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Cold and wet continues

Posted on April 7, 2018 by casifarm

Saturday, April 7, 2018 The calendar says “run the planter”, but the fields say “wait”.  The chilly, often frosty (and even with a little snow) April days and nights have us wondering when spring will finally arrive.  We are fully … Continue reading →

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Clouds are lowering

Posted on April 3, 2014 by casifarm

Thursday, April 3, 2014 Even though it’s nearly 10 am, it’s pretty dark outside, and getting darker.  Thick, dark clouds and thunder loom in the west. We received 1.5″ (38mm) of rain yesterday, and it’s apparent that more is on the way.  … Continue reading →

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Sunny fall day

Posted on October 24, 2012 by casifarm

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 John is out with the 4730 sprayer, applying a fall treatment of the herbicides Roundup and Rifle (a type of 2,4-D).  This application, when fall weather makes it possible, keeps the field clear of winter annual … Continue reading →

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