Who We Are
Casey Farms was established in 1878 in the Corning Township, Rooks County, Kansas. We are a family farming operation driven by six generations of hard work. Our goal is to be good stewards of the land.
North Central Kansas is a semi-arid climate. With only twenty-two inches of rainfall annually, we are a dryland farming operation. Our primary crops are hard red winter wheat and grain sorghum. We have raised a limited number of soybean and corn acres. We also raise triticale, oats, millet, and other forages. Those secondary crops are used to support our stocker cattle operation.
Our Farming and Ranching Operation
We strive to find better ways to improve our farming practices through continued education and experience. Farming is ever evolving. For the last 100+ years we have advanced from mechanical tillage to no-til practices and are already embracing the future of farming, including technology that focuses on an acre-by-acre approach or even more granular.
Cattle Operations
Our family farm focuses on a background operation that takes light-weight stockers (500-600 lbs.) and places them on grass. The goal is to add pounds to the animals over the summer months and prepare them for the next phase, which is feedlot operations. This is an essential part of the beef supply chain. Our goal is to raise high quality beef, protect cattle health and welfare, and create an outstanding product for global consumers.
Crop Production
Kansas is known as the "breadbasket of the world". Our family farm has produced world-class wheat for nearly 150 years. Spring crops focus on grain sorghum, corn, soybeans. We also raise triticale, oats, millet, and other forages. Those secondary crops are used to support our stocker cattle operation.
Land Stewardship
Land management is our single most important priority. We utilize no-till practices on our sorghum, corn, and soybean acres. This ensures minimal erosion and runoff. In addition, we frequently sample soil to ensure proper nutrients and fertility. In years when soil moisture is available, we use cover crops. In addition, we have won two local soil conservation awards and value our finite water resources.
Weather
Kansas is known for having a variable climate. A typical day includes a heavy dose of sunshine and wind. Summers can be very warm, and winters can be very cold. Temperature fluctuations are normal, and spring/fall can transition quickly. The variability of weather makes all aspects of agriculture challenging, especially the last few years where drought has been a factor. Farming and ranching in Kansas has always been about dealing with adversity.
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Latest New from Our Blog
USDA forecasting lower 2025 Revenue
USDA Economic Research Service is projecting a decrease of $1.8 billion in farm sector income in 2025. That would make the third consecutive year of decreased revenue, since hitting a record high in 2022. Total crop receipts are projected down $5.6 billion (-2.3%) from 2024. While animal income is expected to improve slightly by $3.8 billon (+1.4%). The only saving grace, is direct government payments are forecasted to increase in 2025.
Farm Crisis 2025?
Like the 1980s the term farm crisis has re-emerged in 2025. The primary concern is the drop in commodity prices, with wheat, sorghum, and corn plunging nearly 37% from 2022 thru 2024. Furthermore, our nation is struggling with inflation and seed, chemicals, and fertilizer are not exempt. As such, there is growing concern in the agriculture sector about financial stability in 2025.
Dog Days of Summer!
The forecast for next week looks very similar, with the National Weather Service forecasting an “Excessive Heat Warning” with temperatures nearing 105-108. This sudden spike in heat has created a perilous situation for cattle and crops. This not only affects the local economy but also has broader implications for those that make a living on the family farm.