Tag Archives: S780 combine

Flood!

Posted on April 11, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, April 11, 2025 The White River (West Fork) has been booming here this week.  It is the result of extraordinary rains last week.  We received over 7″ (178mm) here, and we heard of places where they received 10+” (254mm).  … 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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#plant24…done?

Posted on June 21, 2024 by casifarm

Friday, June 21, 2024 Yesterday evening, I wrapped up the planting of double-crop soybeans and the replanting at two other fields.  It is a good feeling to have that behind us.  I will not clean up or unhook the soybean … Continue reading →

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That was a whopper!

Posted on May 15, 2024 by casifarm

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Yesterday evening, we got a whopper of a rain!  All told, we received 3″ (76mm)!  From 5:30 to about 8 pm, it rained hard, like pouring it out of a bucket!  As I drove home from … Continue reading →

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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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Gold Key Trip

Posted on December 3, 2018 by casifarm

Monday, December 3, 2018 Late last week, John and I spent a couple days in Illinois, making a trip to Moline to see our new S780 combine come together.  This program is something John Deere calls their “Gold Key” program, … Continue reading →

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We missed it… mostly

Posted on August 18, 2017 by casifarm

Friday, August 18, 2017 Well, there was no rain to be had this week.  We had been predicted a 40% chance on Wednesday and 60% on Thursday. (does that make a 100% chance?).  But just a sprinkle on those two … Continue reading →

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