Why Planting Corn Is So Expensive

[@thomashines8374]

Laura's and Grant's presentation of their farming life is not only educating, it gives a genuine picture into the courage it takes to choose a farmers life. I for one am very proud of you both. You are the "best" of what our great country is and can be. Our prayers are with you.

[@harrymcandrew1447]

the fact Laura posts to KZbin while she's farming is what has me returning as thanks to her i have quiet a respect for farmers now

[@JLC87420]

Your courage standards are super low.

[@KensHobbies409]

Well Said!!

[@hdelano11]

Keep in mind most farmers don't have the equipment they have either. So that makes things a lot harder

[@weremodel]

May the Good Lord bless your plantings, the crops growth, the harvest and the continued posting of videos that help keep us grounded in who we are. 85-90 trips around the sun and we are done but the planting goes on.

[@peterpeplinski9923]

Thousands of gallons of toxins sprayed in the soil and water to grow food that's bioengineered and genetically modified to be poisonous. The insects that eat it die. Currently, 26 countries including France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, China, and India (19 of which are in the European Union (EU)) have partially or fully banned GMOs. Another 60 countries have significant restrictions on GMOs.Mar 22, 2023. 86 countries know their people would be better off hungry than eating that garbage.

[@mari-annstumblingbear174]

Amen!

[@alexgon9627]

Amen 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@peterpeplinski9923]

Currently, 26 countries including France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, China, and India (19 of which are in the European Union (EU)) have partially or fully banned GMOs. Another 60 countries have significant restrictions on GMOs.Mar 22, 2023. 86 countries know their people would be better off hungry than eating that garbage.

[@Michael-ld2cr]

I like how the wings of the corn planter come down. That is pretty cool. Now I understand tractors need auto stir, there is alot of data to look at. I like to now how many acres in one field, I bet over a 100 acres, or not more.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

People don't understand how hard farming is and how important it is for a great crop yield and what it means to all life on earth.

[@abderazakboulhart1984]

Thank you very much. I always follow you and I am very happy and proud of you. I am a young man from Algiers, Falah. Thank you very much for this powerful, honorable work.

[@mikem201]

The stress on your face was evident during the opening Laura, you and Grant have got this. Here's to a safe and bountiful season for Laura Farms!

[@kevinwiley9696]

Here’s to a Successful Planting….and Growing…… and Harvest seasons!!!

[@cartkid08]

Regarding your question about if we’d buy beef direct: my wife and I have been watching through the past year, we’d certainly buy beef through you, it’d be a nice new way to support the channel too.

[@shanepalmer528]

Hey Laura and Grant, praying you guys have a safe and blessed planting season. 😊

[@bradolsen8629]

Laura, even though we are not related in any way shape or form, I still want to tell you as a father of three daughters that I am proud of you. I wish I could wrap my arms running and give you a big hug that means a gentle hug.

[@hermanjohnson9180]

Quite interesting. I'm a vehicle enthusiast (from fighter jets, to semi trucks, to sports cars) and don't know a lot about farming tractors. This is informative and very interesting. Thanks for sharing these things with us, Laura . You're awesome!

[@charlesbrown5505]

Laura …i’m 66 yo and watching you and Grant for years! I think you have reached a new level of understanding of your profession and your phd level of what is going on and your way to bring it to us is ever evolving and it shows in your JOY I feel watching!🙏🏽❤️😎🇺🇸

[@Jeff5k60]

What amazes me is the number of things that go right on a piece of machinery like that. So many small things that have to work correctly.

[@TomRowan777]

Hey Laura, in Florida we wear light colored clothing and tee shirts. With the intense sunshine, lighter brighter colors help reflect sunshine and keep us cooler. We need a Laura Farms summertime line of merch ThanksLaura! We❤you!

[@davidkraft3690]

This has been a most interesting video for me. I used a Dickey John seed monitor the first year they were sold . They had MANY problems. Dickey John was a small compeny formed by farmers just south of Springfield Illinois, and were the for runners of all seed monitoring . I was told John Deere bought them out and went from there. I am 88 years old and long since retired but sure enjoy your video.

[@humbledsparrows4687]

As young farmers you are blessed having great farming mentors in your life. Both of your parents and grandparents are probably very proud to see their next generation continuing the family tradition.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

That opening! One could see the stress and anxiety one you face and body and hear it in your voice. Then you guys had great day in the field, not counting row 13. Your who;e demeanor had changed by the end of the video…more relaxed and more yourself. Hope you guys had a great, restful evening. Look forward to seeing you soon!

