Harvesting Wet Corn

[@tonym7917]

I don’t know what has brought me to your channel. I was born and raised in a small farm town in Wisconsin. I now live in Chicago and hate every second of it. Watching your videos really makes me feel like I’m back home. I’ve also forwarded videos to friends down here to show them what real farming is really like. So thank you. Keep it up

[@MillennialFarmer]

Awesome, thank you for the kind words!!

[@heidischultz4779]

Dadaddy Mcmonke

[@TheJimmybud]

I have never lived in a town bigger than mine population 400 but I live 65 miles from Chicago and I wouldn't want to live one inch closer !

[@bowenbidaman8434]

My name is bob

[@bennettwerner6173]

Jim Ellinger w

[@iowadairyboysFarms]

The best farm channel on KZbin

[@MillennialFarmer]

I'd say that's pushing it, but thank you!

[@jeremyn4491]

Yup

[@bradhessels4683]

MN Millennial Farmer we just started corn today up here in Ontario 27-28 percent so we are good to go lol so many beans out here yet too and hardly any winter wheat has been planted yet such an odd harvest so far hopefully the weather smartens up sometime we had a dry summer and just when everyone was ready to go it rained every day today was first dry day in 2 weeks

[@iowadairyboysFarms]

@@MillennialFarmer The rate you are gaining subscribers you will be the highest subscribed farming channel in no time.

[@trailerparkgaming387]

Brad Hessels from Ontario yet we’ve picked some corn and some beans but rained for 4 days so everything’s wet for beans lots of late. Corn

[@cmc7106]

Your channel is so darn informative and interesting!! Thank you for sharing the videos!!

[@Ticky66MN]

So nice to see the daily reality of your operation. Than you as always!

[@nayrb11111]

Those who farm understand that things don't always go well thanks for showing the real thing and not just showing the good days. thx for being real

[@chrisdoe6890]

Grew up on a small farm in Ireland and I love this. Everything was done by small tractor Massey Ferguson or by hand back in the day . I’m addicted to your channel. I shared on twitter for 4th of July so folks actually appreciate where they’re corn comes from. Stay safe out there and keep up the great work. Beautiful family and I’m sure there’s a lot goes on behind the scenes to make this happen .Happy Independence Day.

[@simone4993]

These people deserve our never ending respect for the work they do ...to provide the food to feed a nation

[@gordonbohannon1111]

Thanks for the video. I grew up in a farming community in Illinois but not on a farm. All of my summers were spent working for local farmers. I spent many years in the grain elevator/Farm Center. This video took me home. Keep it up!!

[@keenankelley187]

Raining here so harvest is on delay so I guess I’ll sit back and watch some MN Millennial Farmer!!!

[@vanillaandy8814]

I am so totally amazed at the shear volume of knowledge you have about everything from how to operate 50 different machines to weather to soil condition to how to fix EVERYTHING! You are balancing highly complex variables to make critical business decisions. Then on top of working what seems like 20+ hrs a day you are an awesome father, husband, and son. Simple incredible what you display each video.

[@aleininger4987]

Really like how you show when you have issues and what you do to resolve them. Your channel is by far my favorite and I check every day for new videos.

[@jimday3112]

I am a new subscriber. I farmed many years ago and really miss it. Enjoying your channel. Also the fact that you have a late model adds to the enjoyment. I was a Bob Pierce fan when he raced and follow his son now. They live about 100 miles west of me. My son and I are going to the World 100 next weekend. Good luck with your harvest and be safe.

[@padairyfarming6489]

I mainly think this is the best yt channel because the way u explain everything. It also helps that you are the main man in the operation at least that’s the way it seems. You have an explanation for everything

[@davehughesfarm7983]

I watch about every video..I like the humor and how you humble yourself....

