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Category Archives: Planting
Done.
Saturday, June 25, 2022 The wheat is harvested and the double-crop soybeans (DCB) are planted. Both tasks went well, and it took some effort. “Wheat Week” is always a very busy one. We did have some trouble with one of … Continue reading
Rain again.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 It’s raining here in SWIN again this morning. Just a light rain so far, but storms are possible. We are praying for no severe hail or wind storms… that would be bad for all our crops, … Continue reading
Posted in News, Planting
Tagged CIH 8250 combine, combine inspection, H&R Agri-Power, wheat harvest
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#plant22 done!
Monday, June 6, 2022 We worked yesterday to plant and replant. Yes, it was a Sunday, and we’d prefer not to be in the fields. But rain was predicted for Monday, and it is June already. So, it felt urgent … Continue reading
Posted in Farm Days, News, Planting
Tagged #plant22, #replant22, CIH STX 420 Rowtrac, JD 9520R tractor
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Better forecast
Saturday, May 28,2022 The weather forecast is improving. After a rainy Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday– and over 3 inches of rain — we are being told to look forward to several warmer and drier days! We have been stopped from … Continue reading
rain
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Again. Rain. Another half-inch (13mm) so far. More predicted for this evening, tomorrow and Friday. I guess we will celebrate the work that we have accomplished on #plant22. All the planted acres have emerged from the … Continue reading
Storm
Friday, May 20, 2022 We got a pretty big storm last night. Tornado Warning. The effects of it were not quite as severe right here as it was in far south Knox County. There was a tornado that … Continue reading
Posted in Farm Days, News, Planting
Tagged #plant22, #replant22, Alliance Tractor, KW, tornado warning
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May 8 to 14 was a good week.
Tuesday, May 16, 2022 #plant22 Last week was a very productive one for Carnahan & Sons. Daytime temperatures were near 90ºF (32C). No rain; blue skies! By Friday night, Brandon had completed planting the corn crop. And, as of today, … Continue reading
Posted in News, Planting
Tagged corn planting, JD R15 rotary cutter, soybean planting
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It started
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 The planters have started rolling for #plant22!! Seems like it has been a long time coming. Yes, we would have preferred to plant the bulk of our acres in April, but the weather did not allow … Continue reading
Posted in Farm Days, News, Planting
Tagged Grain Bin construction, JD 9520R tractor, Kiesel Enterprises, plant corn, plant soybeans, STX420 Rowtrac
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Another small step forward over the weekend
Monday, April 25, 2022 It’s raining again this morning, 1.1″ (28mm) since midnight. #plant22 seems like a repeat of 2019. If you go back and read the posts from April of ’19, you’ll find similar information about rain delays and … Continue reading
Posted in Farm Days, News, Planting
Tagged anhydrous ammonia, NH3, Nutrien, rainy day, Shepard Construction, WASCoB
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