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Another change

Posted on August 30, 2023 by casifarm

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 After careful and cautious consideration, we are making a change to our corn planting system.  We discovered a really good deal on a JD tractor and corn planter, so we are making the switch.  The tractor … Continue reading →

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Another adjustment

Posted on August 24, 2023 by casifarm

Thursday, August 24, 2023 The CIH STX 420 Rowtrac tractor is in our shop this morning.  The guys are working on one of the rear tracks that seems to be wearing in an odd or unusual way.  They are trying … Continue reading →

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A quiet week

Posted on May 13, 2023 by casifarm

Saturday, May 13, 2023 For you who were fans of the old radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, you recall how Garrison Keillor started each of his monologues about his hometown.  “It’s been a quiet week in Lake Wobegon”.  Well, it’s … Continue reading →

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#plant22 done!

Posted on June 6, 2022 by casifarm

Monday, June 6, 2022 We worked yesterday to plant and replant.  Yes, it was a Sunday, and we’d prefer not to be in the fields.  But rain was predicted for Monday, and it is June already.  So, it felt urgent … Continue reading →

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Just wait ’til next week…

Posted on May 6, 2022 by casifarm

Friday, May 6, 2022 We planted all the fields that we could this week.  We finally ran out of places that were dry enough to plant.  And to added to that, we received rain yesterday and today.  But the forecast … Continue reading →

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It begins

Posted on March 18, 2022 by casifarm

Friday, March 18, 2022 Brandon began applying anhydrous ammonia (NH3) yesterday.   It is the first step of #plant22.   NH3 is what we utilize for the nitrogen for our corn crop.   Were the conditions perfect?  No…but not bad at all.  The … Continue reading →

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Fieldwork soon?

Posted on March 16, 2022 by casifarm

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Brandon is planning to start applying the first field of anhydrous ammonia (NH3) tomorrow.  NH3 is our source of nitrogen for our corn crop.  We have a meeting with a specialty crop consultant scheduled for the … Continue reading →

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It’s a start

Posted on September 14, 2021 by casifarm

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Yesterday afternoon we inched our way into corn harvest.  We went over to our “Harry” farm location and got several loads.  We caught up to our dryer just before dark, so we stopped for the night.  … Continue reading →

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Corn #plant21

Posted on April 15, 2021 by casifarm

Thursday, April 15, 2021 Seems rather chilly out there today.  After an overnight temperature of 38ºF (3C), it has climbed up to 62ºF (16C).  The wind is blowing a bit too strong for John to be able to spray.  But … Continue reading →

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Sunny day

Posted on November 25, 2019 by casifarm

Monday, November 25, 2019 Today, the guys have the STX 420 in the shop, removing some cables and the box that is the read-out for the grain cart scales.  We will be trading our cart(s) for a new one (to … Continue reading →

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