125 Acres in the Ground

We spent 3 days trying to get busy in the fields planting corn. We got 125 acres in the ground, but the weather hasn't been super cooperative yet. Stay Tuned!
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Zach Johnson, the “Millennial Farmer” is a 5th-generation farmer who’s spent his life growing, working, and learning on his family’s farm. His wit and dry sense of humor appeal to children and adults alike. A product of the millennial generation, his appreciation of new technology blends with his old-fashioned work ethic, and he offers a unique ability to deliver his message in a way that resonates with lifelong farmers as well as those with no knowledge of agriculture.
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[@timmerritt92]

I have done everything you asked

[@Theghostofpeter]

I just listened to your new podcast and left a nice review! Very very informative!

[@markiep1637]

I done all that👍🏼

[@i.yankitt4116]

Just got done

[@collinnichols9295]

What pump do you use to pump water from your field

[@Northern_Farmer]

I was just shoveling snow off my deck thought maybe I should sit down and watch millennial farmer plant something..

[@derrickleung8014]

Weather not looking much better for the rest of the week here in Calgary. Though now I have a local youtube channel to follow :)

[@Northern_Farmer]

@@derrickleung8014 I thought we would miss it and mainly you guys down south would get most of it..but no

[@tylandyck3313]

We got snow for almost like 4 hours long yesterday and a few days ago we got snow too......but no rain.

[@SoybeanFarmer3300]

Northern farmer - just finished planting 6 acres of soybean here in North Carolina. Lunch time and watching Zack. next I got to go and see what you been up to.

[@Northern_Farmer]

@@SoybeanFarmer3300 not much..it just stays cold here..and little snow storms

[@OpperBricks]

Yesss! Man I don't know why, but when I see farmers busy on their land here in Belgium whilst I'm driving trains there's a big smile on my face. I guess I just love what you guys are doing, bringing food on our plate. Respect!

[@allenhrubes8598]

When you're a farmer, your glass has to ALWAYS be 1/2 full. You have the right attitude Zack. Keep pluggin' away...you'll get there! As always, thanks for sharing your spring planting season with us...take care Zack!

[@joonaaskr]

As a guy who comes from a small farm in the hills of eastern Norway. I thought it was quite unusual so to speak that you guys over in America are sitting in a tractor making sure everything goes smoothly while a computer drives the tractor using GPS. Over here we drive and steer our tractors ourselves for the most part, however the really big farms use GPS on their big fields. The tractor we use at our farm are between 25-50 years old, the newest tractor we own is a 1994 Valmet 6400.

[@Captdal]

u got the best dad! Thanks

[@drakefalkner8046]

Good that you support your niece

[@MrTjulius]

Highly encouraged, we all know what that means lol

[@waterskiingfool]

Always nice to get the first field in to try everything out

[@swaggy_presley3983]

I LOVE FARMING I plant corn every year

[@mattyc195]

Hang in there and thanks for sharing

[@ramshackleshack751]

When it's time to go. You go. That's my quote. Around Rochester MN. She ain't go time. Too much rain.

[@shawngappa3746]

Glad to hear your kind of going.....We haven’t turned a wheel here at all. WAY to wet. It’s been raining here every other day in SCMN.

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

In my area, corn planting has been done for a couple of weeks. Much better weather this year (but still not good) than last year. We have had rain all this week and flood warnings. It is not supposed to rain Saturday and then rain most of next week.

[@aaronv1559]

Good luck Zach. You don’t know if you don’t try. We’re in construction and farming. Weather been killing us. But like you said we are fortunate compared to others who have lost a lot due to weather this past year.

[@aaronv1559]

What’s the brand name of your rock machine. We do a lot of clearing ground and was thinking that thing would be great for picking up roots. Also how much do they $$$?

[@boneheadsoutdoors6555]

pretty impressive operation

[@tractortraumacenter1514]

Sending sunshine and blue sky's your way zack

[@AndersonFarms]

Its always cool to be the first in the field and all the farmers drive by real slow to see how its working.

[@jfiery]

Whoohooo. Another season! Glad to be back to planting corn even if Ive got to live through Zach. Couldn't think of a finer dude to live vicariously through.

[@tshoff1013]

Corn goin in the ground and the Twins are 8 games above .500 and in first place in the Central!! Life is good for you sir.

[@day180205]

I plant food plots with a reconditioned 4 row 3 point JD 1700. Spent two hours planting corn last week and got ready to move to another field and realized my drive chain had lost its connecting link...😳. I was so proud of my nice straight rows....then got redo it all. Can’t imagine all of the pit falls you all face. Nice video, thanks for the considerable effort to share this.

[@dabijalaurentiuflorentin5848]

yesterday it rained so i stoped planting and i hope i can start again on friday to finnish the last hectars till sunday cuz after that ...more rain will fall . This year i got alot more fao 580 corn so i really have to finnish till 10 -th of may .

