First Hay of the Year!

I'm cutting the first hay of the year with the Farmall 756 diesel and the International 990 haybine. Plus, Coco has her calf!
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[@donatellonabotti2299]

Man I could watch an hour straight of just mowing. Talking or no talking. Doesn't matter if it's all drone or all on board footage, or a mix of both. There is something therapeutic about the sights and sounds of a tractor in a field. And I'm serious. I could watch an hour straight.

[@Kelleena1on1]

Also me as well :-)that’s some beautiful grass also

[@djjamison6548]

Me too

[@jorgehurford1742]

The only thing missing is the smell!

[@mikenelson6630]

There's no denying it - THAT's a great day of farming. I'm so glad that the new calf is doing just fine. Only the 'murder drone' put a slight damper on the day.

[@bgatlin5918]

Hilarie’s laugh and The music at the end though. ❤

[@DougMoore-vn8zr]

My 3 year old daughter and I watch all the time, she just calls your channel "cows". Thumbs up

[@timothyabraham2228]

3 of pete's favorite words(and us viewers too) "come on 🐃cows🐂🐮" !!

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

So do I and I am a lot older than 3

[@bradwilson4043]

I watch it with my granddaughter and we both say hello back to Pete when he says ‘hello I’m Pete’ 😂

[@joeanonemouse]

@@eileenmcdonald1599 👍🤣🤣

[@billmarks8246]

I truly enjoy your videos! I know it is a lot of trouble setting up the cameras and all the editing that’s required, but watching you cutting hay is very relaxing to me. Thank you for your channel, I never miss one. Thanks Pete.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

You're welcome Bill!

[@daubber51]

Yes Pete I like your videos too. They're so relaxing keep up the good work, and it's always nice to see Hillary working along with you. You make a good team. Rht

[@newman_LaRue_Jr]

Thank you for inviting us into your office yes I now live in a retirement community spent my entire life on a farm THANK YOU for allowing me to walk with you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@vickyburton2434]

To me, this is the American dream!

[@lynnclark4208]

There's days that I enjoy "no talking". The quiet with the sound of the tractor is therapeutic. Makes me feel like I'm right there. And there's times when you use the drone, enjoy that too. And there's times you talk through the video. Enjoy that too. I also enjoy Hillary!!

[@lynnsweeney4529]

Good morning, Pete. We can't tell you how much we enjoy all of your videos . There is just something so peaceful about watching the animals, you moving the hay, and I even enjoy the tractor 🚜 rebuilds. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to share your videos with us all.😊

[@user-fk8qz9wj4l]

❤❤❤❤

[@user-fk8qz9wj4l]

You are the most beautiful, ma'am, stay well

[@deancharles1470]

I missed that prayer that I always said when taking vintage equipment to the field for the first time of the season and that is “Lord please get me thru one more season with this old equipment “.

[@madampolo]

Pete knows his tractors inside and out. There is no doubt his old tractor will perform perfectly. Now, MY old tractor is a different story!

[@deancharles1470]

I was always confident the tractor would make it. The haybine was a different story. She never let me down but I always said the prayer

[@madampolo]

@@deancharles1470 I think Pete also keeps his auxiliary equipment in working order as well. I only have a tractor, shredder, and auger to maintain. Boy, that was a lot of grass he cut!

[@bamatractor]

I have to say , your getting good at making video's.

[@sandraengstrand2784]

If you sold tickets to ride along with you when you’re cutting hay, I would be the first to buy one 🎟️ It must smell soooo good!!! ☀️💕👍🏻

[@chanwittwer4925]

I would be right behind you in line to buy a ticket!!!

[@davidgetchell3633]

So different from when I was young, I first drove the horse drawn hay rake then later I would drive the hat wagon, HOT days in the hay fields !

[@stevenarmer8245]

That would be an awesome day. Just watch out for that murder drone lol

[@TreverDuncan]

I’ve made hay for over 50 years this year. I’ve never once thought about selling tickets and honestly I don’t know anyone who would pay to ride along with me. Pete must make hay a lot different than I do.

[@sandraengstrand2784]

@@TreverDuncan 🤣🤣 I know, so silly 😜

[@MichaelAllanTorrey]

Was a little teary eyed until you verified the calf was breathing. Having spent many hours caring for 3 wonderful grandsons with Rosemarie I appreciate life more and more. What could be better than an old red tractor that can actually be used? Overhead views great. Beautiful natural canvas as usual. Must be great to sit outside at end of day and look out over the fields. Hope you, Hil and family have great week! I know I use the word “great” too much.

