Monthly Archives: August 2023

Another change

Posted on August 30, 2023 by casifarm

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 After careful and cautious consideration, we are making a change to our corn planting system.  We discovered a really good deal on a JD tractor and corn planter, so we are making the switch.  The tractor … Continue reading →

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Cooler day

Posted on August 28, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, August 28, 2023 It’s a cooler morning, started in the low 60s, quite a change from last week’s heat.  The guys are using this cooler morning to clean out 2 grain bins.  Wheat from #4 and #7 are being … Continue reading →

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Big numbers

Posted on August 25, 2023 by casifarm

Friday, August 25, 2023 Here at 330pm, I’m seeing rare numbers on our office weather station. It has been a productive day.  I wrapped up the bush hog work late this morning, and then used a leaf blower to clear … Continue reading →

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Another adjustment

Posted on August 24, 2023 by casifarm

Thursday, August 24, 2023 The CIH STX 420 Rowtrac tractor is in our shop this morning.  The guys are working on one of the rear tracks that seems to be wearing in an odd or unusual way.  They are trying … Continue reading →

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Heat wave

Posted on August 22, 2023 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 The current string of hot days began here on Sunday.  It is set to continue through Friday.  The hottest day predicted is 101ºF (38C) on Thursday.  That may set a new record high temperature, breaking the … Continue reading →

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More cleaning, more mowing…

Posted on August 17, 2023 by casifarm

Thursday, August 17, 2023 Clean-up continues at Carnahan & Sons.   Brandon is now down to the final combine, the CIH 8250.  He has been through the headers and the JD S780.  First, he cleans with compressed air, and then he … Continue reading →

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Clean-up has begun

Posted on August 14, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, August 14, 2023 The pace has slowed a bit here at Carnahan & Sons. Of course, there remains some herbicide applications that need to happen to the double-crop soybeans (DCB), one more load of wheat needs to be delivered, … Continue reading →

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Mowing… and other stuff.

Posted on August 10, 2023 by casifarm

Thursday, August 10, 2023 We have been able this week to do some mowing on riparian strips and roadsides.  It hasn’t been constant, for we must work that in among the other responsibilities taking place.  Bill and Brandon have been … Continue reading →

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Back again

Posted on August 7, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, August 7, 2023 Pat and I are now back home on the farm after some time away.  We took a little road trip down to Florida from July 23 to August 2, to visit some of her family in … Continue reading →

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