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Sunshine returns

Thursday, October 30, 2025 The sunshine came back today and brought with it a little more warmth to the day.  Temps got up to 60ºF (16C).  The wind also picked up a little bit too.  All in all, a pleasant … Continue reading

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Keep on truckin’

Friday, December 6, 2024 The trucks are rolling again today.  Brandon K is moving soybeans down to ADM at Newburgh, while Brandon D is taking corn to GPC at Washington.  There is a road closure on westbound US 50 just … Continue reading

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Another adjustment

Thursday, August 24, 2023 The CIH STX 420 Rowtrac tractor is in our shop this morning.  The guys are working on one of the rear tracks that seems to be wearing in an odd or unusual way.  They are trying … Continue reading

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Warm spell

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 We awoke today to 50ºF (10C).  That’s not unusual for winter in Southern Indiana, but it does feel a bit odd to have it be this warm.  Really, I’d prefer 20ºF (with no wind) for these … Continue reading

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Prescription writing 2023

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 I worked in the office all day Monday.  I was able to write planting prescriptions for the 2023 soybean and DCB (double-crop soybeans, after wheat) fields.  It’s not hard work, just tedious, and you just have … Continue reading

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Nice weather week

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 The weather this week has been pretty nice.  The mornings are cool, in the high 50s or low 60s.  Daytime highs have been mid-80s.  Really comfortable.  It’s a topic of conversation anywhere you go. Fall preparations … Continue reading

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A look ahead

Thursday, January 16, 2020 John brought the JD 4730 sprayer into the shop this morning.  He bought a complete set of filters (on special reduced price this time of  year) and will be performing the annual service on the sprayer … Continue reading

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Snow is coming?

Friday, January 11, 2019 The weather report is telling us to get ready for some snow.  There are some reports that we will receive tonight and tomorrow over 8 inches.  That’s amazing.  Often, the weather folks overstate what’s coming.  Whether … Continue reading

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Tarp 2.0

Thursday, November 17, 2016 Yesterday, John and I worked on installing the motorized tarp and door systems on the Wilson trailer pulled by our Peterbilt truck.  The experience of installing the systems on the Vision trailer, helped make our work … Continue reading

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Shiny

Thursday, September 10, 2015 Brandon has been working on the Peterbilt truck and trailer for a few days.  He has been polishing it up, and it’s looking good!  Even the hoppers are shining!  With the Pete pulled out into the … Continue reading

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