Tag Archives: JD R15 rotary cutter

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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Hot day.

Posted on July 20, 2023 by casifarm

Thursday, July 20,2023 It’s a hot day here in southern Indiana.  The temperature is only 89ºF(32C).  But with a humidity level of 76%, that makes for a ‘heat index’ of 106ºF (41C)!  As the old saying goes, “It ain’t the … Continue reading →

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A quiet week

Posted on May 13, 2023 by casifarm

Saturday, May 13, 2023 For you who were fans of the old radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, you recall how Garrison Keillor started each of his monologues about his hometown.  “It’s been a quiet week in Lake Wobegon”.  Well, it’s … Continue reading →

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End the week on a holiday…

Posted on March 17, 2023 by casifarm

Friday, March 17, 2023 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!   With our Irish heritage, it seems like this holiday should have more significance to us that it actually does.  It was 5 generations ago when William Carnaghan ( somehow the silent ‘g’ … Continue reading →

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Check another one off the list.

Posted on September 14, 2022 by casifarm

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Another important task was finished yesterday evening.   The new grain bin is now done!  The electricians wrapped up their work, and tested every component that they wired.  All the augers and conveyors that are supposed to … Continue reading →

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May 8 to 14 was a good week.

Posted on May 17, 2022 by casifarm

Tuesday, May 16, 2022 #plant22 Last week was a very productive one for Carnahan & Sons.  Daytime temperatures were near 90ºF (32C).  No rain; blue skies!  By Friday night, Brandon had completed planting the corn crop.  And, as of today, … Continue reading →

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Check that off the pre-harvest list

Posted on September 9, 2021 by casifarm

Thursday, September 9, 2021 Well, the mowing of roadsides went very well.  After 6 solid days of running the John Deere 6130R tractor and R15 rotary cutter, the roadside mowing is ‘caught up’.  After completing that task late this morning, … Continue reading →

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It’s going again

Posted on September 3, 2021 by casifarm

Friday, September 3, 2021 The John Deere 6130R returned home yesterday.  I had engine cooling system trouble with it a few weeks ago, and it had to go back to the dealer for repair.  They had some difficulty securing the … Continue reading →

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Various clean-up tasks

Posted on July 15, 2021 by casifarm

Thursday, July 15, 2021 There are several varied tasks getting done today.  Brandon is cleaning up the corn planter.  He cleaned out the seed boxes and row units, and now is giving it a wash.  It will be put away … Continue reading →

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