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Whatcha doin’ now that harvest is over?

Posted on November 4, 2015 by casifarm

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 The good weather continues, and it’s a treat!  Mid 70s temps today make for a pleasant time to be out and about.  What’s happening on the farm? -Corn and soybeans are being delivered to market again … Continue reading →

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Corn harvest begins

Posted on September 17, 2015 by casifarm

Thursday, September 17, 2015 The harvest days this week have been spectacularly beautiful.  We started harvesting corn on Monday.  We picked our mailbox field at home, then moved to near Wheatland.  We worked there Tuesday and Wednesday, harvesting the corn … Continue reading →

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Sunshine

Posted on March 11, 2015 by casifarm

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 After a long morning of lingering, thick fog, the sun has broken through and the temperatures are warming.  It’s now 62ºF (17C).  The skies are a clear, cloudless and bright blue.  You can’t help but have … Continue reading →

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Wednesday night. Late.

Posted on October 8, 2014 by casifarm

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 There are many rainy days in the forecast beginning tomorrow.  Therefore, even though we did not have ideal conditions, we went off to the corn field this morning at Burke.  The soil conditions were a little muddy, but we … Continue reading →

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Beans!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by casifarm

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Yesterday afternoon, we began with soybean harvest.  We went first to the Evans farm.  It was my first experience with the new 640FD header in soybeans.  It was pretty easy to get started.  But only 30 minutes into … 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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Pictures from the week

Posted on May 29, 2014 by casifarm

Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2014

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Patience…

Posted on April 8, 2014 by casifarm

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 It’s sunny out there, even if it’s a little cool.  The machines are waiting quietly, but they are ready to spring into action when the conditions get right.         It is a good … Continue reading →

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The effects of replanting

Posted on September 28, 2013 by casifarm

Saturday, September 28, 2013 In the picture below, you can see what replanting looks like now.  In the foreground, you can see the ‘brown’ beans that we are currently cutting.   Then, looking carefully, you can see an area of faint ‘gray’ color; those … Continue reading →

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How nice…

Posted on July 22, 2013 by casifarm

Monday, July 22, 2013 We are so very pleased with the rainfall we received over the weekend.  On Saturday afternoon and evening, 1.6″ (41 mm) came in a very helpful way… it took many hours to fall.  It was an … Continue reading →

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