Tag Archives: JD 6145R tractor

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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Quiet week so far

Posted on January 7, 2025 by casifarm

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 With the big snow that roared in here on Sunday morning, things have been mostly at a standstill.  Yesterday afternoon, Brandon and John were out with the backhoe and the 6145R tractor + snowblower to clear … Continue reading →

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Late November the pace slows a bit

Posted on November 25, 2024 by casifarm

Monday, November 25, 2024 Pat and I returned last Monday evening from a week down at Disney.  We had the best time, enjoying the Christmas decorations, some rides, and great restaurants.  We even attended two after-hours parties, one at Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Clean up continues

Posted on November 11, 2024 by casifarm

Monday, November 11, 2024 Veterans’ Day 2024.  It is a day my mom called ‘Armistice Day’.  I’m not sure when the title changed, but it is an important day to remember… to salute those who have served the country in … Continue reading →

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Many projects in November

Posted on November 4, 2024 by casifarm

Monday, November 4, 2024 It’s a gray and windy old November day, but there is a lot of activity today at Carnahan & Sons.  The two Brandons are currently delivering corn to GPC, but they are also engaged in washing … Continue reading →

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More mowing

Posted on September 6, 2024 by casifarm

Friday, September 6, 2024 After Pat’s PT session this morning, we went over to Washington to pick up some produce at Etienne’s Market.  Along the way, we saw a few combines in corn and soybean fields.  Brandon went out this … Continue reading →

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Moving along on preparation for #harvest24

Posted on August 27, 2024 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Today, it’s the hottest day of this year so far, it is 98ºF (37C) at 1 pm.  The ‘feels like’ “humiture” reading takes it up to 110ºF (43C).   So, it doesn’t take long to warm a … Continue reading →

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End-of-summer stuff

Posted on July 30, 2024 by casifarm

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Brandon has been busy with cleaning corn bins, moving the grain to the overhead load-out bin in anticipation of the sales contracts that must be filled beginning Thursday, August 1.  He is also working on the … Continue reading →

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