First day of harvest and Dad tweaked his new knee

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We finally kicked off our harvest for 2020! The weather is awesome and we have a few acres ready to go. Dad also tweaked his new knee getting out of a tractor. Son of a gun.
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@madstudiotoo5288 3 жыл бұрын

You know the content is good when a middle aged IT guy from Toronto is excited about harvest season in Lowry, Minnesota. 🤯

@Jeff-yd7rn 3 жыл бұрын

I'm also a middle aged IT guy from the Northeast. I saw the video and I was like YAYYY HARVEST IS STARTING!! My favorite time of KZfaq year. I was actually thinking a leaving a similar comment and saw yours lol

@MrSinner86 3 жыл бұрын

Hey chemical handling/ water filtration guy from the pacific northwest. Love this channel!

@maxus1234566789 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there I am young IT guy from Germany. Also excited about the harvest season over there, ours has been finished a month ago already :D

@whitelightinggaming3737 3 жыл бұрын

Apprentice lineman from the southeast here sending some of that harvest excitement aswell. It's amazing to me all the different places and walks of life that have gathered in this community.

@gregbromley152 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know I'm not the only IT guy getting into Ag!

@Jacob_Gamer7677 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad your dad is ok god bless him

@brianhubbard6423 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully dad's knee gets better. God bless.

@magicianmusicplayer9616 3 жыл бұрын

I hope to got his knee gets better

@pauls4460 3 жыл бұрын

I'm always amazed by the "neighbor effect". All it takes is one guy at the coffee shop to say "I think I'm going to run a test strip", and next thing you know, the whole county is full of running combines. I feel for your dad, I've been in the same boat. You want to go like normal, but it's just not time yet. Hope he feels better soon.

@scorpmusic2625 3 жыл бұрын

Go Blues! 🎶

@tonywebb6637 3 жыл бұрын

Paul S this happens all over the world, my boss said we will start harvest next week as the barley is not quite fit , he drives down the road see our neighbour going and phones me up and say get the combine out !😂😂

@tomchrisfield7348 3 жыл бұрын

All farmers want the "bragging rights" of being the first to start and the first to finish, no matter what era you're talking about.

@sharp22205 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏽❤️

@Genman510 3 жыл бұрын

You can’t keep Dad out of combine. Take care of Dad.

@peteparker7396 3 жыл бұрын

Zach is so excited he is lost for words! Tell your Dad to take his time with that new knee. I know it’s hard when it’s go time, but man if you let it heal right? It’s like your 20 years old again. It’s worth it!

@neilbpence 3 жыл бұрын

Zack isn’t the only one that’s excited about starting the harvest!

@cornypeters6838 3 жыл бұрын

Same im just waiting for our cotten to be ready and we'll be ready

@davidanalyst671 3 жыл бұрын

hahah!!!! and by excited, you mean...

@dbzmaniac01 3 жыл бұрын

Corny Peters ok ikoo kink B jo bio i

@Jesse_Jessie_James 3 жыл бұрын

Hey our kid's here loves it. The oldest 2 drives the tractor and trailer.

@johnspibey783 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your dad's feeling ok zak, stay safe everyone at harvest.

@jonathanschwartz1784 3 жыл бұрын

Zach: "Now we're an hour later..." Jim: "Don't say a word!" 😂

@maplebacon__ 3 жыл бұрын

Jim is a treasure!

@rollie3383 3 жыл бұрын

Thats what she said

@psygn0sis 3 жыл бұрын

Are you a writing a book?

@csaunderson 3 жыл бұрын

Jim is a treasure "don't say a word" Please try and keep the boss focused on the gains that the next two weeks will make with his knee and not push too hard now!

