A Few Things You Oughta Know / Day 25 Highwood Montana Wheat Harvest (August 13)

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Well, hold on a minute Tracey while I dry my eyes with the second towel-wow, what a story!!!!!!! From following you for a year or so now I knew some of those bits and pieces but not all the story. I have watched it twice now and have so enjoyed hearing what transpired throughout the years. What an amazing story of wheat harvesting and the people that make it happen with their family in tow. I would give anything if my health had not slowed me down and I could be of use to one of the many crews that do this. I follow two other harvesters but they just post pictures and a few comments, not the daily videos like you do. YOU AND JIM ARE ONE OF A KIND!!!!!!!! I want you and Jim to know you both are ingrained in my heart and soul !!!!!! Feel like part of the harvest family!!!!!! You make my days being with a disability and with your videos I am riding along transformed into a harvest community and not in a chair. Please understand how important this is to me. My daughter always comments about how I tell her one harvest story after another. She is so pleased that I have found this interest to transform me into such a happy time!!!!!! Well, like I always tell you I could write lots more but for now have hit the main points. Tracey you did a fantastic job of telling the story and am so glad I asked you for the history link. You and Jim are living the story of America, you both are what this country is made of and your part in the wheat harvest story is a part of this country’s history!!!!!!!!!! I know you live this story every day and may not realize, you are in reality, AMERICA!!!!!!!! My blessings to you both. An honor to be riding along with you. You and Jim take care and enjoy!!!!!!!!! The Iowa farm boy. Steve. 😊😊👋👍✅🙏💕🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@benryzebol8349]

Thanks so much again Tracy, really love the family history of the Custom Harvesting of your Grandparents your parents and then Jim and yourself. Never tire of seeing your videos and especially the history as my wife and I got married in 1980 and also had 4 children during the 1980’s, looking forward to more of your adventure’s, May our Lord watch over the 2 of you.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you so much! We sort of have a similar path in life. 😊

[@clfhnt]

A hearty thank you for the wonderful history lesson. There's lots of "harvest" vids on U-tube these days but your's is by far the very best.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

❤️ thank you so much!

[@donaldberg7955]

THANKS for sharing your historical perspective and story...It IS NOT the color of the combine, it is all about the person in the cab with purpose and a heart for Agriculture.....Be proud of your legacy...

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

❤️❤️

[@dougsigman4724]

I retired 2 years ago after 47 years raising corn and soybeans in Indiana. Now my wife and I spend the winter in Florida and I help one of my neighbors put his crop in and take it out. No stress,all the fun. Looks like you and Jim might have found the perfect setup. Enjoy those grandkids! We do!😊

[@johnfurnival4133]

Your family have certainly been a huge part harvesting journey they have all done their part along the way, there’s something about harvesting which stays with you, I certainly miss it even 22years since my last harvest run, thank you for a lovely story and happy birthday to your dad

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

😊 thanks!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Yes! Harvest gets buried deep in your soul. I don’t think my love for the combine or a wheat field will ever go away.

[@billhutfles3224]

Thanks for the family history. True grit and stick to it perserverance got you there. You should be proud. Do any of your kids desire to keep the tradition going?

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

@@billhutfles3224 - ohhhhh, they all love traveling the highways. They’ve got the gypsy blood flowing through their system. But, no, they won’t carry on. They each married someone who has no desire to do what we did. And that’s okay.

[@gilesbowley2085]

Thank you,what a fantastic life story you have to share 👌

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

So glad you enjoyed it. It truly has been an amazing life! ❤️

[@grizzadams8534]

What a beautiful life. Thanks for sharing!!!❤

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

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[@phredd1115]

Enjoyed your history of being a custom harvester and the day 25 video. Keep up the videos, as I really enjoy them. CYA

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you so much!

[@Duane-O-Matic]

Tracy, Your new employers are kindred spirits to all your old customers, it seems. They seem like good folks. So glad you found an opportunity to keep mowing wheat, its therapeutic for lots of us. Great presentation and editing, too.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you so much!!

[@dalepeachey3533]

Loved the story of your custom grain harvest. God does have a plan for us and you guys have lived yours. God bless you and Jim as you are truly a "Great American Family".

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

And it has been an amazing one!

