From One Extreme To The Other (Ep. 51)

WHY CAN'T THE WEATHER JUST DO EXACTLY WHAT WE WANT! With harvest finally completed, the crew enjoys the luxuries of the post-grind life. They take a few days off to relax, and then get back to work shortly after. Tillage mode is here, but the ground conditions aren't exactly where they need to be. The saturation went from non-existent to overabundant in just 1 day. They cross off some small jobs from the list, like cleaning combines, shuffling equipment, and some maintenance. When it dries up, the vertical till and rippers will hit the ground running! Thanks for watching.
#Harvest #Farm #Illinois
Andy 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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[@battlefronthero3789]

From one Illinoian to another thank you for giving our state a awesome farm KZbinr

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Illinois is the best area in the world to grow corn and soybeans. I’m happy to showcase it.

[@battlefronthero3789]

@@aTrippyFarmer thx again also for sure it is the best place to grow beans and corn In the USA I would say. Lastly I feel a sense of home when watching your videos I have a aunt and uncle who farm in Utica that I am really close with. It just reminds me of them so thank you so much

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video!!!

[@jayhuff4674]

Great video. Just a suggestion if the shed you keep your bean heads in is at tour nain farm put a hitch on the front of the gator and push it 8n that way can see what the front of the trailer is doing.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

That is a good idea. Unfortunately, though, the shed is a bit away from the farm. I don’t mind the workout, but my family doesn’t like it much.

[@deepwoodguy2]

I always hit the "Like" button before the video starts, as Andy always makes it a very interesting time.. Go to freezing to 80 degrees... great weather.. ✔😎✔

[@mikewatkins1197]

You do a really good job on your videos

[@willr69420]

I just love your ability to talk to your viewers!! #FARMERKZbinMAFIA

[@aTrippyFarmer]

As long as someone is listening, I’ll keep talking. Thanks for the support!

[@echutch]

Two trailer park girls go round the outside. Round the outside. Round the outside.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

GUESS WHO’S BACK

[@zeusmacafee5097]

So what is the reason you use DAP instead of MAP? Is it related to your ph or just preference?

[@Canadax25]

Hello

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Hi!

[@chadjustice8560]

I'm curious why not trade up to a 12 row head? Do you guys prefer 8 row heads? I can't remember your corn planters off the top of my head so I'm guessing that's also playing a part

[@aTrippyFarmer]

That’s a great question, Chad. It was certainly on the table, but we would also need to trade up in combines, which didn’t seem needed at the moment. The difference between the 8 row and 12 row folding was almost 50,000,. It would probably be a minimum 100,000 to find a bigger combine, if not 200-300,000. We get along just fine with our equipment right now-the corn head was just be a trouble maker. Hopefully in the future we will be upgrading to 12 row folders and big combines.... just don’t need them now. Thanks for the question.

[@chadjustice8560]

@@aTrippyFarmer Thanks for answering sir. We are running a 9600 and wanted to upgrade this year to a 9770 or 9870 but you can actually buy a 680 or 690 cheaper. Also was going to go 12 row and 40 foot preferably draper but we held off and going to look through out the winter.

[@mattweitzel4865]

The fcc won’t let me be or let me be me so let me see they try to shut me down on mtv but it feels to empty without me

[@aTrippyFarmer]

A man of culture!

[@mattweitzel4865]

I try

[@cadegullion2532]

king dole 54

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Long live the king!

[@Chadfarmingandcranes]

What was the monitor or screen and what was the program or app that showed the satellite weather on that screen, was that any of the deer software?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Nope that was an IPad Pro. It was originally purchased for Climate, but, since we no longer use that program, I use it for entertainment.

[@Chadfarmingandcranes]

@@aTrippyFarmer Awesome okay I will look into that, thank you very much for your response.