I've Taught Him EVERYTHING I Know!-ALMOST

[@stevebiddle8912]

So good to see Onyx operating equipment. He will be a great farmer like his Dad one day!!

[@raymondo162]

not just 'equipment'............. that's half a million dollars worth the lad's driving round........... !!

[@Simon-ho6ly]

kinda hoping the girls take some on too actually

[@graceandmason3501]

100 pecent corrent

[@joeclem6790]

About two years ago I purchased a SimpliSafe system for my daughter after watching one of your presentations. Last week while at work she gets a text message saying someone will call the first person, then she receives the call telling her that the smoke alarm was going off and did she want them to call the fire dept. she replied no and headed home five minutes away. When she arrived home the house was full of smoke and something was burning on the stove, she was able to get it outside and no doubt the SimpliSafe system saved her house. Thanks Zack.

[@donniehauge9288]

After harvest, I would LOVE to see an interview with Jim. Seems like an outstanding man.

[@BeingMe23]

Oh the stories he could tell. He is a old Farm Hand... He should be a guess on the Podcast

[@jamieharrower7674]

Second this

[@josbouhuis1718]

Zach and the cat is my new favorite dynamic duo lol

[@deblarsen8528]

My favorite duo too! 👦🐈

[@Blue_Shirt_Guy]

Cat dog simply safe spot in the future

[@danadamson5418]

Always great to see Onyx in a tractor. All those things increase his self confidence and build relationships with “the teacher”! Next generation farmers are critical to Americans! Love the channel and the videos. God bless you all!!

[@learninghowtodothis8062]

I think that your viewers have a "soft spot" when they get to see Onyx growing up and taking on more responsibility around your farm. It most likely reminds a lot of them of their own experiences as a kid-- I know that it does that for me!

[@hobbes1970ca]

Exactly my thoughts ...

[@gregorychumley7262]

i feel the same but this age is about lawsuits what not no common sense

[@learninghowtodothis8062]

@Living Free Man and His Dog 😊😊-Yes he is, but Zach has said that he can be a "butthole" (probably around his sisters) "boys will be boys". 😊😊

[@jeanlafrance8746]

For me it's the fact that my father never let me do anything. He showed me a lot of things, but I could never do it on my own. So seeing the trust Zach has in Onyx is very touching for me as I wished my father would've done the same for me.

[@johndeereboy1998]

I'd say in my case, I never got to farm that young and only did dairy for a few years in my mid teens for spending cash. I did however, follow my father and grandfather's foot steps and turn to equipment operating. Wrenching I got from my dad, grandpa wasn't much of a mechanic

[@patrickmorgan3326]

What a blessing for you now that your son and daughter are old enough to pitch in with the farm work.

[@danielbidlack5072]

So cool to see the next generation coming up! Really enjoyed seeing the Facebook story of Onyx running the combine and Riannon running grain cart. So neat having a glimpse into the future! I’m sure that had to be a proud dad moment!!

[@bevolson7619]

Onyx is going to be a great farmer. Lucky to have a Grandpa and Dad to show him the ropes! Love the dogs in the videos. Can’t wait until Anna gets her first tractor ride..

[@michaelwalsh9145]

At the rate the globalists are pushing their agenda he’ll be lucky to still have the farm by the time he’s 18.

[@Snowtruckdriver]

Dad started farming in 1959 when I was 9 years old. My first tractor driving was when i was 10. He put me on a 30 Ferguson and pulling a 16 foot harrow. He said start around the outside of the field and keep turning right. I'll come get you at lunchtime. Great memories

[@michaelbuss5731]

I still remember moving up the "pecking" order of operating the equipment. Thanks for bringing me back to "home" in Iowa Zach. BTW how about a video of Jim outtakes, humor, etc. I like his sense of humor ready to lend a hand.

[@gungadinn]

Really chill cat. It's nice to see a cat on the farm that isn't being chased by the dogs. I'm sure that your kids love her.

[@verdagarner5112]

I bet your very proud of your son. He seems like a really good young man, great video

[@rdyardie]

Years ago, my father used some hard welding rod to build up the wearing edges on cultivator shovels. I was thinking of him today on his birthday. He would have been 110 today but he left this earth a few years ago. He helped his cousin get Flexi-Coil started back in 1950. The years fly by. I liked to visit the farm when I was a youngster. My father would not believe the changes in farming in the last few decades. WOW ! Thank you for sharing your farming days on KZbin. 😊

[@WTmac1993]

That camera shot at 14:22 is just so cool! What a great view of the harvest!!

