Zack its ashame we hafta to use so many chemicals for weeds and insects. I know it easier but back in the day we cultivated till the corn a soybeans could be layed by. I wish we had those days back it better for the environment. No im not a tree hugger just a farmer wishing!
Believe it or not, we actually use a lot fewer chemicals now compared to what my grandpa or great-grandpa ever did. Over cultivating also has negative effects. We do our best to farm as responsibly and safely as we can.
I grew up on our family farm in SEMO back in 1982, I remember those days sitting on JD 4020 no cab w/ a 6 row cultivator going 3 mph because any faster would sling dirt up on the 4" tall beans in mile long rows. If you know, you know....... Talk about cruel & unusual punishment!
My cousins do Chem free across the border from Zach and seem to do ok. I don’t trust the seed companies to produce a seed that can grow with out the chemicals. Organic seems so much better for all of us but not sure how everyone can get out of this program without going bankrupt.
I put in a comment at the beginning asking about Jim. It wasn’t 10 seconds later that Zach mentioned Jim. I went back and deleted the inquiry about Jim. Glad he’s doing ok.
I just spent the last 23min trying to calm down my grandma because she was upset you drove over those corn stalks (which I know you did on purpose) and tried to explain that it was probably only $12 worth of corn. She might call you. 😂@millennialfarmer
My Grandma used to always tell me that the Corn should be knee high by the 4th of July, but anymore here in Illinois it is knee high by the 4th of June.
Thanks for another great video Zach and Becky. It was interesting and enjoyable. Thanks for taking us around the different fields to look at the crops and see how they are doing. Enjoyed that. Great to look at the crops grow. Thanks again. Interesting to see the rock picker working collecting up the rocks out of the field. Interesting process that company uses to do that. Nice job you and dad did on fixing that hose on the sprayer. Seems these newer sprayers are a lot easier to work on. Guess you got it fixed and ready to go for the next field. Good job done. Thanks for the info on Jim. Sending my best to him. About it I guess. Thanks for everything. Take care. Be safe. The Iowa farm boy. Steve.
I’m in north central Ohio and no different here, rains every few days and these guys have to hustle when it’s fit. Weather is sure different from when I was a kid. Thx for the video !!
19:58 I love how you and your Dad talk. 🥲 You both remind me so much of my Grandpa Merly Peper he was from St Paul. He talked just like your Dad. ❤️ I think of him every time I see him. I wish my Dad and I could just talk about things. He’s older than your Dad and he doesn’t really talk. Just about anything we’re doing if I’m fixing something for him or whatever. I try every time I get the chance but he just doesn’t talk much. It’s a Blessing what you have I hope you both have many many years and please always cherish your time. Thanks for letting me be sentimental. God Bless you and your Family ❤️🖖🏼🇺🇸
Zach I have been watching your channel for several years now. I am a logger in Indiana so I battle the weather also. I'm a retired race car driver with two sons racing now. I really appreciate you adding the other channel to follow that. Onyx is really improving on his racing. Good luck with the farming and the racing.
Atrazine...To quote a well known film... "Now that's a name I've not heard in a long long time". I used to spray Atrazine on forage maize (corn) well over 30 years ago. If I recall correctly, it was an industrial grade weed killer but maize was tolerant of it. By the way, that sprayer boom looks like a tetradactyl unfolding it's wings. Great vid as always.
That stuff was used often where I grew up in MN in the 1970s. Only on corn (maize) as it would tolerate it. Back then, there were a lot of crop specific things to use and no general ones until RR seeds came out in the 90s.
Not sure I disliked any job more than picking rocks. Although in 70's we walked the fields with a hayrack loading each one by hand or real technology was using a 5 tine pitchfork. The REAL insult was pulling up to the rock pile and getting acquainted once more with each rock on the unload.
@@dennislang4375 We had an old car hood turned upside down and used as a rock sled. Also, all the kids were told "Grab a rock and act like you like it.".
Get some of that foam pipe covering from lowes for water lines and put where your hoses meet the metal, and that should keep it rubbing holes in your hydraulic lines.
I had the same problem on my first day with the m18 grease gun. Try leaving the T handle all the way out, let the spring work the plunger in as you use the cartridge
Your dedication to making a difference is commendable. The storytelling was compelling, and your message resonated deeply. Thank you for sharing this impactful video-it's a true testament to your passion and commitment!
