Rolling on Corn Planting in Iowa!!

[@robertfitzsimmons2507]

Would love to see some longer videos If possible. 20,30 minutes are great but I'd even watch longer

[@codycundiff3506]

It's always a great day when the man his self posts a IRL video!

[@robertfitzsimmons2507]

I've just been binge watching every video up until now ,think i got less than ten vids left to watch to be completely caught up. Lol😅

[@VersatileGamingYT]

We have a farm in the UK running about 5 300hp JD 6R260’s and a bunch of other tractors, what we do is we pressure/power wash all the machinery every time they finish a field unless they are going back out so yes we do clean the fuel cap.

[@jonbrown9561]

Blow the fuel cap off with air before opening helps alot

[@BentTreeFarmPa]

I always keep a bag of gatorwipes in the cab with me, for my hands and for things like the fuel cap and dipstick if needed. They also are great for wiping off the ends of pioneer fittings as well!! I personally think you may need to look at the seal on the cap, or maybe check to see if the tank is venting ok.

[@thaneschaffer6678]

Always enjoy the content Grant-don't get too discouraged over the challenges around planting no-till it is just a different beast. That residue and moisture that is a problem now will be a great benefit if and when the rain shuts off during the growing season. I have done things both ways and each system has its own specific challenges but keep trying and learning! Thats the spirit of the American farmer!

[@walterlaubscherjr2011]

Lookin good Hilbert Bros can’t wait to see west happens this summer

[@KBG_savyy]

love these videos, watched every single one over the past week between sleep and work and farm sim, can't wait for an update on all the Hilbert's farms

[@FreedomForceFishing]

I’m sitting here in south Florida rigging poles and study’s for finals and now I have an excuse to take a brake.

[@peteparker7396]

I’m north of you and just finished a round of golf.

[@FreedomForceFishing]

@@peteparker7396 I play a little golf here and there but will be heading up to Leesburg in a few days for the state championship

[@paulmullins4439]

Always enjoy watching keep up the great work

[@peterhuehn6137]

Grant, where have you been? We need new videos!!

[@michellewipf3961]

You should Invest in Precision Plantings “Delta Force” its ran of an air compressor that you mount on your planter. An air line runs to each row of the planter and you can adjust the down pressure of the row cleaners from the cab as your planting.

[@waterskiingfool]

Great to see you getting planting done.

[@brodyschroeder91]

The thing about being a farmer is making decisions about weather or not it’s to wet/muddy to get in the field. Videos have been very inspiring to help me become a first gen farmer. Keep up the good work!

[@CaryGuyer]

Nice video Grant, glad to see you are coming along very well. As far as the dirt buildup on the fuel neck, you could buy a small cheap hand broom and put a string through the handle to just hang it around the fuel neck, that way it's always there for when you need to fuel. May want to check the o-ring on your fuel cap also.

[@Tapthatsugershack]

Filed prep is key to any successful planting and harvesting

[@cobrettikorte]

Squad I'm your biggest fan I've seen almost every single one of your videos

[@MaclearieFarms]

I love that adrenaline rush when your being chased by the rain

[@chasewittum8699]

Tip for the fuel cap getting dirty. If you carry pliers knock the dirt off cap with the pliers. Always have to do it when I refuel!

[@stryker290]

Or pickup a small handbrush at the hardware store.

[@MisterEC1]

@@stryker290 AND a small brush, Very cheap insurance to not have a very costly repair bill.

[@darrellrobinson5742]

Put a glove or something like thatu can slip on an off sleeve they make one for exhaust that wood work keep up great work you two

[@mgkhanguner5661]

Use a plastic bag and tape for the fuel tank cap.🧿👍

[@dalewilson7434]

Try a small plastic bag on the fuel neck and use a rubber band to hold it on. Great video

[@row5611]

A old sock works well!

[@mikemiklowicz4107]

Hi Grant You can either use rag to wipe dirt down, if your tractor has pneumatic, you can blow it using blow gun. You could also tie a plastic bag stopping dirt sitting on fuel cap👍

[@robertfitzsimmons2507]

We used to do that. Don't look the nicest but definitely works .

[@Michael-8903]

15:42 Blow off with air does the same before disconnecting hydraulic hoses

[@joejohnson8490]

Hilbert Farms would be a good name for your channel, senses you and your brother both are farming on it.

