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[@hillbillyshorthair]

From a fire fighter...when we ask for funding and tax dollars it's not to waste it. 90% of fire departments are volunteer and they are almost all under funded. People get mad when fire departments have nice new equipment but isn't that what you want if your life depended upon it? Support your local fire department like your life depends on it because one day it might!

[@alostpilgrimsjourney5953]

Amen!

[@jerrylong3580]

As a retired firefighter I totally agree. 29 years in the fire service, the first 13 as a volunteer and the last 16 as a paid professional. There is a reason volunteer departments have great new equipment, the personnel don’t receive pay. They do it because they are good hearted and love to serve their communities.

[@markdanielczyk944]

Well said!

[@ericsmith3996]

Too bad all these rurals always vote republican. They hate the gubbmint and taxes until the gubbmint has to bail them out. Just part and parcel of their short-sighted selfishness

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Exactly! Same with rescue squads. I had two friends complain about tax increase to fund 3 more ambulances and 10 emt/paramedics. I replied it will really suck when you are having a heart attack and need cardiac care and the only ambulance is helping someone else. That pretty much ended the discussion.

[@azpcox]

11 discs showing up to help is what makes farmers special. Even though there are miles between them, there still is that bond that is incredible.

[@jeffharper7579]

I was not a farmer but I worked for a few. I did little odd jobs and had ( still own) a Oliver 77 and I always put my 10 ' disc on it and made sure that it had a full tank of fuel just in case local farmers needed it.

[@steveb365]

They don't want their farm burning to the ground, too.

[@justinblack2132]

It doesn't stop with putting out the fire they are trying to salvage the crop in the field for their neighbor as well and will even help out with equipment to harvest the rest of equipment is lost.

[@mrjelly387]

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[@beepbop6697]

Do unto others.

[@joerepoman1]

From a firefighter, I appreciate all you do as a farmer. We don’t eat if you don’t grow crops. You’re an amazing young woman. I wish more kids in this country were raised the way you were. Raised with an education, respect, and a hard work ethic. Thank you for what you and your family does for this country.

[@bostonbladereviews919]

So true! Kids today are to worried about leaving there video games for more than 2 mins! Hard workers are rare to find today!

[@popeye1250]

HERE! HERE!

[@TerrellSpivey]

So glad no one got hurt, but As a farmer myself, my eyes welled up with tears while watching because this was a great loss for a farmer. And then too to see the firefighters and everyone helping, the kindness of everyone touched my heart. I'll be praying for all those involved 🙏

[@potteryjoe]

I'm NOT a farmer, but live in a farming community. These were my thoughts exactly.

[@TerrellSpivey]

@@potteryjoe God bless you my friend

[@RJ1999x]

It's insured, it's really not a big loss, it's another day in the life of a farmer

[@TerrellSpivey]

@@RJ1999x you're speaking recklessly, are you a farmer!?

[@RJ1999x]

@@TerrellSpivey yes, for over 40 years, and also have a mfg company and we built equipment for VFDP

[@TBNTX]

Farmers are a special breed, aren't they? Every one of them springs into action to help their neighbors in need. This is what community should be.

[@ljfinger]

I don't think that's all that special. I live in surburbia and the same sorts of things happen here. We mowed my neighbors lawn and raked their leaves when they had COViD. When the Marshall fire burned down 1,000 homes in a night, there were so many offers to house the displaced folks that only something like 1 in 8 offers got accepted. When my neighbor's home flooded she called, I went over and stopped the flood, got her calmed down, cleaned up enough so they could stay there and helped her to get hold of insurance to start the process of recovery. Etc. I could go on. That happens - and should happen - everywhere, not just in farm country. But it's always nice to see people helping other people no matter where it's happening.

[@chrisanthony579]

Yes, sometimes us "city folk" forget what the community family is like.

[@nightmansmemo]

I grew up in the country so even in the city I go and run to help but three fires and 24 hours that's not good wonder what the cause is lack of maintenance or something

[@stevenherd9799]

Amen brother

[@edalbanese6310]

and that's why God made a farmer! If you know you know

[@ericsmith2876]

As a firefighter who’s battled both combine and field fires, it’s amazing how fast standing corn burns. Glad everyone is safe.

[@ceselb]

Haven't seen it, but as they disced that corn under as a fire break I get it. Yikes. I also get why the neighbours are so vigilant.

