The Official Farming Thread...

[hoskvarna]

90% humidity


Sent from Hoskey Hills

 

[Mastermind]

The circus clowns are barking about rain for the next 7 days hopefully something materializes. At least they are barking about lower temps also.

It's raining here now. On the Cumberland Plateau, our average annual precipitation is generally from 50 to 55 inches.

 

[JimBear]

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Got my burlap hula skirt on and I’m ready to pick. First sweet corn of the year for us.

We always just use old feed sacks & empty mineral tubs.

 

[karrl]

We always just use old feed sacks & empty mineral tubs.

We’ve always used the burlap but we used to get the printed potato bags, I miss those. All the growers around here either use burlap or nylon bags or sell it in cardboard watermelon bins. I’d love to start selling it by the cardboard bin but all of our customers want it in bags. It’s easier to handle for them in bags but more work for me.

 

[Only the Tony]

Every step is crunchy here. My dad talks about his grandfather who was a preacher and how even in the middle of dry times like this God will provide for His creatures. There is always something blooming to feed the bees no matter the time of year. Dad will be 76 in a few weeks and is slowing down and I'm still trying to push him somewhat at times. Seen too many people that just stop doing anything and don't last after that.

 

[Boomer2230]

Put the wood chipper on the old girl and did a bunch of yard cleanup.

 

[jakethesnake]

Pretty old IH. Never saw one of those.

 

[Boomer2230]

Pretty old IH. Never saw one of those.

1972 434.
Works great still.

 

[jakethesnake]

Those old IH were pretty near bullet proof. I’ve got a few different oldies from ih. All still run and work. All loaded with hours. Like over 10000. Just keep oil in em and use em.

 

[JimBear]

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Every step is crunchy here. My dad talks about his grandfather who was a preacher and how even in the middle of dry times like this God will provide for His creatures. There is always something blooming to feed the bees no matter the time of year. Dad will be 76 in a few weeks and is slowing down and I'm still trying to push him somewhat at times. Seen too many people that just stop doing anything and don't last after that.

That’s ugly looking, I sure hope you folks get some rain soon.

 

[jakethesnake]

Found an old picture of my first big screw up at work. I doubt I ever posted it here. If I did it was years ago. I’ll toss it in. Give you guys a laugh

 

[jakethesnake]

 

[jakethesnake]

Picture is from 03

 

[Boomer2230]

That looks like it was a fun ride.

 

[karrl]

Damn Jake, it looks pretty flat there. Were you trying to Tokyo Drift it lol Sheet happens, Lord knows I’ve twisted some metal.

 

[karrl]

I’m guessing you’re one of the guys with the shovel hahaha

 

[Mastermind]

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Now we're Farmin !!!!!!

 

[ajschainsaws]

Yep it’s good too see your doing some proper farming Jake
We all have had the same capers

 

[ajschainsaws]

Pretty old IH. Never saw one of those.

I got one 1968 model , father bought it when I was 4yrs old
Made in Doncaster England a bit rusty now but still runs
As you keep plenty of oil in em and they’ll go

 

[ajschainsaws]

Put the wood chipper on the old girl and did a bunch of yard cleanup.
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yours looks nice and tidy and you have the rounded mudguards
I got square mudguards on mine and smaller wheels
Looks like you got 11x32 back wheels