[@gord120]

lol..that look 10:58 "are you ok?" " NO " - Nice work Onyx..you ran that like an old pro

[@andreatteambrendan4772]

Our 3’10” little man has been running grain cart all year. Dumping on the go. First year this year. He’s doing totally alone!! He has to stand to hit pedals, he’s so short, but he’s got it down!

[@deanharrower684]

GREAT job Onyx. and I like the addition of the new cast member, THE CAT. Its good to see you getting a fairly decent Harvest Zack. What your doing with this channel is the best thing I've seen in years. I love watching. Thanks to every one of you.

[@Em1s1s]

Get yourself a needle scaler for cleaning out the bolt holes. Makes life much easier as well as many more uses.

[@jefflawsonqwest]

Couple things we used to do on our concrete plants that might help you on your bins. Make a grease board…all your zerks in one spot then use poly line and compression fittings out to everything that is greaseable. And we would have bindicators in our powder silos and rock bins. Not necessary, but super handy when you are single handing it.

[@hodges-hg6ck]

You never stop learning from your dad. Miss you dad.

[@shawnkelley3695]

.....you never stop learning ... (from your dad/mother -- love....💓)

[@larrydavidson3402]

Onyx amazes me he is not afraid to operate any piece of equipment, the best part he does it like a pro. Good job on teaching him Zach and Becky.

[@BeingMe23]

Well he gets alot of eye and hand coordination during his cart racing. Plus he has spent hours over the years watching Dad.

[@francischurch4460]

My 10yr old son is sat on his computer teaching himself coding. Watching Onyx they are a world apart but both seem to be enjoying what they do. Zach and Beck you are amazing parents and roll models for your children.

[@typhoonjenkins8330]

Zach, we had Jimmy Johns for dinner tonight. First time I've had it in over a year. I think it's the tastiest fast food place around. I think it's so great that Onyx is running the big iron ans learning the Ag Biz from the ground up. I followed in my dad's footsteps and became a grain trader. We were both members of The Chicago Board of Trade as well as my late brother. We all should have been farmers, but taht's not how it turned out. Thanks so much for these super in depth vids. I'm a big fan of Anna, Gidge, and Ray, but your great family is something special brother. We're both very lucy guys. God Bless all the great farmers in the USA.

[@pamalvestad3848]

Johnson family Thank You for keeping Agricultural in a true form of everyday life on the farm. From Iowa farmer it's appreciated. It's a great life we get to live.

[@misctony]

I never realize how much work was done on a farm you've educated the city boy a whole bunch you do earn your money.

[@brianbarnes350]

Cool to see Onyx getting involved and freeing you up to manage things.

[@karlweiby2307]

Hey Zack, something you might look into for your points is having them hardfaced. I used to work in a coal mine and we started doing it on ripper points for dozers, cutting edges, and teeth for loaders. It was expensive up front but we got 3 to 4 times the amount of hours out of them. Keep the videos coming!

[@deadghost1964]

It's Zach, not Zack.

[@davidgarner2170]

so glad you are teaching him the equipment, reminds me of my grandfather at 7 I was diving his tractor, now he was a small fruit and vegetable farmer and it was a Farmall cub but I thought I was a big shot and did every thing he told me and to be honest I was pretty good, I enjoy watching your U-tube Thank You, Dave

[@markieboi28]

WOW you guys are doing a great job and as a young farmer back in 1971 we never had all this technology, glad to see all the family helping on the farm, take care and stay safe, with lots of love from Cheltenham UK xx

[@rayanderson4119]

Unless one has gone through it, you have no idea how much it means for your dad to trust you with a new task on the farm. I'll never forget it, nor fail to marvel at the confidence he showed in me. I started driving the JD Model A at age 4, so young I couldn't even push the hand clutch in all the way. We were only picking rocks, so it was easy to catch up and jump on to prevent disaster. But by age 6 I was doing primary tillage. My dad would show me 1 round, then sit along side while I did 3 more rounds offering correction and suggestions. They he'd jump off and let me finish the field while he would go plant. You've got Onyx on a great path. Keep it up, Zach!

