Tag Archives: S680 combine

Pre-harvest service

Tuesday, September 9, 2014 The combines are out of the storage barn today.  Found a problem in the S680 feeder house…and a service man will be coming soon.  Did the lubrications on the 640FD, and removed the lock-up bolts so … Continue reading →

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Harvest prep

Thursday, June 5, 2014 During this rainy spell, we are taking the opportunity to prepare the new combines for wheat harvest.  The JD S680 is in the shop today, so that the 2-way radio can be installed.  The CIH 8230 … Continue reading →

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One down, nine to go

Thursday, December 19, 2013 We made the first annual payment on the new Burke farm today.  Boy, oh, boy… did  that year ever go by fast!  To recall the story of how we came to purchase this place, refer to … Continue reading →

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wet day

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Yes, it’s raining.  That makes me pleased that we moved the combines home last night and put them in the shed.  I calculated that we have 313 acres of DCB and replant left to do.  The … Continue reading →

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Green carpet

Friday, August 17, 2012 Yesterday, the green carpet was rolled out in Haubstadt, Indiana where the Wright-Stemle John Deere dealership held its 2nd annual summertime customer appreciation day… called the “Green Carpet Event”.  Sure enough, the broad walkway to the … Continue reading →

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