[@perryfisher3373]

I live in the heart of dark fire tobacco farming. When fire curing tobacco it is not a question of if but when a barn and the crop being cured will be lost to a fire. In most cases by the time a fire department can get to the scene all they can do is contain the fire to prevent it from spreading. If you think old fashioned barn raising is a thing of the past it is not. I've witnessed communities banding together to rebuild a burned barn many times.

[@ReflectedMiles]

No idea what you're talking about. Our August-harvested green silage was a perfectly good fire break while standing in the field. You just gotta stop letting your corn dry out. 😊

[@JLange642]

Especially in those winds!

[@mrjelly387]

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[@VonBluesman]

Seeing that smoke makes my heart drop into the pit of my stomach. We had a neighbor’s barn and field across from us burn when I was a kid and that image stays with you for a lifetime. I do appreciate how the neighbors show up and help out. That kind of love can save the world.

[@toddharris2688]

You and your husband remind me of me and my husband we met when we was 17 and 18 we married some years later am And we farm a small farm in Georgia for the last 35 years. Great to see this it warms. Your hearts

[@cmcer1995]

Talk about a scary day with two fires burning with strong winds a real recipe for disaster. Then also being a long way away from fire protection even scarier. Glad to hear everything worked out and that neighbors are going to be assisting. When I first saw the thumbnail, I thought it was that paving machine on "Cars" movie. Great job by the volunteer fire fighters too.

[@oldsoldier4209]

Glad that nobody was injured. Not a farmer myself, but raised in farm country decades ago. Neighbors dropping everything to help in emergencies is just part of life in these communities. I wish more people understood what goes into getting the food they put on their tables, and how important it is. 🤠👍

[@Papamoka]

My heart goes out to the entire farm community for banding together. Thank God above nobody was hurt! We need that kind of bond in our inner cities. One family looking out for another and never letting the other family down when emergencies like this happen.

[@bobblenuts]

So glad no one was hurt! 💥As a product of the early 50's one of my childhood memories (about age 6) was an early spring field fire. Back then, everyone had burn a barrel behind their house, igniting spring grass & field fires were common until the green vegetation grows in. Remember very well my hero grandfather was plowing nearby. He was able to plow a few quick shallow furrows just ahead of the fire with his Oliver 550 & 2 bottom plow to prevent the spread into other fields and the large woods adjoining. We often picked ear corn with snow on the ground, with a tow behind one and two row picker. Don't recall any standing corn fires with the old style pickers. Round baller fires was a different story. And big field was 40 acres. 😁 Wish I could go back in time for a year or two, it was a good life! Thanks for your great modern farming videos.

[@whiteeagletrans9850]

One thing many forget about is the dust Chaffee that collects in places. It can be prevented some by using a leaf blower every day in the end to clear off your machines. Yes I have seen many fires causevthis way. It just takes little time to do it . Yes I know everyone likes to get harvest done soon as possible but a fire can end it too

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

Equipment can be replaced but people can’t. Thank God no one was hurt ! Made the hair stand up on my neck. I felt so bad for them. Great that the community came out and helped. #blessed

[@dannyhaley7610]

i agree.

[@stevendorsey4882]

Fire in dry fields is always scary. So sorry for your neighbor's loss of equipment and crops. Glad no one was hurt and your fields and equipment are safe. Good luck finishing up harvest safely.

[@johnmikel5934]

"Love being able to see that". Being aware, conscious, loving. That's what it's all about. Lots of love to all the farmers, and the firemen. We are grateful for all you do!

[@UncaDave]

Farming families working and helping together especially in a crisis. You are the best! You and Grant stay safe!

[@Hugo_Overthere]

Veteran farmer/firefighter here. This could have been so much worse for so many people. Glad to see so many people pull together and end the threat. In Southwest Oklahoma I also saw soldiers join in the fight ....everyone.

[@neoncatfish4038]

Sending prayers to everyone that gave a hand to get in the fires out and the farmers that lost their combines and part of their crops!

[@michaelwilliams7481]

Thanks Laura, for your considerate announcement at the start. It was heart-warming to hear that farmers get together to help out a neighbour in time of need. Thank goodness everybody is safe. You all stay safe as well. Love from Mike. ❤

[@dahveed284]

I never knew that fire was such a concern in the harvest season. I hope those affected by this had good insurance and it appears they had great neighbors.