[@MrGeroth]

Zach, have you thought about using 1” pvc pipe as tile markers. I would fill those with watered down concrete. Then spray paint the top orange and drive them down as for as you want. Might last longer than those flags.

[@robertthomas5590]

I'm thinking back to your wet spring and late planting and your yield concerns. Based on how the growing year started it appears you were blessed with decent crops and yields. God is good and provides. Thanks for sharing.

[@bradchoq]

bought a strobe light with a magnetic base and industrial magnet from harbor freight. Spliced in a JD full bin sensor and attached to the magnet. Stick the strobe to the roof. stick the magnet to the bin wall and tethered it with a safety chain. Strobe goes off when the bin is full. Then I stick the magnets to the auger to move to other bins.

[@TheMr9fingers]

Once again glad to see that the Kids are getting involved with the farm. I think the cat likes you Zach stay safe.

[@tonykearns9603]

Hi Zach. Just a thought about the strip tiller. Have you thought about putting a vibratory motor on the tanks? It might help keep the product from packing and bridging and move it through better. I know it would be hard to get rid of the cart. You are emotionally invested and just can't admit defeat.... but it may be time to get a different brand. Love the way you share your life with us. Farmers are wholesome folks, where would we be without them.

[@JGoebs]

Nice to see The Cat getting the screen time it rightfully earned. Glad contracts got negotiated and finalized.

[@TheDamian418]

Will the decrease in propane useage for the dryer make up for the lower corn yield? Been here since nearly the beginning (first 100k viewers). Love it all!

[@chrisabens2915]

They still invested the funds into the LP tank. So technically, the money is already spent. But next harvest there will be more left over so they don’t have to buy as much. That’s when the “checking account notices the increase”. It can also depend on when there fiscal year begins/ends. Basically the answer is yes

[@TheDamian418]

@@chrisabens2915 I get that, but was more curious about is it really enough to offset. Not knowing the loss in revenue from the decreased yield of the corn vs the cost of propane. It will certainly offset some…but how much.

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video. It was interesting and enjoyable. Onyx is doing great Dad. Real good son there. You and Becky have raised good kids. Proud of them. Onyx does not appear to be afraid of this big equipment. That is good since it all is good sized. Nice going Onyx. Busy busy time with all the side jobs pertaining to harvest. Keeps Zach busy just with those jobs. Let alone be on the field. Dad is wonderful to run the combine which is great. Dad keeps the field operation going while Zach keeps homestead going and the dryer. Great teamwork everyone. You all take care and be safe. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for everything. The Iowa farm boy.

[@KoningsKraalBoerdery]

My dad also told me everything he knows and now i can do most of the thing on our farm. When it is school holidays i like to help my dad on the farm

[@richtieszen3856]

As many times as I've heard my kid say "I know" you would think I've taught him everything I know 🙂 ..... Good job Onyx!!

[@admranger]

When the kids say "I know" as them what it is that they think they know. If they can repeat back what you told them, then they are subconsciously getting the message.

[@abikeanditsboy3449]

Gee, and I always thought when a kids says "I know" is was the short version of "I know. Just leave me alone. I don't want to hear it anymore."

[@grantkitchens2449]

Not sure if it will help on your type of ground, but we always welded beads onto the points to save on the wear so they last longer

[@thomasvogelgesang667]

Absolute a wonderful video. All of you machinery out in the field working. How cool. Thanks for taking me along.

[@bettyjo5024]

The cat likes it when you carry it .. lol .. oh but the looks on your pups faces when they were sitting in the buggy is priceless. LOL.. great video. God Bless you all

[@dwitcraft]

Sometime in the winter, you could do a video on tut he dryers and tanks. The economics of how much you dry, what it costs in energy and how much profit it creates. Those of us with no farm background would like to understand the process

[@TheBnbonthebeach]

I watch several different farm channels you are in the top three thank you so much for everything you do for our country

[@randyogburn2498]

I would love to see an after harvest video of your various pieces of tillage equipment along with an explanation of their different benefits & drawbacks.

[@stevebolog6339]

When you mock the haters is literally the funniest thing you can do. Awesome.

