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Andy "aTrippyFarmer" Dole is a 6th generation farmer from Central Illinois. On this farm, Andy works alongside his father, Marty, his uncles, Chris and Jeff, and his sister, Katie, to grow corn and soybeans on some of the finest dirt in the world. Andy and his family are deeply rooted in the area, operating a large farm that traces it origins back into the 1800s. Although some tracts did not stand the test of time, Andy and his family still grow corn and soybeans on fields that have been in the family for longer than even the oldest members of the farm have been alive. We do, we have, and we always will take tremendous pride in calling this piece of paradise our home. Andy was a Bronze Tablet graduate of the University of Illinois in the field of Crop Sciences, following the same path as his father and late grandfather.
It would be misleading for Andy to claim that this life is one that came by chance; rather, as a member of two multi-generational farm families, it was simply in his blood. His passion for agriculture traces back to his early youth--some of his fondest, earliest memories being of days spent riding in the combine with his father and grandfather. Although his understanding of the lifestyle was much less complex in the beginning, the love he has for farming, and its industry has only appreciated through time. As this dream blossomed into adulthood, Andy now works relentlessly, and tirelessly, to chase his own dreams and to build a farming operation of his own alongside his family.
We, as a whole operation, are handymen, electricians, mechanics, landscapers, accountants, economists, caretakers, stewards, and, most importantly, farmers, and we take an incredible amount of pride in our work. There is no challenge too overwhelming, no situation too stressful, and no problem too difficult for us to take on, and we want to take you along with us. Welcome to our farm and welcome to our lives. You have the best seat in the house to watch the everyday chaos of farming unfold--we usually only get concerned when things aren't going wrong!
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[@Miriam43431]

I'm glad you made this video!!! Despite all the financial struggles I and my family faced after my retirement, everything is finally falling into place! $27,000 weekly profit and riches I'll always praise the Lord🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙

[@aTrippyFarmer]

👍

[@user-alexmalish]

I'm in a similar situation where should I look to increase income? Do you have any advice? What did you do ? Thank you

[@Miriam43431]

Thanks to my co-worker (Alex) who suggested Ms Maria Angelina Alexander.

[@Miriam43431]

She's a licensed broker in the states 🇺🇸

[@Carterlewis11]

Wow...I know her too she is a licensed broker and a FINRA agent she is popular in US and Canada she is really amazing woman with good skills and experience.

[@DirtDigger74]

When you ask the boss about the staycation please get that footage for KZbin!!!!😂😂😂

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I take a staycation every Saturday and Sunday when we aren't busy farming... 🤣

[@MbonyeinshutiEmmer]

Ohhmy😂 good

[@CalebCaudle-ho2su]

Word to the wise about newer trucks an x15 Cummins. Turn the key on and let it go through all its self checks and stop clicking before you start it. Otherwise occasionally some systems won't work properly. Most notably the air conditioning. I've been operating those since 2018 when they came out. Good luck,and I hope it serves you well.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Will do. I cut the videos pretty quickly so it might've looked like I never let it boot up.

[@Mike7478F]

Filmed in Spring released 7 th July 24

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I wouldn't exactly call June a Spring month on the farm

[@scottkaercher1733]

Im 6'1 and our corn is a little taller than i am and our beans are big and bushy already. Indiana always works out good during planting season.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

You must've caught some rains that we didn't. Other than a 1" rain on the 4th, we were just upgraded to a D2 drought. I'm not saying it's a disaster, but rains have been limited.

[@Mike7478F]

So you feed em steroids then!!

[@scottkaercher1733]

@@Mike7478F we plant in april

[@scottkaercher1733]

@@aTrippyFarmer it rains here once a week or more.

[@staceytaylor8240]

Truck tip on the new ProStar. When you idle ..always kick it up to high idle .. it’s probably set around 900rpm. It helps keeping the exhaust filter from plugging sooner.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

We will have to keep an eye on that. You know those trucks do so much idling throughout the work day!

