Tag Archives: CIH MX 290 Magnum Tractor

Rude awakening

Thursday, May 23, 2019 The alarm clock did not wake us up this morning.  It was the loud, rolling, rumbling peals of thunder.  We got .69″ (18mm) of rain yesterday morning, and we are adding to it today.  The rainy … Continue reading

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Set up continues

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Sunny today.  Will get a little above 50ºF today. Brad is  here from JL Farm Equipment, Poseyville, IN to install updated software in the MX290 tractor.  This update was necessary in order for the tractor’s controller … Continue reading

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Plan B

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Well, we thought we would cut soybeans today, but the sprinkles of rain this morning has ended that prospect!   The weatherman missed any mention of rain in his forecast. The 8230 combine is in the shop this morning, … Continue reading

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The wind returns

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 The wind has returned, and it’s blowing like crazy out there.  John and Brandon are applying nitrogen down at the Holscher farm.  They finished Burke this morning, and will soon move to Downen.  After that, only … Continue reading

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