3rd Hailstorm of the Season...It Hurts

[@nlindemann]

And the Oscar for best KZbin drone footage goes to.... Welker Farms

[@EtzEchad]

The good thing is that watching these disasters gets you more hits on YT. Makes up for it a little bit...

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

Truly is God’s country. Seeing for miles like that is so odd to me. Here in Pa, I’ve lived in a valley between 2 mountain ranges my whole life.

[@masescranton9630]

I caught that action also. Spot on Nate.

[@masescranton9630]

@@chrissyfrancis8952 Your right on Chrissy. Pennsylvania is still a beautiful state with lots of unspoiled farm vista's. Here in Connecticut rampant un checked urban sprawl has but all ruined all this state. Hardly a view left where you don't see condos, housing , strip malls, big box, or hill tops being removed for more crap. It so sad.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

@@masescranton9630 I lived in very rural areas, out in farmland, then up in the mountains in a log sided cabin. It was a dirt road to a dirt driveway. We had a 4 stalled barn surrounded by forest, had chickens, raised Goer goats for 4H & 2 miniature donkeys. We’d get snowed in & I loved it! You could see every star in the sky bc it was pitch black at night, couldn’t see the neighbors for all the trees. Then in 2014, we had to sell & move into town bc I have a health issue that changed our finances. It’s just a small town in a valley the Susquehanna River runs through it & I don’t like it. I could never live in a city. I’m so sorry to hear about Connecticut.

[@letzrockitrite8469]

The drone footage was stunning (as usual) (music too)..... storm damage is a hail of a way to go but God hears many prayers on your behalf regularly and He said not to worry so we, along with you trust Him.... ..... man that pronghorn running footage was something. .. thanks again

[@lesliewessling1079]

Man that sucks big time. Really feeling for you guys. Been such a terrible year so far. Just stay positive. Here's hoping for a better year to come. Stay safe and God Bless. Love to you all...

[@aserta]

Unlikely. El Nino is putting his $*(@ down on us, polar vortex is in full swing and to top it all off, next year 2024 should've been solar max, but apparently the Sun never got that memo, and decided to say "yeah, screw you guys, i'm gonna start spitting early". There's droughts in areas where droughts almost never existed and monsoons where there weren't monsoons, which then cause their own issues. TLDR, skip to 2025 and maybe, maybe it's going to be a good year.

[@rtruth8378]

we had hail twice in Central Alberta this year. we just finished our 2000 acres yesterday in 8 days with 4-8780 xp masseys . they run pretty much flawless .only worked 9 -9 .daylight hours only. good luck with your harvest

[@capt.graybeard]

You guys are such an encouragement that you can hold your head up high, and no God will provide, and carry you through. There's a season for everything, and it's unfortunate you guys have had to go through this, but you're a blessing to be able to show God is in control and as it says in Isaiah you are in his hand and he will protect you. Blessings!

[@donmathias1705]

Tough to take on top of pretty grim season. I know you farm for the love of it but you do need to be financially positive to keep doing it. Hope you folks don't take too long to balance the ledger. Make you realise family comes first. I've just had my first grandchild and when I saw him a lifetime of struggles was instantly rewarded. Stay strong and keep up the good fight.

[@born_country]

That's such a bummer yall are getting hammered this year but love the content keep rolling it out God bless!!!

[@tinajackson944]

Oh man that was so hard to watch. Your attitude afterwards was still positive which is one really big thing that I love about your videos. I'm slowly watching all your videos from the beginning, and can't wait to watch the next one to see what happened. Keep up the positive filming. You are reaching all of us who need your inspiration. God bless you!!

[@telawrence3882]

The drone shots were epic! Nick, that expression you’d had on your face while sitting in the combine with the hail falling, I know that feeling, it’s admiring the force of nature combined with the knowledge of what it’s doing to your crops. Had that expression a couple days ago as the big white combine made a pass with extreme wind and rain as well. He gives you no more than you can handle. You guys got this. Maybe a third combine someday to speed up harvest. The windows in the weather during harvest sure seem to be shortening.

[@FC-cz6zd]

I watch a number of small to large farming operations on YT and I'm always amazed by the crazy hard work all of you put into a days work. I get frustrated when disease and pests take a toll on my tiny backyard garden. I can only imagine the frustration when 💩 happens on a level such as this. Oh yeah, the drone footage of the buck running in the field with the combine in the background? Huge 👍👍

[@sinclairfarms]

Praying for you and your crops that their not damaged

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

Welker Farms established 1912 so hopefully your family has little to no debt load. Lots of farms were lost in the 1980’s when commodity prices were low. My parents divorced in 1981 and they sold the farm in March 1981. My mom has said that she thinks that they would have lost the farm in the 1980’s had they not sold it in 1981.