[@MarthaAngell-dl7qu]

That will be some sweet hay in the winters! Why does a 84 year old lady watch a farmer? I grew up watching uncles farming and my father was a part time farmer with a cub farmal tractor that is how I learned to drive at 10 years old! This brings back many memories! Thank you! S

[@bertmenden2645]

As a teenager I remember a Hereford calf being stillborn or so we thought. That old cow turned around, stuck her nose under the calf and flung it in the air over and over. There was nothing but hooves, and tail flailing about, round about the fifth flip the calf left out a small bleat, and came to life. It was running around, nursing a half hour later. Mom knows best I guess! Spent many summer days mowing hay with a Massey Ferguson 150 with a New Holland 6' sickle bar mower, and an International crimped offset behind, we were too poor to afford a haybine. Good times!

[@erikas974]

I use to work for Massey Ferguson in sales making sure the farmers get the tractors or heathers they need for they farm. Still have a mini in the glass cabinet.😊 ❤

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

What a great story. Thank you for it!

[@user-ov9rj6ze7v]

I love the real life stories on this channel. I leave some to

[@nathanokken3565]

Good way to mark the end of seasonal depression on the farm. Love this time of the year.

[@louiserawle8999]

Yay for Coco's sweet calf ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@eloiseteklu84]

Wouldn't it be cool if we all had a father, brother, son, husband or significant other like Pete? I know my world would be a better place -- for now, I appreciate living vicariously through his videos. Thanks Pete!

[@mikereed3093]

Pete, You have no idea how much enjoyment that this channel brings me.😊

[@judeedufresne8371]

Best television right here! Thank you for the work you and Hilary put into making these videos that bring peace and joy to your viewers.

[@donjames6560]

One minute into the video and you already get a big ol' thumbs up from me. I loved seeing Coco successfully have her calf!

[@djjamison6548]

I love watching hay being made. I don’t know why but it’s satisfying to me. 😊

[@David7pm]

One of my two favorite times of the year. The other, watching the cows go out on to pasture for the first time of the new season. I would cut hay for free, so enjoyable! I love your channel, Pete. Thank you.

[@ianbernardthompson5025]

Thank you for not putting any music on for talking over. Natural sounds so much better I appreciate it

[@redneckavenue3875]

I am also a farmer and in my experience it puts you so close to realness.you see life and death good days and bad days it gives you a reason to pray and it makes you very thankful I love your videos Pete keep cranking them out❤

[@johnsandell4501]

Great to see you and Hillary in your Happy Place smiling and laughing. Thanks for the sounds of Pete in his Happy Place. 👍👍👍

[@louiserawle8999]

Oh these are beautiful shots from the drone Pete,just magical.❤

[@oldstuffbethtx8052]

The aerial shots of the farm are beautiful. It's so true that we should make hay while the sun shines.

[@craigmummert5125]

Nothing like watching Pete cut hay while listening to Dan Tyminski sing " Making Hay".

[@conniebooe57]

Thank you for your videos you and your wife do a great job. Thank you for no background music. I like watching and hearing in true time. Those are the best sounds of the farm.

[@KurtvanGelderen]

Love it and only one thing missing thé smel

[@catherinehubbard1167]

“Making hay while the sun shines.” I hadn’t thought about the history of that, but it’s so clear from watching your haying videos. Like all farmers over the centuries, you try to forecast the weather so that the freshly cut hay will remain dry until enough days lying in the field have passed for it to be collected into bales and stored without mold setting in. An anxious time, hoping for that sunshine until the hay is safely stored. That tractor’s engine is a fine, smooth machine all right. It must feel even more satisfying using it since you have extended its working life and know every part of it, maintaining and replacing.

[@woodyswartze5620]

Wow, this brought back memories of having to help by FIL pull calves when momma cow couldn't quite get the job done. The kids really should enjoy the delivery process. What a miracle!

[@GWBoen]

Yay new calf and first hay cutting.

[@inqwit1]

What a great way to start a day. Just woke up and we're cutting hay. You're dead on about the tractor engine, and the editing choices are excellent. Thenk you for taking the time to have this out to us this quickly.

