Tag Archives: Mack Vision

Odd jobs

Posted on August 7, 2017 by casifarm

Monday, August 7, 2017 We continue to nibble at little tasks that keep us busy.  Pre-harvest servicing of trucks continues.  This truck, the “Vision” needed a couple new batteries and a battery cable. We mowed the yard over the weekend.  … Continue reading →

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Shop work continues

Posted on November 15, 2016 by casifarm

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 It’s a pretty nice day today, up to 65ºF, and not much wind.  This good weather streak is supposed to extend to Friday, when rain is predicted.  Cooler days are following that they say. John keeps working on … Continue reading →

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#Harvest15 prep

Posted on August 18, 2015 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 This week begins the preparation of the trucks and combines for fall harvest.  Brandon and John serviced three of the semis yesterday, and are working on the Vision today. Inspecting the platforms (the part of the … Continue reading →

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More cleaning…

Posted on November 8, 2014 by casifarm

Saturday, November 8, 2014 The property tax payment went off in today’s mail.  John is washing down the GSI 2326 grain dryer.  That’s a really big task, but it’ll be clean as a whistle, inside and out, when he gets … Continue reading →

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A morning meeting

Posted on August 12, 2014 by casifarm

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 We met this morning on-site at the Lett farm with Greg Anthis of Crop Production Services (CPS).  We discussed the strategy for the cover crops on the Lett and Watjen farm locations.  After the conservation construction … Continue reading →

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Is that you, Sandy?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by casifarm

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 There is a stiff, chilly wind blowing today, with gusts 40+mph!  I think it may be the outer band effects of Hurricane Sandy.  And it is overcast and cold today.  However, we have no rain or snow, … Continue reading →

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To market…

Posted on September 28, 2012 by casifarm

September 28, 2012 Soybeans are going to market this afternoon.  John, Philip, and Brandon are making a trip to ADM in Newburgh, Indiana– about an hour away.  This ADM elevator is on the Ohio River.  These loads will go toward … Continue reading →

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Sunny after Isaac

Posted on September 4, 2012 by casifarm

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 It’s sunny again today, after the rainy holiday weekend.  We even got another .43″ (11 mm) rain yesterday afternoon… and that was completely unexpected.  So, no harvesting today; we will wait another day for the soil … Continue reading →

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Monday, March 19

Posted on March 19, 2012 by casifarm

We are sending corn to market today. I want to share a picture with you from last week.  We had one of those mornings when a thin layer of fog gathers in the valleys, and the sight of it was … Continue reading →

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September 15

Posted on September 15, 2011 by casifarm

Today, we are sending corn to market; specifically, John and Philip have gone to Newburgh, Indiana to the ADM terminal elevator there on the Ohio River.  They are delivering corn that was contracted earlier in the year.  It will take … Continue reading →

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