Tag Archives: rain

Ouch

Posted on October 14, 2023 by casifarm

Saturday, October 14, 2023 Yesterday afternoon, I had my first run-in with a deer antler.  The inside dual tire of my S780 combine was punctured by a 7-inch-long antler.  The guys from Knox County Tire responded quickly to my call, … Continue reading →

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Two outta three

Posted on October 28, 2021 by casifarm

Thursday, October 28, 2021 It’s raining again this morning.  Only .14″ (3.6mm) so far, but it looks and feels like more.  After the weekend heavy rain, we were able to return to corn harvesting yesterday, and we finished off the … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts after a little rain

Posted on August 7, 2019 by casifarm

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 We had some fog this morning.  Looks like early fall, not mid summer.   It burned off by 930 am.  But even after that, the day was hazy. We are happy to report that we received a … Continue reading →

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Another nice rain

Posted on July 24, 2017 by casifarm

Monday, July 24, 2017 Yesterday morning, as the alarm went off, you could hear the sound of thunder in the distance.  I walked out to the box for the morning newspaper, and I could see the gray ‘wall of water’ … Continue reading →

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Rain delay

Posted on October 13, 2016 by casifarm

Thursday, October 13, 2016 Yesterday afternoon, we were run out of  the soybean field at Freddie by an unexpected rain.  But later, the sun came out and we returned there about 6pm.  We were able to finish off the non-replanted … Continue reading →

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Muddy trip

Posted on July 22, 2016 by casifarm

Friday, July 22, 2016 I was awakened at 630 this morning by the sharp crack of thunder.  The rain was welcome, but it had a downside today.  It was the time arranged to meet with our crop insurance adjuster to … Continue reading →

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Chilly day

Posted on May 20, 2015 by casifarm

Wednesday, May 20, 2015 I read today a special quote.  “Why is 47 degrees colder in May than it is in January?”  Good question!  Yes, that was the temperature when the day started.  Mid-afternoon it’s up to 55F.  Feels pretty … Continue reading →

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Be careful out there this morning.

Posted on January 2, 2015 by casifarm

Friday January 2, 2015 As I walked out to the mailbox this morning, I felt and heard a definite ‘crunch, crunch’ under my footsteps.  My steps were made very carefully!  Guess we got some sleet overnight.  I did not expect that precipitation, after seeing … Continue reading →

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The die is cast…

Posted on September 2, 2014 by casifarm

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 There’s no going back now… the decision is made.  We will not plant wheat this fall for June 2015 harvest.  No, this is not the first time we have planted no wheat, but it is rare.  Fall … Continue reading →

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Happy Things Today

Posted on August 13, 2012 by casifarm

August 13, 2012 Happy things today: It’s raining; we were awakened by low rumblings of thunder and rain came this morning.  It’s our sister Sheila Hobson’s birthday!  And Ross and his family had a very successful weekend competing in the Quarter … Continue reading →

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