[@JD46406030]

3:51 “oh that is so stupid!” Classic farmer statement when fixing something 😂

[@lakesidefarms2165]

Just want to say thank you for bringing modern day farming to fruition. Love watching and keep them coming. Been watching from the start

[@Flyanb]

I’m gaining gobs of respect for you guys, man there is a lot to farming. Please be safe. Tag out lock out boys.

[@dandfgarage986]

Man I miss my farm. Your channel helps me get through the loss.

[@handrestoffberg2945]

What happened???

[@ColeTheCornstar]

I'm really glad that I'm not the only one everything breaks on 😅

[@spookyskeleton6086]

im originally from South Dakota but I'm away from home for the navy. These videos help remind me of home, keep up the good work!

[@JohnDoe-jq5wy]

As a comarison with the weather and humidity, wheat harvest would be a stand still; One nice thing about corn.

[@Erated78]

Great vid Josh. It’s clear to me now the challenges facing farmers during harvest. I always sensed it was a busy time but boy, so many factors come into play during harvest. Thanks and best of luck going forward cheers

[@greyshadow9498]

Growing up with the noise and the lights of the city, I always WANTED to trade this life for farming. Unfortunately it's too expensive out here in the Northeast. I play Farming Simulator games, and they are a lot of fun, but nowhere near as accurate as what you have to do every day. As a side note, m young daughter like to watch me play and pretend she's riding along too. You are the perfect example of the modern farmer, I am glad I stumbled upon this channel, and now I am here for life. I am in my late 40's, and my days of being "fit" are well behind me. I may never get to farm, so at least I can live that life through your videos. One more thing, in a country where farming is a dying art, and many are selling out... God bless you and your family, and everything you guys do. You are what keeps America alive.

[@mattheaton5912]

On that slide gate for the sump.... I built grain bins for a bit. They were Brock bins. We would take the cutting torch and make a couple slits in the plate above the pipe. Then you grab your welder and weld that plate to the pipe. Can’t count on mechanical fasteners in that situation. Love your channel!

[@jordanroberts1519]

Again Zach, Tremonti is an excellent band to listen to for harvest. Really amps you up!!!

[@Stewbob112]

I can’t believe you farm AND film. That’s a lot of work. I’m glad I found your channel. I’ll definitely be binge watching a lot of your content. Thanks for sharing with us:)

[@stefanw5894]

Another great one. I now understand why the local farmers seem to skip around on the fields at harvest time. I work in the dairy industry but still have soo much to learn.

[@thomasanderson1783]

All of America just thinks, put the tractor in the field and go. Not that simple. Wish you guys a good harvest! Good luck this year and god bless . You guys aren't newbys, im sure you got it!

[@paradox5919]

I'm pretty sure no one thinks that

[@nashguy207]

The Joy's of farming and dealing with mother nature. Thanks for putting out these awesome videos!!!

[@aph724agri4]

Wow. Great vid as always. Glad to see Ila is well.

[@tylerw543]

Its snowing up here in southern manitoba. Only good thing about that is I can catch up on your videos since we cant combine corn .

[@holisticpathwaystoyourheal679]

That's awesome farming is hard work Im happy you decided to keep going your greats are smiling ....

[@firstname6208]

the trials and tribulations of grain farming. at least you don't have cattle bellering at you. we are still in the low 90's thru the weekend. for those who may not know, there is a squirrel cage fan under the combine. it is speed and air flow adjustable to provide LIFT to the crop as the crop shakes on the sieves and separators. if you open the screens you lower the air pressure. too much air pressure and you blow the crop out the back. very delicate balance to remove the grain from the chaff. moisture of the crop, up hill, down hill, side hill all makes a difference on how the crop feeds thru the separator. when the crop gets thin you need to up the ground speed to keep the volume of crop consistent into the machine. the sheer number of moving parts on a combine are staggering. its like a complete assembly line moving down the field. any small adjustment out of perfect, a slipping belt, a bearing going dry and either you throw grain on the ground or the machine is dead in the water until it is corrected. I do know my boss would never spend $300k on a machine that you use 2 months a year. same as that spray coupe. worthless 11 months a year, priceless 1 month a year. that's farming! I believe the sudden interest in farming videos is because city folk have or had no idea the complexities of modern agriculture. kudos to all the farmers teaching others how it all fits into the grand scheme of our economy. hopefully this new USMCA agreement trump has put together you will get a decent price for your crops. stay safe out there.

