insurance , insurance ! We had all of our 5 tractors burn down before christmas last year and thank god for insurance! God bless you all and stay safe!
Farming is a not just a job it truly is a philosophy and way of life. And so many moving parts and things to know and constantly do. Haven’t even got into the unexpected things that pop up lol. Amazing job Mike. Know and appreciate your efforts. God bless. Bob in Pennsylvania
Congrates on 200K subs mike and welcome baack from hiwawii. really enjoy the realities u speak of for farmimg in the winter months Mike thanks agian sir
As a farmer myself who grows hay to sell to other farmers and hobbyists. I have made the observations after visiting many different farms. The biggest difference between a successful farm and a struggling or broke farm is the planning.
We have barely had that much snow all winter here in west central Minnesota. We had no snow on the ground at all until yesterday. We have about an inch on the ground now. If you want to buy land here you need a real big checkbook now compared to what you needed not that long ago.
Hang in there Mike and keep your trust in the Lord. No doubt he will continue to bless you and your family. Wishing you guys continued success this new year!
Very interesting Mike. A lot of people think farmers only work in spring and fall and a bit of sprayng in summer. There is a lot more to it as you explained. Thank you.
Thank you for a very good and informative video from someone who knows what he is talking about! I am very grateful to Mike and his wife and their children who have devoted their lives to feeding us. Far above them is the living God who watches over all of us and provides a way! I wish you great success Mr, and Mrs Farmer’s in any nation you reside .
Yeah, no kidding about the snow and ice. I was stranded 25 Mi south of you guys in Turner Montana waiting for his yard to freeze up so I can pull some wheat out!
We got around 6-7 inches the other day also. Sure nice to see, glad you got some. Best part it was -30 and giving us that fluffy crap. This has good water in it.
The business end of farming is very interesting. I would love to know how it works with each family member operating separately, just a rough explanation would be great.
A great job of outlining the thinking that needs to be done to meet the challenges of competing farmers, weather and markets. You need to be thinking and planning constantly.
Farmers are so diverse. They need to know so much. The technology alone would make most tech savvy folks pucker. On top of all this you are running multimillion dollar companies. Then maybe see your family a couple hours a day. Like the old Paul Harvey tribute. Thank a farmer
Leasing equipment has become more common in Norway as of late. Is leasing an option in Canada too? I guess the larger farms would have a base of equipment they own, like yourself. As a sidenote your farm is roughly 2% of all the arrable farm in Norway....
Mike iv got a question! You mentioned your family do there own thing when it comes to crops and fields, but how does it work with equipment shearing and storage, iv always wondered how the family set up works there, Love the content ❤
We all own our own equipment, storage, land/rental land and ect ect.. We just choose to work together on the land if it benefits all parties. And if it doesn't, then we don't.
Hopefully, consumers will appreciate the content of this video as a reminder that there is no freeby for anyone and that governments shouldn't ever attack farmers. No farmers, no food. How's that? Anyway, Thanks Mike for keeping reality real! God bless you and all your love ones. Cheers
Farmers generally do not want government intervention. Farmers just want a flat playing field to compete on. The are not looking for handouts. Canada you are Blessed to have farmers.
Geez Mike. You sound like you’re farming in Australia. Except that our current government is trying to get rid of us farmers with all their new laws and regulations. Our one advantage is we don’t have your horrendous winters. But you don’t know what hot means lol.
When I look at all your equipment, drills in this case that you have to work on outside, I never understood why a building big enough to work on your largest equipment isn’t a priority. I’ve worked at a dealership for years that this happened and productivity goes way down working outside as well as small stuff like loosing tools, parts etc in mud or snow,all affect the bottom line. I realize you can’t afford some things that looks like would benefit the business, but to me, a maintenance building should be a priority. One drill at a time and put everyone that is available at it, and keep churning them out all winter long The building would pay for itself sooner than you think.
He said he bought a section. Would you rather a section or a machine shed? The section could make a lot of money, the machine shed just maginally reduces maintenance costs.
Can’t farm all those sections very long with equipment that isn’t maintained properly! I get income from a section compared to shop costs, however this is something that can be used year around to maintain all equipment. They built a wash bay building finally why? I’m sure that doesn’t make them money, but it saves them money just like a shop would.
They have a shop that tractors and combines fit in. I work outside year round in Minnesota and it is fine if you just don’t do it when its bitter cold. Working on air drills for one week a year outside is not the end of the world if you do it when weather is halfways decent.