[@CitizenCS]

Have a safe planting season!

[@ryantafoya3906]

Your a very lucky man. I can't tell you how much I wish I had a farm like you guys. My wife thinks I'm nuts because I love tractors so much. Awesome vids!!

[@davidw3644]

How can anyone dislike this video?I have never farmed a day in my life but love watching and learning about it!I would love to do this for a living and getting to drive all the tractors would be great!And by saying “great” dose not mean im saying its easy!!Happy Farming to ya Millennial Farmer!!

[@lidsman2221]

It must be frustrating to get this late into spring and not be able to plant and still be getting snow. It makes me glad I do not live up north. I could not take the weather. Here today 86 and sunny. Will be in the upper 80's to low 90's all week.

[@farming4g]

We tried last week to seed... got over 100 acres in, but lot of the soil in most areas still slimy. Weather has been cold and wet yet. At least the rain took the urea down! But the baby calves don't like this weather very much either...

[@larryhemmelgarn3031]

Very wet in west central Ohio good luck planting this spring Zach!

[@jbmbanter]

This very interested non farmer, older man loves your videos and am always interested and impressed at the size of the implements. My neighbors in the country here in Georgia plant 12 rows but they work with much smaller fields. They do in fact have two center pivot irrigation systems that cover about 400 acres each and they also rip and bed rows before planting. Very interesting to me is that you drain land and they irrigate land.

[@Vaneps0]

Some of us up here irrigate as well. Just depends on the soil in the area

[@jbmbanter]

@@Vaneps0 Thanks Vaneps. I think I'd heard Brian and the guys at How Farms Work mention irrigation. Down here in South Georgia if you look at a Google map the circular sites are all over the place.

[@andrewwood5358]

We are flooded. We have about 1,000 acres planted and now we have the mighty Mississippi is going to crest over our flood levels.

[@joshp4.0]

Glad to see you guys are planting. Here in Indiana its been raining almost every day for that last 2-3 weeks. Around me there is nothing planted, and 95% of fields are not even tilled yet.

[@farmingfishingfamilyontari2814]

It’s so wet in south western Ontario. Nothing has been done other than some emergency manure hauling. Doesn’t look like much will happen for another 2 weeks. Good luck everyone. Stay safe.

[@adrianroes7844]

Yeah I’m from southern Ontario too and it looks like 7 days rain...

[@PaulsonFarms]

We almost pulled the trigger on planting some corn last friday, but opted to leave it in the shop because of the forecast. We did get a bit of striptilling done instead so when the weather does shape up were good to go. You might want to look into some furrow cruisers for your closing wheels, we run them and love them. They do a better job in some of that mud then the normal wheels.

[@MillennialFarmer]

Really? My buddy tried some Copper Heads last year and threw then behind the shed after 10 acres because they kept picking up mud and rocks. Are there several options for different wheels?

[@brianruwe5108]

MN Millennial Farmer If he would want to sell some I am looking for 5 rows worth to try. Thanks

[@PaulsonFarms]

@@MillennialFarmer Honestly I wouldn't plant without them. They'll pick up some mud in wet conditions but they won't plug up like your's did. I've run them in some pretty questionable low spots and have never had problems with them pulling mud along like that.

[@antiquarian3942]

Looks like you're off to another good year Zack, looking forward to seeing how your season progresses. - Dave

[@MidniteLiquid]

Well, we got snow last night... the weather has been interesting this year. Glad you were able to at least get out and get some planting done while you have a break in the weather. Looks like you got the equipment super sorted and hopefully no issues so you can just go, go , go once the weather decides to finally be cooperative.

[@smcox1991]

You guys really have a hell of a time growing crops up that way.

[@majcorbin]

iAM HEARING WELL ADVISED (RESEARCHED) OPTIMISM NOT NEGATIVITY OR DISPAIR. you are an inspiration to all of us. keep up the good work. (atta boy pats on your back)

[@paulpence8895]

Get it planted,,, my family is 3 weeks late and still 10 days out on a crap weather forecast getting started in N/C IN... Weather Channel has them in a river flood warning now!

[@mattjurd]

Hi Zach and Becky. Love the videos! Could you do a few on your equipment and how it works? Like the auto steer on the tractors and what steering you actually need to do in a field, or what all the parts of the planter are doing? Really enjoy watching you, keep it up!

[@Robert-ex4hi]

Got some time to get the race car ready for the season

[@tuckera1879]

Ahhhh, being able to watch a vid one hour after it came out on a school day is awesome! I knew homeschooling was a good idea!

