Tag Archives: JD 9520R tractor

Cold nights

Posted on March 29, 2022 by casifarm

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 For the past 3 nights now, we’ve had a low temperature of 27ºF (-3C).  This causes some concern about the condition of the wheat crop… we are getting to the stage of growth where freezing can … Continue reading →

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Rain returns

Posted on March 22, 2022 by casifarm

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 After a beautiful, 70ºF (21C) day yesterday, it is a gray and rainy day here in SWIN.  We will be meeting with another consultant this morning who would like us to utilize his services for comprehensive … Continue reading →

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It begins

Posted on March 18, 2022 by casifarm

Friday, March 18, 2022 Brandon began applying anhydrous ammonia (NH3) yesterday.   It is the first step of #plant22.   NH3 is what we utilize for the nitrogen for our corn crop.   Were the conditions perfect?  No…but not bad at all.  The … Continue reading →

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Colder

Posted on January 4, 2022 by casifarm

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 It’s colder today, with a bit of a breeze.  If the wind were calm, it wouldn’t be too bad out there, but the wind sorta cuts through.  Greg at our nearby Nutrien location notified us that … Continue reading →

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Last field of #replant21 soybeans

Posted on May 20, 2021 by casifarm

Wrapped up the replant of soybeans on Monday evening.  Yes, that will be all of it…unless and of course we have some yet unforeseen flooding or other event that damages some of our fields.    But, I’ve unhitched the tractor … Continue reading →

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Almost done…

Posted on April 28, 2021 by casifarm

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 #plant 21 We are not experiencing a drought in our part of Indiana, but in this region the fields are drier than we would expect for late April.  This has allowed us to move through our … Continue reading →

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COLD!

Posted on April 1, 2021 by casifarm

Thursday, April 1, 2021 When we woke up today, we heard the report of 32ºF (0C).  We were surprised to find no frost on the ground when we went outside.  It seems that the windy conditions overnight kept frost from … Continue reading →

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Another set of preparatory tasks

Posted on March 9, 2021 by casifarm

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Brandon is preparing the field cultivator for a spring of some limited work.  We only use it ahead of NH3 applications or burn-down spraying in order to smooth some of the small areas of erosion.  “Filling … Continue reading →

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More post-harvest steps

Posted on November 23, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, November 23, 2020 The guys are making more progress on the tasks that must be completed after harvest.  Another tractor got its wash job today.  Brandon cleaned up the CIH STX 420 Rowtrac.  It may not be quite #Andyclean, … Continue reading →

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Another week closer to harvest

Posted on August 29, 2020 by casifarm

Saturday, August 29, 2020 It’s a bit cooler today; the past days this week have been pretty hot.  Mid-90s and high humidity.  Just felt sticky.  But we are inching closer to harvest.  As you look across the corn and soybean … Continue reading →

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