[@matthewjamieson6464]

I feel bad for you guys because we have finished harvest here in the Uk 🇬🇧 and we only got a few sprinkles of rain 🌧 and we were getting 15 16 moisture readings

[@marcth37]

I remember one day on my friend farmer s farm we were doing small hay bales;i am carrying wagons from the field and there s a big thunderstorm like this one approching.Well 15 minutes later and 6 wagons backed up in the shed it starts to rain!The beer was very good!

[@donpeterson9282]

This is like being down 50 - 7 and your opponent has just put their 4th string in and they are driving and looks like they're going to score again! You do the best you can and remember the other hard times which probably seemed just as bad as now. There are a lot of people praying for you to remain healthy and keep the faith. Hang in there Welker family. We send our love and prayers. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ge3186]

That storm at 16:20 was a awsome display of nature... so sad the way yall get hammered every yr.. super drone shots of antelope and storm...God bless yall farmers

[@johnkuzak3292]

Praying for you guys hope everything goes good for the rest of your harvest

[@jeanlouisbinchet4797]

Bonjour,c'est vraiment désolant de voir cette météo s'acharner sur vos récoltes cette années en espérant que les dégâts ne soient pas trop important, bon courage à vous🙏

[@Leggist]

Actually, I am not a farmer but I keep watching you guys from Turkey. It is misery, but it is life, not worth being sad, good luck

[@rdyardie]

WOW ! We have seen this part of the movie before. Is is so discouraging and we are just watching. We cannot imagine how you feel. Cousin Gary, a farmer, said he has watched his year's work "disappear" in 10 minutes when he has been hailed out. A person feels so helpless and insignificant. Thank you for sharing an afternoon that you would rather forget. 🤔

[@bradwarner8933]

It is really tough, to see you guys get hammered again! I just can’t help but think of Job and all he endured. God Blessed him beyond measure after all his testing. God Bless you and your family!

[@robertreznik9330]

That storm really must have done some damage. We had one of those last week. Came from the NE out of nowhere and did some damage to 3 circles of corn starting to dent and a 120 ac of cotton. When corn is worth $2,000 per acre the loss adds up quick!

[@OpunktSchmidt1301]

I guess in times like these you really don't know if you should lough or cry. All the times you prayed for rain there hasn't been a single drip of water. And now just when you don't need it everything comes down at once...😥 Thanks a lot for the video! 😊👍🏻

[@arthenry498]

WOW, that was a kick in the pants! Storms like that can be devastating. When you looked out to check on the flag, I wanted to assure you that here was nothing to worry about. Yes, it was a storm, it was violent, but THAT flag has been through many storms before, got some going right now. Rest assured, those colors DON'T RUN!!! I spent just over 21 years in her service and I, for one, appreciate seeing her fly from you farm and equipment. Thank you for that. Together, WE can do it!!

[@loriboyce942]

♥️🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦 Amen Thank you for your service

[@JGDT5559]

Stay strong boys'. All the best from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

I admire you, be strong guys, may God not abandon you.The weather is on your side.

[@Rebelgamer-1111]

Boy you just reminded me of that Johnny Cash song

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

@@Rebelgamer-1111 I don't use the word boy it's a little bit....

[@passingthrough1954]

Your positive attitude towards tought luck is a testimony to the T-shirt you wore today. Those of us who know what it means to be redeemed know that it's not the circumstances that matter it's how we react to them. You 3 are a blessing to all who follow your channel. Today's adventure of all "hail breaking loose" was a encouragement to me. I just enjoy watching your faith lived out in genuine honesty. Would love to know y'all but know we will have eternity to do that. Until then stay OBEDIENT and FAITHFULNESS will continue to follow.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Thank you

[@caseysimon2098]

Nick welker gets the most beautiful shots of all the utube farmers.

[@rayhorst6982]

I am truly sorry you guys have to face another test. One thing that I have had to remind myself whenever I have faced very difficult times in life is to remind myself that God sees all and knows all. He never ever has to say to Himself anything like I have said in difficult times. "What am I gonna do now?" Or else, "Wow! I never saw that coming!" Trust Him in all things and He direct your path. May God ride with you across the wide open spaces of Montana. Much love from central Virginia.!

