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Across the Fence:  Discing... I Mean er... Plowing Land For Peanuts  |
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 07:09:29 AM
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We're getting ready to plant peanuts. We just purchased no-till equipment but peanuts fare better when the land is broken up.
I put a BUNCH of pictures on my blog this morning.
My blog: http://thecottonwife.wordpress.com/
"John Deere. We stand behind everything we sell. Except the manure spreader." |
Edited by - Peanut on Apr 03 2008 4:54:31 PM |
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 09:00:41 AM
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Jennifer - I enjoy reading your blog. I have to say that I've seen just about everything being planted, grown, but peanuts. So I feel like a kiddo reading the latest update in your blog. The farmers here are finishing up on their spring planting here in the next few weeks. No-till farming is really hitting big here these days and has proven successful.
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
Be sure to visit my blog & Crafty Clipart for some of my photographs:
http://bluegrassprincess.blogspot.com/
http://www.craftyclipart.com |
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 09:31:49 AM
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Thanks, Jessica!
I remember when I was in college and scouting cotton, some company came out with a song (on cassette tape!) promoting no-till. To this day, I can still hear that danged tune!
My blog: http://thecottonwife.wordpress.com/
"John Deere. We stand behind everything we sell. Except the manure spreader." |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 09:45:09 AM
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All that lovely dirt, and those toes in the soil, it looks so great. We still have snow on the ground here, but the snowdrops are blooming and the daffodils are six inches out of the ground, so spring will eventually drag itself to the northeast. I always enjoy thhe pictures and your writing on your blog....Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 10:08:13 AM
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Nothing like the sight of heavy equipment, fresh dirt and wiggly toes in the springtime. I'm so envious, Jennifer. It's so wet here(another 4 inches forecast today) that if I took the Kubota into a field, I'd have to get the truck to pull it out. Then who would pull out the truck? It's just marshy, boggy, soggy messy! :(
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 10:19:46 AM
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I wish we had pics from when my FIL got that 8300 stuck in the mud. We had to hook it up in one place to the 4255 and in another place to yet another tractor to pull it out. I'd have probably taken pics, but I was too busy being yelled at to "DRIVE! STOP! TURN! DRIVE! STOP!" 
My blog: http://thecottonwife.wordpress.com/
"John Deere. We stand behind everything we sell. Except the manure spreader." |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 10:24:43 AM
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That must have been quite a sight to see! And if we don't stand there and direct them, well, who knows what might happen? LOL! :D
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 2:22:15 PM
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I know!
I chose my name because peanuts are my favorite crop. They certainly don't bring us the most money, but this area is steeped in the tradition of planting peanuts. And when many other farmers have ceased planting them, we keep carrying on the tradition.
My blog: http://thecottonwife.wordpress.com/
"John Deere. We stand behind everything we sell. Except the manure spreader." |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 3:24:44 PM
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Jennifer...As long as there is one of those roadhouse places (logan, texas, cattlemens, etc) I think there will be a market for peanuts. ;-) haha
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
Be sure to visit my blog & Crafty Clipart for some of my photographs:
http://bluegrassprincess.blogspot.com/
http://www.craftyclipart.com |
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 3:35:37 PM
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C'mon Miss Wilma! We'll go out in the field after they've all been picked and get the ones the picker missed, come home and roast 'em!
These are the BIG ones too... the "gourmet" peanuts.
My blog: http://thecottonwife.wordpress.com/
"John Deere. We stand behind everything we sell. Except the manure spreader." |
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 4:51:48 PM
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Haha! Here's how good of a farmgirl I am... I told my husband what I wrote about today and his response was tantamount to "Oh no you di'int!".
Apparently, ahem, he plowed yesterday - not disced. Post corrected but it'll take me a while to live this one down.
My blog: http://thecottonwife.wordpress.com/
"John Deere. We stand behind everything we sell. Except the manure spreader." |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 5:06:21 PM
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You keep us honest here, Peanut. Not all of us are lucky enough to be for real farmers. I love reading your posts. And I love peanuts, too!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2008 : 05:38:40 AM
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No... we won't be picking them until October - I'll keep you updated though!
My blog: http://thecottonwife.wordpress.com/
"John Deere. We stand behind everything we sell. Except the manure spreader." |
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