A Rocky Day in Paradise

We're on the hunt for dry land thats ready to be planted without causing too much soil compaction. In the meantime we have a tire to replace on the rock picker. 99 problems and the planter is most of them.
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[@stevebiddle8912]

Just another day in the life of a farmer!! Tomorrow will be better.🙏🙏

[@michaelsutherland5848]

Zach: "A building dropped on our planter." Also Zach: "Planters don't usually break down this much..."

[@vickielamb8188]

Remember GOD said he would never put more on us than we can handle. Keep the faith and trust in him.

[@deadghost1964]

Amen!

[@tomholmes1350]

You and your dad have an amazing relationship!

[@stephencrosby468]

The dogs crack me up riding in the Polaris. 🤣😂

[@littlejason99]

You need to attach cameras to Anna & Didge for a day and see where they wander around to. Also videos of them riding in the polaris should be mandatory for all new videos!

[@coleb9600]

I second this because any time they just show up out of no where im just like i wonder what they were up to

[@michaellanglie5502]

I love how Didge's head never stops moving.

[@deadghost1964]

Zach, you should pinned this.

[@ML-lg4ky]

Ditto

[@onlygaming69]

They seem to like to run next to the Polaris 😅

[@dhoffman1517]

“I got mud in the wheel”, sounds like country song gold…sometimes you gotta laugh to keep from crying…

[@jimmypatch5030]

Thank you Becky for leaving Zach shatting himself in there😂😂 happens to the best of us😂

[@ChizmarFarms]

Thanks for not editing the struggles out. This represents how our full planting season went. We had break downs almost every day. That’s Farming!

[@martincuracao1]

You're father is a gem of a person!!!

[@deanoz9307]

Zach when your Son or anyone is backing up to a trailer, if you adopted the “right hand down” or “left hand down” call out to the driver I’ll bet youd, find it easier when at the back of a truck or tractor guiding them. The driver is looking through a mirror while your saying go this way or that way which they see as opposite via mirror or don’t understand which way to go and have to do a mental conversion on the spot, it makes it much easier. Try it

[@samrobertson7336]

The actor who plays the Millennial farmer seems really talented and dedicated to his craft!! He should be paid more!!

[@greenman720]

I am a flower farmer in the Pacific Northwest and I have to agree this has been the wettest goofiest spring ever we are at least 2 to 3 weeks behind here

[@XOXOBBS4EVA]

I like how you show the good, the bad, and the ugly. You even teach us things in the mist of chaos, that's shows us what a great person you really are when you are under pressure. A great teacher with passion and patience.

[@bradpendleton5675]

Try red fingernail polish on the bolts. The polish will let you know visually if the bolts are loosing.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

They make a product called Cross Check torque seal in like 12 colors. You run a bead across the bolt head to the mount surface and it hardens so if something moves it's easy to see

[@ke6gwf]

They make paint markers that are great for that. Any auto parts store will sell them.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

@@valuedhumanoid6574 We use that stuff alot in the Aviation Maintenance World. We all call it Torque Stripe.

[@68dragracer]

The dog is in the backseat are hilarious!

[@rickharper1497]

Sorry Zach, the struggles in farming and getting in the field late from the weather and dealing with the storm damage. Praying for you!!

[@electriceye3942]

I admire you and your Dad's ability to keep cool when crap goes wrong. Y'all just roll with the flow. Unfortunately I would have to be editing a lot of commentary!!

[@Simon-ho6ly]

Its kinda a learned skill but one of the best things to try and work towards... loosing your calm in a stressful situation makes you more likely to make mistakes, mess up, put yourself or others at risk... it acheives NOTHING useful

[@ECS-Dad]

I have a sign on my tool box that says "Caution: Occasional Flying Tools in this Area"😂

[@johnking8679]

I must be honest when I say that from my non-farming background, you and your Dad are certainly on the same page !! He amazes me at how calm he is in the midst of some upheaval !! He's just not as vocal as you are, Zach !!

