Tag Archives: Peterbilt

Beans to market

Posted on January 13, 2016 by casifarm

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Ross has sold some soybeans to ADM in Newburgh, Indiana.  So, one load is going out this afternoon to help fill that contract. A ‘thaw’ is coming tomorrow, as temperatures are predicted to rise into the … Continue reading →

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…grain out.

Posted on November 10, 2015 by casifarm

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 All fall we brought trucks loaded with corn and soybeans here to the farm.  Now, it’s time to take that dried and conditioned grain out to market.  That’s happening this week, and will continue through the … Continue reading →

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Cleaning in the shop

Posted on December 18, 2014 by casifarm

Thursday, December 18, 2014 Brandon has the Peterbilt truck in the shop today for a wash and wax.  He has finished with the trailers, rubbing the aluminum to a fine polish and shine.  They look like new!   We also … 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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Harvest Prep

Posted on June 17, 2013 by casifarm

Monday, June 17, 2013 Work began this morning in preparing the trucks and combines for harvest.  John and Brandon and our guest Yvertin are working on the trucks… lubricating, greasing, checking oil levels, and correcting tire pressures to prepare them … Continue reading →

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NFMS

Posted on February 15, 2013 by casifarm

Friday, February 15, 2013 Victor Pichot and I returned yesterday from the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) at Louisville, Kentucky.  We spent about a day and a half touring the exhibits at the Exposition Center.  The weather on the drive … Continue reading →

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In the shop

Posted on January 15, 2013 by casifarm

Tuesday, January 15, 2013 John is working in the shop today, washing the Peterbilt.  He washed up the Pete’s trailer yesterday.  During the delivery day last Friday, the trucks got a little dirty, and probably some road salt on them.  … Continue reading →

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John in the Pete

Posted on December 3, 2012 by casifarm

Monday, December 3, 2012 John is delivering corn to market across US 50 at Robinson Grain Elevator.  He’s driving his favorite, the Peterbilt.  It is a windy and very warm day, 72F. Shepards are beginning work on the installation of … 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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