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Another step forward

Posted on March 19, 2026 by casifarm

Thursday, March 19, 2026 Today, we are doing more preparation work for spring 2026.  The guys are working on the old blue DMI NH3 toolbar, preparing it to use (hopefully) next week.  Checking the bearings, knives, and greasing the cutters … Continue reading →

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Purdue in the Final Four!

Posted on April 11, 2024 by casifarm

Thursday, April 11, 2024 For years, I had told myself that if Purdue ever made it to the Final Four, I would certainly go.  After last Sunday’s Purdue win of the Midwest Regional in the NCAA March Madness tournament, we … Continue reading →

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Tetris

Posted on April 4, 2024 by casifarm

Thursday, April 4, 2024 It’s chilly here today; a stiff breeze is blowing, and it seems to cut right through your jacket.  We received 2.6″ (66mm) of rain Tuesday.   But today, since the new building is complete (well…almost…just no big … Continue reading →

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Ordinary tasks

Posted on December 19, 2023 by casifarm

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 The year is winding down.  I went off to the bank this morning to make an annual farm payment.  Here at home, the guys are cleaning bins and trucking.  Sweeping out a grain bin is one … Continue reading →

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Spring arrives with something new

Posted on March 21, 2023 by casifarm

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Happy first day of Spring!  Even though it’s not as sunny as  yesterday, it’s still a nice spring day.  And even though I’m working through the dreaded man-cold, I’m also getting better.  A visit yesterday to … Continue reading →

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End the week on a holiday…

Posted on March 17, 2023 by casifarm

Friday, March 17, 2023 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!   With our Irish heritage, it seems like this holiday should have more significance to us that it actually does.  It was 5 generations ago when William Carnaghan ( somehow the silent ‘g’ … Continue reading →

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Back home from the Commodity Classic

Posted on March 13, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, March 13, 2023 Today we are getting our feet back under us, catching up on the mail, and getting reacquainted with chilly weather.  We had a great time down at the Commodity Classic in Orlando.  It was so good … Continue reading →

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Glimpse of Spring

Posted on March 2, 2023 by casifarm

Thursday, March 2, 2023 There are some early flowers popping up these days.  The recent several days of warmer weather has most of the daffodils (mom called them ‘Easter flowers’) in full bloom.  I can see some tulips coming through … Continue reading →

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Is this really February?

Posted on February 20, 2023 by casifarm

Monday, February 20, 2023 It’s a really nice day out there.  64ºF (18C).   Wispy, thin clouds speckle across the clear blue sky.  So pleasant to be outside.  It doesn’t feel like a typical February day.  Of course, that is not … Continue reading →

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One down, one still going…

Posted on January 10, 2020 by casifarm

Friday, January 10, 2020 Today, we are receiving the rain that has been promised for many days. However, it is not quite as heavy (at least so far) as was predicted. 1.6″ (41mm) has arrived as of late Friday morning. … Continue reading →

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