[@cedricbroussard8738]

Love the video 📹

[@mr.rubber_duck]

You should buy two hopper bottoms and a small dryer for right next to your shed for this fall to get better prices

[@strandedkansan8367]

Doesn't always work out. This year I would have been best off selling it all at harvest.

[@mr.rubber_duck]

Ok but for the most part usually it's better to wait to sell

[@robervin9107]

Great job guys

[@CollinWeis]

Love this stuff. That notification caught me off guard, so props to you for that one

[@ColtonRunge]

Are we ever gonna get to see the rest of your planting and Spencer’s ?

[@ChainGang4033]

disposable shower caps have worked really well for me over that gas cap. Cheap and easy to have a bunch on hand in very little space.

[@celli2191]

I wish you posted to this channel more

[@robertfitzsimmons2507]

I agree. Doesn't always have to be farming content. Snowmobile trail Ride adventures over the winter not a bad idea. Anything really just to be able to post more over the winter months. Love this channel and definitely wishing them the best and commend these guys for the way they have managed the land they own. Everything looks so much better and will only improve with time and experience. Good luck fellas.

[@beckfarms]

Great video

[@jimmiking]

My name is Jimmi you are my favorite KZbinr I’ve been watching you since I was little

[@garywaxler7866]

Keep a rag @ your fuel tank & use it to clean off your fuel cap on the tractor or combine. Anytime it rains the rag will get a free wash lol. That's what I do. I slowly take the cap off & tap it on something to get any other dirt off. As others have said, your fuel filters will catch anything else.

[@Harmon_Farms221]

It’s always good to get that off the fuel cap so you don’t get crap inside the tank what we do is every few times we fill up we just clean it off

[@danbonikowske5870]

Get rid of that john deere planter monitor and get yourself a 20/20 seed sense monitor and put on down pressure sensors right away and you will and your confidence level in the planter will go up,its so much nicer

[@jackson8753]

I always keep a good sturdy bristle brush to get that stuck dirt off of there

[@mattshell7753]

Great video again very informative I love your videos hope the best for your crop this year you sure put a lot of effort into getting it planned correctly be safe out there.

[@coolshax2]

Pioneer John skipped that part when he saw you wearing that Wyffels cap. 😂

[@thomasbritten7216]

When a second tractor shows up on the farm, I'd recommend an ATU 300 in the one pulling the planter. Much smoother than that 200

[@krusejonathan01]

That ground that the stalks got burned off looked pretty dang good in comparison.

[@Huffy_10]

What happened? No update in 4 months. I’m curious to see how the crops are doing

[@ColtonRunge]

Ikr !! He posted on insta gram thag all his beans are done and he is now on corn but how is he not gonna post a yt vedio for us

[@jakeedits312]

Growing up on a farm in the northwestern corner of Iowa, and now living in Urbandale, I’ve been wondering where your farming operation is? Also 5:59 I don’t think you are supposed to taste test that

[@thomasbritten7216]

Grant farms near Montezuma

[@VirtualAcres-x3f]

Hope planting is well good luck

[@centexan]

Gotta have a rag handy to wipe off that gas cap. Keep one in your pocket or on the tractor.

[@jameseckheart938]

Take cap off carefully and tap it on the fill neck below where dust is stuck to it a few times each time u fuel until u can get it back to a power washer or hose or something...

[@lgl_137noname6]

6:01 What vintage is that oil ? A little balsamic vinegar and 2 drops of mustard make for a perfect salad dressing ... Gotta shake in a figure 8 motion though . :)

[@aaroneasley707]

Grant listen very helpful keep going. But for the fuel cap air hose works

[@allamericanTT7]

Another sidenote: Corn before May 1 in central IA should not be over 2" deep. Depending on moisture and temps too.... takes a lot more energy (depending on growing variables again) Good luck and great video

[@mickeymorgan-ze9kz]

I've been farming my hole life instead of lowering your trash wipers give the planter units more down pressure ane drive a little slower you will plant perfectly and your trenches aren't closing because it's a little to wet in beans you don't want your trash wipers digging remember that you have to combine this fall and you will have your header on the ground

[@alexlloyd5670]

Love the video

[@FollowingKeenan]

My cap doesnt do that. Is that cap leaking fuel? Dust will build up on a dsl fuel leaks. Or hydraulic oil leaks.