[@bradleyschneider3871]

This doesn't get old at all soothing. Just remember when I was 16 and 17 I worked for a farmer/ neighbor doing field work with his 756 and his 856 back in 73 ish.ive always wanted to be a farmer but in that time farmers were having their land taken away! It was a bad time to farm.the farmer also milked 35 to 40 cows..he had no kids and his wife was a school teacher...great people. Always enjoyed your videos

[@hauntinglive]

Sing a birth of an animal is so cute I don't know why people judge, if people judge they have something with their own life so that they have to work on.

[@HawkStorm87]

As always, thank you both for sharing your lives with us. Even when Pete mouth is closed you still learn something. My youngest son really enjoyed this one, and so did I.

[@ChrisWinstead-tu9tw]

Watching your videos, says American. What our country was built from. Thanks for taking the time. Always do what makes you happy.

[@autodidactin]

Love watching you cut hay Pete, especially the aerial shots. Seeing you get that last little patch is so satisfying. Sorry about your injury. Your concern about showing it to us was hilarious. 😂

[@toddbagley1775]

I really, really like seeing the vintage Farmall tractors working. You know what they say make hay!

[@brianhayes7618]

Something very satisfying about mowing grass for hay. Being on a tractor in the outdoors doing field work for the first time of the season and the smells of the fresh cut grass drying in the sun into hay. Heaven on Earth

[@SusanA1056]

Lol...I pour myself a mug of tea and fold 3 loads of laundry while Pete mows. It's relaxing & productive.

[@glentaybow]

Dang Pete! You're a real artist on that tractor and haybine. And I don't think there is another possible view you could have gotten with your camera. Totally entertaining. The calf birth was an extra bonus. Thanks loads.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

I could sit and watch you mow hay all day. it brings back memories of when I did the same thing about 50 years ago. and the funny thing is it was with an old (but not old at the time) Farmall MD. and a baler of similiar vintage fact probably a lot older than yours is now!. I could almost smell the cut grass watching this. every time I mow my lawn now it brings me back to that time. at 81 I do'n't make hay anymore just memories! thanks for sharing and letting me live Vicariously thru you Pete. God Speed. ECF

[@hoagland1943]

For a city dweller, it's great to take a retreat to the country to watch and listen to an aspect of farming. Thanks!

[@user-ov9rj6ze7v]

That they’re ending of you two sitting there on the bench was something else. That looks like a whole bunch of love in those little giggles. 🤭 with just a sprinkle of orneriness. I sure love the drone shots

[@johngastineau653]

Looks like the road got some new asphalt.

[@DarrinsDaffs]

Pete, I so appreciate your willingness to give us videos that show so many perspectives. The drone footage. The close and personal footage. The dandelion footage. It's all fab!

[@jsal2366]

Always great content Pete 👍

[@brycewiborg8095]

Always enjoyed alfalfa falling over the sickle bar. Thank you Pete.

[@joseph.2790]

Music for the ears. And I can smell that grass even online and across Atlantic ocean. Fairytale for farmers! 🇭🇷🍻🤠🇺🇸

[@caroledwards3465]

Strange you should say you could smell the grass ...me too. Best wishes from England UK 🇬🇧

[@jamesmartin6546]

It's always great to hear Farmall equipment running in positive, productive use. JimM

[@johnhuardsr.7584]

I love watching you haying with or without commentary. Thank you

[@rge2410]

I can smell the fresh cut hay in my mind. Nothing better than that pure fragrance.

[@janhorton5197]

I can smell the newly cut grass here in Australia. Mmmmmm wonderful.

[@heatherakridge4552]

I just wanted to say a big thank you to you. I started watching you a while ago. My husband and I bought 40 acres 3 years ago. He and I started watching you actually without knowing each other were watching. I went to him about raising pasture raised chickens, and he said, "You watch him too!" 😂😂 This year was our first year selling. And our 1st round of 100 chickens went over amazing! We sold out and are going to keep it up. You will never know how much you have touched our lives for the better. You are an inspiration! ❤ I appreciate that you have been such a positive impact on our lives. Our plan is to fully live off our land as well. We have cattle, goats, and chickens and love it. Thanks again so much!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Hi Heather, that is great to hear, and thank you! Best of luck with your farm.