[@mikebutcher6452]

I feel for you guys it’s one thing after another thankfully you have insurance to cover some of the loss.

[@shopshop144]

I've wondered over the last couple years why the two combines work the same field, and there might be a variety of reasons, but when I saw the 'fire truck' I figured out one reason! Hope your conditions improve.

[@RandyKildow]

Gut wrenching vlog... I have stood out in the hail as I watched it destroy my crop. I will never get over the memory of that feeling.

[@weijingburr2392]

This is probably the most epic vid you've ever done. First the opening montage was amazing, then, that drone footage! just...👌. Amazing! and great editing to boot. Your guys production values are higher than broadcast "television".

[@mikesummerfield5051]

Wow the life of a farmer is never easy!! Great drone footage!

[@johnmilburn5715]

God, I feel for you guys. What a knee in the knackers. Have to say the expression on Dad's face in the video preview said it all. And brought a lump to my throat. Oh, praying for you all....hoping you get something good out of this years carnage.

[@Bedawson]

That footage of the storm was epic!

[@aaronrexius3204]

Crazy weather! It's been 100 here in western Nebraska! and we had no rain or in sight. God Bless You All!

[@johnpquinlandc8455]

Man you guys….just don’t know what to say other than we pray for you all. Keep at it. Better days ahead! Love your family and love your channel!!

[@Ham68229]

Seems to me like you had time to unload those combines in the semi and get it tarped but, I wasn't there. Sucks about the hail but, you got rain. Cheers :)

[@bertk.johnson1975]

Stunning videography!!!

[@MOzarkMike]

The Jake’s on your Pete sound especially sweet. A fine serenade for the hauling of wheat.

[@sadiqsamawi]

6:57... What a shot... AMAZING !

[@WelkerFarms]

It was spectacular to watch!

[@melinnwflorida1762]

What a year! God bless your family and thank you for the example of grace and faith that you give just with your attitude and perseverance.

[@paulwollman]

Absolutely devastating watching that. How you guys manage to stay positive ,is beyond me.

[@pattipowell7788]

Wishing y’all the very best outcome. I do appreciate that you do care about flying The American Flag. It’s just makes you fill with pride, justice and hope for a brighter day. Blessings for everyone at Welker Family Farms! The camera/drone work is phenomenal! The best I have seen so far! Keep up the great work and thank you all for the hard work!

[@boerbrabant]

Such a big difference between needing a grain cart and filling bags and now barely harvesting crop:(

[@jtn-minn8105]

Lots of things can go wrong after planting a crop...90% (plus) of the time Mother Nature has something to do with...she always bats last. Hope your hail+federal crop insurance will cover "some" of your input expenses so you keep fighting the battle we call farming.

[@jonralph1]

some of the most beautiful shots I have seen you do, work that drone

[@Zogg1281]

On a plus side, you got some awesome drone footage before the storm hit you........ it's a really small plus side but ..... yeah, that sucks and the last thing you guy's needed. Just thinking an emergency tarp in both combines to cover the grain bin might be a good idea? Cuck one in each machine and hopefully never need it, at least that way you keep what you harvested dry + what's in the trailer already. Bless you all and well keep praying for better weather

[@larrydavidson3402]

Two years in a row, it's gotta be hard and discouraging. So sorry to see this happen to Welker Farms again.

[@mikebarbacovi9851]

You’ve had a brutal couple of years farming. And beset with major equipment and vehicle breakdowns. Bummer no AC in that IH for hot days. Hope 2023 proves better.

[@robertgrivetti7542]

Love the drone footages. Man what's the odds of hail once but three times in a year. My heart hurts for ya.

[@ronkirby1362]

I continue to pray for your family. Sometimes it’s hard to hold your head up,especially when you have 3 hail events in one season.Hang in there! You’re a blessing to a lot of people!

[@roymills2564]

was that the same storm mike had? such a shame these thing happen after all the work you put in. the drone footage with the lightening and the combines was awesome tho

[@huskersue5123]

Thanks guys for showing this storm footage. We in CA have no rain only fires. I am so sorry for all these trials you are going thru. Prayers for your family.

[@rickaser2383]

This is tough to watch, but not nearly as hard as for y'all. Prayers going out your way.

