Monthly Archives: January 2026

A repair

Posted on January 30, 2026 by casifarm

Friday, January 30, 2026 It has been a rather slow work week, but not entirely so.  We have had to be out pushing and blowing snow for 4 days.   I think the blowing and drifting snow has finally stopped filling … Continue reading →

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Big Snow

Posted on January 26, 2026 by casifarm

Monday, January 26, 2026 The weekend brought us a big snow…12″ at least… and that’s a big snow for us here in SWIN.  It started about noon on Saturday and kept coming down until 5pm Sunday evening.  It was such … Continue reading →

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Preparing for a winter storm

Posted on January 22, 2026 by casifarm

Thursday, January 22, 2026 The guys are busy this morning, putting together what may be needed in response to the weather forecast for the weekend.  Some heavy snow and strong winds are predicted for Saturday evening through Sunday.   It was … Continue reading →

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Service work

Posted on January 21, 2026 by casifarm

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 My favorite tractor, the JD 9R540, is in the shop today getting its annual service.  Oil change.  All new filters.  Grease.  Inspection of all lines and hoses and wiring.  Thorough cleaning inside the cab.  In other … Continue reading →

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Chilly

Posted on January 20, 2026 by casifarm

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 It is a cold morning in SWIN, 9ºF (-13C).  Just a little colder than yesterday morning, but it feels better because today, there is no wind!   I don’t mind these cold temps if the wind is … Continue reading →

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Snow

Posted on January 16, 2026 by casifarm

Friday, January 16, 2026 There is a little bit of snow in the air today, off and on, but nothing is accumulating.  There is a little breeze and that makes it feel even colder than the 33ºF listed on the … Continue reading →

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MT

Posted on January 8, 2026 by casifarm

Thursday, January 8, 2026 MT… that’s our abbreviation for the word ’empty’.   The last two loads of soybeans went to market at ADM in Newburgh today, and we are officially MT of 2025-crop soybeans.  Sure, there are many loads of … Continue reading →

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