[@nickkercheval2704]

First Name Now that was a great comment!

[@alexphillips4325]

The reason it’s called a “Combine” is because it’s a combination of a tractor (to move everything), a reaper (to collect grain) and a thresher (to separate grain and chaff). They were developed off of reapers after someone figured out a good automated threshing machine.

[@maddoxjames932]

When I grow up I want to help my grandpa farm and I hope I will love it as much as you do

[@smokum0]

Fabletics, the only ad that doesn't get skipped

[@thomasjennings6562]

I love your channel. Keep up the awesome work. I learn something new with every video because they are so informative.

[@chrislove3136]

We've got a bunch of rain headed into KS/MO this weekend. Forecasting up to 6" over the next few days.

[@carolfrazer8067]

We are praying for our farmers here in Southwestern Wisconsin. We are soaked!!! Can't do field work. Losing crops due to rain everyday. Please pray for us.

[@rickbrandt9559]

Like again. You bring a good meaning/connotation to Millennial.

[@carnage101ification]

I love your Channel! But I love how you slow down and diagnose things!! You don’t get worked up, or anything! That’s how I am at work!! Great job guys 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@sherric73]

Great videos We had problems with our combine losing corn when we went to a bigger header.had to install a differment wind board under fan.Grain was leaking out through fan.We have large stones as well,we use a degalman rock hook.Works good!!

[@bergennicholson9560]

Keep up the good work man and good luck with harvesting. May the yields be ever in your favor

[@toxicchicfir6797]

Your channel is really good loving the challenger

[@zeehondknuppel2632]

Your channel is growing like crazy! and you definitely deserve it. The videos you make are very interesting and funny at the same time keep it up!

[@ericholder3856]

I understand your frustration... beans are slow down here in Missouri and now we have combine issues

[@icebandithockey]

From one farmer to another. Great job! Keep up the good work

[@2fast65]

Great video thanks for Petes sake i hope it stops raining have a great day be safe.

[@jesse_1278]

3:50 couldn’t stop laughing at “oh that’s so stupid!” haha sounds like my father

[@Farmable]

Lmao that was great

[@camsummers9741]

"Do I go to one or two?" "Yes"

[@danmaardeze]

technically, eventually it is yes to both.

[@volco4768]

Right as I read that comment he said that 😂

[@rj7411]

Atta boy Zach. Love your narration and editing. Top stuff!

[@russelwilliams7017]

You guys should buy header brushes for your corn head so you never lose kernels straight off the header. They connect to the feeder chains and collect all the lose corn and bring them to the feeder house it’s called 360 yield saver. We bought them for our combine this year but we are still doing beans. You should give them a try!

[@dylanscott6621]

The best farm channel in the world love you videos xx

[@elijahfuller8446]

Zach, the farming videos get interesting and funny, thank you

[@kellyatchison7516]

Looks like you need a hopper bin for wet corn. Good luck with harvest. Be safe

[@kuehnlein_7.374]

These daily videos are great

[@dalebraun5497]

Rain, rain, go away....and I think mowing my grass between rain showers is a pain. Thanks for sharing.

[@brandonmiller7466]

We are holding out here in Michigan for just a little longer. 3 samples averaged at around 17% like to see it at 15 before we harvest. But we also aren't near as big just enough to feed hogs and have some to sell.

