Tag Archives: DMI toolbar

Warmest day

Saturday, March 28, 2020 Yesterday was the warmest day we’ve had in 2020.  It got up to 77ºF (25C).  In every conversation you heard the words “beautiful day”.  It was mostly sunny.  Then, last night we heard thunder as we … Continue reading

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Fixer Upper

Friday, February 21, 2020 This week, the guys have been working in the shop on a DMI NH3 toolbar.  We purchased it recently with the intention to repair/refurbish it for use this spring.  It will apply anhydrous ammonia nitrogen fertilizer.  … Continue reading

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Fieldwork

April 4, 2016 Today, we got started in the field with putting on anhydrous ammonia.  NH3 is our source for nitrogen for our corn crop.  We apply it pre-plant.  The soil dried sufficiently over the weekend to allow us to … Continue reading

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Planter preparation

Monday, March 23, 2015 It’s a mostly sunny day, and the temperature has come up to about 60ºF (16C). The soybean planter, a JD 1910 air cart with an 1890 NT air drill, is in front of the shop to … Continue reading

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