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Ms Pepper is a priceless piece of equipment.

[@rickiemckillip8124]

Cat or Dog Are Good Therapy Animals ❤

[@michaelwilliams7481]

What a delight to wakeup in the morning in England to see Laura and Grant planting corn seed. It is handy that Grant is taller, he didn't need to use the steps to lift the bags of corn to the top of the steps to Laura. This is the start of the year for me. Stay safe and well, love from Mike. ❤❤

[@katreniaclark]

Its 4:30 into your video and I want to remind you that you have GREAT skill and want to be able to let your machines work and do the proper job YOU set them to. Trusting in yourself is HUGE and does take time and energy. Heck, even at the age of 54 I still question myself. Day 0 ???

[@SFDearing1]

Gamblers in a casino can't hold a candle to the gamble a farmer makes every spring! You've got this Laura and Grant and God will bless your hard work and faith to go forth and farm! Looking foward to a successful year for you both!

[@henrymurray230]

Glad to see you are doing ok after all the weather we've had this week. This video may be before the storm. Saw your message the other night. Your ok .👍

[@deanrowland5080]

Praying you have a blessed season with few and minor issues and the most bountiful harvest you have ever produced. The Lord blesses those that are committed to Him!

[@johndavidson6867]

I'm in awe of farmers, forever optimistic that their spring time toil will turn out to be fruitful. May the lord look down upon you with compassion and benevolence, blessing you with a very favorable yield to your endeavors.

[@JamesJones-gk5jd]

Praying you have a great year

[@red_five1542]

Don't climb ladders with bags! Use your JLG tele-handler or a forklift to lift the entire pallet up to the top of your tank. The climb up and dump bags😊

[@manidig]

Watching this I see so many parallels to my own life. I have my own "Row 13" issues but llike you did here. I'd say day one was a success. Keep the faith and start again tomorrow. Thanks for letting me come along and watch.

[@gregkarkowsky967]

You guys got this. You have Grant, He has you. Together, you can do anything.

[@bradeslinger5552]

Thank u Grant for not wearing your ball cap backwards. Much appreciated. Brad n kalifornia

[@bobvahalik5849]

God bless both of you.I have the utmost respect for your family for farming

[@donwilliams3626]

Thanks for giving us a lift to get across the field on day zero of planting season 2024. We will be here for you on every row you plant and for every drop of rain you rent to feed your crop.

[@ProtonD1200]

From Denmark, Great to see you with your desire to work and to make it all work. Thumbs up from Denmark.

[@mikeknowles8017]

As someone who has been with this channel from day one let me say that you have the thoughts and prayers of a whole bunch of us behind you. I am psyched up for yet another season and I know you'll deal with whatever unpredictable problems this cycle throws at you with class and good cheer. (and teach us all something along the way too!)

[@gilreynolds9282]

May 2024 be a good year. Thanks for sharing the start of your seeding season.

[@chrislenda6675]

I'm not a farmer, and have no connection to LF other than being a distant YT farmer, but the introduction to this video had me on the edge of my seat and now I'm soooo nervous, hoping this planting season goes well! Fully vested!

[@waderue]

Laura relax, this is the fun of the first day of planting so relax and enjoy it, it might not work as well as it should but it will get done some relax and enjoy

[@sunline24]

Yes, it is that time of year again. So fun to ride along.

[@williamkelley5927]

Always my favorite time of the year, first day of planting. I raise my coffee mug to a successful season. Looking forward to the next adventure.

[@g.carroll8357]

That snap shot of you in 2020 was great! I've been with you most all the way and this is pure entertainment. Thanks to you both.

[@TPCoz]

Congrats on starting the new season! YOU CAN DO IT!

[@ronaldferino3414]

Good to see you back in the fields planting. I hope everything goes smoothly and you get a record crop. Good Luck

[@rboston33]

May this be a great year

[@15Med3]

So ready for this!!! Hoping for a smooth planting season and plenty of weekly rain after things are planter😊

[@georgedaviau9612]

Laura I watch constantly don't stress so much you and Grant do so good because you both were taught by the best. And both are always there to help.