[@lovelight4763]

what fun memories! Isn't it sad we as young people we don't ask enough question before it's to late. fun to hear your story's!!!! You're a wonderful narrator!!! You and your family should be commended for your lifelong efforts. Your story is fascinating to say the least!!! I'm sure you have struggled plenty throughout the years and thank God you have had divine guidance.

[@groth3395]

Seeing that combine perched on the back of that straight truck was a hoot. The head wasn't even wide enough to be a bother going down the road!

[@BobbyP-ld9dh]

As long as you post I’ll be a watching subscriber.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

❤️ sometimes it’s difficult to find content when your “job” isn’t a year-long one. Don’t give up on me when it slows down again.

[@brianhosey3811]

What a great story! The drone shots are spectacular! What a beautiful part of our country!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

❤️❤️❤️

[@bandit6048]

You wanted somebody that didn't know what this is/was about? That's me, David from Oregon, enthralled by your story and history you share. Thanks so much for enriching my life! :)

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!

[@bertrutledge4546]

Since I have been a subscriber from early in your KZbin channel story I have heard most of this at one time or another. But it is nice to hear the entire story in one setting and especially fitting that you did this on your dad's birthday. Plus the new subscribers needed more of the history of you and Jim's past. Good story, thanks.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Yes! To all of your comments.

[@jamesmccrary3468]

Tracy thanks for the insight to your family. Keep up the good work.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thanks!

[@marcometselaar2291]

What a great story! So nice of you to tell about your family's history. Really great you still have so many old photos, those are great memories! Congratulations with your father! Nice to hear that you have known Jim for so long! It must be great if your job is your hobby! About my family history; both my great-grandfathers each owned a farm. They had pieces of land with cows. I found out years ago that my house is on the ground of what used to belong to one of my great-grandfathers. Many compliments for the video, it is fun to watch. I watch video's on my 55 inch TV, really great and it is much more fun than the regular TV programs! Greetings to you and Jim, Marco

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

So glad you enjoy them, Marco! And, again, thank you for your kind words.

[@jwhayes1965]

What a gorgeous view! I cannot begin to describe how much I love the videos when you start reminiscing about days gone by. Like you, I often wish I had spent more time listening while they were still around.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Every day!!! I guess I thought they’d be around forever.

[@clarencedalrymple2566]

Happy Birthday to your Dad.. God Bless.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

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[@johnv9071]

Ms. Tracy, Thank you for all the information and I know you have lots of very fond memories of all those years on the road. Glad that you are still being able to drive the combines and harvest the crops as I know is is a pleasure for you to do it and it is a pleasure for us to be able to watch you do it. With the Lords help you will be able to do it for many more years. Thank You!!!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

I sure hope so!

[@fredogden936]

What a beautiful, timeless story about lives well spent... not easy lives, but well spent just the same. I made my first harvest of two harvests in 1975. We ended the wheat part of our harvest in Wolf Point cutting for the Stenslend family. I turned 18 while there. Mrs. Stensland and the rest of the crew made me feel at home. I wonder if you knew the Stenslands? I was with the Haynes crew out of Vernon, Texas. They had five John Deere 7700s with 5 gasoline powered 2½ ton trucks and grain cart that year. I still remember a Big Bud tractor plowing the fields we had cut as we left for the corn and milo harvest near Dumas, Texas. My life took a different turn. After my last harvest at the ripe age of 19, I went on and finished college, moved to the city, got married and wondered forevermore what would have happened if I had stayed with combining. This video helps me to imagine what might have been and brings back so many memories. One memory about a simple task was my role as the last combine in the formation. At each corner of the field, I would swing out and clean-up the standing wheat left by the other combines as they turned the corner. That helped keep me awake on some of those really long days. The wonderful drone shots reminded me about that. I guess I'd say the harvest for me was lots of long hours punctuated with simple pleasures. Thanks again for making the videos.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thanks for sharing your story. And your memories! I didn’t know the family you mentioned. Just know the name of the one my grandparents used to cut for. Corners were always my favorite piece of the field to cut!

