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Andy "aTrippyFarmer" Dole is a 6th generation farmer from Central Illinois. On this farm, Andy works alongside his father, Marty, his uncles, Chris and Jeff, and his sister, Katie, to grow corn and soybeans on some of the finest dirt in the world. Andy and his family are deeply rooted in the area, operating a large farm that traces it origins back into the 1800s. Although some tracts did not stand the test of time, Andy and his family still grow corn and soybeans on fields that have been in the family for longer than even the oldest members of the farm have been alive. We do, we have, and we always will take tremendous pride in calling this piece of paradise our home. Andy was a Bronze Tablet graduate of the University of Illinois in the field of Crop Sciences, following the same path as his father and late grandfather.
It would be misleading for Andy to claim that this life is one that came by chance; rather, as a member of two multi-generational farm families, it was simply in his blood. His passion for agriculture traces back to his early youth--some of his fondest, earliest memories being of days spent riding in the combine with his father and grandfather. Although his understanding of the lifestyle was much less complex in the beginning, the love he has for farming, and its industry has only appreciated through time. As this dream blossomed into adulthood, Andy now works relentlessly, and tirelessly, to chase his own dreams and to build a farming operation of his own alongside his family.
We, as a whole operation, are handymen, electricians, mechanics, landscapers, accountants, economists, caretakers, stewards, and, most importantly, farmers, and we take an incredible amount of pride in our work. There is no challenge too overwhelming, no situation too stressful, and no problem too difficult for us to take on, and we want to take you along with us. Welcome to our farm and welcome to our lives. You have the best seat in the house to watch the everyday chaos of farming unfold--we usually only get concerned when things aren't going wrong!
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[@donloar6278]

Always takes a couple of days to get any machine running right.. My dad always said "patience is a great virtue" and tomorrow is another day. Good luck getting it running right

[@kennethhyde9784]

Spot on statement. Too many people are wheel holders and want magic wand waving. It's your investment and everyone else can't make it better. It's your decision and yours alone.

[@aaronstuepfert9481]

Well said

[@muddygus]

Marty rolled up a dirt ball and threw it at you like you were supposed to catch it. LoL Can we please get more Marty time? 🙏 Now that's a guy that needs his own camera. 😂😂

[@peteparker7396]

I think there would be more bleeps then words. But it would be greatness! He reminds me of my Dad, a surly old pro!

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

Lenny’s going to grow up loving planting & harvest seasons. Perfect training for a future farmer.

[@shazmodeus2795]

As soon as row 9 started planting low I said to myself "you've got a plug in the delivery tube." I planted a lot of the Asgrow this year and I had to clean out 4 seed treatment clumps that were blocking the delivery tube inlets this year during planting, and it's not fun or easy pulling those tubes off the bottom of the central seed tanks. I don't know what Asgrow changed in their seed treatment process, but I didn't have any clumps last year.

[@CharlesLScofieldJr]

Andy.... I think Linny will make one heck of a farmer when he gets a bit older. He sure seems to enjoy riding in the tractor with his Dad.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

As an avid, semi-pro farmtuber watcher, I can attest to the fact that pretty much all farmers check their oil every day. And yes, the planter looks like a preying mantis for sure. What a glorious view of the rug when the sun was coming up.

[@peteparker7396]

Seed feeding may have been because it’s still newish and not enough talc ran through it yet. I’ve bought several new planters over my 30 plus years of farming Andy, I have yet to get one that worked perfectly right out of the gate. It’s always something!

[@bradleyfreeman2642]

I'm genuinely happy that you're getting that beautiful beast figured out & running at its potential 💪

[@billuphoff1021]

Great to see the next generation taking the wheel! Fearlessly, I might add, just like the rest of the family! Great drone footage, too, as always. Good luck this growing season🙏

[@tompunch]

Great video! Loved the drone footage, really well done! Hopefully that means your getting a bit more comfortable with the planter. Did you happen to ask the mechanic about the missing hose clamps? Curious to hear what they make of it.

[@melvinalbert6172]

Here in north dakota we just got started planting 5-2-23

[@aTrippyFarmer]

That's about on time for you all!

[@jayhuff4674]

The good ole Deere cure all

[@brettmoen7240]

I would assume your family had intentions of taking the Harvestore silos down when you built the shed given there are doors on that end. Is that plan still in the works? Too bad those doors are not on the backside of the long wall to be able to pull straight through with the planters.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Yes that is a future project. We are going to be extremely crammed this fall because we are putting up another bin to the east of the main shed entrance.

[@wry569]

Alright Alright Alright. Happy for you that planter is getting kinks out and running like a champ!!