Pro tip for the actor that plays Zack Johnson on the sponsor ads.. us half a LMNT pouch of the lime flavor and half watermelon flavor and it taste like a limeade!!
So crazy what a difference of a few states away makes. I’m in central Missouri along the Missouri River and we got 7 to 8 ft tall corn with tassels on it already. The earliest I seen stuff go in was march 30th.
I enjoy your field walks. Recalling how long this corn sat in the ground due to rain/cold, it's not a bad stand. Hopefully a good summer weather pattern will allow it to even out before it forms ears.
Back in the early 90's I was in charge of the chemical warehouse at our local fertilizer plant and atrazine, bicep, lasso were the big ones and starter fertilizer was 28 , 10-34-0. 4- 10-10 were the starter fertilizers, and we had 6 Big A floaters to put on liquid fertilizer. Lasso was the nastiest thing we had, would do things to sight gages and rubber gloves you couldn't imagine!
I want to thank you Zack for showing us that great product LMNT The stuff definitely works for helping with leg cramps getting your body back in shape after you've been outside sweating a lot and it also tastes great definitely something I will keep buying thanks again
If you spread clay on the 30 acres of sandy soil the water retention will greatly improve and you will yield similar to normal areas of soil. Search Australian Farmers delving clay to improve their soil to see real life application and results.
Hello my friend, I watch all your videos when I get home from work, I work in North Dakota and I'm from Mexico I work on a potato farm I learn a lot from your videos how to repair some things, thank you for your videos and your jokes and watching Anna play and walk with you, God bless you and your family, I remember when you had a problem with your combine and you said in Spanish no good no good I laughed a lot at that part
Hi Zack enjoy the content on both your channels Where you take out and store the battery from the seed tender, the battery date code is H19, that's Aug 2019, wouldn't trust a battery over 5 years old in a critical piece of equipment, especially those cheap lawnmower type utility batteries. Keep up the great content.
On the hose clamps I wouldn’t recommend using a impact to tighten them, when you do, the little grub screw just eats thru the strap and sometimes it won’t hold
Hi Zack. Have you seen the latest autonomous vehicles for Weed control. They use lasers and electricity to kill the weeds in the field. No chemicals. Mostly been used in Europe because of the strict environmental regulations they have.
If you take the hose that you replaced and cut it in sections then spit it down the length. You will be able to fit it over the good hoses and protect them from rubbing thru.
Damm pipes always break when you need to get the job done. Great video as always, on my sprayer no matter how you route pipe work it will always catch somewhere and wear a hole, I use a piece of plastic spray can wrap it around and sip tie it in place this adds protection helps the pipe work to last. Hope this is of some help it works for me. Keep up the good work. Cheers Kevin.
You guys have so much equipment id assume you've already seen it used, but just in case. Fire hose makes an excellent abrasion shield for hoses. Ive done a lot of hydraulic systems on equipment in my career and we have always used it. If you have the hose off, you can slip it thru, or split it and zip tie it on. Its not cheap, but its VERY long lasting.
Bigger sprayer boom-arms and larger tanks on the sprayer unit maybe? It seems to pretty much haul-azz, so is there any desire to warp-speed the process?
I'm not sure if anyone previously mentioned this, or not. When you're trying to remove a hose from a hose barb, loosen the clamp, spray WD40 up in the end of the hose before you start wiggling the hose off the barb..... it should slide right out..... batta boom, batta bing..... (Im not a paid endorser of WD40..... )
Perhaps the variation in the corn might also be linked to a combination of the variable rate spring fertilizer applications and the spring rain washing the original nitrogen out of reach of the early roots? The primary root from a germinating seed wants to find nutrients immediately.
At least you were able to plant this year. By the time we went to plant this spring contracts were paying less than production costs. Cultivating weeds (no, not weed) this year. Hard to pay the bills this way.
It's nice to know a little bit about other millennials my birthday is the end of this month August I'll be 29. also I live across the road from a few fields so I get to watch farming outside of UA-cam
I'm kinda surprised the castings on the sprayer booms don't have a plastic/rubber guard around them to protect the hoses from the very issue you've had. Especially as it looks like a reasonable sharp edge on it.
