First Day Of Spring Tillage. See Her Rip!

The first day of spring tillage is finally here! Learn a little about the hard pan in soil from Shane and watch me deep till the ground

[@brians7749]

"If you don't go deep enough, you might as well not do it." Truer words of wisdom were never spoken...

[@alexevan78]

Engravable 💯

[@BellsFarming]

I’m telling you Shane has some good ones. He doesn’t speak often, but when he does it’s usually wisdom or freaking funny

[@robertrhodes9123]

Are you talking about field work or something else!!🤣🤣🤣

[@keithalbrecht4785]

They say find a job you love & you will never work a day in your life!!! Looks like you've done that Molly, by the big smile on your face!! Thanks for taking us along!

[@colingunn4822]

You know u found your mate when a cordless grease gun is cooling than shit.

[@BellsFarming]

Yes a very true statement. It doesn’t not fell like work. It’s enjoyable and something to really be proud of. 😊💚🚜 thank you for this comment !

[@biggdogg285]

That was awesome. Thanks for your hard work and for helping feed America. Without farmers, we would all starve, and I personally appreciate the entire team at Bells Farming. You guys do a fantastic job and care about the product you put on the table. If I could buy your potatoes in Florida, I absolutely would.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you so much! Can you email the farm. I would like to send you and email if that’s ok. The email address is on our website. Thank you Adam

[@KyleMullaney]

This was really interesting. I have often wondered what the various implements you see beside farms on country roads are for. Thanks for explaining how it works.

[@martyswaney1098]

Good to see young people taking on this kind of work.

[@BellsFarming]

We love it!

[@shanebell9589]

Young you say….. I’ll take it hahahaha

[@lifeenvironments]

“Gee, I spent last night watching people till a field and it was fascinating!,” said no one ever - until your channel!🤗 I love this channel, but still cannot tell you all of the reasons why. 🤫 Great job!

[@averageshot]

I know two reasons

[@BellsFarming]

You guys are funny!

[@averageshot]

@@BellsFarmingmy two reasons are Molly and Shane….. what did you think I meant? 😂

[@biggdogg285]

I’d like to offer Shane and Molly a gift for their next romantic dinner out, or a lunch for the entire team-it’s their choice! This is just a small way to thank them for their dedication and hard work, which truly stands out. America thrives because of families like theirs, and I’m grateful for their contributions.

[@BellsFarming]

I am blown away! ❤ thank you so much!! This really means a lot to us! And thank you for your comment too! We will use that for a special occasion! One thing I have learned from doing this farm channel is that there are so many kind, awesome and supportive people out there LIKE YOURSELF . I recognize your screen name and thank you for following along with us for a while. 💚😊🚜❤️ thank you again!

[@biggdogg285]

@@BellsFarming It the least I can do and it’s my pleasure. You guys do an awesome job!

[@shanebell9589]

Wow! Thank you ! We love what we do, and thank you for your appreciation.

[@BellsFarming]

Wow I’m still blown away by this! ❤❤❤❤

[@biggdogg285]

@@BellsFarming , I see you guys have been busy. Keep up the excellent work! Sorry, I'm behind your videos; I've been busy as well, but I will get caught up soon!

[@danpags7023]

😂 I thought I missed seed cutting 😂 I didn't think I did. I'm looking forward to seeing that. Great video, as always. I am learning a lot about farming. Thanks.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you! We will be cutting seed next week! I missed one day of it because I was in the tractor, but I’ll catch the next day to show you guys!

[@bradleymcclintock7771]

Molly you have the best job working the fields. Love that tractor 🚜 ❤.

[@BellsFarming]

I love it too

[@Yorkie285]

When it gets time for business, you guys don't mess around. Way to go, Molly.

[@BellsFarming]

These guys are so productive. Everyone is always taking full advantage of the day and weather no mater what is going on.

[@bobblenuts]

I really love Hard Work, I could sit and watch it for hours... 👀 Thanks Molly & Shane! 👍

[@BellsFarming]

Haha thank you!

[@craigh3381]

Thank you for sharing Molly...you are a woman of joy.

[@BellsFarming]

😊☀️

[@BWP202]

Hello Molly this was a great day for you and Shane to be able to start working on the land and the start of a new cropping season I grew up on a very large farm in western Canada. The first tillage was the start of a new season and lots of fun to come along with it You look very happy out there with your tractor 🚜 and don’t forget to fuel your tractor and grease it after every day so you are ready for the next one Take care and enjoy the season

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you very much for watching! And sharing your little store!