@valuedhumanoid6574 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in rural Indiana and all my family and friends were farmers or somehow connected to farming. My uncle ran a big operation. 10,000 head of hogs and 15,000 acres. He basically used all his corn just for feed. If it was a good harvest he would have a few semi loads to sell on the market, but for the most part the hogs were the main consumer. In harvest I drove a JD 4440 pulling a grain cart. Easily 15 hour days. Or I was manning the dryers and the leg system. He had 22 of the largest bins made in two rows of 11. That life is in my blood. The smell of diesel, corn dust, fresh fall air and earth makes me happy. Now I punch a clock in a factory in the city. But where you are now is where you are. But that's why these videos are so attractive to me. Takes me back to a good time in my life

@andrewruble7706 3 жыл бұрын

The parade of the big Green is starting! Always enjoy harvest Zack. Hope your dad is doing ok. Take care of him as I'm sure you will. Thanks for sharing.

@jeffdrier4460 3 жыл бұрын

Dang ole wheelbarrow in the sieves, they'll get ya every time

@oskee370 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t find the toaster? Check the combine

@spreader4 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing hurts as much as lynchpin bite on a frosty day ,still got the scars .

@wesleybakker5108 3 жыл бұрын

emotional scars mostly haha

@spreader4 3 жыл бұрын

@john mcgee Do you'r research before you correct some one Rshaped clips are called R clips google it .

@kb7722 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I knew exactly. You don't forget that. And yet it still happens.

@scottfirman 3 жыл бұрын

thankyou for what you do. Farmers are the reason we are all alive.

@ginggur17 3 жыл бұрын

Wishing your Dad well. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

@ehaveman1 3 жыл бұрын

Man when you first set down in that first field I was freaking giddy as I watched that header start cutting! My heart was pounding lol. It's so satisfying to see after all the work it all leads up to that. Awesome Man!

@nastyhulk112 3 жыл бұрын

The best part of my week is when MMF uploads. I love the longer videos

@xxpandamanxx5341 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@7rixee 3 жыл бұрын

Our favorite too, Millennial Motherfluffer.

@carlwood1432 3 жыл бұрын

There never long enough for me

@7rixee 3 жыл бұрын

@@carlwood1432 That's what she

@carlwood1432 3 жыл бұрын

@@7rixee brilliant

@hjgutshall9120 3 жыл бұрын

It’s been fun watching your videos bringing me up to date on the farming world I’ve been away from since my college years. I’m retired from the airline industry with 32 years flying over vast amounts of Americas farmlands in my many many thousands of hours airborne with the front office view. Perhaps you’ve seen a contrail from one of the Boeing’s I flew over the years. I always missed my time with my dad and the family farms of the 60’s and early 70’s doing the farm work for dad. I always held an interest in Ag and never forgot the smell of afresh plowed Iowa farm ground in the early spring! Thanks for all you do and keep it between the rows!

@mauriceupton1474 3 жыл бұрын

DON'T get old folks! GREAT channel..!! New Zealand 🇳🇿

@markshadden500 3 жыл бұрын

Jealous , over 100 years my family has done what your doing ... Everything gone ... What your living is Awesome ... Hearing the sounds & watching you brings back great memories !!! I did do some wheat stalks , grass hay in Roseau , Green Bush , Warroad & Crookston ... About to start cotton here in Hale County , West Texas ... You are blessed ...

@johnclarkkitner9556 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your dad feel better. Good to see him back.

@timstroh216 3 жыл бұрын

Harvest 2020!!!!!! good luck what an great time of year to be a farmer Its Go Time!!!

@acgrand2553 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you have Jim as the comic relief on such a serious channel....

@7rixee 3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever speak about the soil type specs, nutrients, micros, tough and easy weeds etc? Wish all the best for your dads recovery. My dad should go for an operation. I know the pain of seeing a loved one, that was our superman, held back by pain and injury..

@peacetoyou5 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly kinda happy harvest isn't going to be a swamp. But that means Jim has less of a chance of getting a tractor stuck.

@bkipme3766 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Your a good son looking after your dad like that. You only have them for a short time, best to do what you can for them while you can.

@craigwavra3495 3 жыл бұрын

And my 2020 is all right now. Zach is in the field - my world is right!! Anything else is gravy.

@ohboy2118 3 жыл бұрын

I could see the pain in your Dad's face stood bent over in front of that tractor and what did you do ....... nothing! Lol Bad Boy! Hope Nate is recovering and hasn't done any permanent damage tweeking that knee. Fingers crossed for a great harvest!

