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Under the weather

Posted on February 26, 2026 by casifarm

Thursday, February 26, 2026 Since Pat and I returned home from Florida, I’ve been battling the dreaded man-cold.  Actually, when I went to the Dr. last Friday, they called it “Flu A”.  I got a shot that cleared away most … Continue reading →

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Back Home Again…in Indiana

Posted on February 19, 2026 by casifarm

Thursday, February 19, 2026 Pat and I have returned from a special time down in Florida.  We went to Jacksonville to see her family there, and it was a pleasant time together.  From there, we went on down to Orlando … Continue reading →

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More trucking

Posted on February 6, 2026 by casifarm

Friday, February 6, 2026 Brandon D went out the lane this morning while it was still dark, a little after 7am.  He was headed to ADM at Newburgh with a load of corn.  We have this week’s Feb contracts filled … Continue reading →

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Hauling corn to market

Posted on February 2, 2026 by casifarm

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

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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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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