[@jasonbrandt2297]

I, too, became hooked on driving combines one summer day in 1988 when my uncle, who was milking cows at the time entrusted me with running his John Deere 55 with a pickup head in a 50 acre wheat field, he showed me how to do everything in two trips around the field, and he then turned me loose, because he had to go do something with his cows...I got done with the field, and I felt like I was 10 feet tall....I would give anything to get back in a combine and feel that way again

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

❤️ - I love this. And totally understand!

[@kenbettygregor3900]

WHAT YOU & JIM HAVE DONE FOR FARMING WITH YOUR VIDEOS IS OUTSTANDING FARMING FOR FOOD GOD BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU LOTS

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

❤️❤️thank you!

[@robertmarino2158]

What a wonderful life story , great pictures & videos, you do outstanding work put ting everything together ! Thank you & Jim , stay safe , enjoy ! Great memories !

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you so much!

[@dougjohnson3494]

Thanks for the videos and info. I was an announcer at KRVN from 1973-1990 before coming to Alaska. Godspeed from the Old Bearded Scandinavian.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

We love KRVN!

[@donaldberg7955]

Can’t imagine how Many acres you are touching....25 days with 4 combines harvesting!!!! Thousands !!! Enjoy your videos.

[@kenbettygregor3900]

WOW SUPER,SUPER,SUPER VIDEOS , ALL OF THEM YOU ALL MADE IT HAPPEN THANK YOU FOR THE RIDE AND GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you! And God bless you too!

[@jimmykellam7072]

Awesome storys of the generations the scenery makes you feel like you are there been watching for 3 years

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thanks for being a part of our journey!

[@waltersaari7954]

Gods plan. So valuable to trust in the Lord.

[@haroldharberson161]

Great job Traci I really enjoy your videos. Thank you

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you!

[@timskiff9422]

Great story from a great family, I can see how harvest can be addicting. Thank you.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

❤️❤️ big time!

[@bobnerhus8915]

One can drive down the highway and see all this from a distance, but sitting in the combine and watching it all happen is very special. Most people would never understand, you are not only in a great place in the country, but doing what you like, and best of all not having to turn a wrench or pay a repair. Great for you and Jim! Stay safe, wish I was there!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

All so true.

[@jrgenthomsen3841]

Thank you Tracy for the amazing story about you and your family, great memories ❤️

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you! ❤️

[@curtmyers6273]

Great video and story on how your journey to custom harvesting started. Ive been involved in farming a good portion of my life. My grandfather had a small dairy farm and about 600 acres in Southern Minnesota. Even after my parents divorced i spent as much time on grandpa's farm. I graduated in 1976, in 1979 i decided to go on my first wheat harvest with a cutter from north Dakota and went to Lyons ks and worked our way back to North Dakota then went to work for another custom cutter that farmed quite a bit of land and cut for other farmers too. Probably one of my best summers ever. After doing odd jobs for a couple years i finally settled on working for a large family farming operation not far from home. In 1983 during the farm crisis of the 80's the guy i was working for had a new 7720 jd and he said we need money so he hooked the combine up with a cutter not far from us and i went south to Oklahoma on my 2nd harvest running that new combine. Spent the summer working my way up to north Dakota again. Another fun summer! After i got done up there it was back to Southern Minnesota and spent the next 5 yrs with this family farm. In late 88 i bought my first semi and trucked for 23 yrs got married had 3 kids and with my cousin took over my grandads farm. So from 98 to 2010 i farmed and trucked. Decided to quit both in 2010 and went back to work for that same family farm i first worked for in 1981. I dont run combine here but run the tractor and cart during harvest, tillage and truck. Im 65 now and am thinking about maybe slowing down a little, retire maybe! I often think about the wheat harvest and would do it again. It was 2 of my most enjoyable summers i had ever spent. Ive been over alot of country during my trucking years but never that part of Montana where your at and i hope to visit that part of the country when i do decide to retire, so amazing and such beauty! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

WOW!!! What an awesome story! The first question that comes to mind is who did you go with? The harvest gets buried deep in your soul. Some have told me there’s life after harvest but I’ve got it so bad, I’m afraid it will only die when I die. This part of Montana is beautiful. But so is the Jordan area - different than here. Thanks for sharing your memories. I loved it.