[@terryvair4244]

Andy, I enjoy your channel and appreciate your perspective and humor on the vagaries of being a rowcrop farmer. I retired from active farming 20 years ago and am amazed at the changes in agriculture since I left the day-to-day. Your informed analysis of herbicides, plant genetics, and current best practices make me feel like I'm keeping up with the industry that supported my family for many years. I would be interested to have you set down with Marty, Jeff, Chris, and Katie to record a history of Dole Farms. I always enjoy hearing how successful family farms have been built against the odds that are stacked against them. Back in the 1960's, I thought that I coined the phrase, "When the bank starts callin, I start haulin" Keep up the good work!!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I appreciate the comment. I agree that it would be nice to sit everyone down and recall some of the memories/legacy of the farm. I often hear stories, but much of that stuff gets lost over the years. You would have to weed through the BS of course...haha

[@r3b3lxxleader]

I remember hearing back like 12 years ago how people hated the IVT transmissions, don't really remember why, just that it wasn't really liked that much, but we went from a 4960 to an 8130 and it had IVT and I love it, more than a PS I think and when we upgraded tractors from the 8130, we got another IVT but I can see how people would like one or the other more.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I like the simplicity of the power shift. I feel like the IVT does also waste some power. Most people that I talk to love the IVTs, though!

[@r3b3lxxleader]

@@aTrippyFarmer yeah, just down to personal preference I guess/mostly. We almost bought a 8295r last year with PS, I ran it as a demo/lease tractor a bit while ours was down and in the shop, and I got used to the PS easily and wouldn’t have minded if it had been bought.

[@Husker3435]

Hope y’all had a great Independence Day Andy, looks like pop’s shoulder is doing well, if he’s changing points. Hang in there and keep the footage comin💪🏻🇺🇸👌🏻

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Same to you!

[@Daveco82]

don't poke the bear (Marty)!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

He's harmless!

[@bladewiper]

" Staycation" originated on the tv sitcom "corner gas".

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I didn't know that. I have heard more of these younger moms that have businesses using this term, so that's where I picked up on it. I think it's hilarious!

[@bladewiper]

You could have lowered Lenny down into the tanker to retrieve the soap, Mom may not have liked it, but what mom does not know won't hurt you.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

He's at an age where he would snitch on me... not maliciously but just for the sake of chatting haha!

[@williamhyney9640]

Yes, I softened wonder about your door placement in pole barn. Is there room to put more in the building on ends or other side? Love the videos, is it just me or does ur dad always seem to be in a grumpy mood....lol

[@aTrippyFarmer]

That is just his personality. He is nicer than he seems! There is a door on the North side that is blocked by two older harvestores. It would be a more convenient point of consistent entry, but the harvestores need removed. They were re-depreciated when my grandmother passed away 10 plus years ago, so technically they aren't cleared for removal without a tax incursion. One day they will be removed, just have to foot the bill eventually to trash them!

[@kennethgeldien2875]

Have you considered going with a different brand of a tillage tool such as a Kuhn/Krause Excelerator?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I have heard good things about Kuhn/Krause, but I don't think that it is a brand issue. Deere makes great stuff, even though people will agree until they're blue against that point!

[@peteparker7396]

Andy, what do you use for drift control?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I don't use a drift reduction agent.

[@peteparker7396]

@@aTrippyFarmer if you haven’t tried one? Give it a test.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

@@peteparker7396 we used a Helena product that is AMS and NIS, but I don't think their is a drift agent. I think some chemistries actually perform worse if you add something, usually contact products like liberty. Systemic stuff probably is pretty forgiving to it.

[@mattphillips4260]

after seeing how a ivt trans works i would never have one in a tractor

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I question the long-term reliability of it on a tractor that is ran hard.

[@mattphillips4260]

@@aTrippyFarmer i will not have one period no questions

[@jetegtmeier71]

having experienced both, Disneyland is NOTHING like hemorrhoids, kind of a crappy comparison to be honest, LOL

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Haha my point was that the spring wasn't very enjoyable from start to finish!

[@davedammitt7691]

Disney World is fine, but I'm guessing going to Kalifornia to visit Disneyland is kind of like having hemorrhoids,

[@jetegtmeier71]

@@davedammitt7691 Ha Ha Ha LOL love it !!!

[@HemiCountryBoy]

Staycations are popular with my generation cause we are all broke. Everything is too expensive!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Haha it's not about being rich...just gotta have a high credit card limit!

[@HemiCountryBoy]

@@aTrippyFarmer lol isn’t that the truth, seems to be a common thing.

[@Duggies260]

What's the deal with the red and black truck in your yard?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

That's my uncle's retired over-the-road truck. He hauls locally for a excavation company with a dump truck now. It's for sale 🤣

[@davedammitt7691]

​@@aTrippyFarmer seems like you could pull some tax shenanigans on both ends, and make that a Dole Farms truck for Jeff to drive 😂

[@glennmoreside787]

Take my word on it, trip to Disney is so much better than the hemorrhoids.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Sounds like my point was valid... sorry that you know!

[@glennmoreside787]

@@aTrippyFarmer Great videos, you are my favorite farmer to follow.