[@thesteelrodent1796]

especially corn and grain is incredibly dry when it's ready to be harvested. It's basically a whole field full of kindling and when it comes in contact with the hot machines fire is a very real threat

[@HewHolden]

Dry wheat is just a recipe for fire so dry and dusty

[@mrjelly387]

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[@Thinkle911]

Always was and always will be. Combines are tightly packed high power high prescisions masterpieces of engineering. Really big combines have way over 500 HP, which are cramped into this tight package and running everything. I guess for driving and cutting the crop, it needs 150 HP and the rest is used to drive all the separators, belts, shakers, drums and what so ever in the back of the machine and everywhere is organic combustible dust, straw and other material nearly dry as a bone. One accumulation of that matter, one hot running bearing and the machine is in flames. For good.

[@tp06]

My heart goes out to the farmer whose equipment and any potential crops were destroyed. It's so great that all the neighbors and fire dept. help each other out. America's farmers are the backbone of this nation, I appreciate channels like yours that serve as a great reminder of all the hard work you do.

[@cdjhyoung]

We had an unusually dry harvest season in my neck of the woods about five years ago. There were two combine fires I'm aware of, one next to the highway that totally destroyed that combine. One other damaged the combine, but only enough to take it out of the field for the season. It is hard to believe that dry crop trash is that combustible, but every year these kinds of fires happen somewhere. You don't need to be an inattentive operator to have it happen to you. After our bad season, combines in my area started to sprout multiple fire extinguishers stationed around the combines so one was always immediately available to use. Bright red bottles hanging from all that John Deere green.

[@donfrisch6437]

in our area we had six fires four of them where red machines they all burn, we just shut down on windy days

[@herbertschroeder3739]

Be able count of how many extingushers on the combines. Now Massey Ferguson combines there might be an issue counting the extingushers.

[@richnelson2055]

Great to see people who care for their neighbors and drop what they are doing to respond to the need whether through volunteer fire departments or reaching out neighbor for neighbor.

[@farmerdave9548]

Glad to hear it wasn't yours but sending prayers for your neighbors that lost equipment and there crops

[@judycook1918]

You are real good at explaining how things work for city folk. Thanks!

[@BTWalsh55316]

I know how scary this can be. Thank you to ALL of the firefighters that put out field fires. My sister live just a few miles from Hallam and we had a sleepless night waiting on evacuation orders. Thank you to all of you farmers who really do risk your lives providing food for the table or gas in the tank, Thank God everyone was O.K.

[@halwilliams1682]

It is so dry in central Nebraska. The recent fire at the Halsey Forest that destroyed some 4-H buildings and thousands of acres of Sandhills pasture is a vivid reminder of how devastating fire can be. The response from neighbors and many local volunteer fire departments showed how much people care for their friends.

[@timebomb42]

Hello fellow Nebraskan, yeah those fires were NASTY. The smoke choked the sky near northern Nebraska where I live. It looked apocalyptic.

[@pilialoha21]

Prayers sent to all, be safe.

[@johnensminger7675]

Wow! Glad everyone was ok! Thanks for sharing your life with us! Neat to see neighbors helping out! I like watching your channel, Laura!

[@derekpiehl85]

It's always great to see neighbors helping neighbors. U don't see alot of that in the big city's. Glad I live in the country. Glad to see harvest is going well for u and grandt. The LSW tires look really good on the tractor

[@st4183]

Your dad should consider getting a fire skid unit with a large water tank for his military vehicle. They don't cost that much and are removable. You can make up your own system for low money. Great insurance policy in case of a fire on your farm.

[@prestonburton8504]

I build machines for a living - so sad to see this beautiful machine burnt so badly but thankful for your firefighters and community that came together. That's the spirit America needs to get back - along with PIVATE FAMILY FARMERS! God Bless you and Grant and your family and all family farmers! Thank you for our thanksgiving we will all share!

[@mikeknowles8017]

So glad everyone is ok and best to all. You do a better job reporting than most TV reporters with camera crews and producers I've seen. Great video!

[@oldNavyJZ]

You're a ball of sunshine. Glad you and Grant are good and hope the neighbors recover well with insurance.

[@stevenikitas8170]

I'm from Massachusetts. I just stumbled across your channel. I've always loved the Midwest and admired the farmers there for their great work. And the ladies of farm country are the most awesome women in America.

