MAKING OUR CORN PLANTER SMARTER. | Vlog 76

[@ashleyhall1375]

I know isn’t it crazy how technology is supposed to make our lives easier but sometimes when they aren’t working right or not working at all! Can make our lives a living hell!!!!!! Thank you again Mark for a great video!

[@simonbrooks1195]

Thank you for the effort you and your family are making during these trying times. Your videos bring a welcome snapshot of real farming, with enough insight to make us (your viewers) understand more technical parts of the process.

[@MarkBrock]

Glad you like them!

[@jackiefris5718]

I see you picked up your hitchhiker. I have never had much to do with farming but you and Sandi keep this city chick 🐥 entertained. My daughter and son-in-law have purchased a 100 acre farm about an hour west of Brisbane. They grow mostly lucern and barley. They donated a lot to a charity Qld had going to get food to the farmers in the drought. Of course then we had fires and floods. On top of that came the covid19 virus. That has turned Queensland and the rest of Australia upside down. This week we are getting better. Qld school children in kindy,prep,grade 1 ,11 and 12 went back to school. Grade 2 to 6 return on the 25th May. I try to keep up to date with Canada. Qld has had zero new cases for four days. My son went back to work part time today he has been off for 5 weeks. My daughter-in-law has been working part time. My grandson is 11 and has been home schooling with his school iPad. He goes back to school on the 25th May. They live with us. My husband and I are semi retired. Crazy house. Hope you all stay well.

[@MarkBrock]

Interesting to here you story on Covid-19. Cases in Canada are slowing down and some of the less population provinces are slowly opening back up. As for Ontario, the kids have been doing homeschooling for a bit (just Jess now as Jack is down his college courses) and likely won't go back till September after the summer break. We're starting to slowly open things up and we'll see how it goes.

[@kens.3729]

I think these videos give us Viewers a Lot more info than we ever realized was possible. You have be Sharp and on your Game, NO question about that. A very important job for the rest of us to survive. Our Farmers are Absolutely Essential to ALL of us. Thanks for helping us better understand your daily efforts, Mark. 👍

[@CurrentChoices]

👍

[@t69kovacs]

I watch a bunch of different farmers on KZbin, cole the Cornstar , welkers farms , millennial farmer etc. But it is nice to watch a farmer that lives local here in Ontario. I’m in Waterloo Ontario, keep up the great videos.

[@richardvernick4280]

Mark. Thank You for letting us walk along with you showing us how the planter works with all of the controls and monitors. As a boy growing up on the farm we only had primitive lever fertiliser setting Dad had calculated out. The seeds population was set with different steel plate with notch size and spacing. Be Care Full and Safe Alway's Around all Farm Equipment.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Enjoy the video at all the information you gave us. Love the Drone shot. God bless you all. StayWell

[@breweinok]

The view from the drone puts everything into perspective. Amazing. Farmers and cattlemen are the real superheroes.

[@corinne1691]

The drone footage is spectacular, love it! Nothing is more peaceful than Sandi’s lambs frolicking and Mark’s drone footage 😉

[@MarkBrock]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@greglongan1873]

Sure is different now than 50 years ago. We still have our JD 2 row (40 inch rows) planter in the shed. Back then we thought changing plates for each variety was high tech! The JD 420 tractor was 6 volt and the lights were inadequate to plant at night. It would take a week to plant 200 acres if equipment and weather cooperated. It is fascinating watching Mark and his operation.

[@richardvernick4280]

Mark. Thank You for showing us the seed planter the is very neat as they still use a seed plates of plastic how with a vacuum to pick up of the seeds. Thank You Very Much this is one student that is very happy with the classes and class room. Please Take Care of your self Plus Be Very Care Full around all Farm Equipment.

[@mandyycathy4233]

Hey Mr. Brock, your drone footage are such a treat! It makes your video amazing, to see from a birds eye view is awesome. Even for a few minutes, it did not seem "rusty" to us! Thank you for your videos, they are so educational and informative.

[@MarkBrock]

Thank you very much!

[@silvershadow013]

Yes Mark. I'm a mechanical nerd..yes I'd be interested in how it works! Its so fascinating to me...growing up we just had all manual stuff..nothing fancy like this. Bet it makes life a whole lot easier!

[@richardvernick4280]

Mark. Thank You for the ride along while your planting and especially the explanation of the different monitor screen that is great. I grew up in the olden day's you had to watch fertilizer feed the seed drop was controled by seed plates with edge notches. Mark please Take Care stay safe around all Farm Equipment

[@321karli]

Farm life has come along way but wow I have to watch this 5 times to gather all the information this is so so amazing thanks Mark ...I’m in info overload but thank goodness I can watch this a few times to take it all in ...now I get what Sandi means

[@maliadelosangeles3232]

Mark, thank you for sharing your farming knowledge with us... I can’t wait to see those bountiful crops, I have a feeling that this year is going to be a whole lot better for you and Sandi... Sending y’all love, good vibes and blessings from Pennsylvania USA 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🥰🥰🥰

[@lynardok6654]

Going through this quarantine and then food shortages makes me more appreciative of what farmers go through just to grow or produce their products- crops/meat/milk. It is hard work! Thank you for sharing and teaching us. God Bless and be safe!