Zach... How does John Deere sprayers compair to Hagie sprayers. I noticed that the JD sprayer boom is rear mounted vs on the Hagie sprayers their sprayer boom is front mounted. I also follow another farmer @atripyfarmer on UA-cam and they use a Hagie sprayer. Not as a farmer but I would think from a visability stand point the Hagie would be an advantage. Easier to notice if there is a problem with a clogged sprayer head and hoses. Both JD and Hagie seem to get the job done.
Down here in metric nation, aka IOWA, some corn is straggling but many fields are easy knee high all ready. Soybeans seem to be lagging. But I'm no where near an expert.
Day well done. Corn looks 4inches apart. Then the other field shows. 6 inches apart. Need a rock crusher. To get rid of the rocks. Leave the minerals in the soil. Any kimberlite rocks. Looks like black coal. Diamonds are found where kimberlite is exposed. Later.
I may have seen your toaterhome and stacker trailer headed city bound on my way west of st.paul the other day, it may have been someone else, but I remember it, yours looks an awful lot like what I saw, love the content!
Zack its ashame we hafta to use so many chemicals for weeds and insects. I know it easier but back in the day we cultivated till the corn a soybeans could be layed by. I wish we had those days back it better for the environment. No im not a tree hugger just a farmer wishing!
Believe it or not, we actually use a lot fewer chemicals now compared to what my grandpa or great-grandpa ever did. Over cultivating also has negative effects. We do our best to farm as responsibly and safely as we can.
@@MillennialFarmer I know yawl do. I wasn't bashing you just wishing!
I grew up on our family farm in SEMO back in 1982, I remember those days sitting on JD 4020 no cab w/ a 6 row cultivator going 3 mph because any faster would sling dirt up on the 4" tall beans in mile long rows. If you know, you know....... Talk about cruel & unusual punishment!
My cousins do Chem free across the border from Zach and seem to do ok. I don’t trust the seed companies to produce a seed that can grow with out the chemicals. Organic seems so much better for all of us but not sure how everyone can get out of this program without going bankrupt.
I would argue that cultivation is worse for the environment than a few ounces of herbicide.
Good to hear that Jim is doing OK..
I put in a comment at the beginning asking about Jim. It wasn’t 10 seconds later that Zach mentioned Jim. I went back and deleted the inquiry about Jim. Glad he’s doing ok.
Bring Jim for a cameo role working in the shop.
"..and never remember we have it anyway" . That's so much me!😆
Love the battery joke, been here long enough to know how funny that is. Also just wanted to say thanks for being a farmer!
he didn't put a tag on the battery that says where it goes. Zach is going to forget it for sure
I just spent the last 23min trying to calm down my grandma because she was upset you drove over those corn stalks (which I know you did on purpose) and tried to explain that it was probably only $12 worth of corn. She might call you. 😂@millennialfarmer
When the corn is that small the growth point is still below ground. It will bounce right back.
Old fire hose works good for wrapping around hoses especially hydraulic hoses to prevent rub through.
it’s always a good day when the millennial farmer post a video, thanks Zach for sharing, your everyday work as a farmer. I love watching your videos.😊
My Grandma used to always tell me that the Corn should be knee high by the 4th of July, but anymore here in Illinois it is knee high by the 4th of June.
Here where I am you would plant corn in April and by maybe close to mid June it would be up to 6 feet tall
Thanks for another great video Zach and Becky.
It was interesting and enjoyable.
Thanks for taking us around the different fields to look at the crops and see how they are doing. Enjoyed that. Great to look at the crops grow. Thanks again.
Interesting to see the rock picker working collecting up the rocks out of the field. Interesting process that company uses to do that.
Nice job you and dad did on fixing that hose on the sprayer. Seems these newer sprayers are a lot easier to work on. Guess you got it fixed and ready to go for the next field. Good job done.
Thanks for the info on Jim. Sending my best to him.
About it I guess. Thanks for everything. Take care. Be safe.
The Iowa farm boy. Steve.
I’m in north central Ohio and no different here, rains every few days and these guys have to hustle when it’s fit. Weather is sure different from when I was a kid. Thx for the video !!
It freaks me out when you drive across the field and squish the plants. Lol.
Me too😄. They know when they can do it without damage but it still breaks my brain
Love the Apollo 13 reference when describing how many batteries you haven't lost.