[@JodyHinrichs]

Thanks for taking us on.your planting season it got too be awesome how you put a seed in the.ground and watch it grow

[@dlfabrications]

I borrowed a seed drill ounce and the owner had not used in a while. Started sewing the seeds and noticed I was missing a few rows. By the time I got everything sorted out, I found caterpillar cocoons clogging the feed tubes. My solution to this dilemma was to change the hoses to clear food grade see throughs. This made it easier to inspect the hose for obstructions. 🤔🤔😁

[@stevenbelsky1652]

When i was younger i used to work for a local farmer driving a grain cart and hauling corn and grain for him. He taught me how to drive my first semi truck and because of him I now have a wonderful career driving a semi truck full time. I pray everything goes well and you have great growing weather all year.

[@EdwardSwiger]

So happy your planting, I enjoy watching you guy's do what love !!!

[@thomasanderson1783]

Why are you so much better at these planting vids than the other guys? Thank you Laura! May god bless your planting season and we'll be watching! Thank you!

[@bubbleheadjack7581]

Thank you, Laura. I am 4th born of 6. We farmed 117 acres out of 360, 5 miles of ditch; learned how to run a shovel, drove tractor at 9 yrs, hauled hay, Everything was simple in the 50s n 60s, 70s. Love your content. I understand being anxious. Thank you. The only question is: Feed? Ethanol? Who buys?

[@davesusek3330]

Praying all farmers around the world have a great 2024 season. Laura and Grant thank you for making such great videos.

[@marksaleski9890]

We've been here from the beginning. Can't believe it was four years ago!

[@michaelbishop3701]

I'm an old man now, but when I was younger, I worked on a farm here in Georgia where the farmer grew a lot of soybean and corn. I ran a bush hog, repaired combines, grain drills, tractors, motor graders, etc. You get the picture. The worst part of the job was that he had a lot of Johnson Grass, which was sporadic and had to be sprayed by hand with a pump-up sprayer that I wore like a backpack. I walked miles, down row after row, having to return to my service vehicle time after time to to refill my tank. It seems like, with all the good that you are fortunate to enjoy in this short life, disappointments and failures are just part of the human condition. You are so lucky to have the life you have with Grant, (and Pepper). What a beautiful life you have. My parents were drunks and left us kids with nothing. I am retired now. I am 68 years old. Glaucoma took out my left eye. I live on Social Security. I have lived with my little sister for the last 10 years. Unfortunately, she passed away last month. And I have to get out of this house by next week. I fell into a pattern of helping the women in my family because no one else would do it. I took care of my grandmother until she passed away, then my Mom for 18 years until she passed away, and then my little sister until she passed away on March 8th of this year. They all developed illnesses, ranging from old age, lung cancer, Crohn's disease and Lymphoma. In doing so, I deprived myself from accomplishing what I needed to do to make sure that I did not end up homeless. I failed in that respect and have to figure out what I can do to survive. Never thought I would end up here. But, you have to deal with what life throws at you. I have a Harley and all the camping gear I need. So, I guess I am off on a new adventure. Do not know where I will end up, but if you ever need a dependable farm hand that is focused on your goals, and who has a CDL, (don't know if I could pass the D.O.T. physical, with the Glaucoma), but, I can still drive a truck. I actually love driving 18-wheelers. I really miss it. I know this was lengthy. But, I also know you are a people person and you actually care. What a refreshing youtube channel to be a part of. Wish I had met someone like you when I was young. Love the channel and the content. Very smart and very adorable. Grant is sooooo lucky. Love you guys and good luck with year's planting.

[@johnensminger7675]

God Bless you now! Great to see you guys!😊 Thanks as always for sharing your life with us!! ❤ The channel!!

[@davemason2066]

What an absolutely amazing video Laura! You do such a great job editing and explaining everything you are doing! Very impressive! You paint a very clear picture of how a farmer bets his knowledge, equipment and investment on a successful planting and how critical it is to a bountiful, profitable harvest! We are praying, along with you, for a very successful 2024 farming season. God bless you both and your families for all you do to educate us while you feed and cloth us!🚜

[@thomaspowers4952]

I'm know I'm only at 4:29 but Laura... you and Grant got this! I know for sure 2024 will be the best year yet! We believe in you two!

[@thomaspowers4952]

9:37 - why I believe in you two.

[@djvapid]

Another great video from our favorite farmer!

[@tomrogers323]

We in the warm state of Florida have been anticipating this day along with your family and Pepper! God bless and get rolling!

