Monthly Archives: February 2020

Rainy day

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 It has rained off and on all day.  And the temperature is falling.  Snow is in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow.  We will see what happens. John and I had a meeting with some folks … Continue reading

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A quick trip south…

Friday, February 21, 2020 Late last night, we returned home from a quick trip down to Disney World.  A few weeks ago, my wife Pat suggested we take a few days down there to celebrate my birthday (number 67 on … Continue reading

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Fixer Upper

Friday, February 21, 2020 This week, the guys have been working in the shop on a DMI NH3 toolbar.  We purchased it recently with the intention to repair/refurbish it for use this spring.  It will apply anhydrous ammonia nitrogen fertilizer.  … Continue reading

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Unusual day

Thursday, February 13, 2020  3pm Today was quite different. Early this morning a professional photographer arrived at the farm.  This guy, Geoff Johnson from Omaha, had been here 5 years ago to facilitate a project under contract to PERC.  This … Continue reading

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Corn going out

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 We are sending corn to market today.  We have some contracts to fill at GPC, Washington, Indiana. Brandon has 6 appointments today, and it will make me busy to keep the corn run up into the overhead … Continue reading

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What a day!

Thursday, February 6, 2020 Yesterday was a particularly fun day.  After a Tuesday with some difficult memories, Pat and I got to spend the day traveling to Purdue to see the Boilermakers play Iowa.  We enjoyed an early supper along … Continue reading

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Glamorous job

Monday, February 3, 2020 It is a warm day for February in SWIN.  67ºF  (19C).  Yes, it is a little windy at 15 mph  (24kph), and a thin layer of clouds cover the skies.  But it feels warm on your … Continue reading

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