I wouldn't have thought anyone else would reference it to that
It is a fact that many people spin their wheels looking a for fresh new product. Your UA-cam channel is always entertaining. Thank you.
Go big green. May you be blessed with good rain, great sunshine, and no equipment breakdowns!
Thank you Zach for all the hard work you do to feed America and you are teaching your children to work.
19:58 I love how you and your Dad talk. 🥲 You both remind me so much of my Grandpa Merly Peper he was from St Paul. He talked just like your Dad. ❤️ I think of him every time I see him.
I wish my Dad and I could just talk about things. He’s older than your Dad and he doesn’t really talk. Just about anything we’re doing if I’m fixing something for him or whatever. I try every time I get the chance but he just doesn’t talk much. It’s a Blessing what you have I hope you both have many many years and please always cherish your time. Thanks for letting me be sentimental. God Bless you and your Family ❤️🖖🏼🇺🇸
Zach I have been watching your channel for several years now. I am a logger in Indiana so I battle the weather also. I'm a retired race car driver with two sons racing now. I really appreciate you adding the other channel to follow that. Onyx is really improving on his racing. Good luck with the farming and the racing.
Atrazine...To quote a well known film... "Now that's a name I've not heard in a long long time". I used to spray Atrazine on forage maize (corn) well over 30 years ago. If I recall correctly, it was an industrial grade weed killer but maize was tolerant of it. By the way, that sprayer boom looks like a tetradactyl unfolding it's wings. Great vid as always.
That stuff was used often where I grew up in MN in the 1970s. Only on corn (maize) as it would tolerate it. Back then, there were a lot of crop specific things to use and no general ones until RR seeds came out in the 90s.
Absolutely love your sense of humor
you need to fill the sprayer with rock killer lol
Not sure I disliked any job more than picking rocks. Although in 70's we walked the fields with a hayrack loading each one by hand or real technology was using a 5 tine pitchfork. The REAL insult was pulling up to the rock pile and getting acquainted once more with each rock on the unload.
That one wins the internet’s right there! 😂
@@dennislang4375 We had an old car hood turned upside down and used as a rock sled. Also, all the kids were told "Grab a rock and act like you like it.".
Yup my kids started steering the 620 JD down the field and when the next one was 6, the 9 yr old started harvesting rocks.
Not when you have TerraClear!
Bring back the podcast. I use to wait and wait for new episodes to listen to on my way into work
Get some of that foam pipe covering from lowes for water lines and put where your hoses meet the metal, and that should keep it rubbing holes in your hydraulic lines.
Wrapping it with a piece of hose and then zip tying it on is even better, the pipe insulation is so weak it will wear through or rip rapidly.
Hats off to you and your family for working so hard and well together ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful pups.
Zack thank you so much for your show and tell for us non farmers. You are just so lucky to have your dad and be able to work with him.
It's great to hear that you've never had a dead watch battery! (dead battery on your watch).
Dam rocks! They just keep coming back.
I had the same problem on my first day with the m18 grease gun. Try leaving the T handle all the way out, let the spring work the plunger in as you use the cartridge
Your dedication to making a difference is commendable. The storytelling was compelling, and your message resonated deeply. Thank you for sharing this impactful video-it's a true testament to your passion and commitment!
12:05 the hose is broken on that last pass. can see the upright folding support is white and spraying forward
I am glad the prop department got that foil cutter….
Ur dad seems soo humble
Pro tip for the actor that plays Zack Johnson on the sponsor ads.. us half a LMNT pouch of the lime flavor and half watermelon flavor and it taste like a limeade!!
A few hot, humid days will make the corn look much better.
I am not a farmer but I just love you guy's work ethic and watch every time you up load. Great work!!!
The rock pickin' crew never fails to impress me. Having picked stones I can honestly say "I'll pay you whatever'.
So crazy what a difference of a few states away makes. I’m in central Missouri along the Missouri River and we got 7 to 8 ft tall corn with tassels on it already. The earliest I seen stuff go in was march 30th.
Nice looking Renegade pulling a stacker. Racing in style .......
You and your dad are doing great job Zack happy belated father's day❤😊
Another good video Zack. Always enjoy seeing you Dad and Onyx. My best to Jim and hope to see him back soon.
I enjoy your field walks. Recalling how long this corn sat in the ground due to rain/cold, it's not a bad stand. Hopefully a good summer weather pattern will allow it to even out before it forms ears.