[@mykalmcb]

I like the aerial views once in a while. Thanks for adding them.

[@leefury7]

Love the drone segment. Gives a different perspective. Use an iron-on patch on those carhartt bibs.

[@kens.3729]

Congratulations Mark on Reaching 20,000+ Subscribers. Your Channel is Super Interesting to understand. Thanks! 👍

[@robertlafollette8931]

Very interesting Mark. THERE SURE IS A LOT MORE THAN JUST PUTTING A SEED IN THE GROUND. God Bless.

[@leevanruler119]

Excellent content and explanation of what and why you are doing what you do! The comments on the interior of the tractor and the purpose of the technology was great along with saving the seed and maintaining your ground to keep it from eroding. A lot of folks don't fully understand the ecological impact of your efforts in keeping soil in its place and minimizing the use of chemicals.

[@lindamoore691]

Very interesting ! Thanks Mark ! Loved the drone shots 😀❤️

[@susanmarsh4351]

Just so interesting and informative Mark. Amazing the headlands were so large. The drone sshots were superb.

[@MarkBrock]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mnikcd123]

Just catching up on my Corn Farming, 101, I will such an interesting person if I ever meet a farmer 😀🤷‍♀️

[@denisewildfortune4058]

I really loved this episode. I was hoping for a drone shot during the video and was pleased to see it pop up! I loved the drone use and editing that went into the video and enjoyed it thoroughly! Thanks for the lessons on farming too! I love seeing behind the scenes of farming!

[@sherrellfick5359]

Drone footage very cool 😎 Mark thanks.

[@cathybrown5293]

Wonderful and informative video, Mark! Any videos you put up explaining how you do things and how equipment works is great! The drone footage was amazing! Glad the poison ivy episode is over. IMHO, you should ALWAYS pick Sandi up! LOL Have a great day!

[@meghanplamondon8639]

Another good video, thank you for showing us how much technology has changed the farming of today! Your drone footage and editing were really good as always. 👍👍👍👍

[@anchorworks7241]

I don't know what you are talking about, Your drone footage had me in awww !! great job. I like watching you in the fields.

[@tinajackson944]

Really enjoyed the music during the drone footage. Thought the picture was beautiful, your piloting skills are very good! Additional explanation would make an interesting segment, but remember to explain it in similar terms 👍🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@CurrentChoices]

what type of Corn being sown??? End use, colorization of seed impt to Farmer or just marketing?? TIA

[@bluenetmarketing]

That was a fun video. The drone work was great. You might ask Sandi why my comments are blocked on her channel.

[@desireelivemore823]

Awesome young man you are doing so well GOD BLESS.

[@gavinperry7237]

You indicated that when you planted two different varieties of peas by splitting the planter at 8 & 4 rows you were able to analyzed yield differences with your 8 row corn header on the combine. My question is can you store the two different varieties in the same granaries or must they be kept separate due to different characteristics. My gut feeling is that they can be mixed but I have no experience growing corn. Keep up the EXCELLENT videos that include camera & drone shots. Your quality of presentation and description has DRASTICALLY IMPROVED. Looking forward to more videos on an even more regular basis.

[@FeatheredLife]

They are your Sunday bibs they are HOLY¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@Lauren-hc7dc]

Didn't know that farming had gotten so technical. Amazing how it all works.

[@richdillon2157]

Hey Mark, I will say this. Planting corn today is nothing like how we planted corn back when I was a kid, 4 row planter, Hoping our depth was good, spacing was good and Hoped that the corn came up. Didn't have the air seeders or the liquid fertilizer or computers to aid us, Put fertilizer on by broadcasting it with a spreader and Prayed that there would be enough rain and sun to get the corn growing. I don't know if the simpler days were better or not, But it sure seemed easier and not so stressful. I learned a lot today watching your video, Thanks for sharing.

[@tomcleghorn4005]

I can't get over how electronic your world is. Good video very helpful in learning. Hope the snow we got didn't hurt anything. Have a good day

[@MarkBrock]

I hope so too!

[@Judy-wv4mx]

Aw - I wanted to see the look on Sandy's face when you thought you'd pass her up - lolol.

[@mcochrane87]

I’d be game to watch a step by step on your planter ...... also it would be interesting to hear your opinion on right to repair and any of the things you’ve run into as a farm running predominantly big green equipment.