[@stucook8622]

Thanks for the video Molly!🐾🚜

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you 🐕🚜

[@josmith3565]

Great Start Molly! Lovely outlines - - You look amazing Xx 💐

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you always! 💚

[@josmith3565]

@@BellsFarming 🇬🇧❤

[@kenhull1245]

Thank you for the ride along, Molly. Very enjoyable and educational. Darn rocks, branches and roots! Looking forwad to more.

[@1striperon]

Love the sound of the Deere engines when they are working. That plow is a heavy load to pull. Your happiness is contagious, we all smile when you are happy..😀

[@BellsFarming]

I’m so glad that my smile is contagious!! 😁😁 a smile can really make someone’s day better, we it does for me. Thank you very much for watching 💚💛

[@deweypowell2684]

Love the video tater lady and Shane done a good job explaining the sub soiling

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you!

[@dellwisman8869]

Great precision Shane and turning soil instead of chemical farming!! Proud of you both!👍

[@BellsFarming]

We do use fertilizers too

[@petey9338]

Thank you Molly and Shane that was fantastic 👏 I like how you both explain what your doing and why it's being done,,you guy's/gals drive the best vehicle's 🚜,, I was laughing at Shane telling you to get back to work 🤣😂😅 he's only joking of course 😄 Thank you,from the UK 🇬🇧 ❤

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you so much! I enjoy all of your comments and look forward to them. I’m really glad you are enjoying the videos 😁😊💚🚜

[@petey9338]

@@BellsFarming I love it when I see the notification that you've uploaded a new video 🤗 it's a joy and fascinating to watching you,Shane and crew at work,my parents use to run a farm and I've worked on several farms to here in the UK 🇬🇧 😃💓

[@rsonweb2060]

I was thinking about how clean your soil is until you hit a rock. It is still amazing to me that you can break it up 2 feet deep. It is not like that here in the west deserts. Thanks for the education. I'm glad you got your rocks off the field.

[@alphaguy54]

Excellent video guys. Thank you for the explanation Shane. U look so content in that tractor Molly. I am glad that the weather is cooperating. Well down here, we had frost last night. Be careful and thank you for sharing this life you live.❤

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you! We had some frost this morning too

[@oby-1607]

That ripper is a real test of your tractor. Good to see you guys doing this. It is so important as Shane outlined the path of moisture in the field and how that helps the crop. Guess we will be hearing your playlist because of the long hours out there. Great camera work as usual.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you! I wish there wasn’t copyright issues with music! Each day is a mix of all kind of stuff. Pandora radio!

[@Okanagan48]

The horsepower needed to get to the hard pan is incredible! Nice work Molly.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you! The tractor did the hard part :)

[@petertatham-cw2oq]

It was great to see the depth gauge of what you needed to go to Shaun l never thought it would be that amount, great work Molly a much better idea now of what it takes but each year can be different as well thanks for explaining it and taking us with you. 👍

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you for taking the time to learn from us!

[@sharonneal8737]

Hey Molly, another fun video, those teeth are huge, we’re really enjoying learning about your operation, love seeing you in the tractor, and it’s always extra to hear from Shane:) thanks for sharing, can’t wait for seed cutting, that set up looks cool! Keep it up, loving your channel ! From PNW😊

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you so much for the support! Shane is starting to warm up a little more! I have two cameras now, so I’m hoping that he will carry one himself this summer! 💚💛

[@marknewman3360]

Love the serious look and the music at the beginning. Tractor time!!!

[@BellsFarming]

Hahah thank you

[@kaseyhyde6503]

Good golly Miss Molly! You sure look like you're having fun. The tractor looks good with the new hood. Nice looking pokies ❤

[@BellsFarming]

Oh I am having fun! I love tractor work

[@edsullivan5417]

My wonderful Maine friends, Molly and Shane…great new year of Bells Farming Family……..you guys ROCK!!!!

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you very very much!💚🚜

[@PurpleCollarLife]

This was very informative. I never thought about the hard pan that develops below the top section that gets loosened each year.

[@BellsFarming]

He did a great job explaining that, I love his ground drawings!

[@DanPurdy1]

It is great to see that you use good science and engineering to keep the fields useable over the years. Of course being Maine, the first and biggest crop each year is rocks. Left there by the glaciers when they receded. It is easy to see why a lot if farmers back when moved west where there are not all those rocks.

[@BellsFarming]

Yes, we are lucky, we have a few rocky fields. But we have a great piece of land here

[@theladder06]

Awesome 🚜! Cuts thru that soil like butter.

