Tag Archives: JD Operations Center

Another modem going in

Posted on January 16, 2024 by casifarm

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 The old Mack truck that we call ‘Vanna’ came home today.  It had been at VoMac in Vincennes since harvest, mostly waiting for a special brain box to arrive and subsequently be programmed for this particular … Continue reading →

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Gold Key visit

Posted on December 15, 2023 by casifarm

Friday, December 15, 2023 On Tuesday, John and I–along with my sister Sheila and BIL John– traveled to Moline, Illinois.  That took about 5 hours of driving.  We stayed the night in order to arrive early at the JD Harvester … Continue reading →

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Prescription writing 2023

Posted on January 24, 2023 by casifarm

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 I worked in the office all day Monday.  I was able to write planting prescriptions for the 2023 soybean and DCB (double-crop soybeans, after wheat) fields.  It’s not hard work, just tedious, and you just have … 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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Soybean #replant21 is done

Posted on May 18, 2021 by casifarm

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Yesterday evening, I wrapped up the replanting of soybeans.  It was more acres than I originally thought, but the replanted beans went into the soil in very good condition.   We are now receiving a light rain, … Continue reading →

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Patiently waiting

Posted on April 27, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, April 27, 2020 Field operations are still stopped.  Since the 1.3″ rain on Thursday, we received another inch over the weekend.  That has us waiting for fields to dry sufficiently to return to spraying and planting soybeans.  Ross did get the … Continue reading →

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