Just curious as to why y’all don’t invest in a covered grain pit/s and an elevator system instead of a bunch of small bins, and a small auger/belt system to load with? Just seems very inefficient the way you do it now.
Just casually mentions buying 4 quarters....😅 land must be dirt cheap in sask...here in ontario 4 quarters would be 15-20million. Edit..posted before he discussed the assessments lol
You want cheap land? Come to Australia. You can buy it for 10 to 20 dollars acre. But it’s in the outback and you need hundreds of thousands of acres to be viable.
I enjoy these videos of Mike just taking business over actually hauling grain or pushing snow
insurance , insurance ! We had all of our 5 tractors burn down before christmas last year and thank god for insurance! God bless you all and stay safe!
Find a snow tire chain that fits the auger wheel, it will also help with muddy conditions. We also added weight directly over the wheel.
A great insight to a farmers life. The sleepless nights hits home! Lots of those. Thanks Mike
Good to see you have snow cover again
Thanks Mike
Very informative video on farming in Canada.
God bless from Australia to you and your family.
Knowing we cant see the office makes me want to see the office even more 😁
Love this kind of videos a lot 👌
Farming is a not just a job it truly is a philosophy and way of life. And so many moving parts and things to know and constantly do. Haven’t even got into the unexpected things that pop up lol. Amazing job Mike. Know and appreciate your efforts. God bless. Bob in Pennsylvania
Congrates on 200K subs mike and welcome baack from hiwawii. really enjoy the realities u speak of for farmimg in the winter months Mike thanks agian sir
Even though most of us know this… I could listen to Mike talk about farming for hours.
Haha thanks good sir! I think you are one few but I appreciate it 😆
As a farmer myself who grows hay to sell to other farmers and hobbyists. I have made the observations after visiting many different farms. The biggest difference between a successful farm and a struggling or broke farm is the planning.
We have barely had that much snow all winter here in west central Minnesota. We had no snow on the ground at all until yesterday. We have about an inch on the ground now. If you want to buy land here you need a real big checkbook now compared to what you needed not that long ago.
Good to see the snow for moisture.
Thanks Mike. Wow lots to think about!
Hang in there Mike and keep your trust in the Lord. No doubt he will continue to bless you and your family. Wishing you guys continued success this new year!
Very interesting Mike. A lot of people think farmers only work in spring and fall and a bit of sprayng in summer. There is a lot more to it as you explained. Thank you.
Great to have these insights
You explain it so good every time 👍
Thank you for a very good and informative video from someone who knows what he is talking about! I am very grateful to Mike and his wife and their children who have devoted their lives to feeding us. Far above them is the living God who watches over all of us and provides a way! I wish you great success Mr, and Mrs Farmer’s in any nation you reside .
Congrats to 200 000
Great info
Yeah, no kidding about the snow and ice. I was stranded 25 Mi south of you guys in Turner Montana waiting for his yard to freeze up so I can pull some wheat out!
We got around 6-7 inches the other day also. Sure nice to see, glad you got some.
Best part it was -30 and giving us that fluffy crap. This has good water in it.
The business end of farming is very interesting. I would love to know how it works with each family member operating separately, just a rough explanation would be great.
Very very interesting video, I don’t think I could do what you do Mike. I guess you have to just be a special breed of person.
A great job of outlining the thinking that needs to be done to meet the challenges of competing farmers, weather and markets. You need to be thinking and planning constantly.
That Blue Truck is a good looking truck. Is that similar to the other white ones you have?
Awesome video
You explain sso good every time.👍
Come to Nova Scotia we got tons of snow we would gladly give away😂
Hi Mike Dankeschön für deine ganze Arbeit und Stress 😊❤ich liebe deine Videos weiter so schöne grüße aus deutschland 😊
Great awesome video mike
Awesome video Mike 👍
Farmers are so diverse. They need to know so much. The technology alone would make most tech savvy folks pucker. On top of all this you are running multimillion dollar companies. Then maybe see your family a couple hours a day. Like the old Paul Harvey tribute. Thank a farmer
The transfer window is always off season. Even in farming. 👨🌾🚜
Nice Video 👍
To have a decent lake or slew to put all that snow into so it could melt and give you some decent water
Does that Semi count as a stuck?
Leasing equipment has become more common in Norway as of late. Is leasing an option in Canada too? I guess the larger farms would have a base of equipment they own, like yourself. As a sidenote your farm is roughly 2% of all the arrable farm in Norway....
Hello Mike, ❄️🥶👌🇮🇹
Does getting stuck in the snow count towards the stuck pot at the end of the year??
