Tag Archives: White River

A nice visit

Posted on September 19, 2018 by casifarm

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Yesterday evening, our sister Sheila and BIL John came by for a quick visit.  They had been out visiting with friends in western Indiana, and they made their way here, too.  They took a quick ride … Continue reading →

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A good first day of #harvest18

Posted on September 13, 2018 by casifarm

Thursday, September 13, 2018 We got started on corn harvest yesterday.  We worked at the home farm, and got out a couple fields.  The soil was a little softer than we would have preferred, but it was to be expected … Continue reading →

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River problem?

Posted on September 8, 2018 by casifarm

Saturday, September 8, 2018 Knox County, Indiana is certainly river country.  The Wabash forms the west side of the county.  The West Fork of the White River forms the entire eastern and southern boundary of Knox County, and it flows … Continue reading →

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Cooler and wet

Posted on February 21, 2018 by casifarm

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Yes, it’s much cooler out there today.  After yesterday’s 70+ degree day, it’s in the mid 30s today.  And it rained hard last night, and it continues today.  It’s predicted to keep raining through Saturday!   The weather … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up one task

Posted on October 2, 2017 by casifarm

Monday, October 2, 2017 Larry is back today, and he should finish the planting of the 2018-crop wheat.  He has been working very diligently since September 25.  We discussed this morning his experience with wheat planting.  According to his ‘red book’ … 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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#replant17 is done (sort of)

Posted on June 1, 2017 by casifarm

Thursday, June 1, 2017 Yes, the soybean replanting is finished…except for the areas in 3 fields that still have water standing on them.  So, rather than say ‘done’, I guess we should say ‘caught up’.  It has been a good … Continue reading →

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Check that off the list…

Posted on May 16, 2017 by casifarm

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 We finished up our soybean planting on Monday evening, by working at the Lett farm.  I can admit to being a little surprised that the soil there was dry enough to plant soybeans.  But by 7pm, … Continue reading →

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Another pause to #plant17

Posted on May 11, 2017 by casifarm

Thursday, May 11, 2017 Yes, it did it again!  Overnight, we received 1.9″  of rain, and by this afternoon, the rainfall totaled 2.2″ today (56mm).  The WASCoBs were filled again, but most have drained out by afternoon.  Field work is stopped … Continue reading →

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Sunny Monday

Posted on May 8, 2017 by casifarm

May 8, 2017 The sun is out this morning, even if the day started a bit cool (42F, 6C). We filled the soybean drill, and then went to look for a patch dry enough to use it.  We toured the … Continue reading →

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