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An afternoon wash

Posted on September 5, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, September 5, 2025 Brandon D made the JD 9R540 tractor look like new again yesterday afternoon.  It did not get very grimy throughout the spring/summer planting season, but it needed a good wash. Here are the “before” pictures… And … Continue reading →

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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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Planting for 2025 is finally done.

Posted on July 7, 2025 by casifarm

Monday, July 7, 2025 Last Saturday morning, I was able to go up to the Lett farm (between Wheatland and Bicknell) and finish off the planting of double-crop soybeans (DCB).  I had been planting there the previous Saturday, and ran … Continue reading →

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End of #plant25 in sight… sort of

Posted on May 27, 2025 by casifarm

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Yes, we can see the end of spring planting.  I was in the last field of soybeans yesterday, but I was only able to plant 75 of the 88 acres in the creek-bottom field at the … Continue reading →

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Rain delay

Posted on April 25, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, April 25, 2025 We are rained out of the fields again today.  It hasn’t rained lot (.32″  or 8mm) but any amount was more than enough to stop us. Brandon had a good Wednesday and Thursday in the corn … Continue reading →

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It’s a start…#plant25

Posted on April 24, 2025 by casifarm

Thursday morning, April 24, 2025 Well, we got going yesterday afternoon with the corn planter.  Brandon went down to the field at VanVleet, and later to the Dunn farm and he got two fields planted with corn.  We are about … Continue reading →

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Quiet work week, but wacky weather

Posted on April 4, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, April 4, 2025 This week has been busy, but nothing out in the fields.  The weather has been uncooperative, and the effects of it will last into next week.  Early in the week, we had strong winds, and then … Continue reading →

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Another busy day

Posted on March 7, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, March 7,2025 There are many machines and trucks and trailers scattered around the farm lot this morning.  The guys are getting the water (sprayer support) trailer hooked up to the Mack truck, getting it ready for spring.   With very … Continue reading →

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Late November the pace slows a bit

Posted on November 25, 2024 by casifarm

Monday, November 25, 2024 Pat and I returned last Monday evening from a week down at Disney.  We had the best time, enjoying the Christmas decorations, some rides, and great restaurants.  We even attended two after-hours parties, one at Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Clean up continues

Posted on November 11, 2024 by casifarm

Monday, November 11, 2024 Veterans’ Day 2024.  It is a day my mom called ‘Armistice Day’.  I’m not sure when the title changed, but it is an important day to remember… to salute those who have served the country in … Continue reading →

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