[@shazmodeus2795]

If you want to clean up the wire on the back of that tanker, you could buy some grey cable track / cable raceway that uses 2 sided tape and run it straight to the left, or straight down. Stuff's pretty inexpensive.

[@bipfog2]

You have inspired me ive planted my first 100 acres of corn, I mean 1 acre of corn😂. Gotta start somewhere 😊

[@donrock6800]

It’s always a challenge with any piece of new equipment that you buy to get started on a new seasons work

[@DDA40Xman]

Watching where you are diagnosing Row 8 of the planter. As a 39 year computer pro, we learned early on this saying: "Don't piss off the computers. They all belong to the same union, and they will all stop working." As your J.D. equipment is all interconnected now, that probably extends to farm equipment also. Thanks so very much for your excellent longer videos. You have the Millennial Farmer beat in that regard...well, for length anyways. 😄

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Haha the planter is sentient!!! Thanks!

[@DDA40Xman]

@@aTrippyFarmer Yep, I'm watching your latest planting video now where you having much better results with the planter. Rock on! I rate your videos best.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

@@DDA40Xman everyone has different tastes, so I just try to stick to what I do best. The planter actually ran really well for the rest of the season. It is quite the setup! You’ll have to wait to see all of that, though… 🤣

[@DDA40Xman]

@@aTrippyFarmer very cool, ready and waiting for all your content. Hope you hit 1 million subs too.

[@darrellrobinson5742]

Try putting light in seed tanks works well maybe asgrow beans not graded to size as well as pioneer

[@jonahhorner9876]

Just curious why you don’t just use adaptive curve to plant your end rows rather than messing with markers? We don’t even order our planters with markers on them!

[@stevenkruse5746]

Aaaaahh, gotta love factory fresh --- operator's nightmare or dream... Good work Sir!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

It really is pandora's box when you get a new machine!

[@DEDBRD-di4yj]

@@aTrippyFarmer Does Deere not come out and help you set up/go over the new planter with you ??

[@maplehillfarms2634]

well since you now have a DB60 would you mind sharing with the rest of in one of your videos the secret to unhooking a DB60?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

We haven't crossed that bridge yet... 🤣

[@deanfrancis6474]

Good job . Keep your spirits up

[@loghanstclair]

I haven’t watched the whole video yet. But it’s so far a good video Andy. Keep up the good work

[@FarmingIowa32]

We just put in our last 100 acres tonight and are done planting been a busy year with breakdowns.

[@robm3063]

Andy you might want to ask around about your tank setup. A DOT out of service is no joke. You're pot committed to doing your own spraying this year.

[@joemalone9380]

i don't think that I could contain my frustration if I spent that much on a new machine . hatts off to your patience

[@marknunya3035]

Deep breaths and 😊 Lenny's getting big won't be long and you'll be teaching him to tillage. They grow so fast before you know it you'll be "Marty" and he'll be you 😄. Teaching Dad how to make the electronics work 😂 JK. As always good luck and God bless and stay safe out there.

[@craigspooner9221]

I would drill a small hole in the 3 inch plug on the hose going to the sprayer. If by chance the air bleeder valve accidentally gets closed you don’t want any pressure when removing the plug.

[@lancemabry6707]

Man I’m so sorry for the seed planting troubles! Every brand seems to have them to be fair. Some are less than others though but it seems Marty has made his color choice until his career ends, and in betting you stay green as well in the future sir. Hope the family are all doing well! Also since part of those rows you were planting less seeds, will you go back over those certain rows,8 n 9 I think, and plant more seeds in them??

[@Mike7478F]

Love it

[@garettwurzer5494]

If you map your fields is there a reason that you dont use boundary track to do end rows?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Our boundaries aren't good enough currently, and I didn't get to finish mapping before planting started. It will be next years project!

[@hfff1]

You must have gotten the Monday morning hose installation guy. The no hose clamp thing seems to be engineered for flexing. I mixed a pretty stiff margherita so today wasn't as stressful on me. Lenny brings new meaning to "all hands on deck".

[@peteparker7396]

Musta been quite a bit of tequila it that drink because you dang sure didn’t spell margarita correctly 😂😂😂

[@thomasburton5843]

Felt bad for you after a long day and you spilled seed. Kept up the good videos.

[@kevinkrumma437]

Nice ride

[@travisrogers5181]

Do you have to worry about all of the electrical connections on the planter when you wash it at the end of planting season?

[@SouthernILAg]

Only negative I found this year with the bigger tanks is you can’t reach the bottom from the platform so I just crawl in there and scoop to the other side. Great way to ruin your clothes for the day by 9am!

[@gregjames5070]

Or just carry a broom on the planter.

[@SouthernILAg]

@@gregjames5070 or a broom won’t do a goddamn thing because one side is completely empty and the other side is still 1/4 full yet. How’s a broom help you then??