@tanneriverson662 3 жыл бұрын

Got our first field of beans in Leaf Valley done Thursday. Have a safe and successful harvest. 👍

@sofreak6 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your farm life with us.

@amybrown8540 3 жыл бұрын

My dad had both knees replaced about 7 years ago. Wished he would have done it sooner. Therapy is the key to full recovery.

@farmerj4687 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your dad gets better as soon as possible. He’s a good ol man👍🏻

@dyingfyre9688 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I don’t have a clue about farming but I have always been fascinated by big machines so it all works for me

@dannaumann9467 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see your Pop back in circulation, sorry to hear it was temporary. Neighbors going, we gotta go! That’s funny, been there, done that. Take care!!

@YllaStar95970 3 жыл бұрын

For the uninitiated, this is a thorough tight operation, and you guys feed a nation via food grains and consumables. Admirable to watch.🔛

@JimWhitaker 3 жыл бұрын

Good wishes to your Dad. Get him rested!

@terryburgett6075 3 жыл бұрын

Your dad looks good after his surgery

@scottduncan9797 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Zach ...all the very best for a good and safe harvest.. Our Scottish harvest went very well and we are very happy with barley yields. Hope your dads knee sorts itself out..take care..!

@waterfowlandwhitetailoutdo4218 3 жыл бұрын

we are already 3 weeks into harvesting.... but i enjoy watching you guys while I'm in our combine. have a safe season.

@camus6208 3 жыл бұрын

“ they grow up so quickly “. Lolllll

@jamesobrien9419 3 жыл бұрын

2020 was horrible until I watched Millennial farmer (I have watched it before but This made 2020 better)

@79tazman 3 жыл бұрын

I watch Millennial Farmer, Larson Farms, Welker Farms and Cole the Cornstar I started watching Welker Farm videos at first then started watching the rest because I'm not a farmer but was always curious on how the equipment worked and now I like the whole thing. I'm have a lot more respect for Farmers and even more for Farmers that started working the land long ago with the small equipment that they had back then when tractors haad no cab and no heat or A/C it makes you think of all the hell the old timers had to go through and many were just making enough just to get by every year.

@brianbarnes350 3 жыл бұрын

And so it begins......God bless us all. Another good edit, Becky. Thank you for all you do.

@dickweaver766 3 жыл бұрын

As always, these Millennial Farmer videos are excellent!! They're always informative, never boring, and always make us cheer for their good farming!! And we hope Dad's new knee doesn't give him problems!!

@jeffbaker4388 3 жыл бұрын

Now jim this season don’t get stuck this season.

@timothypirnat3754 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Zach, setting up and running the combine looked incredibly complex to someone who's never done it. I'm sure you have memory of the previous year that makes it easier. Also knowing how to adjust to the size and moisture of the bean to maximize yield. I'd have to go to "Combine School" to learn all that stuff!

@pennyhaldeman5626 3 жыл бұрын

Sure hope your dad's knee is OK, will be praying for him. Thanks for sharing.

@ThePfirefighter2 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see your Dad is getting out and about! Hope he keeps getting better and doesn't overdo it! I'm blessed to stop have my Dad around and he is the same way... he doesn't stop going unless he is sick. Love the videos! Thanks for all the time and effort you guys put into them.

@lynnesbrett 3 жыл бұрын

When I worked at RDO in kindred I specialized in working on combines... After doing all the repairs to a machine I hated going out and turning the separator on for the first time.... luckily never did leave a tool in one or have the concaves adjusted wrong lol

@donaldberg3068 3 жыл бұрын

praying that u have a safe harvest , love the vids

@notyou6950 3 жыл бұрын

Keep on trucking Buddy! We all need you!

@robertpappa5129 3 жыл бұрын

The farmer I operate combine the last 3 years traded the 640FDs for 740s this year. What an improvement.

@bighouse1283 3 жыл бұрын

Oh the working words Jim must have said working on that tarp!!!🤬buckets🤬buckets 🤬BUCKETS 😎👍 〽️

@tysonfrank2105 3 жыл бұрын

Probably rhymed with smuck it..... or fother mucker

@hartleyhomesteadmichigan6041 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your dad’s knee is feeling better

@Belcher391 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see beans taken off. The way to make money. Always feels good... hope your harvest goes smooth.