[@farmkid7]

We're up in Ontario and it hasn't been above 60 yet this spring... 6 inches of rain over the past week and we havent touched a thing yet. Hoping next week! Great videos, this is my new favourite channel :D

[@aubreymaxam7465]

Watching your video got me missing being able to work in the field. Then seen you cleaning the buildup mud off planter. Then I came back to reality an remembered that wasn't fun. Thank you sir for the great video. God bless!

[@davekimbler2308]

There saying Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th highs in the 70’s here in the cities ! I’m not seeing rain until then but who knows ? Weather Forecasters are the ONLY profession I know of where you can be wrong 80 percent and keep your job ! And get a raise ! Wow !!! Lol SKOL BUD !

[@garrettb.8708]

When I’m sick, I go straight to your channel because it makes me feel better👍🏼

[@TheBallewLife]

Praying the rest of the fields dry up for ya!! GOD Bless!!

[@jasonhof81]

Planting corn 🌽 in our area too!

[@jamiesmith143]

Not even CLOSE to start doing anything in the fields. (On and off rain showers for the past couple of weeks.) We took a steer to be butchered on 4/30 and we seen some guys must have done some scratching in the fields south of us ( Seymour and Freedom, Wis. area) but that was about it. Its going to be one of those springs I guess. (Everything to be planted all at once.) Good luck and stay safe.

[@jasonshearer8449]

Here in northern Indiana we have farmers already calling the spring planting done, not even going to try. I even heard one say he is turning everything into the gov !

[@rightsideofthegrass8114]

I know the passion you have for your farm work, planting corn in this case. However, kudos to you/Becky for support of your niece. We don't know the details, don't need to know. But, we know enough to understand your support of her at an important time of her life. This is not replaceable. Bless your efforts on her behalf.

[@MillennialFarmer]

Thank you, it's been rewarding and I'll never regret doing it.

[@Talisman-tb6vw]

Now that I've watched all of your videos - what do I do now? Back when I was a kid, my dad farmed 22,000 acres as a hobby, so my early years were on the farm. I learned to drive on a tractor. I have a cousin who farms the SW corner of MN (the actual corner) - George Shurr, SW of Luverne - maybe you or your dad knows of him? Lots of farmers in my family - grandfathers, cousins, uncles. Wheat, hay, raspberries, timothy, alfalfa, straw, corn, soy beans,. My claim to fame as far as farming is concerned has been cherry tomato's - boy can I grow em. :)

[@justinmills8084]

Thanks for sharing and telling us what you are doing. If you never farmed before are for many years like me, the new equipment is fascinating to see and understand.

[@philipharper7509]

Down in Southern Illinois. Near Centralia, IL. Nothing but rain and sticky fields for the last 5 months!

[@kawhileonard1571]

I never clicked off of how farms work so fast

[@augustreil]

Shame, shame !!

[@j86u]

Good decision. Less whining, more humor here.

[@samnadin3903]

Mn millennial Farmer, love seeing you get your hands dirty and not just using auto steer all day 😀

[@travislightfoot7743]

Wish i had your job, i know its hard work, but i miss being in those big green monsters from when i was little helping my grandfather with custom harvesting. I enjoy your videos!!

[@scottyboiLP]

Would love to see a video of you doing a tutorial of getting the planter set-up in the field from unfolding, setting the monitors, and getting the planter up and going.

[@Mikishots]

Man, there's a lot of science involved in farming. Gotta be knowledgable.

[@archiegoddard2714]

Nice to see your finally starting to plant

[@southerndirt9589]

I should be done planting corn tomorrow by lunch in North alabama

[@johnfrank6112]

Two comments. The first, we've all been "highly encouraged" at some point and probably multiple points. I hear you brother. Second, you've got all the cool toys. We're coming to your house to play.

[@bro-dirt680]

I just wanna get out of the shop and plant and smell turned dirt. Indiana won’t quit raining!

[@huntersieling8011]

Keep cranking out these videos! Your keeping me busy almost every night lately! Too much rain here in Detroit lakes Minnesota to plant yet

[@niniv2706]

Chateauguay Valley ... Soil ready in sandy loam but ... Nights cold as ... . Fun vids .

[@samrobertson7336]

Thanks for providing such quality and real content Zach!!!!

[@tylerunruh8634]

Just south of you a ways in southwest kansas and we are dry as a bone. We got half of our corn acres in dust and waiting on this quarter inch we are supposed to get tonight. But at least we have irrigation here. Not sure if working with too much or too little moisture would be easier to deal with. Good luck Zach!

[@jonathanb9429]

The wet dirt struggle is real down in AR this year also...

[@AK90]

I could watch this for hours!

[@georgenetroe2670]

Your so awesome. It's amazing how much suspense there is waiting for you Vidoes. It's like waiting for the next James Bond or Good Superman movie (Brandon Roth). Thank You. Your videos are our gifts George back at work on the ambulance Deltaville, Va

[@edwardhazeldine6717]

You do a great job

[@jasonhowey4033]

Hope you guys get some great weather soon. I just want to thank you for teaching me some stuff. I learn something new in almost all of your videos. Just got a job here in the ag industry this week. Keep up the great videos and I'll keep learning!!