[@deannacalderon4673]

PERFECTION

[@ionstorm3]

A detailed video on how the planter works would be great

[@MrBarnyard92]

Patch your bib coveralls with iron on patches inside and outside. I used on pants when handling hay.

[@ethankett7534]

Great video from Australia we just started seeding

[@robynmorris2408]

Wonderful video Mark. The education you give us armchair farmers is amazing! Been many moons since I was on the farm....technology is amazing, until it isn’t 🤓

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Mark - Love the drone shots, it makes farming look a bit like ballet. And then there are all the monitors in the cab. Farming is looking more like piloting a 747 these days. Thanks for the very informative description of how this stuff all works. You do a great job of turning something that could make the eyes glaze over into an interesting lesson. Blessings to you, Sandi, and your family. Stay safe, and stay strong.

[@johnloken1445]

Great video, nice overview of a day in planting season. We are all acquainted with Murphy!

[@dimduk]

I like your planter but it seems like a lot of systems to keep working. Strip till is a good way to keep your soil healthy. Good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@daveburkett6042]

Thanks for the technical explanations, all the equipment has really evolved. I grew up in the 50-60-70s farming with my dad. You and Sandi do a great job with the videos. I did check corn once with a John deere 490 planter no technology there. Have a great day!

[@MarkBrock]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@larryshedd5734]

Great job Mark. Love your videos

[@stephendunford3430]

I still say you need a Fendt 930, lol. I absolutely love mine. I think you would love it. C&S CATTLE COMPANY NARROWS VA

[@robertmarino2158]

It's amazing how you keep up with everything , the drone pictures are remarkable , I do enjoy the special knowledge you share , thank you , stay safe ! Bob

[@davedonnell1393]

Great explanation when you have time more info would be great

[@bettyrickert3358]

Great job Mark love love love the drone footage and very interesting how it all works. Happy for the good weather so far to get the corn planted. Yaaaaaaaay 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼granny b.

[@SuperKana2]

Very helpful thank you very much

[@shopshop144]

I realize combines and other big harvesting machines get lots of attention, but to me modern planters seem very close to magic! You mentioned using different seeds as a test of sorts; do you also play around with different levels of fertilizer, or is that a given? If fertilizer prices dropped would you use more hoping for higher yields?

[@MarkBrock]

We do play a bit with fertilizer amounts but not at planting time do too the limited amounts. If fertilizer is less expensive, we will take advantage and apply some extra but only if it is "environmentally friendly"

[@Wingedheart8448]

this has become one of my favorite vlog. Loved seeing the planter at work with the drone work as well as the inside look at the planter. It was nice to have field and tech work at the same vlog. if I may ask why are the seeds red? Glad to hear the snow will be a help and not a hindrance.

[@MarkBrock]

The corn seeds have colour due to some of the treatments we use to control seedling and root diseases especially this year as it's taking a long time to emerge.

[@bobbates6642]

You are good at explaining how the machines work. I would like more info. on it all

[@andyv3965]

Drone footage looks beautiful. Good job!

[@MarkBrock]

Thanks a lot!

[@parsonroy]

Thank you for explaining what you are doing. I've been trying to figure out what a joker is and what it does.

[@danielrandolph9170]

Good video Mark ! Stay safe ! Daniel from central Mississippi

[@MarkBrock]

Thanks, you too!

[@larry9441]

"Feeling a little rammy" here i the sheep farm. good one. 👍

[@kens.3729]

Absolutely Loved the Drone footage. We realize the Tractor 🚜 drives itself in straight lines but does it also makes the Turns at the Ends of the Rows ? Thanks Mark! 👍

[@MarkBrock]

Some can but with ours we still have to manually turn on the ends.

[@liberalpatriot6650]

Really nice video Mark. Loved the technical stuff. Best of luck this growing season.

[@terriebowers7637]

Love the overheads

[@stephanegroen942]

Hi Mark, Very good video as usual. Maybe you could explain in the future where you put your liquid fertilizer and your solid one relatively to the seeds? Thanks in advance. Best regards from Paris, lively agin. Stéphane G

[@MarkBrock]

Great suggestion!

[@justwannacraftCathyM]

Drone footage was really pretty. Sucks about the new overalls.. :( patch time.... And what is a 'joker' .....newbie here, not a farmer, but love watching both you and Sandy. Thanks for sharing your farm with us.

[@terryst9835]

He talks more about that particular piece of equipment in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYvPhn6dZZatoJI

[@kennethmorgan6591]

I am not in any way a farmer except in my impossible dreams and this is really interesting stuff. Thanks for explaining how you do the side by side comparison. I figured out the 4 rows of corn + the 4 rows of corn but had not figured out how you did the harvest comparison and you made the head connection for me. Great looking field and will be interesting to see how different it looks with the strip till next year. You must be looking forward to that change happening. Thanks for the videos.