@jackterry7664 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos to your dad! i had both knees back in 08. No fun. Lots better now!

@scottmaass4329 3 жыл бұрын

Fun watching you “dial” it in.

@casebogue6526 3 жыл бұрын

561 bu/ac isn’t too bad we’re pushing 620 here in mississippi😂

@jeeveswooster6922 3 жыл бұрын

Rookie numbers! We are at 800 bu/ac😅

@alexrainwater606 3 жыл бұрын

I’m Mississippi too we’re only 615 bu/ac

@madman7874 3 жыл бұрын

Rookies where at 2100

@kcjones679 3 жыл бұрын

Those are end-row numbers.

@therealifefarmer6261 3 жыл бұрын

Rookie numbers here in Missouri we get 9990 bus/ac😂😂😂😅

@Bryan-zh6mz 3 жыл бұрын

Take care of your knee, thanks for your video. Been in hospital since 17th and you're video helps. Not looking for pity but your video really helps

@kennyw6932 3 жыл бұрын

I watched your video and noted when the hopper was full, a light blinks! Back in the day when I was on the farm and riding the platform of the JD 55H, we looked into the hopper and by golly, waved for the truck to come run along side to unload. I guess 65 years has definitely brought some improvements to the harvesting season, not to mention an air conditioned cab and no chaff down the neck or in your face. Life is good, ya? LOVE watching your channel. God Bless the tillers of land.

@jarrettfullerton2580 3 жыл бұрын

There's a spaceship under your land sucking up all the battery power lol

@bodiewulf9888 3 жыл бұрын

Dads license plate just says NATE! Love it straight to the point😂

@MillennialFarmer 3 жыл бұрын

He snagged that in the 70s the day they came out with custom plates!

@Dave-nc2wh 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you a speedy and hopefully pain-free recover with your knee Sir.

@Microphone73 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your Dad's knee hangs in there. All the best for harvest!

@kevincollins8014 3 жыл бұрын

I hope your dad's knee heals quickly. Tell him to take it easy and break that new knee in properly 😁

@spencerprice6416 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for feeding me

@larrylopez9614 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure why I got so much Farming channels on my feed but I'm glad. Very informative and interesting videos.

@JT-ee1ii 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and glad your monitor was off to your favor! Nothing like running a combine at night!

@MNsnowmobilefilms 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve bean waiting for some harvest action

@firstnamelastname3897 3 жыл бұрын

😂bean

@MNsnowmobilefilms 3 жыл бұрын

first name last name I’m glad some people caught it lol

@user-py9bt5er2t 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good content

@brutallyhonest5239 3 жыл бұрын

wishing your dad a speedy recovery

@zekedenton6268 3 жыл бұрын

Dad had his knee replaced around the same time, unfortunately he contracted MRSA and been in ICU since. Really happy your dad doesn't have to go through that.

@tysonfrank2105 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing your dad with a cain makes me sad :(, hope he gets better soon!!!!

@tucker_c5378 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man best content love the tractors we just started corn harvest 2020 in Ohio!

@loganfry676 3 жыл бұрын

Same here coshocton county

@Adam_Poirier 3 жыл бұрын

I hope your yields get bigger Zach. It was def a dry summer. Tell your old man to go easy let that knee let it heal or it’ll hurt for a long time. I like Jim in the videos he’s a good guy

@terrystephens1102 3 жыл бұрын

Best wishes to your dad with his knee issue. Really enjoy your videos.

@rileyreck6971 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend putting battery disconnection switches on those R series tractors. We did that on ours and haven’t had a dead battery since.

@MillennialFarmer 3 жыл бұрын

We have it on a couple machines and it hasn't helped a bit 🤣

@harthek2000 3 жыл бұрын

Could do it yourself. On a car you pull the negative cable and put a test light in there to see if there is a draw. If there is, start pulling fuses until you find what is causing it. Dunno if tractors have a similar fuse box though.

