22, 2017 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 It’s a rainy morning in SWIN!  We’ve been hoping (and praying) for some rain for about 15 days now, and it’s a happy thing to see it coming. I hope you had the opportunity to experience … Continue reading →

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Is this really August?

Posted on August 4, 2017 by casifarm

Friday, August 4, 2017 We started the day cool and dry, with no dew.  The temperature is predicted to ‘soar’ to 75F (24C) today.  So, it was a good time to mow the  yard this morning, and do a little … Continue reading →

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