[@walterlaubscherjr2011]

How are you liking the new planter keep it up Andy

[@MrCrazycook8]

Watched other farming channels. You are NOT the only one who has problems with John Deere planters. Ask Millennial Farmer

[@MrQuailpop]

Yes I think he has a db60 planter too... not sure if he us planting Asgro beans tho

[@roberturich5346]

It's kind of funny hearing how P1359AM is considered a defensive variety in your operation, as on our soils in NC Mo it's considered pretty offensive.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

When I said "defensive," I guess I meant that it can handle a variety of environments. I am not enough of a product expert to know disease scoring or standability ratings, but I am aware that it can cover nearly any acre, which is why I like it. We have some hybrids that don't seem to like being planted into anything other than black, well-drained dirt... 🤣

[@roberturich5346]

@@aTrippyFarmer we did a comparison last year with 1359 and 1197. They traded blows in multiple spots, but 1197 handled poor drainage noticeably better. 1359 did do slightly better on sandier soils though.

[@henrygeldof4391]

Thanks again man. I thought that after your post harvest surgery you were going to find a better lid to keep Sols harmful rays off your cranial epidermis. Something like what the RCMP wear up here with their dress uniforms. Maybe Mrs. needs to find something for you.

[@jerrydowell1660]

what do u mean south central IL mattoon is east central IL south central is like ramsey

[@bravejango12]

Are you sure you didn't buy Zach's planter?

[@Lightning613]

🤣 ( or, maybe it’s a color issue ? )

[@HenryLoenwind]

For a machine of that calibre, and with that much history behind its development, it is surprising how much of it looks like it was thrown together on a whim.

[@EmersongaroAlagao]

It doesn’t matter how you modify your tanker, or machinery you use for farming as long as it conform with then OSHIA safety regulations, for the popo, they always find something to give you a ticket anyways.. lol. Your such a lucky guy working side by side with your old man,” library of wisdom” not everyone have that opportunity Keep it up my friend ( if I can call you that) I look forward For the amber waves of grain come harvest time,,The beautiful America..Fair winds and blue sky’s your way and your kin Bless your heart. aloha

[@klugfarmsklug9323]

Nationally, Farm Trucks can not be inspected by the DOT. Wave you on. Check the Internet for the rules. 150 miles is the distance, you can work from. A Farm base. If you have more than base, that works too. A farm worker can drive your trucks too, without CDL.

[@davedammitt7691]

Which nation is that? Certainly not the USA 😝

[@aTrippyFarmer]

There is some truth to your statement, but there is also a lot of grey area. We aren't confident in some of those rules, especially for liability if something bad happens, so we try to remain compliant on everything as if we were professionals.

[@klugfarmsklug9323]

@@davedammitt7691 Yes, check the Internet for Farm Truck rules. I could go get a link for you, but doing it your self, should make it more rewarding. Been enforce for years now.

[@jd2181]

Must be a Friday or Monday factory day on the planter. #missinghoseclamps

[@aTrippyFarmer]

It almost looks like that is part of the normal design.... I don't know!

[@allenwalters9068]

Dang your still planting thick, we're running vrt 115000 to 165000, average for the farm I think 137000 area,

[@aTrippyFarmer]

There’s a lot of guys starting to cut back on population. I don’t think we are quite sold on that idea. The extra plants are like cheap insurance, but the question is if we are limiting top-end yield by doing so.

[@allenwalters9068]

@aTrippyFarmer we've had 94 bpa beans on 135 planted 125 actual, stems like trees, 36x6s, seems every year either field viee breaking it out that 125 to 135 is where the beat yield has been, but im like your more for insurance helps, we had some r0 inch rows at 90000 even spaced in 14 went 74 compared to 15s at 145 went 64. Planted later by 2.5 weeks. I hated them at 90 dang thin them stems were a Xmas tree but cranked out the yield. Our darker wetter gourd we slstill keep it at 145 due to ponding issues, where it can drain aboit 115 to 135, deer issues get 165 period

[@aTrippyFarmer]

@@allenwalters9068 i do think spacing/singulation is more important with lower populations. I plant like I’m spilling the beans, so I wouldn’t be comfortable dropping pop without going much slower. You’d save a lot by dropping 20-30% off the target, especially if you’re running high dollar treatments. 94 is an impressive yield!!

[@allenwalters9068]

@@aTrippyFarmer best beans we've ever had on the farm. Best since been 85, other farm was tiled, not black drummer ground, regular ground right north of Clarksville nothing special, trucks couldn't keep up hauling away guy in cart was staying busy, I do wish I had a bean planter with singularity and delta force with vset meter after having a 2150 for corn, several said it won't read though on beans, kinda like when we do our milo above 4.7 it won't show singualtion.