[@minnesotamadetexasraised3425]

watching from Minneapolis Minnesota best farm KZbin channel ever

[@jdcraft3443]

I watch every vid bc I'm a farmer like him n his family

[@purplerunner1715]

Another great video, thanks. A JD combine has always been dropping more product out the back compaired to other combines, but agree that was a bit over the edge even for a JD. Hope you will get some nice smooth runs and good weather over there at least so you can get harvest done before long.

[@jasonfleck123]

Enjoy your channel a lot, where up here north of Foley MN ,haven't started beans yet,been just to wet , not to mention we need 2000 or more round bales, between corn and beans.. for bedding cattel for the yr ,hopefully the weather gets better for everyone, thanks for the videos, very interesting and informational.

[@allenclor2910]

I agree take crops of when you can get them. I remember have to leave 200 bu/ acre corn in fall only to end harvesting 95/acre corn due to snow knocking corn down.

[@MillennialFarmer]

Exactly. Most people don't understand that.

[@dhansel4835]

I remember hauling hay at 11:00PM. I had the tractors lights on, the two halogen lights on the top of the tractor and two big halogen lights on the rear. I couldn't see the gate but watched the moon at my 11:00 and just drove until I saw the reflection of the aluminium gate. That was quite a site and was glad when I got all that hay put up.

[@tadhgoconnor434]

Great video, with that 12 row and all that extra power id say possible to overload sieves. Really JD didnt change much sieves wise since the 9650. We used to use concave cover plates also to balance across the sieves. I used to run the sieves as open as possible especially at the front and lower sieve.

[@blakebiermann4316]

I used to work on Sukup's service crew. A lot of their equipment is top notch, but the fit and finish of their unloads usually left a bit to be desired. By the way, if you want to quiet your dry grain blower down, you can put a pair of big diesel mufflers before and after the blower. We did that on ours and it went from almost intolerable to quiet enough to have a conversation five feet away without yelling.

[@pointbreak9850]

Those tarps when they get cold can be a pain in the ars to roll back😬. ✌and God bless stay safe 🚜🇺🇸🚜

[@rdekort9273]

You have a honest channel here on youtube 👍🏼

[@ulrich87]

Crossing my fingers for a successfull completed harvest! Might call you "Bad Luck Zach" if these things keep up!

[@augustreil]

Zach, 113,000 large man !! You are climbing the corporate KZbin ladder Brah !!!

[@joewiles1674]

I know you were frustrated with the corn loss deal on the Harvester, but that was really interesting going along with you trying to figure out the problem.

[@carsonsaurdiff2559]

I just found your channel and love it. I live in northern mn think you are making some fine vlogs. just saw the video of the ethanol plant loved it

[@sergeantwilliams8185]

Oh gee Nate. How’s your apple? Oh not bad Josh. How’s your apple? Not bad 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@clifforddewent4140]

I found this very interesting, I love the family farm working, with all members of the family. It's amazing all the things you do and needs to understand. Who eats all that corn? What's your market, corn flakes, or cattle feed? Thanks for the time you invested to share these videos with all of us city people. Do what you love to do, and hope that you can make a good living at it too?

[@marievanbeber6704]

You're awsome hey I live on a farm too we just got done with corn we didn't plant much because beans yielded higher so it sold for more so now we just got beans left

[@lowplains3323]

Zach, A quick fix to your Sukup unload sump gates,,,drill a 5/16'' hole in the end of your sump gate and insert a short (like a 3/4'' or 1'' ) bolt and locking nut. This bolt will prevent the gate from being able to slide past the end of the sump and fall out. Although the lock collar may loosen over time, you will never have to go searching under the drying floor for another gate. I hope this trick helps you save some time.

[@SoybeanFarmer3300]

I enjoyed the interaction with your dad and the others working on your crew. great how you managed to give us a really good over all view of your day on the harvest. thanks for doing what you do for those of us are enjoying the ride along.

[@jonathanschwartz1784]

Dang weather in mid Missouri is so much different than Minnesota! It is 75 degrees here and we just finished baling hay

[@jrszabo900]

Keep pushing forward Zach! I can hear the frustration in voice. Farming is never easy.