[@johnwyoder]

Farmers, and small towns and communities all across the country, are the backbone of what makes America great! Always such a fantastic display of neighborliness. So glad to have been able to witness this growing up in the country. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇲

[@butchchastain6317]

Goodmorning to you Laura and Grant this morning good to see y’all. Exciting video . Please tell your families hello and still praying for you and your families to have a great harvest.

[@anton4video]

It's good that you were informed at the beginning that it was not your equipment. Sad when equipment burns, but still good that it wasn't you who were affected. Always feel worse when you know the person affected.

[@innertube205]

Retired ff/medic here. The community always goes above and beyond!

[@A.K.A._____John__]

I helped save a house from burning down when I was a teenager. There were over 100 fires that day in the surrounding counties from very dry and windy weather. The fire trucks were spread very thin with the workload and the lone fire truck that did respond to this cornfield fire immediately found the wet spot and got stuck. All the chaff was on fire and the water hose just wasn't long enough. We grabbed two shovels and spent over 5 hours clearing out the chaff and making a fire break. Never did get the fire out completely as we had to leave and check on the dryer at my friends farm. The home owner was very thankful for the efforts of two strangers that day. That was back in the day when we had a cabless Gleaner.

[@BuckHillFarm]

I'm so glad everyone is okay! Thank god for community. Love your videos Laura

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Glad to know,that you n your's are ok! Prayers for those affected...n ..hope the equipment gets replaced quick!! Glad your neighbors weren't hurt!! Blessed be ....alll!! 👍🐺🧙‍♂️🦊👍!!!!

[@calvinborer6572]

We had a field catch on fire a couple years ago the tractor was doing an exhaust regen (thanks Obama) it shot some sparks out the exhaust and caught the bean stubble on fire it went from a tiny little spot smoldering to a raging inferno with in seconds!! I gained a whole new respect for the power of the Nebraska wind. It was exactly like this where a dozen neighbors were there with disks within minutes as well as the local fire department God bless all of them it's been a bad bad year for fires this year the volunteers have been working their tales off the last few weeks, a heart-felt thanks to all of you!!

[@joeyw8521]

Yrs ago a similar thing happened close to me an I remember neighbor farmers from 5 miles bringing tractors an disc to try to save corn 9 neighbors with 10 tractors were there almost immediately one farmer jumped out of his combine into his tractor with a disc an headed to the fire. As with this video my experience the combine was burnt bad nothing left but chared metal. But the next day 3 combines from neighbors where there to finish his corn an soybeans for him. Farmers are special breed of people who deserve so much more credit then they get. God bless American farmers an thank you.

[@michaelmyers3892]

Living here in Kansas watching them trucks roll in from the various farms after all the work that they put in I can only imagine how devastating losing a piece of farm equipment has to be and fully understand how easy a field fire can start stay safe to everyone much love to all you farmers thank you so much for what you do

[@johnsharp8627]

Did you have a good year Michael? I'm not a farmer, but live in East Central Kansas. Heard a person on another KZbin channel say Kansas lost 70% of it's corn and soy beans because of the drought.

[@michaelmyers3892]

@@johnsharp8627 well I'm not 100% sure if the drought affected the farmers a whole lot because where I live I see a lot of the green trucks delivering their necessary products I'm sure it's affected them a little but not a whole lot been seen a lot of activity with a farmers getting this year's crop in and so many other things

[@johnsharp8627]

@@michaelmyers3892 As a gardner, I expanded my garden and spent more money, time and effort than ever before in the past 30 years and I had the worst garden ever. Kept it watered pretty good, so I thought.

[@michaelmyers3892]

@@johnsharp8627 yeah I've noticed that we've had a higher than usual heat pattern lately in different parts of Kansas and that I'm sure doesn't help a lot of people including people like you who do gardens I was going to do one last year but I never did

[@jdas3833]

glad to here everyone OK I never knew that fire was a problem dorring harvest season . This is the 2nd time you showed a fire destoring equipment ( i can recall) Be safe

[@cargotoolshop5319]

Last time it was the Trump flag that started on fire, I don't know what hurts worse, act of god or vandalism

[@coug96fan]

Wow! Growing up in the wheat lands of the Palouse, we would get fires every now and then in the fall. Scary. I can see with all of the dry weather and dust how fire can be a big issue. Glad everyone is ok. Wonderful to see how the community comes together to take care of each other.