On the lids of the spray jugs there should be a point that you can just turn the lid upside down and spin and it rips the foil perfectly 5:17
Some of the Roundup jugs have them. Very handy. Otherwise I use my Kershaw!
watching you drive over the corn plants makes my left eye twitch
Autographed Millennial Farmer Desk Rocks, complete with letter of authenticity.
Hose prevention..... Take a 10 inch piece of the old hose and buffer the angle iron/ziptie and ziptie the hose group where ever is needed 😅😊😅😊🎉❤
Hard to believe that John Deere can't put something on the edge of the steel that the hoses ride on.
Back in the early 90's I
was in charge of the chemical warehouse at our local fertilizer plant and atrazine, bicep, lasso were the big ones and starter fertilizer was 28 , 10-34-0. 4- 10-10 were the starter fertilizers, and we had 6 Big A floaters to put on liquid fertilizer. Lasso was the nastiest thing we had, would do things to sight gages and rubber gloves you couldn't imagine!
I want to thank you Zack for showing us that great product LMNT The stuff definitely works for helping with leg cramps getting your body back in shape after you've been outside sweating a lot and it also tastes great definitely something I will keep buying thanks again
Awesome video Zach. Hope this year is a good year on the crop yields. I know it's been a struggle getting things done. 🚜🚜🚜
Haha I know several people whose nickname is "Blister" as they always turn up when the work is done.
If you spread clay on the 30 acres of sandy soil the water retention will greatly improve and you will yield similar to normal areas of soil. Search Australian Farmers delving clay to improve their soil to see real life application and results.
It would be interesting to see if they could get some.
Legit lol'ed at the "I guess I figured I'd pull it backwards and spill as much as possible"
Zach, we had nearly 5 inches in Northern MN. Some more, some less! My small potato parch is doing great!
Hello my friend, I watch all your videos when I get home from work, I work in North Dakota and I'm from Mexico I work on a potato farm I learn a lot from your videos how to repair some things, thank you for your videos and your jokes and watching Anna play and walk with you, God bless you and your family, I remember when you had a problem with your combine and you said in Spanish no good no good I laughed a lot at that part
I always enjoy your videos and have learned a lot! Thank you!
The Dash is a beautiful thing!
Hi Zack enjoy the content on both your channels
Where you take out and store the battery from the seed tender, the battery date code is H19, that's Aug 2019, wouldn't trust a battery over 5 years old in a critical piece of equipment, especially those cheap lawnmower type utility batteries.
Keep up the great content.
the spray trailer sure makes life easier
Zak, can i ask what towel you put in to keep mice out? Thanks
dryer sheets
Maxi pads
@@MillennialFarmer Thanks mate!
How well does that fabic sheet work for keeping mice out?
On the hose clamps I wouldn’t recommend using a impact to tighten them, when you do, the little grub screw just eats thru the strap and sometimes it won’t hold
Hi Zack. Have you seen the latest autonomous vehicles for
Weed control. They use lasers and electricity to kill the weeds in the field. No chemicals. Mostly been used in Europe because of the strict environmental regulations they have.
Hey Zach! We're glad you like the EZ Cut Seal Remover. Hopefully it helps make the job a little easier out there!
If you take the hose that you replaced and cut it in sections then spit it down the length. You will be able to fit it over the good hoses and protect them from rubbing thru.
Best "That's what she said" to date!!! LMAO
Atrazine is a messy chemical. It is as thick as paint and just as hard to clean up when spilled. Speaking for a friend.
Damm pipes always break when you need to get the job done. Great video as always, on my sprayer no matter how you route pipe work it will always catch somewhere and wear a hole, I use a piece of plastic spray can wrap it around and sip tie it in place this adds protection helps the pipe work to last. Hope this is of some help it works for me. Keep up the good work. Cheers Kevin.
It's not junk, it's scrap. And it has value. Probably not a lot, but still. I really like your spray trailer. The jug wash is great.
That ezcut seal remover is really nice
Add changing the oil, prior to storage, to your routine. Your engines will love you for it.
You guys have so much equipment id assume you've already seen it used, but just in case. Fire hose makes an excellent abrasion shield for hoses. Ive done a lot of hydraulic systems on equipment in my career and we have always used it. If you have the hose off, you can slip it thru, or split it and zip tie it on. Its not cheap, but its VERY long lasting.
