Tag Archives: Robinson Grain

The brakes are on

Posted on September 20, 2014 by casifarm

Saturday, September 20, 2014 Yesterday afternoon, we had a breakdown in our large unload pit… or more specifically, the drag conveyor that lifts the grain up into the big elevator.  We had to borrow a vacuum machine from a neighbor in … Continue reading →

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A glitch

Posted on October 9, 2013 by casifarm

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 During the night, a chain in the wet-bin conveyor failed.  This prevented wet corn from getting to the dryer, causing it to shut down.  John and Ross are working this morning to repair the chain in that … Continue reading →

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To market…

Posted on December 18, 2012 by casifarm

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Corn is going to market today.  Brandon is driving the truck called ‘Vanna’, and delivering corn to Robinson elevator, just across US 50 from the farm.  5000+ bushels will go out today. This sale will allow … 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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Sending beans to market

Posted on October 29, 2012 by casifarm

Monday, October 29, 2012 John is delivering soybeans to Robinson’s and enjoying being at the wheel of the Peterbilt.  It’s a sunny, cool, and windy day in southern Indiana.

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Hot…and smelly…

Posted on June 15, 2012 by casifarm

Friday, June 15, 2012 This afternoon, Ben and Philip are ‘cleaning the pit’.  This is our most ‘glamorous’ job on the farm; one that Mike Rowe would not want to do on “Dirty Jobs”.  It involves climbing down under the … 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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December 29, 2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by casifarm

Even though it’s sunny here, Ross has departed for sunny Florida and on his trip down I-75 has sold some corn to Robinson Grain.  Philip, Ben, and John are occupied today delivering that 15,000 bushels. This afternoon, I received a pleasant email … Continue reading →

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Snow!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by casifarm

December 27, 2011 Kind of a surprise after the recent warm spell, but it’s coming down nicely today.   This kind of a day makes Ross yearn for sunny Florida even more.  They are wrapping up their last-minute details today, and … Continue reading →

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