[@troyadamswaymarfarm5224]

Hi Mate, Watching you guy's with this corn planting, really shows how different the problems are. You guys not only have to worry about wet ground, but also the possibility of frozen ground that will enevertably effect seed germination and intern plant populations... Here in Northern Australia in the run-up to planting season, we really only have to deal with ground conditions either being too dry or too wet. Temperature is never a problem for us as we are located near the tropical of Capricorn. Wishing you guys all the best with the planting... Keep on farming...🇦🇺💚🇺🇸🌾🌱

[@michaelcallas8138]

troy adams

[@paddypoolfc3579]

They say a mans gotta do what a mans gottta do. So I hope you enjoyed that prom march lol. 😜 looking forward to the planting. Keep er lit.

[@C0nstance1]

Zak, I feel for you. RATS!. As the season progresses, please would you show your neighbours wheat and sugar beet crops as they develop? In the uk we have great looking winter wheat. good canola (oilseed rape), first grass silage was made 10 days ago but its cold - only 18 deg F by day

[@maxkilowatt5244]

Millennial with dirty hands! Love it.

[@ChrisTessmer]

I was in BY FAR my driest field yesterday and I sunk in mud half way up my shins, gonna be a while here yet.

[@joshdrone1146]

As farmers we have to be eternal optimists!

[@ulrich87]

You are the true millennial Zach. I'm 32 and I hate being compared to the millennials you normally see on the internet with their crappy memes and demands.. You give me faith we're not all screwed!

[@MillennialFarmer]

Not ALL of us anyway!!

[@paulpratchen7192]

What's that green and yellow tractor called lol.

[@billcarlson8615]

Was just up in the Twin Valley area today for a customer. He was wetter than wet. Road getting into his place had more frost boils then I have ever seen. We need some sun!!!

[@tf7274]

I'm discing in the rain...driving thru mud with Quadtrac and coming up with dust with the 34 ft Wishek....good news is I'm only using 15 gal/h...yes Zac...I have it in the ground.

[@captainobvious2472]

Is it disc or disk? I always say disking....but I have no idea lol

[@tf7274]

@@captainobvious2472 auto correct's first choice was "dj ing"....so I went with discing...disking makes way more cents...sp....sense.

[@PlanetMojo]

Be excited for your niece. It's more important to her than you may believe.

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

I think you were really lucky to get to muck it in when you did. people east of you have still not planted in large swaths.

[@augustreil]

Wet here in Ct also, hope it doesn't turn to be another 2018 with the moistness !!

[@jasonbrown5473]

They did a good job washing the rock picker. It looks like it got a paint job.

[@jakobk2584]

We got done with corn last week and just got done with beans today

[@krisbower8816]

death by Super Mario...love it. but sorry for no evening planting

[@srvyvr1]

We should be rolling here in southern Ontario but its been back to back big rains,fields look like lakes around my area..

[@richardbeebe6172]

Here in northern Ohio we can't even think about planting yet, way too wet. No dust in this area for at least a couple of weeks even in the high ground, that's if this weather changes fast!!

[@gregverhasselt8357]

Wow, much better weather in Minnesota than NE WI. Only thing getting planted is tractors trying to haul manure. Too cold for the worms even.

[@dklarsen1705]

Great video Zach, you make me homesick for the black gumbo I grew up on north of Osakis. Love the smell of fresh tilled dirt!

[@lukejordan3490]

Flash floods watch where I am and had a few fields ready to plant

[@jeremysmits9784]

Lucky! I can’t even get on the field to haul manure, let alone try working ground and planting!

[@TheFarmersLife]

Me watching Zach talk about going through that wet spot. “He’s about to make the same mistake I make.” 🤣

[@MultiPowerlin]

Well here by Crookston we have not gotten much sun we almost went last Friday but it was just too wet and then prom/rain put a damper on any kind of planting

[@pointbreak9850]

We have gotten 3.6 inches of rain since Monday with more on the way..😞..✌God bless stay safe🇺🇸🚜🇺🇸

[@muscletractorfan2441]

You are the best farmer on KZbin. #plant19 is now official because your planting.

[@MillennialFarmer]

Lol

[@ChiefAUS]

I wanted to see you and Becky all dressed out for the prom. Bet you guy's had a great time. Well good luck with the planting.

[@ernievarga6319]

it would be nice to see your dad in some of your videos his outlook on the goings on would be appreciated

[@banjobenson9348]

with all the late planting I presume you could get some higher prices with less yields around the corn Belt

[@MillennialFarmer]

So far the markets have only gone down lol!

[@6thPinned]

Love the video