Tag Archives: double-crop soybeans

Planting again

Posted on July 9, 2013 by casifarm

Tuesday, July 9, 2013…late morning We began to plant double-crop soybeans (DCB) on Sunday afternoon.  The VanVleet farm seemed okay, the straw had been baled days ago, and the soil was sufficiently dry to let us get going.   No, it … Continue reading →

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Those old sayings

Posted on June 28, 2013 by casifarm

Friday, June 28, 2013 If you have been a faithful reader of this website, you may remember the post on January 12th about “January Thunder”.  That told the story of an old family expression that said, “Thunder in January– flood … Continue reading →

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Harvest Prep

Posted on June 17, 2013 by casifarm

Monday, June 17, 2013 Work began this morning in preparing the trucks and combines for harvest.  John and Brandon and our guest Yvertin are working on the trucks… lubricating, greasing, checking oil levels, and correcting tire pressures to prepare them … Continue reading →

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Here we go

Posted on November 16, 2012 by casifarm

Friday, November 16, 2012 Yesterday afternoon we began with the harvest of the double-crop soybeans.  It is gratifying to finally get going on this last portion of the harvest.  It’s been over a month that we’ve been waiting to work … Continue reading →

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Colder

Posted on November 5, 2012 by casifarm

Monday, November 5, 2012 Pretty cold out there this morning.  30F when I came to the office. We had a good celebration for Pat’s birthday yesterday, with a great dinner at Biaggi’s restaurant in Evansville.  Philip, John, Ashley, and Ella … Continue reading →

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Rainy day

Posted on September 26, 2012 by casifarm

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 During the night and this morning, we have received 2+inches (57mm) of rain.  The harvest is stopped, waiting for drier soil conditions.  I am pretty sure the drought is over! John is running the dryer to empty … Continue reading →

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Friday, June 8, 2012

Posted on June 8, 2012 by casifarm

It’s Friday, and the end of another week of beautiful weather.  The nights have been cool, in the high 50s or low 60s, and days in the 70s or 80s.  The weekend is predicted to be warmer.  The relatively cooler … Continue reading →

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June 5, 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by casifarm

Wheat harvest finished yesterday.  The results were okay, not great, but not bad either.  Now there will be a few days’ clean-up of the combines and headers and the grain cart and tractor.   And there is some wheat to deliver … Continue reading →

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Monday, June 4, 2012

Posted on June 4, 2012 by casifarm

We continue the wheat harvesting today, Ross and Philip are the combine drivers, with Brandon and Ben in support.  John is operating the dryer, as well as helping with trucking the wheat from the field to the farm. Some good … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Posted on May 29, 2012 by casifarm

Rain! It’s only .12 inches ( 3mm ), but it is a welcome sight this morning.  A few puddles on the pavement, and I’m sure the corn and soybeans are sighing, “Ahhhhh….” Preparations begin today for wheat harvest, the elevators … Continue reading →

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