[@BellsFarming]

Very satisfying!

[@cmc7106]

It has to feel great to be back in the fields! Hope you guys have a bountiful season 😊

[@BellsFarming]

Yes! It been a very productive weekend and early week. We are getting shit done!

[@JimWhitaker]

Thank you; that's surprisingly interesting. Always good to see you two working.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you!

[@stuartwullenweber3869]

Rip it Molly! I love your perspective and explanation.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you!

[@Gary-wm7vi]

Great video. Nice to see you back in the fields doing what you love. ❤

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you!

[@ParkerRipley-dq1ig]

Love this video!! Very well shown and great angles of what your doing!!!

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you!

[@wk6976]

Very cool work Molly and you are also. Thanks for sharing.

[@wabwee60]

Happy days are here again, warmer weather, Molly in a tee shirt!

[@BellsFarming]

Yay! And tank top too

[@dellwisman8869]

That was a large rock for a older worked field isn’t it? Great to see Molly so excited for the driving season to start. Love to see a bikini version Molly!😊🌞🤗

[@BellsFarming]

They just show up hahah

[@dellwisman8869]

Surprises can be fun. Lol😁

[@mauricemokuruk4044]

enjoy your video Molly Happy farming

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you! 😊 🚜💚

[@mlj6419]

Great video. Love watching the process from beginning to harvest.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you

[@gardnep]

Great to see Molly’s enthusiasm for tractor work. The soil seems to be an alluvial loam with the right balance of sand, silt and clay to make it susceptible to compaction. I think some of the compaction is caused by the potato digger that pushes the soil below down, while it’s damp. The digger probably has a continuous chain that, as well as lifting the spuds, presses the soil behind it. Where I come from most commercial potatoes are grown under centre pivot on ancient sand dunes, where there is little compaction and washing is reduced.

[@BellsFarming]

The soil is on the sandy side. It’s all river bed soil. Thank you for observations!

[@pdoherty]

Thanks for the on the job training and explanation of how growing spuds starts. Looking forward with interest to your seeding explanations. Interesting stuff Molly!

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you! I’m glad you think it’s interesting too!

[@federalist46]

Until this video, I would never have believed watching Molly or anyone else get so excited about driving her Deere around a field could be so....."interesting". Thank you for that.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you for riding alone with me.

[@nobodynothing9950]

Sun's out guns out!! Nice when it warms up and you first get back out in the field to bust some dirt.

[@BellsFarming]

I love the warmth that comes through the cab windows too!

[@tstormchaser3]

Love these videos and the opportunity to learn. Always fascinating to see how it gets done.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you!

[@bradlavassaur8265]

Really awesome! I wondered if you may have to run down the same row more than once to get your ripping depth right when starting the ripping process? Then rock removal, and tillage over the top of all of it. It's a fascinating process to watch. I really appreciate this video and look forward to see the season progress. Thank you for sharing, I hope you're having a great day 😊🚜🌞👍👍

[@BellsFarming]

I am having a wonderful day! Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment, and thank you for watching! 😊💚🚜

[@bradlavassaur8265]

@@BellsFarming you're welcome. Your videos are informative and lot of fun. 😊

[@maineman11]

Shane has all the cool gadgets! 👍🏻

[@bendugas8632]

I have never seen a ripper to loosen up the soil, I'm noticing you are not double hoeing like you would do with a wheel harrow very interesting thanks for sharing.

[@josephjohnson5691]

Molly, love to watch your content. I used to harrow in the spring with a 656 Farmall, when you get bogged down time to pick them up or you will get buried. You’re doing a great job your rows look fine.

[@BellsFarming]

Little tire spinning occasionally, your right though that thing will just suck the tractor down when it’s to wet. So far I have not gotten stuck this year! 🤞🏻

[@LtColDaddy71]

As a proponent of no till, and cover crops, farming biologically not chemically, I also subscribe to the idea of “context.” Potato production at scale is tricky. You seem to have a system that minimizes the negative impact on soil health, and still produce a vital product to feed the world. I respect that a lot.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you! We are always working towards better farming practices. We went many many years without a ripper deep enough, so we are trying to make sure we get all the fields taken care of. We always use cover crops when we can!

[@jamesgaul1022]

Great job of tilling the field today, Molly.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you James

[@audunaagre]

Cool. We have all been waiting for this day😊🚜

[@BellsFarming]

Yay!