[@mikewithers299]

Cat Dog will be etched in my memory now! I'm glad Ray can get some screen time🤣🤣🤣

[@graceeider8970]

Zach does a lot for his family! He does a good job for what he does

[@sgsellsit]

Hello from Alabama again. I love seeing y'all getting the kids involved. You don't see many young people with that kind of work ethic anymore. Great job. On another note, I agree with several on here that it would be great to see an exclusive video on Jim. He seems like just an outstanding, funny and down to earth guy. He reminds me of my favorite Uncle, just a Northern version. You say keep it between the rows down here we say keep it between the mayonnaise and mustard.

[@davidcoblentz7468]

Amazing what dirt can do wearing down those points. Glad the kids are learning how to Farm that's awesome.

[@himself2]

He is a fine young man,a credit to you both

[@deblarsen8528]

Hey Onyx! Looking good out there! You are an essential man on the farm. Zach, so glad you taught Onyx..."everything you know!" 😎 Until your next video ~~~Stay safe, healthy and happy! 🚜🚜

[@bogeymama87]

You should look into LevAlert Bin indicators. Might help the body from having to climb up and down. Also support the wife who is helping build them out of our garage.

[@brianthesnail3815]

That so reminds me of my young days in farming driving a lot smaller tractor but no buttons to press. That was 35 years ago but I bet I could drive a tractor with buttons pretty well although I definitely would need a lesson or two on which button to press. I still know what straw bunching under the cultivator is though. Great video as ever.

[@denisedenomme361]

Good teacher and a willing student. Excellent combination. You have an awesome son. 👍❤️🇨🇦

[@bradpogue3448]

Good video I’m also glad that your kiddos are getting to work on the family farm. It teaches responsibility. See you later catch on the other side. Be safe and careful.

[@keitheubanks8077]

Have you ever used hard chrome chisel points? I swapped to hard chrome years ago. Best choice ever. Twice the price and 10 times( or more) the acres before change.

[@travisolson5899]

Hey Zach! Love seeing another great video around the farm! I'm actually Troy's Nephew and just stumbled upon the channel recently. Can wait to see another video of Annika driving the combine around the Disrud / Bartos farm!!

[@traviskellogg66]

Try running a fitting to a copper line then grease zerks in a central location. We do that where i work and it saves you from climbing everywhere

[@MilePost106]

I miss this time of year hauling grain. I always liked the smell of corn drying in the dryers.

[@TrevorDennis100]

All that farming footage, and it's the cat at the end that gets my vote as best part of the video.

[@scottgrimm7083]

Superb production staff and editing is amazing.Thank you all for your hard work

[@MarvUSA]

Onyx is going to be "Daddy Proud" all the way. He is a super sharp young man for sure. Good Job Mom & Dad.

[@buddybresett8356]

Looks like everything is going good. Just keep up the good work and you will be done before long.

[@BabyJake426]

Please tell Onyx I like his Newport Nightmare shirt! Side note… Hunt the Front recently purchase a ‘22 Longhorn that Jimmy piloted, briefly. Thank you Zach & Becky for the great content! 👍🏼😁

[@TomFreireich]

You are such a hard working guy! Love the kids are so involved,,

[@bostoncarpenter4317]

Need to do a Jim episode would love to hear some of his farming stories from over the years!!

[@jimsmith9819]

Onyx is a good operator, lets hope he never loses his passion for farming

[@scotcoon1186]

We pulled a 9 shank disk chisel usually with the 1566, with the fuel turned way up. I'm thinking it was more fun than that tractor. It pulled a lot easier once the points were flipped or replaced.

[@ekindig]

Your videos get me through the winter between the seasons when I really start to question why on earth I left my career in the Coast Guard to farm in a place where 4 months of the year the air hurts my face and I work and stress way more than I ever did. And your videos remind me that it's a heck of a fun time in season. Million dollar sandbox.

[@JonP_4-31inf]

Sun goes down quick nowadays in Minnesota that's for sure.

[@sammathias3498]

I Love seeing the young generation learning Has to be a great feeling he might take over the farm some day

[@Username-lk4qx]

From a heavy diesel mechanic, you want to impact on the bolt to brake the bolt free from any build up inside the hole. Don’t let anyone tell you different

[@ad1011000]

Looks like Jim is going to make it all the way through harvest without getting fired😂🤣😂

[@Dinoxt12]

He needs to lightin' on Jim...Jim a good hand to have around.

