Tag Archives: bush hog

Maintenance

Posted on August 8, 2016 by casifarm

Monday, August 8, 2016 There’s always something that needs attention around here.  This morning, Brandon is preparing the ‘suntan machine’ for storage. Its work for the summer is finished, and it’s time to put it away. John is servicing his … Continue reading →

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“Angus Day” on the farm

Posted on August 4, 2016 by casifarm

Thursday, August 4, 2016 Yesterday was a very special day for us at Carnahan & Sons.  We had a terrific visitor, a young farmer from Australia, here to spend the day with us.  Angus Duddy arrived here at the farm at … Continue reading →

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What a way to start the day/week/month

Posted on August 1, 2016 by casifarm

Monday, August 1, 2016 At 7 am, the rain started coming down.  There was mild thunder in the area.  When the rain stopped, we’d received a nice 1/2 inch (13mm).  This was nice way to start the day, and a … Continue reading →

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Wet holiday

Posted on July 5, 2016 by casifarm

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 The sun is shining brightly this morning after a wet holiday weekend.  Sunday and Independence Day were very rainy days.  Depending on the exact locations, our fields received 2.6 to 3.0 inches (66 to 76 mm) … Continue reading →

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A little progress

Posted on June 30, 2016 by casifarm

Thursday, June 30, 2016 Where did this month go?  There’s an old saying, “there’s nothing so rare as a day in June.”  I think that’s quite true. The crops are showing some progress. I went out with the bush hog … Continue reading →

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‘Nuther bush hog day

Posted on August 11, 2015 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Spent the day out in the JD 7130 tractor with the bush hog.  Spent all day mowing roadsides and some levees to make them look ‘cared for’.  We appreciate the appearance of the freshly-mowed roadsides and levees.   … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on July 20, 2015 by casifarm

Monday, July 20, 2015 The JD 9330 tractor got a good wash and wax job today.  While I was out with the bush-hog, Brandon and John made that tractor shine like a new one! Along US 50, just east of … Continue reading →

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Sunny day

Posted on July 14, 2015 by casifarm

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 The sun is shining brilliantly after an overnight rainstorm.  There is not a cloud in the sky this morning.  The temperature is rising, but should not quite get to the ultra-steamy day we had yesterday. John … Continue reading →

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Scouting

Posted on July 6, 2015 by casifarm

Monday, July 6 2015 Hope your 4th was a good one.  Pat and I were in Busch Stadium Thursday and Friday nights for Cardinals baseball.  Good nights, but doggone it…the Cards didn’t win. On Saturday, we got to see Ben … Continue reading →

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Happy weekend

Posted on May 31, 2015 by casifarm

Sunday, May 31, 2015 Today, we’re celebrating a happy event:  an overnight gentle rain.  This morning, it is cool and damp.   The corn and soybeans really needed a drink, and we are grateful they got one! This good rain … Continue reading →

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