[@robertscott8227]

hi guys you ought to keep your eye out for a telehandler or a regular fork lift or use a loader bucket so you can just off lift your seed bags right into your planter and save your back and it would get you back in the feild alot faster.. love the videos keep em coming.

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

Laura... that intro you did was so detailed, well thought out and professionally presented. Well done young lady! I hope all goes well for you and Grant during planting and that everything happens without any major glitches. Take care, stay safe, and happy planting!

[@normanbruce7431]

Best of luck in this new planting season 2024 and hi from Costa Rica!

[@douglashomrighausen9010]

I so look forward to your first planting video every year and have done so since your first post when you were planting in April of 2020 at which time I right away subscribed. Love your enthusiasm for farming which I share. The main reason I chose farming as a career is that I really like raising, especially corn, and soybeans in the Midwest. Very familiar with your and Grant's machinery and I watch and enjoy your videos with intensity. I'm glad Hamilton County missed the tornado outbreak(s); and after checking the satellite view of the weather here in Northeast Missouri, I usually have a look at what your weather is.😊😊

[@GaryReynolds-f1l]

Laura and Grant, once again just a wonderful glimpse into your lives! I can tell that you guys enjoy what you do because that comes through so well in your videos!!! It is amazing the knowledge that GOD gives to people who make things like your planters. I can sense a little worry in you about getting the basic planting done correctly, Give your worry completely to GOD, trust HIM for the outcome! Keep up your good work guys and thank GOD for you and your family and so many other families that stick to farming day after day!!! I plan on driving by your farm on I80 the last week in May! GOD bless you and yours!!!

[@jayglosser2014]

May your Lord bless You, Grant, Pepper and family to have a great planting season and positive productive growing season into harvest.

[@PlanetaryThoughts9861]

I like the bottle opener at 8:25! Thank all y'all for your hard work and dedication to keeping my corn flakes on the shelves!

[@iafarmer7]

I 100% agree on being nervous the first day

[@jimcheatham8306]

Amazing the technology farmers use today. I'm 61 and a farmer I used to hunt on was known for having the crookedest rows. He would laugh and say you got more corn out of a crooked row.

[@frankkirby5763]

May God bless you and be with you during this planting season. May his will abound in all your efforts. Best wishes.

[@pkane5472]

I just clicked a thumbs up on everyone's comments. They are so right on!

[@rickyweber2651]

Best of Luck Laura and Grant farming this 2024 year in Central Nebraska, BE SAFE!!

[@misterj597]

Laura, you are stressing ME out😄 Just remember to take a deep breath, trust in your skills and knowledge, and know that you’ve done all of this before and that you’ve got this.

[@bill45colt]

if it werent for the lauras of the world,,,,we would all starve,,,,thanks for your hard work,,,,all that effort and expense,,,,and a bad season of too little rain or tooo much and storms blowing crops away,,,and there is no income,,,,id like to see a breakdown of input costs for planter, tractor fuel, parts, seed, fertilizer, bug poison, harvest costs broken out per acre,,,,,and then put that against the expected sales income per acre,,,,alll the critical pieces,,,,we each are wondering about,,,,,hows about electric bill for your shops, and insurance, or health insurance,,,,,farming is often dangerous and many get injured or killed,,,,,thanks

[@greghamann2099]

I remember being with you when you planted your first field. I am still here a loyal subscriber.

[@lyndon0420]

Love your channel Laura. Every day when I come home from work I tune in to you and Grant

[@kevingalloway1684]

Thanks for sharing Laura! I live in the country but have always taken farming for granted! Thanks for educating me! I need to go and thank my farmer neighbors!

[@jondarrah6829]

Laura great job I know the stresses you feel ,but just hang in there. Why don't you put those seed bags on the JGL, position it and you could just stand there and dump the bags in the tank? ❤😊

[@thomasr.miller5553]

😁 SUNFLOWERS ! Do the research. We had a six row planter... with lots of hand labor what an improvement over the old days. well that works to hard . Work smart . Telehandler hose bags up to the bins . Wishing you a great season . thanks

[@TomRowan777]

Yay Laura & Grant! Congratulations on another successful planting season! If success has one thousand fathers, you two have over one half million parents rooting for you! ❤❤❤ I cannot wait for all the pivot motor mice-capades!😊

[@ChuckHickl]

Really enjoyed you running with Rory at the Off-Road games and have enjoyed watching your content since. What a great collab that was! Good luck with the planting.