[@dc0145a]

Its a picnic problem in chair not in computer lol. For us non farmers, you plant and fertilize at same time? Why both dry and liquid? Yes, would love to see details on planter. Loved the drone footage.

[@carljakel3111]

Good job on flying enjoyed it

[@beverlyallen5308]

Very interesting video can't wait to see it grown I like how you love planting Mr perfect you are nice drowning it's really neat how they work

[@brendasnider7130]

Awesome video. Love seeing how everything works. And the views above awesome idea.

[@StephenMortimer]

Add "Finnegan's Corollary" to Murphy's Dictum ... Murphy was an OPTIMIST !!

[@MarkBrock]

Hahaha 👍

[@LetsTalkGoats]

Great video can’t wait for next podcast

[@MarkBrock]

Hoping to get a podcast out soon, fieldwork has been keeping me hopping.

[@LetsTalkGoats]

So understand that

[@rileymousseau4272]

How many litres or gallons go in the pop up fertilizer tank? Crazy how it makes the tractor squat that much

[@JudyHart1]

Riley Mousseau it really dropped, didn’t it!

[@tracyshewell9544]

No two farmers are the same. Everything you own is designed for you not them. Looks fantastic to me.

[@susannebennett1676]

Just a quick question, as most of us in Ontario woke up to at least 2 inches of snow (gahhh!!!), how will this affect your planting efforts or the effect of the fertilizer you put down?

[@MarkBrock]

With little we've had here will actually help move the fertilizer into the soil off the soils surface which is a good thing. As for the planting efforts, they're on hold till it warms and dries up.

[@abigailwrigley6462]

Loved the detail in this! I really must tune into your accent - I thought you were planting weed and corn stock!😂

[@ReneTheJeepGirl]

Hey there, have you considered using those empty seed and feed bags as ground cover between the rows in your garden to keep down the weeds?

[@richardvernick4280]

Mark. I have noted you make slite field angle shift from tillage to soil fitting then planting then a angle shift while combining too. Is there a benefit doing this not clear at first view.

[@cherylbennett7109]

I play farming simulator 17 with your video it make me understand my game thank you

[@joellimestall9369]

Please explain the alauri set up and how it ties into your planter down in the states I’ve never seen a set up like that.

[@CurrentChoices]

My Public Schooling....fish heads/stick then drop a seed or 2 in hole. mabbe too OLD School? lol

[@nancyallen3687]

Love the accent

[@MarkBrock]

Didn't know I had one 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CurrentChoices]

@@MarkBrock or is it a burr....? lol

[@mp40submachinegun81]

10:15 that cut shows how much weight is on the front of the tractor she rly drops down

[@piggiesparadise1991]

U have such huge amazing machinery mark and such a massive beautiful farm it must cost a fortune to run, u must be very wealthy, U r a very lucky man 🤔😁

[@MarkBrock]

Yes we're very fortunate to have the opportunity we do with farming. As for wealthy, we do OK but it always hinges on weather and that can make or break you.

[@piggiesparadise1991]

@@MarkBrock very true Mark I guess a lot come in but also a lot goes out xx😄

[@dennislaughton1676]

Mark, who was dean at OAC when you were there? R.J. McLaughlin was a class mate 60 OAC.

[@duncanmcleish3683]

What varieties do you normally plant every year ?

[@richwielechowski5191]

My dad alway said, Work on Sunday fix on Monday.

[@timothybryant8317]

I recently watched the Ken Burns documentary, Dust Bowl, about the almost 10 years of severe drought in the 1930’s. That event brought about the strategy of contour and terrace plowing. Do you do any special plowing and planting to protect your land?

[@charlessanderson2635]

Mark you often refer to this farm, do you have several farms in different locations or are you doing some contracting for a neighbour?

[@ndimec2117]

Mark pls do share when you have some down time.@planter

[@deanfordcreative]

Nice drone footage Mark. We’re you piloting while you were in the tractor? Skilled!

[@MarkBrock]

Yes I am! and skilled...not sure 😁

[@chadjustice8560]

I know you have talked about it before but I'm so confused over this planter setup lol

[@lonvansickle2863]

Drone footage looked great. Are you planting 30 inch rows?

[@williamschablowsky5764]

I would be interested in seeing a planter detailed overview.

[@StuBizzzle]

Hey Mark I'm just wondering how come you don't use John Deere auto-steer

[@mesh1248]

What part of Ontario do ya farm in?

[@45ltr]

would a camera on the back help with stones in the closers or do you have enough tech in the cab

[@davedonnell1393]

Forgot to ask what is the weight of that whole rig and how many acres do you plant altogether