Tag Archives: heavy rain

Ouch

Posted on June 27, 2013 by casifarm

Thursday, June 27, 2013 2.24 inches (60mm) of rain overnight came in a very strong storm.  We hesitate to go out today to view the fields.  It is likely there is some more damage to the corn and soybeans from … Continue reading →

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Paint crew

Posted on June 18, 2013 by casifarm

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Today, we are getting one of our grain bins painted.  The crew comes from Memphis, Tennessee.  This painting business by Johnny Carroll comes every summer for the past many years.  The business was started by Johnny’s … Continue reading →

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Thunder

Posted on May 16, 2013 by casifarm

May 16, 2013 I was working at the Freddie farm, our most distant location, when a 10 am thunderstorm drove me from the field.  My early start would have allowed me to finish that location by tonight.  I did get … Continue reading →

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2.1

Posted on April 19, 2013 by casifarm

Friday, April 19, 2013 During the night, another 2.1 inches of rain fell on the area.  The sky looked threatening all day, but the rain did not begin until about dark, 8pm edt.  We were hoping that the predictions would be … Continue reading →

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