[@johndavidson6867]

Fire is never a good or wanted event on a farm, especially at harvest time. Hard to contain because of the dryness of fields, and their goes part of the farm income for the year. Glad to hear that no one was injured and minimal crop damaged. Hope your harvest goes well with no surprises Laura. How is Grants harvest going, good I hope.

[@scottcarter90]

Am glad everyone was OK! You always worry about field fires in farming areas during harvest time.

[@dannypittman4766]

As a volunteer firefighter from Texas what Billy has said is very true in his comments below. It takes a village to have a good volunteer fire department. We have a very strong group of dedicated residents within our area that not only support us financially but support us physically and psychologically when needed. Without the financial support of the community most volunteer fire departments would go broke probably within a year, if they only relied on funds they received from local government subsidies.

[@lappf]

As long as you all help them with their harvest and the combine is insured everything will be ok. Thanks for sharing!

[@jersincl]

Whoa ! That just scares me. Glad to see the people come and do what they can to help. Thank you Laura for pitching in and doing what you can. I'll pray for that Farmer and his family. Stay Safe !

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[@psg6314]

Glad to hear everyone is okay and grants next truck should be a fire engine to keep around the house and great video keep up the good work God bless from GA stay safe

[@markgamble8377]

U can always count on all farmers pitching in to help another in need.beatiful thing.

[@polycat7670]

I've served with a volunteer department for several years. Wild land fires are the worst. Glad no one was hurt.

[@michaelktm6061]

How you people come together to help each other is what the people that live on the coasts don't get and that is really sad.

[@frederickbays405]

Yes those rich ppl living on the beach of our cost would never respond as these ppl did But go in land away from these rich ppls summer homes and u get into farm The mile this happens everything changes for u now have farmers not rich ppl rich ppl feel intitled to have someone else protect what they own as do most ppl who live in cities anywhere in this nation Farmers on the other hand help each other U do for me today and I will do for u tomorrow is how we live We know each other even if u live 5 miles away or more When something happens and u need help in Farm land everyone is there to help regardless of who u are and all they will ask of u is that u came when they need help

[@pasoroblesbruce7370]

That is a mighty stretch of thought. Field fires create self preservation issues. No one is going to sit around and wait for the fire to spread to their own field.

[@frederickbays405]

@@pasoroblesbruce7370 a rich boy will he is coward and will run Let it burn he has enough to rebuild and to hell with the next guy down the line

[@michaelktm6061]

@@pasoroblesbruce7370 Really, have you been to Portland, Seattle, LA, Or San Francisco lately? If those cities were ever attacked by a foreign nation the vast majority of those populations would just roll over and not fight back.

[@pasoroblesbruce7370]

@@michaelktm6061 you are sounding like a scared chicken little. I believe your issue is served by our military. Our nationwide impending threat is domestic nuckleheads who are positive there is a threat/ conspiracy under every rock. You have good day.

[@Rok_Piletic]

one lesson: always detach the header from combine over the night

[@alexischapdelaine9476]

Great work by Aurora fire and mutual aid fire departments that came to help its all a team effort. I am a call emt on a combinaton fire deparment here in New Hampshire. Its so cool to see the community rally around someone when accidents happen. I really enjoy following this channel im working on watching all the videos. Again thank you for your hard work.

[@AdamMuhle]

My brother is a volunteer fireman and had to help put out one of those fires near Humphrey, NE. It was all harvested corn, high winds, about a mile wide. My mom said about 20 disks showed up to help get it stopped. Even with 6 fire departments responding, they didn't have a chance at stopping it with just water.

[@bay9876]

High cost of farming. Never know if a fire breaks out in such a dry environment needed for the harvest. Dry and harvest go hand in hand with the occasional tragedy of a fire. Nobody hurt but really scary since so much at stake that could go up in smoke.

[@Timothy-NH]

Scary and devastating! Praise the Lord nobody was injured

[@gregslaven813]

I have never farmed and don't know a lot about it. But what I do know, since living in an agricultural community in the greatest state ever(South Dakota), when bad things happen, farmers come together. That was evident in this video. Especially when the tractor pulling the disc in front of the firetruck was moving at a pretty good speed! And the fact that you said that the other farmers will help complete the harvest of the other famers speaks volumes to life in rural states!!!!