[@DHGo-ex7ns]

Very interesting presentation. I knew lots more about potato farming then I ever knew before. There's a whole lot more than throwing a spud into the ground and digging it up at harvest. There's a whole lot of work to produce spuds like any other farming crop. Looking forward to your seed video.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you! That video will be coming soon. Cutting seed next week

[@tommy..980]

There’s nothing like the smell of freshly plowed dirt…. Looks like you’re off to another great season… And you looked fantastic up in your John Deere!!!!!😊

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you Tommy! You are right about the sight and smell of fresh ground!

[@user-pi3bh2pn2z]

nice job.Who would have ever thought you would be a tractor driver.And love doing it lol

[@shanebell9589]

I tell her all the time, she was born to be a farmer, it’s a perfect fit for her I think

[@BellsFarming]

Yes I never would have guessed! But it doesn’t surprise me! Love you dad

[@iguana9173]

It was really cool seeing the tractor in action molly.

[@BellsFarming]

I’m back at it!

[@belfast479]

Great job, thanks for sharin'.

[@walba]

Molly, thank you for another great video!

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you!

[@skyspop3874]

Shane was awesome on his explanation of soil compaction. He seems a good tender of the land. As far as you go Molly you don't even realize do ya? Wow!

[@BellsFarming]

Shane is a great teacher for me! He knows the land and how to use it. 😇

[@williamgamache2882]

Nice video. "Now get back to work!" LMAO!!! Go Shane ... Anyway, thanks for the video. As always, I really like the watching you guys on the farm. It's always interesting to see how it all works. City boys like me never get to see the rural side of life. Thanks!

[@BellsFarming]

Hahah Back to work! Famous last words! Thank you so much for watching!

[@cedricgates9976]

you get better every time youget in that tractor what an asset to the farm you go girl love watchin ya work kiddo ya learn and teach more every day keep it up please how long till you start planting

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you very much! We will start planting potatoes tomorrow actually! I missed the first seed cutting because I was in the tractor all day. I will make sure I film the next cutting day

[@keithchow5408]

Nice shiny hood...What a beautiful day in Maine!

[@BellsFarming]

The days are getting really nice!

[@freedomrider30]

Love that this first field is the one you guys were just shooting at!! Shane! Stop turning away bro! You got it!!! Believe it or not! A+ bro!!! 👍🏻 Moll??? Great shooting!!! You're doing really good here. Sound is good, vid is good, timeline is good...Thinkings about expanding the vid experience for your viewership. Tap into that!!! U have come so far in a very short time! A+!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

[@BellsFarming]

Awesome! Thank you! I was wondering if anyone would notice the targets in the field! I am going to try and get more videos out now that we are doing more stuff. If the editing didn’t take so long, I would have a few videos a week! Thank you very much for the kind words and encouragement!! 💚😊

[@coffee8866]

Great video Molly. I hope this channel of yours blows up this year to 50K subs!

[@BellsFarming]

Wow that would be cool! I guess you never know!

[@smooch5126]

Really enjoyed this video and learnt alot! Thanks for your time explaining.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you! I m glad you found it interesting!

[@fourdragonv2]

Lots of fun watching you! Thanks for sharing, subscribed.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you very much! Welcome to the channel!

[@averageshot]

Awesome video I’ll see you guys in the field today!

[@BellsFarming]

Yay!

[@brianwolent9593]

Gotta love spring. Great video. To quote Shane.... get to work.

[@Home-ed6zg]

Thanks Shane for explaining everything in detail.. Cool to learn it all. :)

[@BellsFarming]

I love his ground drawings, his and ray both do this. Thanks for watching

[@user-fy9zx8xu9g]

You guys are too funny, now get to work !!! I think I saw you two zigzagging around those fields . Love you…

[@BellsFarming]

Hahah 😁

[@stevemccoy8138]

Hi Molly, isn't ripping fun ! I always liked doing that. Thanks for Sharing. 😊

[@robertrohler3644]

Nice looking hood on the tractor. Cool tilling video

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you! Tractor looks like brand new now!

[@brittweir8844]

Great video ❤, I've learned a lot watching you guys ❤.. thank you for your hard work ❤, America 🇺🇸

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you very much for watching! 😊💚💛

[@patrickcreath217]

That is one evilwickedmeannastybadgogetter of a subsoiler. I like it. Good job guys.

[@BellsFarming]

Your right*** it’s defiantly the coolest looking implement!

[@paulym5814]

A sure sign of spring.

[@BellsFarming]

It’s here finally!

[@Dave-ll6ei]

Nice explanation on soil compaction. I never realized how important it is to break up the compaction. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikemorgan4726]

Very good video sure learning more about how you do things while you farm❤❤❤❤

[@BellsFarming]

Awesome Mike! I’m glad you are enjoying!