[@lynwessel2471]

@@johnking8679 Nate farmed thru the ag depression of the early 80s, the severe drought of the late 80s ,the mud disasters of 91 and 93. The very profitable years around 2010 and recently. Keep calm,dont get too excited about the good years or the bad , helps prevent ulcers.

[@pamfyffe6235]

Zach, It is so wonderful to see you and your Dad working together. I just love watching you guys. Please take care of yourselves!!!!!

[@j.b.struckinadventures4993]

Good job Onyx. My Dad taught me how to hook trailers on like that and now I’m driving road trains all over Australia. And we’ll done Zach for teaching him 👍

[@brentjohnson6654]

Those road trains are impressive. I have witnessed them in my travels to Australia during my career. All the best!

[@j.b.struckinadventures4993]

@@brentjohnson6654 I've got a few road train videos on my channel if you're interested mate. Feel free to have a look

[@bdc3141]

Whenever something goes wrong I try to tell myself, "Good, we're going to learn something today."

[@poimendave9536]

Great attitude.

[@coreydavid9497]

Closer to 1 million up to 903,000 today.

[@rankenfile]

Life is a series of disappointments with occasional bits of joy. That is "normal". Good fortune in each of your next day's endeavors is wished for you.

[@jamesbitb]

They will have everything I need for a ridiculous amount of money. So true in so many ways... That works with cars, trucks, RVs, race cars and now I learned tractors.

[@nancykitzinger3078]

All you can do is keep picking away at it! You’ll get it done! As frustrating as it is! Hang in there!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello dear how are you doing?

[@PrimeMKTO]

Your Dad’s new truck looks so good.

[@kevinbeach8915]

When it was wet like that, we used to run a cultivator and a set of real harrows on the back to break up the clumps.

[@grantkitchens2449]

5:56 that shocker hitch though😎

[@danielgatlin4844]

Loving the dogs riding around with you.

[@kevenhiemie]

It'd be real nice right about now for one of the large field and pasture aerating companies to offer to let you demo a field aerator. To demonstrate how a field aerator aids in drying out field faster and helps retain water.

[@Nighthawke70]

Take a can of orange marking paint and tag your rocks and troublemakers in the field, it should help with finding afterward.

[@billm7166]

I love watching your planting and harvest videos because I use to do that when I was younger and miss running the equipment. Now I live in the Philippines and the only way I can get my fill of it is to watch your show. Keep up the good work. I have been watching your show for about 3 years now.

[@born2boost659]

I say a prayer every day for all the farmers. It sure has been a tough year for farming

[@1striperon]

My Dad said time and again when a parts run was needed, “We can’t make money driving up and down the road.” 😄

[@buckrogers2828]

But your not loosing it as if machine is dead/broken/Kaput though catch 22

[@johnwhite5897]

I've been following you for years that is the first time i actually seen just how big that rock picker is😜😳😳😵

[@tompinnef6331]

The life of a farmer - too much rain - not enough rain - late planting - early planting and a host of other problems. Mother Nature is so fickle at times. Hope the crew / family and you are doing well. Take care - Be safe.

[@LiquidRetro]

Mechanicial breakdowns may not be that common on a planter, but neither is a building falling on it because of a tornado!

[@JV-ds9ps]

As frustrating as it is to do those repairs, cherish those moments working with your dad. Someday you will miss these times. Thanks for your videos.

[@rightsideupvt]

The dogs are adorable riding in the back.

[@scottkettler6946]

My wife’s dad had a 15 mile long field (Redwood Falls to Sleepy Eye -16 rows on a railway bed. It was an easy field to farm but not many can say you drive 15 miles one way before you have to turn. And oh, no head rows to worry about

[@donmathias1705]

Only consolation with planter issues is that you could have lost even more precious time had you been in full swing. Good luck going forward.

[@michaelmactavish4445]

it sucks when deere dealers dont have parts ya need wich nowounder farmers with deere planters has to go to my kubota and case dealer get parts they need wich sucks have no parts lol

[@garycavanagh7053]

Good to see the puppies get around with you

[@richards1588]

Be a farmer they said. It will be fun they said 😂

[@derrickpettit3489]

Lmao, when it rains it shats Zach, haha, I lost it, sometimes you think it's gonna be air an then it happens to be the doom of shat an your mind thinks ohhhh nooo, haha, awesome video an thanks for sharing, look forward to seeing the next video 💪🇺🇲

[@ryanjustman9169]

Had a good planting in wisconsin this year. My girl friends family was able to work the dirt and plant all in 3 days. Were now getting the rain here..

