Tag Archives: JD 6145R tractor

A helpful repair, and… Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2025 by casifarm

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Yesterday and today, the two Brandons are working on our farm lane.  After the recent snow melted away, we were feeling the need to do some refurbishment!  The pot-holes in the road were getting so numerous … Continue reading →

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The great fall clean-up begins

Posted on October 28, 2025 by casifarm

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The guys are concentrating on clean-up today.  Even though it is a gloomy, gray, and sometime drizzly day, they work diligently to remove harvest-time’s grime from the machines.  The combines especially are dirty… the corn fields … Continue reading →

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#harvest25 is complete!

Posted on October 25, 2025 by casifarm

Saturday, October 25, 2025 There is a slight drizzle of rain off and on in the air this morning.   Even so, I took down our weathered and tattered flag today and replaced it with a bright new one. The good … Continue reading →

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First rain-out of #harvest25

Posted on September 22, 2025 by casifarm

Monday, September 22, 2025 The rain started in the wee hours of this morning and continues through the afternoon.  As of 3 pm, we have received 1.64″ (42mm).  We have had a prolonged dry spell, a few weeks long, and … Continue reading →

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In for an oil change

Posted on August 29, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, August 29, 2025 While out mowing along US 50 this morning, a warning popped up on the screen telling me it was time for an oil change.  So, the 6145R tractor is right now in the shop, with the … Continue reading →

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Getting the trucks ready for fall harvest

Posted on August 27, 2025 by casifarm

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Boy, oh boy!  The morning is cool!   48ºF (9C) to start the day!  What a sharp contrast to the heat and humidity of the past several weeks.  And we have had no rain for many days … Continue reading →

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A short respite.

Posted on August 22, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, August 22, 2025 This week, Pat and I took off for a few days for a short trip.  We traveled to central Missouri.  I guess it is one of my quirks; to travel to somewhat lesser-known places and see … Continue reading →

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Planting for 2025 is finally done.

Posted on July 7, 2025 by casifarm

Monday, July 7, 2025 Last Saturday morning, I was able to go up to the Lett farm (between Wheatland and Bicknell) and finish off the planting of double-crop soybeans (DCB).  I had been planting there the previous Saturday, and ran … Continue reading →

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End of #plant25 in sight… sort of

Posted on May 27, 2025 by casifarm

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Yes, we can see the end of spring planting.  I was in the last field of soybeans yesterday, but I was only able to plant 75 of the 88 acres in the creek-bottom field at the … Continue reading →

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Quiet work week, but wacky weather

Posted on April 4, 2025 by casifarm

Friday, April 4, 2025 This week has been busy, but nothing out in the fields.  The weather has been uncooperative, and the effects of it will last into next week.  Early in the week, we had strong winds, and then … Continue reading →

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