[@frankponte4031]

Great informative content. Thanks for the good video.

[@BellsFarming]

Thank yo!

[@chump4952]

My wife worked for Bell Farms in Mars Hill from 1976 till 1985 , Owners Alfred,Gary,Patty, Brian and Breen Bell back then. She worked on the harvester and on the baker head, hanging 5 and 10 pound poly bags, some time loading trucks with 50 lb. masters. The Bells were Ma Cains star growers for fries

[@BellsFarming]

That’s cool! We visited that farm when we went to the county! What great people. They are not related, but good hard working people just like us! Thank you for sharing 😁

[@jasonlusk7287]

I love taters TY for all the work you do to make it happen ! Your appreciated !

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you!

[@colingunn4822]

Great vid Molly....

[@BellsFarming]

Thanks Colin 😊

[@cuzocustoms]

Always love the sight of a newly worked field.

[@BellsFarming]

Yes!

[@Nothing_Nothing485]

This girl knows what she’s doing…. Awesome … ❤

[@BellsFarming]

I love this work! And learning!

[@kenmartin9227]

Ironically....Molly is excited about COMPACTION...in fact, she has...COMPASSION for COMPACTION! 😊

[@BellsFarming]

Hahah I can’t help myself. Farm Geek 🤓🚜💚

[@darrenniles2448]

Another great video, I had no idea that much to win into telling the ground I thought you just pushed down on that thing and pulled for all it’s worth

[@BellsFarming]

Hahah yeah I am learning all of these things too!

[@John-jg5dh]

Looks like a rippin' good time!👍

[@BellsFarming]

Oh yeah😎

[@ChrisCipares]

Look at that Shiny new hood!

[@michaelnaretto3409]

When I lived in Idaho I always liked seeing a freshly disked field.

[@BellsFarming]

Yes one of my favorite things too.

[@opinkumar5639]

Beautiful video 💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you

[@baldydbt1443]

Awesome great great work mate keep up the great work love your channel 👍

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you so much!

[@TechneMaker]

Great job Molly. I do have a lingering question about how you got into this farming business. You mention things like this is my second year doing this, etc, but it looks like you (and Shane) have been doing this for ages!? Maybe a quick storytime video of how you got into this industry (unless there is a video i missed) and how you got from the beginning to now?

[@BellsFarming]

I think that’s a great idea. I can do a little story while I’m working in the tractor. O have a few videos to make but when I shoot the next tractor day I’ll talk about it :)

[@johnkelly5487]

Great job on the hard pan, Jack, RI, USA

[@BellsFarming]

💚😊🚜

[@NickManCuso59]

Something tells me driving the tractor 🚜 is by far your favorite part of farming !

[@BellsFarming]

Hehehe 😁🚜😊

[@_Merica_USA]

Another Great Video 👍 Great content, keep up the great work!

[@BellsFarming]

Thank you!

[@jtn-minn8105]

Observation from a farmer who has ran deere's the last forty five years, the 30 series and I mean older like 4430 through the 60 series like 4960 the tilt on the steering wheel was built well. Starting on the 8000 series the tilt has a lot more plastic and is pretty janky;) tilt them up and down gently and they last...slam them down and they get sloppy loose rather quickly;) Lots of tater's raised under water over here in west central Minn for the fry market.

[@BellsFarming]

Ha! Thank you for the tip! I will be more gentle on my steering wheel!

[@paullhommedieu2795]

Good job out there..we could never use anything like that around here..way to many stones! We have to rely on crops to break up compaction..like vine crops or alfalfa which has deep roots almost 6ft in depth...I'm jealous of your ground!! But a great job with that..

[@BellsFarming]

Wow I had no idea the roots were that long! River bed soil! There are some really rocky fields those teeth pop often!

[@glennspreeman1634]

We call them V rippers out here in Nebraska. Run into some of the same compaction on potatoes though they're raised on sandy soils. You guys wouldn't even farm it!

[@BellsFarming]

Hahah we do have some nice soil! Thank you for watching :) and commenting.

[@joenewman6494]

Wow Shane has drawing skills in the dirt was he ever a platoon leader?🤣 Very interesting work tho thanks for video and oh yea…….GET TO WORK……🤣🤣🤣later y’all.❤️😎🇺🇸

[@BellsFarming]

Hahah “Don’t let it happen again” Shane had a few good one liners. 😁

[@joenewman6494]

@@BellsFarming Yes he did🤣