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Soybeans wrapped up… sort of

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 We are having a little rain today, and it is very welcome to be here.  It has been so very dry for many weeks, and the fire danger was increasing.  But the dry weather also allowed … Continue reading

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Back to #harvest25, with a little #plant26

Saturday, September 27, 2025 We were able to return to harvesting on Thursday afternoon, and we picked corn until late Friday afternoon.  We switched over to soybeans about 5pm yesterday, and we were able to cut the two hill fields … Continue reading

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First rain-out of #harvest25

Monday, September 22, 2025 The rain started in the wee hours of this morning and continues through the afternoon.  As of 3 pm, we have received 1.64″ (42mm).  We have had a prolonged dry spell, a few weeks long, and … Continue reading

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One last thing…

Friday, September 12, 2025 One last thing to prepare for fall, and John and Brandon D did it this morning.  They got the JD 2660VT implement hooked up to the 9R540 and lubricated it.  The tractor is filled with fuel … Continue reading

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Wheat 25

Monday, October 7, 2024 Even though there is another hurricane bearing down on Florida this week, the weather forecast for here is wonderful for fall harvest.  There are temps in the 70s and 80s with full sunshine for every day … Continue reading

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Rain out

Monday, September 23, 2024 Just a little past noon today, the rain finally got here and ran us out of the corn field.  We were only a couple miles from home, so we brought the machines in and put them … Continue reading

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Rain!

Thursday, October 5, 2023 At about 11 am, the rain began to fall, very light at first, and more is on the way.  The radar predicts that this rain event will last until about 5pm, and we should receive .6″ … Continue reading

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Pause for a little rain

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Hallelujah!  Some rain this morning!   Hasn’t rained a whole lot, but it’s sure soaking in.  .13″ (3mm) so far, but it looks like more is coming.  This sure is welcome, and we are grateful.  The dust … Continue reading

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Sun is out!

Thursday, September 23, 2021 The sun is out again after a few days of gray and rainy skies.   The day started relatively chilly, 46ºF (8C).  So, it is ‘get on a sweatshirt’ day.  I miss wearing my shorts to work, … Continue reading

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Drippy, rainy day

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 The rain is a comin’ down.   It’s not cold, but the gray skies are not a happy thing today.   Rain wasn’t supposed to hit until about 1 pm, but here it is at 830 am.  We … Continue reading

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