[@curtmyers6273]

@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking I went with a 2 combine crew from ardoc ( spelling is probably off) north Dakota not far from Oslo mn. 2 7700jds. Edwin plutoski his 2 sons his oldest sons wife me and another young guy. Awesome people. When I got back I worked for Louis slominski for the remainder of north Dakota harvest. As of a few years ago his youngest son still did the harvest. He may still do I'm not sure. Louis was pretty good to work for too. Liked his beer! Started the day with a cooler of soda and a cooler of beer. Drank the beer at the end of the day! He ran a couple of the first year 7720's and an 8820. 24ft straight cut headers back then. The 8820 came late in the season because it was one of the 1st big combines deere put out if I remember right. Then in 83 I went with a crew out of frost mn by the name of Bruce Peterson. Nice group of people there too. He also ran deere. I took a 7720 with rear wheel assist so I got the mud jobs! That year in Oklahoma there was a lot of that! Ended in north Dakota and fought mud there the month I was up there. All in all it was a great experience and I'd do again if I could I think. Tried getting my son to do it when he got older but after he graduated he had other ideas. He'll get in a tractor once in awhile when can where I work so he gets his farming fix that way! Otherwise he hauls hogs to market. As I watch your videos and a couple other harvesting videos it's amazing how far things have come since 1979! I remember too the way a cutter got paid. I was like 3 20's. $20 an acre, 20 cents a bushel and damn if I can think of the last 20. Anyways something on that order! Sounds like your about to finish out there and I'm guessing you'll help with fall harvest once it starts back home. I'll keep watching for those videos!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

@@curtmyers6273 a bonus of $.20 for anything above a 20 bpa average. I will help with fall harvest. Back in the cab of a New Holland. ❤️

[@bryanginder5903]

Great history!!! Have to love them old Massey's the queens of the fields!!!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

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[@edniemyjski3303]

just a wonderful family history we got to here,if only grandpa and grandma could see you and Jim and your family today tracy .my dad died at 66 now their are 138 in my parents family and still growing.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Ohhhhhj, for them to see my family. And to ride in today’s combine! ❤️

[@michaeladams8532]

This was so nice to hear and watch What a journey you two have lived

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

It has been a journey!

[@mileagemaker9925]

Seems like you're living a dream now and don't have to worry about breakdowns and expenses 👏👏👍 ! I started driving a truck while still in high school and that was the start of my illustrious 46 year career 😂 ! I finally retired and still drive a grain and chemical truck for a farmer and always loved farming! So now I work the ground in front of the planter in the spring and run the combine for the entire harvest in the fall on 3000 plus acres that he farms by himself. Love all your videos and the history and really brings back good memories 👍👍 ! Hope you keep them coming and God bless you and Jim and your entire family 🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thanks for sharing your story!!! And thank you for your kind words. ❤️

[@jerrymurphy6673]

I remember when I was teenager seeing trucks with combines in tow in Central Mississippi I no it was not your but a lot of memories thank you I really appreciate yours videos thank you

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you!

[@laddlll]

what a wonderful blessed life, so much to be thankful for.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

YES!!!! So many amazing memories and blessings.

[@davidsauer4389]

Been driving combine since1978 mostly corn here in Wisconsin. Combines were my love and office with a view of God's creation so many sun sets and rain outs always tried to go just a little longer with rain coming made sure the truck driver got wet tarping the truck.alot of jobs you can't describe this is one you just have to experience. Thanks tracy.thank the lord.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Yep! You just have to experience it. And then can better understand the love of the job.

[@garymork1380]

It was wonderful video learning your history the other is how much you have left to harvest there

[@phredd1115]

What a historical life as a custom harvester. Enjoyed all the history. Awesome pictures and great events. Glad your summer worked out as it did. Looking forward to more information as you spend your Wheat Harvest 2023. CYA

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

It’s been a true blessing for this ole wheatie’s heart!

[@JackieEllington]

I enjoyed the videos and really enjoy the history

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thanks!

[@RodSindt]

What a wonderful video, Thanks for catching us back up with your history

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

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[@Deadeye-zr2kb]

Tracy you are such a wonderful story teller and the video and the music are a great way to tell what you and your family have done for so long I have enjoyed all of your videos and loving all the drone footage thanks for the story and the ride

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I certainly enjoy telling the story!!! And glad you enjoy the videos.

