Tag Archives: JD 6145R tractor

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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Mowing and other stuff

Posted on July 18, 2024 by casifarm

Thursday, July 18, 2024 I’ve been mowing roadsides for a few days.  I prefer to start in the morning after the dew dries off; it makes the ‘after’ view less clumpy… more smooth.  As of this evening, I think I’ve … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Beryl comes to Indiana

Posted on July 9, 2024 by casifarm

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 It’s been a relatively quiet few days.  We had some rain last Thursday and Friday, and that put off some of the spraying of soybeans that we have on our “to do” list.  We have a … Continue reading →

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Combine clean-up day

Posted on June 26, 2024 by casifarm

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 After last evening’s rain event, it’s much cooler and pleasant outside today (73ºF, 23C).  Brandon and John are using this opportunity to clean up the combines.  Brandon has pulled out the Thundercreek fuel/service wagon to use … Continue reading →

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