Tag Archives: harvest preparation

Getting the trucks ready for fall harvest

Posted on August 27, 2025 by casifarm

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Boy, oh boy!  The morning is cool!   48ºF (9C) to start the day!  What a sharp contrast to the heat and humidity of the past several weeks.  And we have had no rain for many days … Continue reading →

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Fall Prep

Posted on August 17, 2022 by casifarm

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Preparations began yesterday for the fall harvest.  Brandon got out the CIH 8250 combine to clean it up and make the internal adjustments and changes to switch over from wheat to corn/soybeans.  It should not take … Continue reading →

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Another week closer…

Posted on August 31, 2021 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 We got a rain on Saturday evening, then another yesterday evening… it amounted to over an inch!  Late-August rain is a boost for the double-crop soybeans (DCB).  I don’t think it will affect the corn yields … Continue reading →

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Another week of preparation.

Posted on August 10, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, August 10, 2020 This week, the guys will continue their tasks of preparing the machines and trucks and grain system for fall harvest.  The combines are ready.  The red headers are being worked on today.  A couple trucks remain … Continue reading →

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More farm lore…

Posted on August 1, 2014 by casifarm

Friday, August 1, 2014 “Well, that’s one snow in January…,” is what we heard at the John Deere store this morning when we went in to pick up a part for the 7130 tractor.  When we said, “huh?” in response, … Continue reading →

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Monday morning

Posted on July 7, 2014 by casifarm

July 7, 2014 Today, we’re putting the finishing touches on the set-up of the new grain cart.  The tracks need adjusted, and it is being fully lubricated.  The rear camera and the wiring harnesses have been installed.  It seems to … Continue reading →

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