Farm Updates & Family Stories
Thanks for stopping by the R&E Kapraun Farms blog. Here, we share updates from the field, stories about the equipment that keeps us moving, and a few family milestones along the way. You’ll find a little bit of everything—long days planting and harvesting, time spent with neighbors, and the lessons we carry forward from those who came before us. It’s a place to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed, one season at a time.
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In 1951 Mom (Irene Marchand Alig) made a trip to Iowa to trace the Streb family. They all centered about…
This year, we started planting season a little differently, tackling tile work first. On March 1, we finished up the…
Continue Reading Spring 2025 Planting: Early Start, Good Weather, and Family Help
This fall had its share of ups and downs, but one thing stood out above the rest: we finally broke…
Continue Reading Harvest 2024: Soybean Records, Old Combines, and Family in the Field
This spring, luck was on our side. With David, Tom, Brian, Lisa, Mary, and even Jeff and Kia pitching in…
Continue Reading 2024 Planting Progress: Early Start, Fast Finish, and Family Effort
This year’s crop season has taken a different path than last year. In 2022, we enjoyed nearly perfect conditions from…
Early April brought unseasonably warm weather, and with forecasts calling for cooler, wetter days ahead, we made the most of…
Continue Reading 2023 Planting Progress: Early Starts, Cold Snaps, and Storm Damage