[@anthonyt5342]

I dont know whether you remember my comment from before telling you that my first combine was a Massey 780 it was very very similar to grandpa's Massey Harris. No cab so no aircon just lots of dust!! Must be so rewarding seeing all those acres done. All the best thanks for taking me along.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Yes! Info remember!! I have all the respect in the world for those of you who ran a combine with no cab! It was a different time, wasn’t it? And, yes, seeing all the cut fields is a very satisfying feeling!

[@walterm5787]

Will miss you.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

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[@alolson3359]

It has been a real treat to follow you on this trip down memory lane.

[@everettvancampen3315]

Thank you fr taking us along! I really enjoy your harvest adventures. My last year of helping out was either ‘71 or ‘72 . We had two JD95 and cut for ourself and a couple of neighbors in SE CO, from the time I was nine years old until the end I was the truck jokey. It was always one of my favorite time of they year.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you for sharing your memories! ❤️

[@susanbarss477]

What great family history. You can tell by the pride in your voice how much this journey has meant to you and your family, thank you.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

It truly has. And I can’t believe it’s over. 😔

[@guyreasa9467]

As a person that went on harvest for season, I think you are a great face for your industry.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Oh….thank you!

[@davidrigby1543]

Thanks so much for this one it explains everything admirably and lets me understand a lot better all you’ve been through on life’s rocky/happy road - keep it up I’m nearly 80 so who knows we may meet on two big green combines in heaven - I’d sure settle for that ❤

[@geop6937]

That’s a great story of your family and America’s grain harvest.

[@jeffbischoff5578]

I think I have only commented one other time but your walk down memory lane compelled me to type out my second message…. I have so much respect for your story and family history. I believe you, Jim and all the fine people that you work with are the perfect representation of what America is all about! Keep up the great work, you are a wonderful story teller!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you for your oh so kind words! The harvest is deep in my soul and it does me a world of pleasure sharing it. It’s sort of a sickness, I’m sure. Funny to think about my grandpa being the one to start this journey of mine WAY before he knew me. ❤️❤️

[@BryanSpringer-bv1nu]

Watching combines never gets old for me. That’s what I would rather be doing.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

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[@michaelschurmann676]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey Love all the way you've explained all the tests and struggles along the way in order for things to work Thank you for taking me along to experience it

[@peterkaks4395]

To realky understand this adventure, its better if one takes it on and get to see what it takes to get the crops off the fields innto the stores where we vuy the . After a few years of being a custom cutter , gosh it hurts to hear you guys basically gave it all up . I miss it though all that heat , dust , yes the rattlers of SD and MT and those long nights of cutting to beat the rain storms ahead . I do remember seeing you guys over the years and many other faces of different crews . Custom harvesting is a different ball game . Looking at the pic of your grandpa with a loaded combine on that short flatbed btw the header was attached , it tells so much history and he did whatever it took to go chase the crop !! Am glad i had the opportunity to embrace harvesting starting out with the CASE IH Axial flow headers in the 2100 series combines late 90s . I still sit and watch all the new technology in the fields out here in Kleinburg ON . Good luck to y'all in whatever comes your way . Be blessed and safe in all you guys do . Atleast you did cut some sections of wheat this summer .

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

I miss it too. It was time to trade combines. Jim decided he was done with the stress of what it takes to take the circus on the road, making up for lost acres and creating enough revenue to pay the expenses. I will forever miss it.

[@carrolldolson2269]

I just picked your family harvesting history. Thank you. It was great! My 6 years went from 1962-67. Started with the John Deere 55 & ended with the 95. Oh, how tge machibery has changed, but still the basics of why you do and enjoy what you and your family gave for 70+ years. Thanks for the memories.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

That was the right one to pick to begin watching! You’ll have a bette idea of what we’re doing and why.

[@carrolldolson2269]

@@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking I have actually watched several, but had missed that one. I am the person from Oshkosh, NE.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

@@carrolldolson2269 👍🏻

[@mikeknapp1206]

That story was wonderful Tracy....brought tears to my eyes

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Ohhhhh ❤️ Thank you so much!

[@MalcTyler]

They would be happy cutting wheat at 14 here in England they have been cutting in the 20s

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Oh my!