[@vincentouwehand828]

None of the involved equipment in this video (after seeing the smoke) is mine. First shot in the combine, through the window it looks like a massive fire is going. Please stay safe (PS, this could be because of potato mode youtube here btw)

[@ssealabs]

Yep, that's what I said to myself too...

[@mikebrown41182]

John Deere ftw! Makes me think of my uncles tractors, as i am a non farmer myself i find this content really cool, and it gives memories of me being a young boy with my uncle taking me on Tractor rides, and my favorite one was the John Deere, and i think it was from the 4 series back in the 90's. 😊

[@jwbrown9240]

Love that neighbor helps neighbor.

[@HewHolden]

Thank a farmer! Thank a Trucker! Gotta love farmers they don’t hesitate to help each other

[@dmorgan28]

I’m glad nobody was hurt. That combine sure got wiped out. You guys take care and have a good one. 👍❤️

[@calebperlinger8598]

To say that I am a volunteer Firefighter also! Prayers to the fellow brothers and sisters in front of duty to do to save what they can do. Good communities help each other out when being in a situation like that. be safe out there everyone. Laura thanks for sharing this to show these other people about how fire does in these worst conditions! example in this video was wind factor. be careful what you all you do to not try cause a fire thanks!

[@wyatt9144]

I will always remember the first time a neighbor of ours had a field fire. It’s a rare occurrence here in Vermont but when it happens it happens fast, as we tend to have dry summers. I was a kid at the time and was living on my family farm. This was back in the early 2000’s. Me and my dad had the field cultivator hooked up and was on our way down the road a ways in record time. I’m talking like 15 minutes from the time we saw the fire to the time we were in the cab on the way down the road. I learned something really important about what it really means to be a neighbor.

[@robertootero2583]

Girl you're a champion in this material you're the best

[@MikeKow80]

The community of farmers always amazes me. Everyone drops everything to help and they don't expect a single thing in return....well maybe a cold beer on a tail gate after the job is done.

[@typhoonjenkins8330]

I'll tell you guys, I've seen a few combine fires on YT. They're absolutely scarier than heck because everything around that combine is dryer than a bone this time of year. One thing I wondered is this. Since these modern combines have so many bells and whistkles, why hasn't anyone come up with an onboard fire suppression system? I know there's already way too many sensors on these new combines, but an anti fire system surely makes sense. It could obviously put out fires and potentially save injuries, entire crops, etc. I'm thrilled to hear no one was hurt, but it's just a shame that the combine was lost to fire. God Bless our great American Farmers and keep them safe.

[@JasonSpitzMI50]

Farmers are soooo under rated when they are literally the heart of human survival. God bless you all and thank you for all the hard work you put in our survival

[@craiggoodwin9704]

So glad everyone is safe. Thanks for Sharing!

[@lstone.09]

Back in the mid 80's my grandparents had a field fire. Knew they wasn't home at the time so grandpa wouldn't be burning fence rows (a very common thing even back then). The fire destroyed a barn and some wagons. They were able to save the hay barn, garage, and the shed where he parked his truck. They were glad I was home when I was. Not sure what the insurance paid them but they did cover the loss of the barn and equipment along with the minor repairs needed on the garage and truck shed.

[@steveb6103]

I've responded to field fires while on a harvest crew in Coats Kansas back in 1980. We had 5 JD 7720s in the field just on the other side of the road. One of the truck drivers saw it start and called on the radio. 5 7720s with 24 foot headers were in that field in minutes and cutting in front of the fire. The first plows showed up in 10 minutes. Fire was out in 30. We harvested the remaining fields for free. This was before cellphones.

[@willwest2773]

That was really cool --- thanks for sharing the REAL life of farming and the Wonderful cooperation of neighbors and your True Heartfelt Concern --- Cheers

[@kayeninetwo3585]

Very sorry about the fires. Many prayers for those affected.

[@AssassinoGioco]

I'm glad you two are OK, I was so worried when I saw that thumbnail. Sending prayers and love for your neighbors 🙏 ❤️.

[@mikeoswald15]

Field fires between Laurel and Concord, NE couple weeks ago. Wind blew the fire so fast that some of it was left with bare ears of corn still hanging on stalk. They combined it yesterday. Not sure it will be OK for feed, but probably OK to make ethanol.

[@waderue]

I can not stress enough about dusting off and cleaning all grain harvest equipment like you do Laura

[@bryanlee5090]

This gal would work circles around 99% of people her age! Kids, watch and learn! They got it going on, and I’m super impressed by her work ethics!

