Monthly Archives: December 2018

2018 comes to an end

Posted on December 31, 2018 by casifarm

Monday, December 31, 2018 On this last day of 2018, corn is being delivered to market.  Brandon has 5 trips to make to GPC today, and he had no difficulty getting the appointments.  It’s just that it is a bit … Continue reading →

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I’m living in Man-Cold Land

Posted on December 29, 2018 by casifarm

Saturday, December 29, 2018 When winter arrived, a man-cold arrived with it.  I don’t know why, but those seem especially draining on me.  No fever, but aches and runny nose and watery eyes.  It gets me down quickly, and this … Continue reading →

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First day of winter…brought an upgrade… was it an early Christmas?

Posted on December 22, 2018 by casifarm

Saturday, December 22, 2018 Yesterday, the first day of winter arrived, and it sure felt like it!  Although the temperature was in the high 30s, the strong 20 mph (32 kph) wind just put a chill on your face when … Continue reading →

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New trailer and other news

Posted on December 19, 2018 by casifarm

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Shop work happening today at Carnahan & Sons.  The new Wilson Commander trailer has arrived at the farm, and Brandon is busy attaching some accessories, and putting a polish on the aluminum parts.  He says it … Continue reading →

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December day

Posted on December 17, 2018 by casifarm

Monday, December 17, 2018 It’s a little bit of a slow day at Carnahan & Sons today.  Brandon is off to the doctor to get some attention to a finger  that got slammed in a door on Saturday.   Ouch!  The … Continue reading →

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Sun returns

Posted on December 7, 2018 by casifarm

Friday, December 7, 2018 The sunshine has returned this morning.  After yesterday’s drizzly, chilly, gray day… today is refreshing!  The morning saw us send corn to GPC in Washington, IN, and the afternoon we will be sending some soybeans to … Continue reading →

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Gold Key Trip

Posted on December 3, 2018 by casifarm

Monday, December 3, 2018 Late last week, John and I spent a couple days in Illinois, making a trip to Moline to see our new S780 combine come together.  This program is something John Deere calls their “Gold Key” program, … Continue reading →

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