[@ShaneWendt]

most tractors/Ag equipment have a filter in the neck to keep the dirt out from the fuel tank, otherwise we just keep old rags or tshirts in the cab and wipe it off before fueling

[@BoreFarms]

We used to clamp a small plastic bag over the lid (using a small strap) when were harrowing or doing work that we knew would leave the tractor in a dusty mess. Probably smarter ways of doing it, but it worked for us.

[@joshwagner5414]

I always bang the cap on the step if it has any dust.

[@luttuceman]

Can’t wait for a second tractor seems like ones needed. Maybe a John Deere 4755 it has about the same HP as the 8110

[@sethgoslar9208]

We never clean the caps man, never had an issue, it all gets cleaned when they get power washed

[@lukedesselle2491]

Need to get a lowboy for the old army truck then you could haul the tractor to Spencer farm, lowboys are handy for many things

[@talmid39]

just a thought. Have you heard of AEA? They have excellent products to digest some of that corn residue in the fall.

[@talmid39]

Advancing Eco agriculture

[@brudergav6704]

My corn in my garden was planted May 8th and its already an inch tall

[@Brennenstanley468]

Grant when is you game coming out I can’t wait I’ve been a fan since 1000 subs

[@364rooster]

I’ve seen people clean off the fuel cap to knock the dust off

[@codeyfrisk3882]

Graint u can power wash the cap for the fuel

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Hey Grant. Is this planter set up for no till?

[@sterleknowsbest]

I LOVE YOU GRANT !!!!!!! You are my fav youtuber, I like, and turn on all notifications, subscribed, and comment on all vids. By the way when is, "American Farming" coming out?

[@Jbeen2dambusy01]

I’m running my dreams through you

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Grant I have a cab cleaner brush to clean the cap but your cap is leaking fuel look at the gasket condition.

[@traumarn0325]

Super newbie here!! So if the burned acres are going to produce better than the non burned acres, why not burn the fields every fall/winter?? In my first 6 months owning part of a couple farms in Central Illinois and am 50/50 with my tenant and hoping to plant 111 day corn tomorrow. Thank goodness I have an awesome tenant helping me learn. 😊

[@waynejones5239]

Burning is a win loose situation soil will warm up quickly but you loose valuable nutrients that you have to spend money on to replace it can be a good tool in grass land to get rid of weeds without chemicals

[@denp54z]

20 years ago here in North Louisiana seemed like corn farmers were always burning their fields late winter . But almost never now ? I often wondered if the state EPA stopped them or the Feds ?

[@Blueriverfarms]

We use the 18 volt Milwaukee vacuum to remove the dust and crud and make sure you wipe off all the fuel and/or fuel oil after filling the tank. If fuel oil is coming from cap vent when tractor is moving, the vent is defective and may to be replaced?

[@chrisford7671]

Hey, when are you going to do another video?

[@charliemostad850]

Love the text on the phone

[@samhanson5554]

Before I fuel I clean it off as much as I can! 👍😎✅

[@denp54z]

Start bagging that fuel fill cap/spout with a small canvas or heavy cotton bag or an old wool cap secure it some small rope.

[@michaelmckeown3164]