[@shnr2003]

I love your dad.

[@stang10189]

Nice to see some parent's still teaching their kids skills and independence at a young age. It's important imo.

[@s_baller4116]

Hope the rest of the spring goes well

[@DBlank72]

Thanks for not editing it out needed that laugh! Hope things stay looking up!

[@SbrGrendel65]

Tough spring all over the Midwest to East Coast. Hang in farmers where counting on you to pull through. I know a lot of people appreciate you, and others are clueless on how/where there food comes from.

[@rogerglasco5941]

Love seeing the 2 dogs with you. They are beautiful.

[@fredduclos5631]

Nothing runs like a deere ... when it runs ! take care of yourselves 'cause it's getting really tought this season .

[@jeffreykielwasser3637]

For handling those tires a large prybar can help wiggle them around, they use em with semi truck tires

[@smockfarmer]

That planter is jinxed. You had loads of issues with it last year too

[@cynthiaarnold5807]

Those two dogs riding in the back of your buggy is adorable. Such beautiful dogs. I used to take my cat for rides in the car. He loved it. He was just like a dog. I had a hatchback and people would point look a cat is going for a ride. I hope and pray you guys get your seeds in soon. We have the same issue in central Pa. Farmers are only now getting to planting.

[@PageMarker1]

Live & learn, Son. Your Dad knows a lot, but Grandpa is an old pro...))

[@joephillips4233]

20:48 gave me a good laugh. I commend you guys for all retaining your sense of humor throughout this extremely stressful time.

[@deadghost1964]

👍

[@nikolaitownsend1239]

the four wheeler asking himself approaching the tractor "is this a good idea"? Tractor; "Nooo, i am bigger and more expensive than you are!

[@p.j.graham9395]

You’re such a dry-humor nerd. Love it! Keep it real Johnson family!

[@megansumerfelt5351]

Thanks for all the videos. I grew up on a farm in SE MN and I miss it. I loved seeing your boy back the truck up at such a young age 😀 Thanks for all you and your family do!

[@larrygreen1915]

Idk why i haven't watched yall till now...good stuff

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Look at it this way, these problems build character and what a character you've turned out to be! Har Har Har... Keep on keeping on young man. :-)

[@_lucas_1k_]

We feel you with the rain, it’s been awful over here

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

Patience is a virtue but I think I would have lost my mind by now if I were you.

[@farmshoffman8475]

Great awesome video zach , Becky , Jim , Nate , zach and his dogs lol

[@zackglisan6400]

97k more till 1 million!!

[@philipchamp594]

I laughed on the tender hook up. Just like me and the kids. And never stand in the path of the truck lol.Your position was perfect! Now when I'm in the truck my 12 year old is the best guider. He talks or motions in time for me to make the adjustments. The wife waits till I'm 3 Inches beside the ball and says hey you should be left 6 inches. Like dummy pull front you missed lol.

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video Zach. It was interesting and enjoyable thru all the breakdowns. Hang in there Zach. Wow. What a year. You and your dad are having. Hang in there. Know that is easy to say but hopefully the days you need for field work and planting are not too far away. Same situation here in central Iowa. Must admit with flat tires and all the other breakdowns, you have had more than your share. Better days around the bend!!!!!!! Appreciate your dad’s patience with things. Believe that helps you also Zach. Love seeing the dogs ride with you in the four by four. Somebody to talk to at least. Hopefully the next video will see the planter running. You both take care and be safe. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for everything Zach. The Iowa farm boy. Steve. Good luck at the races this weekend.

[@williamfabian8063]

From an East Coast, non farming viewer. this is my favorite KZbin channel. This is real life, you are the back bone of AMERICA!