23:46 no man, it's hawk tuah what she said 🤣
Iowa has a nice spring. we all look forward to that day...
Bigger sprayer boom-arms and larger tanks on the sprayer unit maybe? It seems to pretty much haul-azz, so is there any desire to warp-speed the process?
I'm not sure if anyone previously mentioned this, or not. When you're trying to remove a hose from a hose barb, loosen the clamp, spray WD40 up in the end of the hose before you start wiggling the hose off the barb..... it should slide right out..... batta boom, batta bing..... (Im not a paid endorser of WD40..... )
Perhaps the variation in the corn might also be linked to a combination of the variable rate spring fertilizer applications and the spring rain washing the original nitrogen out of reach of the early roots? The primary root from a germinating seed wants to find nutrients immediately.
Love the content keep it going man 👍🏼
At least you were able to plant this year. By the time we went to plant this spring contracts were paying less than production costs. Cultivating weeds (no, not weed) this year. Hard to pay the bills this way.
Thanks for sharing
I’m from south east Minnesota and on our farm we just got hit with a huge flood and our fields are just a mess
Amazed that you are still using Atrazine. I am 69 years old and I remember mixing Atrazine powder in a bucket when I was is High School.
So glad you took the girls with you to the field.
Cut some pipe foam; or use a "Pool Noodle" as they are thicker and cut to fit around the casting & attach with black zip ties.
I bet you can't wait to have Rex Curtis, JD's new Chief Tractor Officer, visit your farm. 😂
It's nice to know a little bit about other millennials my birthday is the end of this month August I'll be 29. also I live across the road from a few fields so I get to watch farming outside of UA-cam
I'm kinda surprised the castings on the sprayer booms don't have a plastic/rubber guard around them to protect the hoses from the very issue you've had. Especially as it looks like a reasonable sharp edge on it.
That would have cost Deere another $500 on a $750,000 machine.
Great job and great video guys
Zach... How does John Deere sprayers compair to Hagie sprayers. I noticed that the JD sprayer boom is rear mounted vs on the Hagie sprayers their sprayer boom is front mounted. I also follow another farmer @atripyfarmer on UA-cam and they use a Hagie sprayer. Not as a farmer but I would think from a visability stand point the Hagie would be an advantage. Easier to notice if there is a problem with a clogged sprayer head and hoses. Both JD and Hagie seem to get the job done.
Down here in metric nation, aka IOWA, some corn is straggling but many fields are easy knee high all ready. Soybeans seem to be lagging. But I'm no where near an expert.
Love the videos, good content! 🚜
GREAT STUFF 😎😎....THANK YOU FOR YOUR POWERFUL CREATING 🙏🙏😊😅
Don't forget to change the fuel filter , Air filter and change the oil on the seed tender pump also ... Just Saying...........👍
A farmer parting ways with his scrap pile. Must have been a hard day for you 😂
Curious as to the price of scrap metal in Minnesota?
145 a ton in south eastern indiana
@@bernardvonderheide1268 poor - 90/ton in s mn but it varies a lot
That’s almost a once in a lifetime sighting🤣
@@AlabamaLinemanFarmer trying to get my dad to scrap anything is an ordeal 😂 “that’s good metal” 🙄
Day well done. Corn looks 4inches apart. Then the other field shows. 6 inches apart. Need a rock crusher. To get rid of the rocks. Leave the minerals in the soil. Any kimberlite rocks. Looks like black coal. Diamonds are found where kimberlite is exposed. Later.
Zach, for the chem jugs or any jug really, just pinch the cap and it punches the foil perfectly.
That rock picker is amazing.
Can’t wait for harvest videos
What spray tips you use and I see yaws center boom nozzles won't stay level john deere needs to find a fix to keep the pipe from turning
I may have seen your toaterhome and stacker trailer headed city bound on my way west of st.paul the other day, it may have been someone else, but I remember it, yours looks an awful lot like what I saw, love the content!
Wow, Zach, that's a really nice 331G ya'll have I have 333G, and it looks just like that
Spring everywhere except in the southern hemisphere. Eath is rotating, tilta whirl don't ya kno? Farg0 I lives. ya tell? Ohh yeah