[@99travman]

I love the sound of that tractor. Brings back memories as it's the same 756 German Diesel that I grew up driving as a teenager. Raked hay and hauled in many bales with it in the hot summers. Luke Bryan's lyrics in What Makes You County: "I got my dirt road cred when I was twelve On a no cab tractor hauling 'em bales" makes me picture myself with a big ole grin on my face driving our 756 down the gravel road full throttle between the main acreage and our other hay field about a mile down the road. We traded it in for a 1086 11 years ago as we needed a little bigger HP tractor. First tractor we had was a Farmall 460 that we traded in for the 756 about the same time I was learning to drive a tractor. That's another era of Farmall history that there are some beautiful restorations of the 60 series out there. My dad is feeling his age in his late 70's with some sore knees and is ready to get out of the cattle business this fall after we wean this year's calf crop. It is going to be a bitter sweet ending as my parents are ready to slow down but at the same time this was something they both grew up around and my brother and I enjoyed too, but with our families and full time jobs neither of us have the time to take it over plus my brother also lives 14 hours away now. We showed in 4-H, FFA, and our breed shows up until we both went to college. I still own a couple cows in the herd and provide the labor when we need to work the cattle or have a big project to do on the farm. I am a big part of our herd management decisions and maintaining our website, social media, and marketing our cattle sales so I am going to miss that but at the same time am also a bit relieved that I won't have to make an unexpected/short notice 30 minute trip out to help repair something or bring the cows in to doctor a sore foot or pinkeye. They luckily have some great neighbors that help them too that we are thankful for.

[@patsfanb6]

Sounds of sweet harmony....

[@derekadams729]

Love how the cutting of grass cleans up the tractor tyres making them look like new. Hope the finger is ok.

[@trevorbrixton5195]

I am about to purchase a small 50 acre farm just east of my city. The city just doesn't do it for me. At 38, I feel like I found my calling. Hopefully I have lots of sunrises and sunsets to look into. You gave me the power and confidence to do this Pete, and I will never be able to explain how much that means to me. Thank you Pete.

[@zefcha4670]

great video today with cocco's calf being born and cutting first hay!

[@danjosephson6910]

As a teenager in the 70s I used a John Deere #5 mower and a Case steel wheel rake. Got an announcement for my 45th year class reunion and I'm still using the same mower and rake!

[@zefcha4670]

@@danjosephson6910 thanks for sharing!

[@catrinawinkelbauer1995]

In Nebraska are hay is pretty much ready to go we’re using a John Deere 4240 and a New Idea side swathe to cut it and a 1942 Farmall H with a New Holland side delivery hay rake. Really enjoy your videos Pete.

[@JacksonBerg-frms]

Best time of year by far

[@maxinerose2096]

I learn to mow with a Farmall 350 and a pulled behind sickle bar mower. My dad would make the first lap around the field. And the he was off to plant corn and I mowed. He never let me plant corn as my rows were never straight enough to suit him. My last lap was always the hardest as it was mowing next to the fence row in the opposite direction. I was always having trouble plugging the bar with already cut hay or clipping a fence post. LOL. Lots of hay memories.

[@jfarmer9864]

You have no idea, Pete, how many memories you stirred up of me as a young teenager learning to drive an old Oliver tractor. Some of the best of my days spent. Good on ya. ☘️

[@randymousley1427]

I’m glad it’s hay season again. I just love watching the haybine, then the tedder, then baling. A couple of weeks ago we were traveling a scenic by-way in north central Kansas and a few people had already put down a first cutting of hay. I pointed that out to my wife…..she wasn’t amused.😂

[@Arkiesviewhomestead]

Pete, long time watcher, first time commenter. My wife and I have been looking to follow the trail your blazing. I am currently working in a job I hate but can’t leave. Watching your videos you give me hope that one day I will get there! I grew up in the country with farm animals and big gardens and have often dreamed about getting back to my roots. As I watch your videos it gives me peace of mind knowing that it is possible to achieve that dream. We are slowly getting there and I just want you to know that your goal you often talk about of reaching the younger generation, is becoming a reality! Every video I watch no matter what your doing inspires me to keep pushing the envelope. Thank you!!

[@52wisewoman]

That engine just hums along! Soothing with no misses.

[@rosestansfield5516]

Oh, Pete! I really LOVE when you take us for a ride on the tractor. Thank you. Thank you so much. Congratulations on the new calf. He's a beauty!

[@charlesmielke9859]

Love the sound of machinery.

[@markloy9651]

I love the “purr” of that Deutschland Diesel.