[@Caleb-mp6um]

Thank you for sharing your family story. I really enjoyed the pictures of the Massey's. My family has always had a Massey combine starting with a clipper. We farm around the St Edward Neb area. I enjoy your videos! Thank you

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

My family is originally from Grand Island.

[@alolson3359]

Loaded the Massey combine many times that way.

[@James-u7i1s]

This has been a wonderful series. It has given me an opportunity to remember the wonderful times we had as custom combineders. We started in 1955 traveling from Devils Lake, ND to Alva, OK. We basically traveled East and West of Hwy 83. After the first year we harvested for the same land owners throughout OK, KS, NB, SD and finally back our farm in ND. Like you, I would rather run a machine over other jobs. We quit in 1977 and sold the farm. Keep up the great videos.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

You probably know all the old-time harvester names then! Ever run across Elvin Hancock? That was my grandpa. We cut in the Dacoma, OK area.

[@CaryGuyer]

Thank you so much for such a great explanation of your family history. Very detailed and interesting. This video shows true perseverance in overcoming blood, sweat and tears for what is in ones heart. Honest to goodness solid family values is more than one could ask for and you have it all, very happy to see and enjoy what your family is. Thank you.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Love this!! Thank you so much!

[@dennishively5994]

Great story line of your family & grain harvesting, thanks for sharing

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertpeammon4857]

Tracy I take my hat off to you and Jim.God bless both of you ,y’all make a great team.Keep sharing and keep teaching,people need too see what life’s journey is all about

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

❤️❤️ thank you so much!

[@joeldurheim5831]

In 1978 I went south with a crew. I was 14 years old and had been running a combine since I was 10. My boss put me in a 1970 C50 truck pulling a 1977 750 Massey. I ran combine in the field. It was probably the best summer I ever had! Now days they would put my boss in prison for life for doing that but we traveled from North Dakota to Booker Texas and back, no accidents or even a close call. And no trailer brakes either! I think people just knew how to drive back then……Love your videos, they always make me smile and think about the way it used to be. To bad we can’t go back for a while.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

The world was so much different then than now. Now we have so many rules and regulations, kids aged 14 don’t get the opportunities we used to.

[@patdoka5716]

Thank you Tracy for to history of your family. I look forward to each video every day. I have enjoyed watching your videos each day. You make me feel like a friend, even though we have never met. God Bless you and your family!!!!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

I love this! 😊

[@haraldlenz7263]

This video should be on top of your channel, it's a perfekt summary and answers all left open questions over the years. Thank you very much for sharing your memories! Be blessed on your journey!

[@jasonheagley2425]

Your videos and footage is amazing! I grew up on the harvest trail and have always missed it! I haul fuel now across a 5 state region and always enjoy watching combines harvesting wheat. When I have to park at night to reset my hours I sure enjoy your videos to pass the time. Thanks and have a great harvest!!!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Well, now I am in the same boat as you! I will soak up my combine time as much as I can!!! Once a Wheatie, always a Wheatie! Our daughters totally understand, as well. The gypsy in us will never go away.

[@rudolfhild]

Das waren noch Zeiten mir dem Massey Ferguson Mädrescher. Lange ist es her. Grüße aus Germany

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Greetings, Germany!!

[@rodneycarr372]

Happy Birthday to your Dad

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you!

[@bruceschwertner9343]

Harvest in God's country next to the mountains. I really enjoy oyour videos!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

❤️

[@mikecarlson8836]

Where did the X9 go?? How many acres do they have?? Wish I was there I love being around that big beautiful equipment.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

The X9 was a demo machine. I honestly don’t know the number of acres. If I did, I wouldn’t share that information out of respect for the farmer’s privacy. It’s BIG country! Thanks for your understanding!!

[@jeremyswindell2330]

Great story, i enjoyed it vety much 🙂🙂

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thanks!

[@theokusters7491]

Great story. Followed your channel for a long time, have to admit on and off. You always were able to tell your story with passion. Thanks, Greetings from South West Ontario.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and love the fact that you have followed for a while!

[@donaldshinn1915]

Love your story so much history that you can be very proud of your family and the way they have brought the harvest in for so many people. God bless you.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you so much!

