Tag Archives: JD 640FD header

The list dwindles…

Posted on August 24, 2017 by casifarm

Thursday, August 24, 2017 Progress is being made on preparations for #harvest17. S680 combine                      check 8230 combine                     check CIH headers                        check JD headers                          check 4 semi trucks                      check 4 hopper trailers                check CIH 340 disk                      check Unverferth roller               check JD 9330 tractor                 check … Continue reading →

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It begins…

Posted on September 12, 2016 by casifarm

Monday, September 12, 2016 Yes, we’re going to the soybean field today!  Getting the machines out again, for real this time…not just to service them. It’s great to get to start with soybeans this year.   Working on those for a few … Continue reading →

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Winter project

Posted on January 6, 2016 by casifarm

Wednesday, January 6, 2016 The project du jour is to refurbish the cutting parts on the draper headers.  John has brought in replacement “sections” for the knife in each header– the JD 640FD and the MacDon FD75.  Each is 40 … Continue reading →

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The rain continues

Posted on May 14, 2014 by casifarm

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 The rainy period continues.  About 1.4″ so far, yesterday and today.  This rain event is delaying the completion of our planting process.  We need about 1 full day of work to finish the corn planting… the … Continue reading →

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