[@astrotog7265]

Thank you very much for sharing this video. The scale in which you covered the hailstorm gives a better understanding of the tough times a farmer faces than any documentary ever could.

[@FEDEX_MD-11F]

again?!?! I hope there is still good yeild in the wheat. good luck and god bless!

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

Less than 50 F this morning here, got to over a 100 F again; Sept. 5, 2022. We haven't had any rain in weeks (or hail either) Northwestern SD. right on the MT line.

[@69dblcab]

I know God is great. Peace and prayers. My heart aches for yall and the other farmers in the area. Love, Hugs and Prayers.

[@markfinno219]

So is this gods doing

[@yeahboiii6640]

Dang. Sorry to hear about that guys! Mother Nature is on a torrent lately. Bitter sweet getting moisture but having hail. Very dry here in Minnesota. We had a few days of good rain but that is drying out again now. Praying for you all!!! We need El Nino to take a nap for a while. God bless and hope to hear how everything wraps up. 🙏

[@alistairr.9656]

im sorry to hear this happened to you guys again it must be very hard :(

[@jacksperf8003]

Thats farming

[@alistairr.9656]

@@jacksperf8003 yep cant do anything about it

[@tompinnef6331]

Bummer - been praying for you every night for good weather. God has other plans it seems. But I will keep on praying for you. Hope you had a good time in Iowa. Maybe another time I can make to one show to meet you. The wife comes first - she was having a bad week due to her illness. Take care, be safe and God Bless to the crew / family and you.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Tom, thank you for letting us know about your wife. Let her know I prayed for healing and peace.

[@PAYNEKILLER..]

Sitting in a hail storm and all 3 are filming themselves 😆 Kinda funny when you think about it.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Was a pain running the one camera back and forth in that hail.......... 😊

[@PAYNEKILLER..]

@@RobertWelkerFarmerBob I know it's just funny to think about

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

😊👍

[@joseph-ur2ks]

mike michel in canada had same happen but with rain. 3 JD combines with tanks full of grain and after had to shovel it out by hand cos unload belts were just slipping

[@pennyhaldeman5626]

You guys just can't catch a break, I'm praying and I will continue too.

[@dougandlesadotcomwade8806]

Great seeing you all out there thank you all for what you do god bless you and your family

[@matthewjones5450]

dont give up guys mother nature always throws we mere mortals huge curve balls we cant hit

[@frankirwin2377]

Among the weather issues - Praying for Blessings!

[@markmeredith5521]

And you just want to show us some decent crops being harvested... This is brutal. It’s hard growing the crops with drought/,fertilizer prices and then it’s a nightmare trying to harvest them. God bless The Welkers.

[@ncm55449]

OHHH man..... So sorry..... What a year. You guys show such strength.... I'd be just screaming!!!!.. Hang in..... It's gotta get better!!

[@richardthomas1743]

So sorry that happened again!!

[@brianzimmerman2942]

praying next year is the best crops you've ever had. Nature is sure trying your faith and patience the last 2 years. Great video of storm and combine. Loved the pronghorn. would like to see more wildlife when your able to video it. Keep plugging along.

[@shannaworth7500]

First like and first comment

[@richardthomas1743]

Refresh your browser and check again LOL

[@kenhofer8063]

What are you 2 years old

[@ginggur17]

16:29, awesome shot!👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@matthewjackson9092]

I would just like to say thank you for sharing your videos of what you do on your farm and there's always watching this video and then seeing the hail coming down and seeing you in the field checking your wheat I hope you can get a decent crop off them Fields stay safe and have fun from your big fan from Papakura New Zealand Big Matt

[@stevetuttle5472]

We continue to keep you in our prayers. So sorry you have to go though these trials, but you have the faith and strength to get you through! Blessings

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I’m at 11:30, Nick’s combine is very full & trickling over. I’m so frugal, I’d have a 5 gallon bucket or a tub out there. 😂I cringe when you have to waste a plant to test the root structure. 1 plant of 1000s, I know. I’m crazy.

[@andrewjjensen]

In a way. Those who have no idea about what the word hail and harvest killers can really see. It is not great but a blessing for others to recognize your and farmers lives. Thank you for all the time you take to place cameras and getting in and out of machinery to show everyone what you and others do

[@terrydown5389]

I wish you all the very best god bless you Terry from the uk

[@curtisparker3057]

Just saw your big bud that was at the farm progress show roll through Cherokee ,IA. Must be on her way home.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Cool, thanks for the update👍

[@colonialroofingofnorthcaro441]

Funny it looks like winter time like you got snow on the ground except for the summertime I have to look up how hails made something up in the upper atmosphere I'm sure some kind of cold something mixture with some kind of moisture high and lows whatever make hail very weird though

[@davidcolgan3268]

Wow - hit again. You folks have had a very challenging year!