[@terrydarow8401]

Good luck with your planting season we love you guys dearly ❤

[@TarZan49]

I joined when you hit 30K in 30 days. I have been along for the fun ride. Keep on keeping on.

[@ld5714]

Good evening Sunshine! It's great seeing you and Grant again, especially your warm smile and beautiful eyes so full of zest. It was enjoyable going with you both on this shakedown day 0. I know you are a woman of faith as you have mentioned it a few times over the passage of time. You are good stewards of your land and the blessings that God has given you, and I know that God is faithful to those that love Him and follow His word. I understand that the planting time is stressful as you have so much riding on it, but I'd encourage you, once it's done to give it up to God and it's His problem at that point. You do your best and let Him do the rest and take care of you both. You are in my thoughts and I will be praying for you guys. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

[@guydaubenspeck9206]

I always say and as a farmer, that if I didn't know Him who controls the weather everything else that goes on on our farm I wouldn't be able to get up in the morning and go to work.

[@micah6855]

I farmed for many years with my dad so it’s nice now to be able to ride along virtually.

[@DoubleD.]

The beginning of your video reflecting on the investment you and Grant have just blew my mind as it didn't even count the combine or other equipment. It's truly an investment in your future. Pepper is such a cutie pie and not camera-shy, haha.

[@dr.davidspruill3941]

Your husband does a great job wearing sunglasses. As a eye doctor, I encourage you to wear protective UV filter sunglasses outdoors. Love your channel.

[@texaswunderkind]

Yeah, both my wife and I have macular degeneration in our families. My grandma was blind the last 20 years of her life. I never leave the house without a hat and sunglasses.

[@timhilton5096]

Cans up and clicking to a good planting season y’all! 🍻🤠

[@richardmoore2590]

Four wonderful years of interesting informative farming with two charming ( well, one charming and one super nice guy😉). Here’s to the future and a wonderful bountiful 2024. Prayers for success beyond your wildest expectations. Love you two ( if you couldn’t already tell)

[@toddbroeker187]

Been following you now for 2 years and I'm still amazed by the technology you have at your fingertips for putting a seed in the ground. I look forward to watching another successful season!

[@paulocesardacunha1149]

God bless this plantation, may the harvest be 100 times more than last year...

[@thedink5]

God Bless All the Hard Work from S.A. Texas!!

[@petruzzovichi]

I just think there is no one anywhere prettier than you. You are an amazing farmer who I nominate as Farmer of the Decade. You are bright, capable, experienced, talented and lovely all lin one. Thank you for the arm's length recordings and for addressing your videos directly to me an 80 year old in Idaho. Blessings to you and yours.

[@alessiafinolli9189]

hope the best for you guys

[@Coffeeology]

Tell me when Pepper was on your lap she had that perfect warmed from napping in the sun feel that cats get.

[@timhogan2056]

It's all good you missed the tornado so your got a better start for the year

[@talesfromthebottle6314]

Lifting the whole pallet of seed using the telehandler up to the seed tanks would surely be easier than going bag by bag up the ladder

[@mikeklein4949]

Excellent description of the perspective of spring.

[@nigelcanuck5943]

Off to a good start for 2024 Planting!

[@stephenpinder9567]

Quite an operation, and a great video as well. I sold fertilizer and seed corn starting in the early 80's and I remember when farmers went ballistic when seed corn reached 75 bucks a bag. Times have changed.

[@Allnightexplor]

Good to see you out there doing what you love! Be sqfe!

[@bradpogue3448]

Don’t worry Laura papa curt has your back. Stay focus and safe and bless your planting season

[@charlesfisher6620]

I started watching Laura four years ago, driving a tractor, planting seeds in a field. I was so intrigued by the technology that farmers were using. Over the years I've learned so much about farming from watchin Laura and Grant. I like to find the manuals for the equipment they use, and learn how that particular piece of equipment works. Now I find it funny when I'm driving through the countryside, and I see some piece of farming equipment, and I know just what it is, and I know that four years ago, I would have had no idea what I was looking at. I hope you have a great planting season this Spring Laura and Grant. I know problems will pop up, but your knowledge and experience will quickly solve them, take Row 13's hose/sensor issue as an example. Good luck, I'll be watching.

[@EmmetWebb]

Thank you for sharing your insights, your consistency and passion reflect in every video.

[@Sailor376also]

A pleasure to come along with you. Been along for years now. Good luck in the new season. I promise to wave as I drive by on I-80.