Category Archives: Farm Days

Hauling corn to market

Monday, February 2, 2026 Two trucks are busy today.  Brandon K is taking corn to ADM at Newburgh, Indiana and Brandon D is delivering corn to GPC at Washington.  The main highways are clear and dry; the county roads are … Continue reading

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A repair

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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Chilly

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

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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A helpful repair, and… Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Yesterday and today, the two Brandons are working on our farm lane.  After the recent snow melted away, we were feeling the need to do some refurbishment!  The pot-holes in the road were getting so numerous … Continue reading

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Corn going out today

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Brandon D is delivering corn to GPC today.  He is filling a LH Dec (last half of December) contract.  It certainly is warmer today (40ºF 4C) than yesterday, and lots warmer than the weekend when we … Continue reading

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December is moving along…

Thursday, December 11, 2025 Boy, oh boy!  The calendar pages are flipping over at a rapid pace.  It’s been a while since I’ve had a post on this site.   It has been busy here. After Thanksgiving, Pat and I traveled … Continue reading

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Another November week passes

Friday, November 21, 2025 Today is a rainy day.   The prediction is for this rain to continue throughout the day.  It is okay, for what we must do today can be done in the shop or the office.  Gray, soggy … Continue reading

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Another beautiful day

Friday, November 14, 2025 It is a lovely day in SWIN today.  75ºF (24C).  Clear blue skies, gentle breeze.   For November, it doesn’t get any better than today.  Last Monday and its cold and snow seems like a distant memory. … Continue reading

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Another wash day!

Thursday, November 13, 2025 The weather warmed back up from the really cold days earlier in the week.  Plus, the guys have all the grain delivered to fill the November contracts.  Therefore, they are using this pretty nice afternoon to … Continue reading

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