[@frombryant6678]

I've always loved the finger snap trick even when it doesn't work we remember all the times it did 😁. That seed tender is God sent. Sure beats many many bags. Good luck is on its way. This time praying for no rain until the seeds are in.

[@thomasfogerty3515]

I watch you struggle so much! Meanwhile my 4 row planter keeps right on going!

[@ryanjbalis1615]

when the seed tender hose flops into the holding tank it makes me giggle

[@Kelly73914]

so enjoyable to see your old man and you working together.

[@Vorpalwarp]

I'm a city guy. I never lived or worked on a farm in my life, and yet I find myself entranced by watching your day to day processes. I've even gone as far as purchasing Farming Simulator 2022 to try and scratch the itch that I never thought I would have. I hope you guys can make as quick of a turn around as possible after that nasty storm.

[@ronchappel4812]

If you ever get the chance, visit a farm on a day they're plowing or planting.The smell of the soil is amazing!

[@ericwendlandt7808]

Gonna have to nut and bolt the planter just like the race car! Lol

[@stevelutzke9600]

Watching OLF he hasn’t had any downforce sensor failures at all this season so far. How many farm kids learned how to drive in the fields I know I did! And the half mile on the road between our place and Grandpa’s! With the neighbor being a Female State Patrol! Stay safe!

[@johnrodgers7633]

There are just some days where you can work in a bushel basket all day. It is frustrating as all get out. Hang in there and pray for good weather.

[@johnrodgers7633]

I don't have messenger, Twitter, Facebook or any of that type of media. I'm an old retired farmer, trucker, and prison industries superintendent that wishes I could still farm God bless you all

[@rogerfillion2804]

Don't worry more about producing videos Sir. We feel your frustration and appreciate you for sharing whatever happens with your multitasking. I gather that you're being blessed in such a way which could turn out to be your best planting season. God bless all the time and take it as easy as you can. Cheers

[@farmfan4382]

Good job ur teaching the kid a good life skill

[@PaleWhiteMale]

God bless all the fathers out there. They are they rock when you feel like the world is falling apart sometimes.

[@flyingbob297]

Back in the 70’s and 80’s will the mechanical Kinsey planner

[@anthonyanderson4530]

At this point I’d be chucking the camera and saying the heck with that. Props to you for still videoing. You all have my sympathy. 😢

[@TheFarmingLife]

2022 season will go down in history

[@jackbaumgartner2859]

Glad to see you back in action

[@rrrohan2288]

so cute watching the dogs in the back just loving life and enjoying each others company instead of fighting all the time

[@ronhanson9581]

I admire your patience.ost would turn the air blue with thatch frustration

[@maddog8911capt]

Check the left side (looking from the back, right side if your looking from the cab back to the planter) of the planter, I saw something puffing 5-6 rows from the end, both when you dropped it to start planting, and when you folded it in to go back to the seed tender. Maybe a hydraulic line or fitting loose? 17:10 and 18:43 time stamps.

[@johnhumbolt8531]

It’s Talc powder coming out of the vacuum system.

[@kennethalcorn7104]

That planter is special

[@valwalker8846]

Hang in there Bubba, don't kick the planter

[@lowkeytalented2288]

Hang in there buddy! Tough times make tough MFing ppl. It’ll all be worth it come fall!

[@Dermot501]

Thank you for the updates at what is a very busy time for you all.👍🚜🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@jimmason1072]

The word LEMMON comes to mind....

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

I sure hope and pray the weather starts improving for you to get more planting in Zach. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@geraldmckillip5594]

Thanks for adding your dogs to your video , 👍

[@ramit9466]

Keep up the good work 👏 🙌 👍 👌

[@mikeosborne2571]

That was phenomenal letting him back up. Thats how learned. Ur awesome dad!!

[@rickisteel]

The dogs in the back of the wagon is literally why you're going to hit 1m subs! The cutest is killing me!

[@1973bean1973]

Things can only get better 👍

[@kylemorse7465]

Bahaha ur pause and facial expression had me rolling thanks bub

[@seanstafford1972]

Everyone know’s you didn’t torque down all those lugs… Sends It with The Impact Gun 💪💪