[@choochooman336]

16:30 great drone footage of the storm behind the combine!

[@tylermcguckin2958]

Wow I pray for yall all the time. I do believe that yall have more faith than I do I want to cry and cuss for you. God I hope next year is the best and biggest producing year your farm has ever seen

[@lonniebennett634]

I hald grain out of Shelby Montana back in the 70s, took some to Lewiston Idaho and down to the river Ports

[@daveolson5042]

i helped a friend farm for almost 20 years and saw my fair share of days like these . your great attitude and firm faith is great to see . god bless!

[@Dexterity_Jones]

mate, I'm just some mook from Australia. this was painful to watch, I'm so sorry mother nature took a dump on yer crops mate. Bloody hell I hope you guys are ok

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Might be in Australia next year

[@robertburt9071]

You guys are hail of season Wow The weather is different all over the world I feel for your guys

[@steventurner9744]

Bless you Welker family! Drought, grasshoppers and severe storms ! The Bible speaks to this among other things of end times. My heart breaks for the little ones and what is coming. Pull them in close gentleman and don’t let the world get them . God Bless and stay strong while standing on the Rock of Ages !

[@egbertjanemmens5432]

10:25 spreading a lot a material al from the hopper straight to the ground😂😉

[@Nobody-Nowhere-USA]

About the time I start thinking I’m having tough times I see someone else that’s having worse problems! It puts things into perspective! I know I’m not the only one that will be praying for you guys! Love your content please keep it up!

[@stephenellis4392]

One of the most challenging living to make! Being a farmer! When it's good! You feel on top of the world! But your family has survived so many challenges, and still smile and enjoy what you do!

[@trevorbacelli]

Fellows ,Bob & Nick & Scot, what can one say, you know that freak storm weather, it sure takes the joy out of harvest, but at least you all were safe & Coby as well,you know that storm with hale made me cry, man I was watching Mike Mitchell up in Canada just over the border from you, he had the same problem , a bad Cloud burst, I was thinking that open plains country has not much protection for wild life or cattle, Man I could see devastation , just like we had one year, dead animals every where, so fellows I know the feeling, my Heart goes out to you all who have had this type of weather, and those awful Tornadoes all do so much damage, look on the brighter side ,a new day tomorrow with lots of Sunshine, I was happy to see all the Welkers were safe. Cheers & Best Wishes, Regards Trevor.W.Bacelli. Biloela Qld Australia.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Thanks Tervor. Might be an opportunity to fly to Australia. We'll see

[@MrT79shakeshake]

16.45 man thats an epic shot. sorry you guys are having all that weather hassle.

[@jacquilawrie1598]

Our hearts ache for you guys, losing so much to hail this year. Thank you for sharing what was a devastating afternoon with us. Many prayers and God bless from Australia 🇦🇺

[@KA-om9oz]

You'll be fine. Crop insurance will pay plenty, plus you save harvest cost

[@turklayher4794]

I see the area around Seeley lake on your Montana field didn't look that great. I've been out there snowmobiling at the Rich Ranch. Great people, great state 👍. Good luck with your wheat harvest, I can't get over the low yield numbers out there compared to ours in Michigan. Great drone footage as well.

[@mwnciboo]

I love Grandpa Welker... What a man - Imagine the changes he has seen in agriculture in his lifetime. Then the pride of seeing a farm flourish and endure the hard times, his sons working together as broader team and getting the work done, providing for the family from children to Grand children.

[@gerrybrown5569]

Words fail me , Bob you are such an inspiration to me , I want you to know I told by prayer group about you and we are praying for you all .

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Thank you🙏

[@jamesbyrne5734]

Wow that weather is something else . I see the pain in your faces 💔 . Please god that the last of it . How did u manage to empty the grain hopper afterwards ? Heard Mike Mitchell saying when he got rained on he should have dumped it on the ground close up and scoop it up of the ground later . 🤔

[@garthfalkner8138]

that sucks it been a herd year for all farmers it a rough way to live no rain or floods or hail not good god will bless your farm prayers