[@kevinkozisek3903]

I have worked as a hired man for a farmer during harvest for a lot of years. I always wondered if other farmers have the same problems we do. Well, you just confirmed it.

[@qiezera9604]

your farm is soo amazing

[@mr.lazershark8769]

Sweet! Always love videos on a Friday

[@mikeolenick1874]

That's typical fall Minnesota weather Isn't it.

[@MrJdeereboy]

We have snow on the ground qup here in manitoba. and farmers have crop underground and above ground to harvest on the first of October. Getter done while you can

[@Studio23Media]

It's crazy you had a freeze and in Southern Indiana it's still 85-90°. Also, I snack way too much on road trips. I can't imagine how much weight I'd gain during harvest. 😂

[@richardbloomfield1247]

Zach you have a place to stand on the right side of the cab on the combine you can stand on that platform for a little bit and watch and see if it is losing corn from the header

[@BornRandy62]

I was always popular from about 6 years up until about 15. because I was on the small side and was raised around mechanical things. I could reach and crawl into small spaces.

[@zackduellman88]

That combine is music to my ears! Also when you guys are in the holding tank fixing that slide, the Minnesota accent is strong haha ohhhhhhhhhhyuhhhh

[@AASparkChaser]

Uffda!

[@nickkercheval2704]

Mother Nature. She makes you and breaks you. If farming was easy a lot more folks would be doing it. I’m proud that I can do it and flourish. Bet you feel the same Zach.

[@jonasbrock3959]

It's always fun to get those leaves out of the rotor after harvesting wet corn!

[@andrewsarles3520]

Looks like a lock out tag out situation.Could use a Shorter day corn? Should watch a sugar beet harvest sometime in the rain here in Michigan! They actually have beam poles hooked to three point hitch too mud the semis out of the field!

[@easylooker4889]

I'm on ky right next to Mississippi River and it was 93 today. 21 degrees above normal. Been hot like this pretty much since last may. Went from snow flying and too cold within 3 days 90 degrees. Been their since. Corn here is 12% and early beans 12 as well. If early corn was in the field prob 10% moisture. We get corn out before beans. On our 8820 II at the end of the sieves we have them sticking straight up to catch corn coming out the back in heavy residue. Check to see if any bearings going out leaking grain? Auger wore a hole in pipe?

[@waylonwolfe627]

Great job on the video be safe out there and and God bless you from Paris Texas until next time

[@Hillfarmer100]

Getter done well ya can snow in the upper peninsula this morning wet heavy stuff too.

[@jamieshields9521]

I hope you sorted grain loss issue on JD combine👍looks like you having frustrating year with wet corn, we are close to harvesting canola, wheat got frostbite and lack of rain towards end we will lucky to harvest wheat. We might make what we put in with wheat. Oh well

[@nickm8358]

I loved when you said "gotta reload my groceries" and you loaded her up with food!

[@chunkmen]

I know this probably isnt applicable to your situation but a few farmers around you (not close close but nearby statewise) started planting sunflowers in the later time when they couldn't get corn in since sunflowers dont like the early planting of cold so if the drying is such a huge problem for late corn maybe it would be better to add sunflowers? Also sunflowers tend to mine more zinc which corn generally needs closer to the surface

[@john34261]

your dog looks cute and i believe the dog is also a well behaved dog just by the few seconds the dog was in

[@nathanlange3213]

I was working on a 9560sts with corn coming out the back just like you had on your combine axle. Found out that the seal right in front of the harvest track pads and in front of the rear axle was bad.

[@fensie2724]

Finally!!!👍🏻👍🏻 I get to watch your video been waiting for a long time because I couldn’t get cell service where I was at!🙁

[@thecoolerguy8260]

Lol, hope you get that green seeder fixed, a little early to be planting corn on corn!! Lol

[@waterskiingfool]

You sure do get nice sunrises and sunsets there