Tag Archives: Knox County Fair

Check on corn pollination

Posted on July 22, 2025 by casifarm

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 We’ve been seeing on X and other platforms pictures from farmers showing very poor corn pollination.  We’ve seen pictures of ears of corn with only 3 or 4 grains developing on the cob, and the best … Continue reading →

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Almost time to cut wheat

Posted on June 17, 2025 by casifarm

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 We had a rainy weekend, plus rain yesterday and this morning.  Still, in spite of all that moisture, we are seeing the heads of wheat curl down, a sure sign of maturity.  When I bite into … Continue reading →

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Sunny day

Posted on July 23, 2024 by casifarm

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Bill is on his second trip to ADM at Newburgh.  Brandon just returned from his trip.  Corn is moving.  When August arrives, there will be wheat to deliver also.  I have been out in the Gator … Continue reading →

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Beryl gone, we’re okay.

Posted on July 10, 2024 by casifarm

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Beryl blew through Knox County yesterday evening, about 7-8pm.  We had bands of rain off and on throughout the afternoon, but the strong part of the storm came about 7pm.  There was even a tornado confirmed … Continue reading →

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Nice day

Posted on July 13, 2022 by casifarm

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Brandon and Bill are delivering wheat to ADM in Evansville.  It’s such a pretty July day, about 83ºF (28C).  There are just a few puffy clouds in the brilliant blue sky.  The wheat looks great as … Continue reading →

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Mowing continues

Posted on July 23, 2021 by casifarm

Friday, July 23, 2021 Roadside mowing continues, along with other tasks.  Brandon is sweeping wheat bins, and delivering loads of wheat to market at Newburgh.  John has returned from vacation, and has resumed his spraying of soybeans, and double-crop soybeans … Continue reading →

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Busy week

Posted on July 24, 2020 by casifarm

Friday, July 24, 2020 It has been a busy week, but not hectic.  Not so busy I cannot be home for supper.  So, we were occupied, but not like planting or harvest seasons. Late last week and early this week, … Continue reading →

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It’s (finally) bush hog time

Posted on July 29, 2019 by casifarm

Monday, July 29, 2019 Before today’s rain, I was out with the JD 7130 tractor and bush hog.  I worked the morning near Wheatland, along US 50, cleaning up the appearance of the roadsides there.   I have now been around … Continue reading →

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July Jobs

Posted on July 17, 2018 by casifarm

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 John is out with the 4730 sprayer today putting WeatherMax on the double-crop soybeans (DCB).  He will return with some dicamba on most of them later in the week.  His scouting work yesterday led him to … Continue reading →

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Nice rain

Posted on July 14, 2017 by casifarm

Friday, July 14, 2017 We received 1.0 to 3.0 inches (25 to 76mm) of rain yesterday.  It came in two hitches, one about 11 am and the other about 8pm.  We were a bit disappointed at noon yesterday, for the … Continue reading →

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