[@pklubeck2883]

No words are necessary Pete when you have mad mowing skills to show off. Thanks for sharing the new addition birth also.

[@zeekfromcentralfl3299]

Perfect video to watch before bed!! Nothing like nice mowing . . .

[@voodoo-rides]

Great video shots !! Very cool

[@kenjett2434]

I'm a old equipment person watching these machines work never gets old Pete

[@user-sq3rd3us5y]

I really enjoyed this. It brought back lots of memories of my Great Uncle’s and Uncle’s farms/ranches in Southern Idaho. Lots of wonderful memories. Thank you

[@theburnhams2925]

Amazing how the haybine obliterates the wheel tracks in the field! Very good video, Pete!

[@davehafso7003]

I always love seeing cocoas calf, the coat is always beautiful. Glad her calf survived this year!

[@Alpha1Farms]

What a beautiful day, Pete! You know, they call them fingers but I’d never seen them fing… not until today that is! You have so many talents that never fail to impress! 😂 I’m just playing. Hope you and Hilarie are enjoying this gorgeous weather we got.

[@williamlaird2136]

The sound of that engine gives me goose bumps. That engine is just begging to be put under a load! When it is under load, it is the sweetest sound around. Good day in the field!

[@reedchandler2372]

I wish we could smell the fresh cut hay. It’s one of the things I miss from my youth on the farm.

[@verajamieson8020]

Oh dont you love watching old machinery in action??👏👏

[@drglinski]

It's always a good day when the tractors can come out to play.

[@steve-gp1nc]

That is one sweet running tractor.Thanks Pete and company.

[@bonnienorton2445]

There is just something satisfying about watching you hay. The pattern, the sound and watching the equipment and how it works.

[@opendstudio7141]

Nicely edited with lots of vantage points to keep things interesting. The long shot from the drone shows just how beautiful the paddocks are laid out. Very green and juicy. 😀

[@RestorationFarm9503]

I love the hay time of the year! Go get after it!

[@ericfunnell1901]

Loved the noise of that diesel. And the drone shots. But no dad jokes. Awwww. lol.

[@1russodog]

We thank you Miss Hillary and Mr Pete. Very chill mowing scenes except where the nail polish was added. Happy for your new calfs all doing well. Gosh the day was swell all starting with you guys

[@bonniedunkin-brady9358]

Married 8 beautiful yrs today... i love watching your videos first thing in the morning with my cup of jo

[@louiserawle8999]

Such a great shot,under the tractor to the gorgeous sky.I love clouds and you have some doozies there today.❤❤

[@brentbosworth8845]

Thank you Pete, This brings back memories of when I would go up to Maine in June and help my uncle with haying on his 100 head dairy farm. Something I will never forget. I sure do miss those days.

[@pacoal]

Pete that sound is liken to a symphony playing to my ears, maestro . And its all moving in perfect harmony thanks to you.

[@TheresaKistel-hk4ld]

My family has been watching you cut hay for years and it never gets old. It’s personally something I look forward to seeing each year. Keep doing what you do Pete😊 Thank you for sharing.

[@GregCollard-cq5yg]

After watching the video I read the comments. I appreciate that you actually take the time to read them and reply. Great videos. Keep up the good work y'all.👍

[@MicheleHummel]

Thank you Pete! …a man and his tractor…💚

[@maxbailey1718]

Thanks, Pete! I love these hay making videos!

[@deniseostrander3508]

Good morning, I so appreciate you and Hillary. Thank you for bring back wonderful memories.

[@Imposter-yd4xn]

Thanks Pete, came home from the office, enjoyed a nice warm tea and watched Pete do Pete things. I realize why I'm into your channel, it's a lifestyle, just as wholesome as one can get. Hillary is a sweetheart. Keep up the great work. Greetings from Nova Scotia Canada.

[@clivesmith1201]

Realy love the videoes as always. Kalms me down and reminds me to top and take breath of fresh air in. I do envy the life style :)

[@jdfras9041]

I love the different views from the camera and drone. Thanks great video!!

[@scottbeavers1713]

Thank you for the video today. It brought back a lot of great memories of my late dad and me at this time of year. The sounds and smells never really fade.

[@rachellebrown8813]

Something therapeutic about listening to the tractor Run and the sickle doing it's work

[@mikekratz39]

Always enjoy the "What's for Dinner" segment. It's inspired me to do more grilling and the roasts are tasting great. Thanks Pete!