@marthachilds6167 3 жыл бұрын

God's healing in your dad's knee. And wisdom for him to pace and take care of himself. I've had both knees replaced; wisdom in pacing myself is a continuing discipline.

@markmaehler1608 3 жыл бұрын

ive known six people had knee replacement, all six had second surgery told to walk early,

@1968maz 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the harvest and best wishes to your dad and speedy recovery.. Love the videos!!!

@billemshoff9335 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes watching you takes my breath away. My Dad has been dead 55 years. You should cherish every minute of every day with him.

@05xlt 3 жыл бұрын

“Cart again” No, it’s a pullover, but thanks for noticing...

@MillennialFarmer 3 жыл бұрын

Tic tac, sir?!

@mbbjkiahhjftfgjji7839 3 жыл бұрын

@@MillennialFarmer pozdrawiam z polski !!!!

@donmann8400 3 жыл бұрын

Having had a knee replaced, I can tell you for sure not to twist it. There is a tab that keeps it aligned and you don,t want to break it. Tell your dad to always step down on the other knee first.

@richardjohnson5883 3 жыл бұрын

They are rough getting over the surgery but well worth it after you survive those first months.

@kevinpacker7805 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your dad's knee feels better, Love seeing him in your videos, he seems like such an honest, humble hardworking guy.

@brakel8r 3 жыл бұрын

Love watchin these...in the dead of winter with the wind blowin 40 and the chill about -30.... warms me up quick

@user-sz1jt1mr2r 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel is a treasure. Good luck in 2020 year and good harvest.

@Star_Gazer_77 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no hopefully dad feels better and your season gets better yields

@MillennialFarmer 3 жыл бұрын

Both have been happening in the couple of days since this video, thank you!

@stacyl6443 3 жыл бұрын

Prayers for your Dad. Hope all is well. Reminds me of how my Dad was. Need to take it easy and heal but his drive and patience said otherwise. Good luck on yield

@xXDrSnugglesXx 3 жыл бұрын

Hurray! Finally harvest has begun. Have bean looking forward to this. Get it? Haha, bean. Ohh boy, here we go, good luck on the harvest :)

@roberttrue8333 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your dad is OK, my wife has had both knees replaced and you need to be careful for about a year with how you get around.

@angermanr 3 жыл бұрын

Was going to comment the same. My bride had a knee done and it was a full year until she was back to "normal". I had a hip replaced and was back to full function @ about 3 months.

@derrickpettit3489 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, this is by far the best farming channel on YT, your commentary makes this the best channel zach, explanation of everything is sweet, hopefully your dad gets better, good to see him in the videos, an sadly there probably won't be no (HOLY BUCKETS) THIS HARVEST 🚜💪👌🇺🇲💯

@208SledHead 3 жыл бұрын

GET WELL SOON DAD!!!

@Traxxas184 3 жыл бұрын

Praying your dad gets healed soon

@troytuckwell3610 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe an earth strap from the frame of the shed into the ground will help with the battery issues. Something's off with the magnetic field.love the longer vlogs .awesome.

@nigelrowney7003 3 жыл бұрын

All the best for harvest 2020 . Look after dad tell him take it take it steady and rest.👍

@gregmaddock8969 3 жыл бұрын

It is so great watching harvest. As a city kid in small town ND, I truly appreciate the hard work farmers do on a daily basis. Keep it between the rows and pray for good weather.

@triplebweldingandfab6115 3 жыл бұрын

You know I think about the only thing that would make that bin cleaning more fun is if it was milo instead of corn. Whenever I start playing one of your videos and my son, 5 years old now, hears your intro he comes and joins me. We have fun watching your videos together!

@BlandDeuce 3 жыл бұрын

Here comes the X9...............

@lawrencekiel-sr2772 3 жыл бұрын

This harvest season find some Mike Rowe jobs and invite him over, could be fun.

@fabiangarcia9425 3 жыл бұрын

a year waiting for the millennial farmer's harvest and I can finally see it, thank you zack for sharing the harvest to the world, greetings from Chile and thank you for sharing this, which is so beautiful!