[@nathanrobinson7715]

I hope and pray that you all are safe. Yes the combine is expensive but it's replaceable. Keep safe Ms. Laura

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💚 Fire Fighters are my Super Hero's

[@lawnboy81SMS]

Volunteer firefighter myself as well. Props to the farmers who acted quickly to disc the fields. It can be tough to just disc perfectly good corn, but in all reality discing a few rows on the outline can save the entire field and ultimately is a minimal loss compared to what a whole field burned up can lose. We had a ditch fire one time next to a field. A farmer in a different field nearby saw us and zipped over to come disc two rows of field that wasn’t his to help us save whoever’s field that was. That farmers quick actions to come help likely saved some or all of whoever’s field that was.

[@DymondzTrucking1962]

When I was a volunteer firefighter I went out on a few of those it's always sad and scary. I'm glad everybody was safe equipment and crops can be replaced people can't. Stay safe everybody I'll see you on the next video.

[@tjzulu1]

Keep doin’ what you’re doin’ Laura….asking for God’s blessings for you all for taking care of our nation!! 🙌🏻 ❤️ 🇺🇸 🙌🏻

[@JakeFlash]

Awesome outro--(I've never used that word before). It made me think of my neighbors and friends and their offers to help me over the years. My automatic response is, "No thanks, I can handle it." I wonder how many opportunities for someone to be blessed were denied by my automatic response.

[@coolhand66]

Well my three cousins it lives in Fallon Nevada. The family has 375,000 acre cattle farm. These three women grew up on this cattle farm when they were able to handle equipment each was a given 100 cattle to take care of and it's amazing to see how they handle this huge place. Farm women are very tough and wonderful.

[@stevenblue3126]

Wow, fires are never good. Glad no one was hurt. Equipment can be replaced. Lives can't. So, that being said you and your family be safe out there in the fields. Keep those videos coming.

[@steves9915]

Fantastic that no one was injured or worse. And thanks to the first responder heros both fire fighters and friends & neighbors who unselfishly risked their lives and equipment to help.

[@JesusLovesYouPerfectly]

hey Laura, regardless of where the fires happened, i'm really glad that all people affected by it were safe and unharmed because farm equipment, if necessary, can be replaced but, people cannot be so, i'm glad nobody was hurt by the fires.

[@nohrtillman8734]

My thoughts and sentiments are shared with everyone I’ve read here. My forensic (and engineering) thoughts are wondering how the thresher(?) survived the heat. Was it pointed into the wind, and the fire was all at the back? Studying the aftermath is important to understand the event and try to minimize things like this happening again. Thanks much for making these and sharing ALL kinds of happenings in modern farming!

[@pierregodin1668]

now retired and having been a mechanic for years i have seen my share of burt machinery , especially combines.What i know is mainly the engine compartment that is usually the source of fire.Where the turbo sits it gets really hot and the corn silk is very flammable when dry. If you want to reduce the risk off fire on a combine, at the end of your day use a leaf blower and blow out the dust and silk accumulated in the engine compartment , it will take you five minutes and reduce any risk of fire. And you will find out that a strong leaf blower is the best tool to clean out all the accumulated dust and what not on a combine. It is not as violent as air compressor that will if being too close inject dirt inside bearing seals. I find it so efficient , plus you can use it on tractors and any machinery that requires dusting before using the pressure washer.

[@FreedomRock44]

Do not feel bad Laura it is understandable it is all of you alls livelihoods!!!!!! It is so nice to see the kindness amongst neighbors!!!!! Looking out for one another!!!!!

[@MC-re2ry]

Years ago, we had a 6600 Deere combine burn up on our last round of soybeans. We skipped blowing it off that morning in a hurry to get things done. Lessons learned.

[@paulbalogh4582]

I miss farming so much- been back in the city for way too many years.

[@clayed]

Love it that you call it picking. That's a reference to the hand picking done almost a hundred years ago.

[@arriekleyhans9716]

This is my dream to work on a farm in the USA. This year i didnt get a placement :( but hopefully next year i will be able to go and make my dream come true, thanks for your awesome videos, i love it!🥰

[@benclark1376]

My cousin lost a rental combine to a fire about ten years ago. The main combine was broken down. No one was hurt but still scary to see. Glad no one was hurt here.