Tag Archives: JD 1910 air cart

Spring arrives with something new

Posted on March 21, 2023 by casifarm

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Happy first day of Spring!  Even though it’s not as sunny as  yesterday, it’s still a nice spring day.  And even though I’m working through the dreaded man-cold, I’m also getting better.  A visit yesterday to … Continue reading →

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Good news for #plant23

Posted on February 24, 2023 by casifarm

Friday, February 24, 2023 Yesterday afternoon, I got a call from our salesman at Hutson, Inc.  He reported that the air cart for the new soybean planter (air drill) had arrived at the dealership.  This completes the machine so that … Continue reading →

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Won’t be long…

Posted on March 9, 2020 by casifarm

Monday, March 9, 2020 This morning, while the roads were still dry (rain is predicted for this evening), John brought home from their remote storage location the soybean drill and the ammonia toolbar.  Now, we merely have to load in … Continue reading →

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We’re havin’ a heat wave…

Posted on July 18, 2019 by casifarm

Thursday, July 18, 2019 The weather folks are predicting a hot few days, through the weekend.  Of course, they get a little too sensational; temps are going to be in the mid 90s with high humidity, making for a ‘heat … Continue reading →

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Waiting game

Posted on April 4, 2019 by casifarm

Wednesday, April 4, 2019 The sun is trying to shine through the morning’s clouds.  Our fields just will not support the machines…yet.  So far, we are not feeling the pressure to get going… the conditions will not permit, so why … Continue reading →

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Nicer day

Posted on March 6, 2019 by casifarm

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Sunny and 33ºF.  The wind is calm, so it is a pretty nice day out there this afternoon.  The sunshine is bringing some melting to the snow, and a bit of a thaw…unless there is some … Continue reading →

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Start and Stop!

Posted on April 11, 2017 by casifarm

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Yes, we got the planters rolling yesterday!   The soil conditions were ideal, with the soil surface  dry and adequate moisture just underneath. Ross started planting corn at the Huey farm.  He experienced some ‘first day bugs’, but … Continue reading →

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Chilly Good Friday

Posted on March 25, 2016 by casifarm

March 25, 2016 Yes, it’s Good Friday… a day to ponder some important things that have eternal significance… It’s downright cold out there; we started the day at about 33 degrees, and it only up to 35 here at mid-morning.  … Continue reading →

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Transition day

Posted on April 29, 2015 by casifarm

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Now that the nitrogen has been applied to the corn acres, we are using this day to transition to planting.  The applicator bars for the nitrogen will be cleaned and stored.  Then the planters will be … Continue reading →

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Home again

Posted on March 19, 2015 by casifarm

Thursday, March 19, 2015 The JD NT air drill came home today.  The flat tire got repaired this morning, and John brought the machine home.   He has been checking and correcting all the tire pressures.  Lubrication will take place tomorrow.  … Continue reading →

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