Tag Archives: wheat harvest

It’s hard to get going…

Posted on June 23, 2023 by casifarm

Friday, June 23, 2023 We’re trying to cut wheat, but it’s just not dried down to 13% yet.   We are reluctant to spend the $ on it to dry it down this year because of the reduced price of wheat.  … Continue reading →

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Drizzly morning

Posted on June 19, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, June 19, 2023 It’s a cloudy and damp morning here at the farm.  We only received 0.1″ (3mm) rain so far today, and not much more is expected.  Right now it is 69ºF (21C).  So the day is cool … Continue reading →

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Summer harvest prep

Posted on June 7, 2023 by casifarm

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 First, we are rejoicing that we got some rain this morning!  PTL!   Yes, it’s only .22″ (6mm), but it is accompanied by cooler and cloudy conditions.  This should allow the small rainfall to soak into the … Continue reading →

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Spray Day

Posted on May 26, 2023 by casifarm

Friday, May 26, 2023 This morning started out pretty cool at 50ºF (10C), but now it is a pleasant 80ºF (27C). More heat is coming next week they say. John is out in the JD 4044R sprayer applying herbicides to … Continue reading →

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Done.

Posted on June 25, 2022 by casifarm

Saturday, June 25, 2022 The wheat is harvested and the double-crop soybeans (DCB) are planted.  Both tasks went well, and it took some effort.  “Wheat Week” is always a very busy one.   We did have some trouble with one of … Continue reading →

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Start on Monday

Posted on June 18, 2022 by casifarm

Saturday, June 18, 2022 With no rain in the forecast, we are now thinking that we will begin wheat harvest on Monday.  The combines are ready.  Bill and Larry are making arrangements to be here to assist with the work.  … Continue reading →

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Rain again.

Posted on June 8, 2022 by casifarm

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 It’s raining here in SWIN again this morning.  Just a light rain so far, but storms are possible.  We are praying for no severe hail or wind storms… that would be bad for all our crops, … Continue reading →

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…again tomorrow

Posted on June 3, 2022 by casifarm

Friday, June 3, 2022 I’m getting ready to return to #plant22 tomorrow.  I will be heading out early to the Freddie farm to plant around the water holes, and get done what I can do there.  Of the 310 acres, … Continue reading →

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Rainy week

Posted on June 9, 2021 by casifarm

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Rainy week.  We received rain Monday, Tuesday, and today.  All in all, about 1.7″ (43mm) has come our way.   It is welcome. Wheat harvest is about two weeks away.  You can really tell it is “turning”, … Continue reading →

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Warming up

Posted on June 4, 2021 by casifarm

Friday, June 4, 2021 Warmer days are in the forecast.  Mid 80s are coming, or at least we hope so!  We have not had many days in the 80s.  Instead, we’ve mostly had days in the 60s with nights in … Continue reading →

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