Have you looked into regenerative agriculture and permaculture? You can exponentially increase your crop yields by increasing organic matter in the soil without ever using fertilizer and minimal pesticide use. The only thing permaculture requires is building the initial infrastructure of the soil. Then the farm becomes a self sustaining system only requiring some removal of invasive weeds. But after the farm establishes, weeding becomes less and less frequent over the years. No till farming also increases soil life and generates beneficial microbes along with increasing water retention capacity. Reducing the effects of drought and flash flooding. Permaculture and Silvio-pasture farming also can sequester huge quantities of CO2 reversing climate change. The carbon sequestration potential of the farm can also be sold off as carbon credits. Lots of companies are looking to purchase carbon credits to meet environmental goals for activities they can’t reduce themselves such as flying. Those carbon credits can generate a sizable passive income letting nature do its thing, requiring essentially no work. Using permaculture also diversifies income streams securing self independence. Diversified crop streams also can lead to greater personal financial security. So that during some especially dry or wet years bad harvests for some crops will allow other crops to thrive. Which reduces dependence on crop insurance which can be extremely expensive. Pepsi Co and General Mills have been investing billions of dollars into regenerative agriculture. Large industrialized companies such as Monsanto continually sell products that say require copious amounts of fertilizer but in reality don’t need it. A lot of the big farming companies are owned by petrol/chemical companies always trying to push products onto consumers. When in reality a large portion of the products are not needed. The product’s labeling is a ruse to make profit at the expense or farmers and your crop land. Adding industrial fertilizer annually year after year destroys the health of soil. Perpetuating a cycle of needing ever more amounts of fertilizer to maintain yields. Continually adding fertilizer makes the soil caustic and acts as a detriment to the plants and soil microbes along with destroying your wallet. Not to mention the huge environmental impact it has. Industrial fertilizer is extremely carbon intensive as most of the minerals are mined from Australia or Asia. Then after the fertilizer is mined it has to be shipped across the world in trains, ships and trucks. I would also recommend using technology such as drones, AI, and sensors to detect dry areas or areas that may need a specific input. Instead of broadly applying inputs everywhere. Applying these technologies could potentially save you a lot of time and money. Here are some resources: Mark Shepard is a Big Permaculture advocate who has a decent size farm and has decades of experience to back his claims. KZbin also has tons of videos on permaculture systems that range from tiny urban farms to 100 acres or more. Edible Acres is another good KZbin resource on permaculture. Andrew Millison also is another good teaching resource. permacultureapprentice.com/top-5-quality-online-permaculture-resources/ regenerationinternational.org/2018/06/24/no-till-farming/ www.forestag.com/pages/mark-shepard 1:27:21Justin RhodesHow Mark Shephard's Farm THRIVES on Neglect (Extended Version)Jan 24, 2022 www.restorationag.com/team/mark-shepard/

[@craigadair128]

Grant we need some more farming videos what the heck man?

[@ColtonRunge]

Frl :/

[@collinheitman6349]

Blow the dirt of the cap with an air chuck before you open it

[@erikjohansson4390]

I see manny farmers put graphite in the corn seed box, do you do it? And why do they do it? 🙂

[@peterhuehn6137]

It helps the seed move through the planter easier.

[@erikjohansson4390]

@@peterhuehn6137 okey sound smart, do you think Grant should start with that to? 🙂

[@Declan_9373]

Hey grant you should of came in with the ripper to clear the stalks and break up the soil

[@waynejones5239]

Nice video

[@King_Randy]

Lookin good

[@haydonsickles]

You should try and find a field roller to use for a little bit

[@farmeralex2364]

Is American farming almost ready? I've been wanting to play it badly for a while

[@TheRussiansDidIt]

I feel like the rental man buck tried to sabotage the feeder tube on your seed cart.....😂😂

[@mikemullen2952]

I have a screw driver in the tool box on my 8200 take it and tap on the cap with the handle of the screw driver when you get it off i clean it more

[@marvindavis3305]

I’m Marvin my wife has been working on the farm she loves it.

[@Airplaneclipz]

My family has a farm of a mix of corn and soy beans (they switch it every year) they are a big case family tho even tho I wish it was John Deere. But they own about 3000 acres of farm land it’s a big farm has been a farm since 1890s I think. they also have a big map in their office which tells them where there corn/beans went

[@hanksfarmvideos]

Do you notice any planter drift when you're using gps on the tractor?

[@jameseagleeye6546]

It's funny you mentioned that you should change the name to Hilbert Farms cause that's what I used to search Spencer's channel but it brought up Squad Farms y'alls gaming channel. I like the sound of Hilbert Farms.

[@bohemianford1165]

How much did that light kit cost you on the 8110

[@FarmingIowa32]

We finished planting 2k acres mid may.

[@Hobbylobbyfg]

Hey when are going to post

[@LucasWarmbrodOutdoor]

My grandpa always said to wait till May no matter what. 1:30

[@gruntfactory1745]

I always carry an old shirt in the tractor and wipe off the dirt around the fuel cap. Don’t chance it.

[@JamesTyreeII]

If I’m facing refueling, was a fuel cap that Scott a bunch of dirt in the salon, and I will wear gloves and clean that thing a Office best as I can, so that minimize the risk of falling into the fuel

[@michaelowen1750]

a cheap Car wheel brush will knock that dust off the fuel cap and filler neck... better to knock it off when the cap is on.

[@farmingisfun5871]

I am watch on the road went to the beach and now coming back

[@Tylersc909]

I clean it off when we fill them up it looks better anyway

[@Tyler-f2p]

When is American farming coming out

[@Kenton-rr5vz]

Hey grant,when is the American Farming mobile game coming out?im dying to play it

[@Jack-Wall]

Make a leather sock cover with a bungee for that fuel cap. S!