[@groth3395]

I hope you never let some Hollywood producer waving a lot of money at you talk you into doing a "reality" tv show. Your channel is perfect as it is. You are not a blowhard windbag like so many on here. Yours are the best farm-related videos on you-tube without exception which means you and Becky make a great "production team". Please don't mess up a good thing. Your videos are informative, entertaining and "family-rated" and promote ag industry. Keep it up! (er...between the rows....that's what SHE said).

[@JD-zm4eh]

The smell of deisel exhaust is the meaning of success, since this country and economy runs on oil. Good video Zach, keep it between the rows.

[@waterskiingfool]

Becky thanks for knocking out these harvest videos. How long till we get to see the rest of the racing season?

[@leehuntsman4586]

I think my first video I saw of y’all was when you had your wife learning how to plow. Been a fan since!!

[@PageMarker1]

Lot of respect here for Pops. Guy is strong as an ox and knows how to get things done. Bet he still considers it 'his farm' at least in terms of giving it his all to keep things running smoothly, with his own crib to return to after each day. Zach caught a bit of ribbing for 'hitting above his weight' in catching the prettiest brook trout in the stream, but I'm not sure so he isn't 'good breeding stock' himself with children as lovely as these. Best wishes & prayers for all of you!

[@pgadams1]

Really enjoying the cat's participation!

[@thomasjuhl2796]

Zach, I’m aware that the auger on combine is long for your 40-45 ft soybean headers, could it also support at 16 or 24 row corn head, or would that be too much crop to keep up with. Also ever consider one of those power brooms that go on a weed whipper for cleaning bins?

[@michealfarley9423]

Have to get one of the angled snow sidewalk units for bottom of bins!! Keep up the great content

[@adrianfriesen16]

What do the birds have against the hood of your tractor?? 3:48

[@jasonlandon4092]

I was 10. My dad set me loose on a 4020 with a 145 semi mount JD plow. Said you’ve spent enough time on the fender with me and your uncle, you know what to do. I didn’t make it to the end of the 1/2 mile before I hit a rock and tripped the 3rd and 4th bottom out of the ground. All they said was, “ Hmm. Never seen that rock before”. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🙃

[@edzard4096]

Such a nice silent Dryer! Very important improvement.

[@maria22623]

I know nothing about farming but love learning and watching things like this. Do they need respirators to go into those large bins?

[@bartpowers9972]

Look at the smile on that boys face 👍😎

[@Rob_8529]

A view from the top of the Bins, looking out over the farm would be cool.

[@chrisslade5013]

That is an awesome farm you have and nice to see you guys involving the kids. And your videos are great

[@bradleymincey6905]

Dewalt tools are nice! I run dewalt and snap on power tools. Neither one has let me down! And those are some thick tracks indeed!!

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

Our corn harvest was bad this year. We did not get any rain after the flooding in May and June. My corn made 15 bu per acre, was 12% moisture or less and the test weight was over 57 lbs/bu. The soybeans don't look any better.

[@bobcatwelder00]

thats great to see family farms keeping the tradition going hope he teaches his son to do what you have

[@andywilkerson4617]

Red Milwaukie weights 1.5 oz more and that's about it...but they do have some cool pack out stuff I use for my DEWALT HAND POWER TOOLAGE!

[@rjacosta1070]

First time watching this show a lot of moving parts on your farm a lot of electrical equipment lucky you have a 10-year-old kid to help you out he can program them all.

[@smockfarmer]

He’s such a fast learner. Soon he will take over the complete operation and the farm

[@Mishkirb]

Ray is a cool cat. He adds some extra class to your videos.

[@brianhall3888]

Zach I have been watching your channel for sometime and find it really interesting and was thinking I wish someone in Australia would do the same and then all of a sudden up popped Lock Valley Farms which is in the Mid North of South Australia and less than 2 hours from me. Similar to you where Henry and his dad run the property but that is probably where the similarity ends, theirs is a 3500 hectare property which is 60% crops 40% stock, different crops (Australia grows very little corn) different countryside, different weather, with sheep and kangaroos.

[@WilliamQuisno]

How to save on wear, on the new ones you can run welds on the edges and will last longer