What's up Mike been awhile brother hope yall been staying warm up there 😅
Mike iv got a question! You mentioned your family do there own thing when it comes to crops and fields, but how does it work with equipment shearing and storage, iv always wondered how the family set up works there,
Love the content ❤
We all own our own equipment, storage, land/rental land and ect ect.. We just choose to work together on the land if it benefits all parties. And if it doesn't, then we don't.
Hey Mike, where can I get some merchandise from you?😊
Magnifique vidéo et bien intéressante 😂😮😅😊
Hopefully, consumers will appreciate the content of this video as a reminder that there is no freeby for anyone and that governments shouldn't ever attack farmers. No farmers, no food. How's that? Anyway, Thanks Mike for keeping reality real! God bless you and all your love ones. Cheers
Yet most farmers vote for the politicians who don’t want to help them
Farmers generally do not want government intervention.
Farmers just want a flat playing field to compete on. The are not looking for handouts. Canada you are Blessed to have farmers.
Geez Mike. You sound like you’re farming in Australia. Except that our current government is trying to get rid of us farmers with all their new laws and regulations. Our one advantage is we don’t have your horrendous winters. But you don’t know what hot means lol.
Not here in Australia mate.
@@Rcod2013Western Canada does get +35 to +40 celcius occasionally in summer.
Oi 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏✌️👏
Hi Mike great update as usual. How many trucks (semis)do you run as a company now? As they looks like at least 6 in your yard.
Need to stud that drive tire
Produce prices have fallen a lot lately.
Mother Nature is simply giving you something you missed in Maui 😂❄️❄️❄️🤣
Think he got some in Maui.
It’s not my idea of farming I’m happy with no snow cheers from Bundaberg Australia
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I thought everything in Canada belong to the state.😂😂😂😂
I guess this is why I've lived in Florida for my 60 years of life 😂😂
When I look at all your equipment, drills in this case that you have to work on outside, I never understood why a building big enough to work on your largest equipment isn’t a priority.
I’ve worked at a dealership for years that this happened and productivity goes way down working outside as well as small stuff like loosing tools, parts etc in mud or snow,all affect the bottom line.
I realize you can’t afford some things that looks like would benefit the business, but to me, a maintenance building should be a priority.
One drill at a time and put everyone that is available at it, and keep churning them out all winter long
The building would pay for itself sooner than you think.
Cause he said before he doesn’t have a spare $5 million laying around.
He said he bought a section. Would you rather a section or a machine shed? The section could make a lot of money, the machine shed just maginally reduces maintenance costs.
Can’t farm all those sections very long with equipment that isn’t maintained properly!
I get income from a section compared to shop costs, however this is something that can be used year around to maintain all equipment.
They built a wash bay building finally why?
I’m sure that doesn’t make them money, but it saves them money just like a shop would.
They have a shop that tractors and combines fit in. I work outside year round in Minnesota and it is fine if you just don’t do it when its bitter cold. Working on air drills for one week a year outside is not the end of the world if you do it when weather is halfways decent.
@@justinmartin5399 To be fair.. it’s more like 6 weeks as each drill takes a week to go thru.
Farming take planning..
I just had my family screw me over and my farming dream is over.
It is what it is.
Sorry to hear that..
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Be always greatful you have family.. every day.
I found out to late I never did.
Just curious as to why y’all don’t invest in a covered grain pit/s and an elevator system instead of a bunch of small bins, and a small auger/belt system to load with? Just seems very inefficient the way you do it now.
That type of system would cost more money then what it would be worth to us.
would have thought your semi's would have been bogie drive rather than lazy axle
Morning
Some chains on that wheel and it would be perfect.
Just casually mentions buying 4 quarters....😅 land must be dirt cheap in sask...here in ontario 4 quarters would be 15-20million. Edit..posted before he discussed the assessments lol
Land in Saskatchewan maybe “cheaper” than Ontario but it’s not cheap anymore here.
@@davezalinko1354 even "cheap" stuff here is +10k...top quality is toppin 30k...bonkas
You want cheap land? Come to Australia. You can buy it for 10 to 20 dollars acre. But it’s in the outback and you need hundreds of thousands of acres to be viable.
@@Rcod2013 heck at that price id buy 20kacres just to not have neighbours lol
@davidthorne2129 definitely not land you can grow crops on just a few cattle or sheep
Mike: “it’s called WINTER”.
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Farming is extreme bipolar (highs and lows).
nice