[@jimkackman]

Tracy, this is the video I have been waiting for. So nice of you to share your family history with the harvest. I have really enjoyed this one. Thanks.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

❤️ Thank you!

[@markmortensen4341]

I'm so happy you kept your channel going and thank you for telling the story❤👍

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

I’ll keep telling the story as long as I can!!

[@dougwalker5495]

Thank you Tracy for telling your family story, cheers from Australia!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Aussie!! ❤️ One day, I hope to visit.

[@peterhayes7089]

You must know the highways and byways of the Midwest like the back of you hand Tracy!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Well, I know how to get to the areas we used to our cut, that’s for sure.

[@kevinhawkins9574]

Tracy love your videos I have followed you from day one and your videos keep getting better love the stories and this one today on how things got started fantastic job 👍👍👍

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you for being along with us for such a long time! Glad you enjoyed my family story!

[@donaldmote5441]

Great video and memories..thank you for the pics of the Massey 410 and the 750.. Massey built a great Combine..but I remember the reason Dad switched to Deere was dealership support... couldn't get parts .

[@darrelmusicvalenta6193]

What a arsome journey great to hear from WA Australia

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Some day… Your part of the world is on my bucket list.

[@MawPawForster]

My mom’s parents and her four brothers were lifelong farmers. I have countless fond memories of helping them combine wheat and beans and bale hay and straw. I thoroughly enjoy your Utube videos of custom combining out west. Farming is the best profession that there is. Families working together. It can’t be beat! Thank you. Dan from north central Ohio.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

You are absolutely right! It’s too bad the family farm seems to be under attack.

[@ernestshaw9320]

Tracey love the story you or a great story teller they dont make people like you & Jim keep the vids coming love them FROM YOUR FRIEND IN TEXas

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you, Ernest!

[@stevenjames3822]

It's not the color of the machine,,it's the process and the lives that you impact buy this process.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

YESSSSSSSS!!!!!! YOU get it!

[@gregschlafer7557]

Tracy, been following along for sometime now. Love the story!! Thanks for sharing. Always my best to you and Mr. Sunshine!!!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you so much for being a part of the journey!!! ❤️

[@judsonwalker4259]

Interesting stories!!!!

[@randydutka9302]

Yep another gd one great drone video

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

I can’t take credit for the drone footage. Nick (one of our truck drivers) did it. It is quite fabulous!

[@robertst.germaine4184]

Great story, enjoyed it immensely!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Thank you!

[@Husker3435]

Thanks y’all, for the old pictures and great stories, great stuff. Like the music also. Y’all be safe and GBR🌽🏈🌽

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

❤️👍🏻

[@robertkroboth4514]

I'm thinking about doing the same retire and go help someone else, relieve all the stress.

[@stansmith3153]

And his brother did a little work in the Burdett Kansas area. I drove truck.

[@agplainsman]

When I was a teenager, a man from central Kansas came to help us in NW Kansas with his McCormick combine loaded on his truck just like your Grandpa did. He also loaded his machine with the truck backed into the ditch.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Wouldn’t it be something if it was my grandpa? 😉

[@agplainsman]

@@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking His name was Moses Voth from the Goessel area.

[@aidanbrennan7389]

Great stories and pictures. Greetings from Dundalk, Ireland....

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Greetings, Ireland! So glad you’ve been a part of this journey!

[@mijyadoc5374]

It is a beautiful well told and much appreciated story. I was raised on a small farm in SE Kansas. My dad is still around and just turned 99 on the 16th of sept, 2023. I'll be 79 in few more months and all I do now is the lawn mowing of the farm...:) About 2.5 acres.... Yes I'm old enough to know what it takes to sit the seat of an "H" or "WC" for 10hrs a day pulling a 2bottom plow, etc. Must say I most enjoyed the harvest time as we began with a 1 row cornpicker, a 5foot pulltype combine. Love it all. Thank you!

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Awesome to hear from you!!! Wow! The changes in machinery that you’ve experienced. Amazing! You and your generation of farmers/harvesters have all my respect!!!

[@Henry-vb4hq]

Thanks for sharing. What a wonderful legacy. You indeed have been blessed. Now you can drive to get a little fix, hopefully every year, but not have the headache and risks.

[@ZeorianHarvestingTrucking]

Ohhhhh, I hope so!