[@allenwalters9068]

@@aTrippyFarmer yes throwing all the treatments, innoculant. And sds treatment added as well begins with a s can't think of the name then innoculant is preside

[@bfd1565]

I can't help but wonder if you ended up with a 1st year trade-in Gremlin planter that was produced on a Friday after lunch. Best wishes.

[@loghanstclair]

How many acres do you guys farm?

[@michaelsurratt9593]

“Hell yeah that hit me!” Lol. Not that it hit him, just the quote.

[@bjl1226]

Would it be more economical and profitable to go back old school planter. Maybe 16 row, no electronics and manual adjustments?

[@jayhuff4674]

Great video how wide is the cultivator behind the 9620r

[@HCH9990]

You mentioned in your last video that your dad had planted some sweetcorn - how much did you plant and is that for family & friends only, or is it a commercial crop for you too?

[@alhearn7561]

Could be a silly question but is your hydraulic pressure turned up enough for unfolding? Cold oil making it slow?

[@Brian-ov1rj]

Trippy, since you are done planting at the time of this vid, you figured out all the problems with planter. That being said, those hose issues are on your dealer in my opinion. I would switch to Sloans. At least you kept it between the rows.🚜🌽🌽

[@bfellowsjr]

Managed to tie my personal best again lol. 10 person to like the video after you posted. Eventually will get in the top 5 lol. Great video even though a rough start planting. But if farming was east everyone could do it and the government would be there to help 😂🤣😂🤣. Bob in Pennsylvania

[@woke_misfit]

Shoulda bought a Blue planter lol, great video as always man

[@Brian-mp6bg]

Even where I work we have tons of issues with new

[@garyberg]

Yup, things have sure changed in the last 70 years. I was told to make sure to have a pliars and bailing wire with me to fix any problems. Now you have to carry a wire cutter, audio/video cable, contact cleaner and a truck load of bungy cords with you. Oh yes, don't forget to shut down your tractor and restart it. 😀

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

Speaking of candles. Most farmers grow corn & soybeans, but no one has a “corn drying” scented candle in their merch store.

[@b_lumenkraft]

A sentence heard only in IT now making its way into farming: "Have you tried turning it off and on again?"

[@kp63]

How can you afford a million dollar plantint setup but not use gps?

[@gregjames5070]

He is using GPS

[@erikspencer2396]

That kink…make a makeshift sleeve that is sturdy but flexible…or add a larger strap…

[@mikedowell8978]

Katy got new field culvater go Katy get er done

[@mikedowell8978]

New planter got lot bugs work out

[@jancrous6193]

In this day and age of technology, why do you still bother with markers? Is it a JD thing? Trimble, Case etc all record your outer pass on the headland and automatically generate the second pass inside for the autosteer to do way better driving than anyone with a marker line.

[@DDA40Xman]

A dairy farmer that I watch his dad wants to keep using the markers. It's what the dad's have used for generations.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

If you are properly setup to do it, you can run without markers with ease. I would say that 90% of planters, even brand new ones, in Central Illinois have markers. They add weight to the wings and they provide a backup if the operator isn't an expert with GPS. Even if we were running GPS, we would still put the marker down around the outsides!

[@DEDBRD-di4yj]

@@aTrippyFarmer Yall don't run GPS at all ?

[@cainfarms1059]

If you guys are interested my father works for a family business in ohio called SPRAYKING and they make applicators, sprayers, and nurse trailers that work really well and we’d be happy to deliver it if you’d like. That’s just a suggestion and I really recommend it.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I have heard of SprayKing equipment!

[@cainfarms1059]

Have you guys seen it around you

[@MrCrazycook8]

PHD to operate it? Post Hole Digger??

[@primetradixnevafomo5412]

😂😂😂 John Deere should be ashamed of that planter

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Other than some issues out of the gate, it ended up being a pretty impressive planter!

[@brandonmartin9105]

Thats what we call the “john deere reboot”

[@williamhamill813]

call the dealer

[@aTrippyFarmer]

The dealer came by!!

[@nickjones6747]

As much as Andy loves talking farming Allie has to of been raised on a farm.

[@kadehimsel7602]

440,000*** might know the guy who was complaining abt how much it cost😂😂

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Rounding down is a better look 🤣

[@ryangroen1697]

👍😎

[@bryangrimes5043]

Andy, I know you guys enjoy updating key pieces of equipment and it is your family operation. In my humble opinion you all should splurge on yourselves and get a newer slightly larger forklift. It’s no fun getting a little light in the rear end lol

[@stevefarrow9327]

Not for hire also means you don’t need a folder full of paperwork to present to DOT…

[@bstives58]

This feels like the Millennial Farmer planter all over again...

[@jbbrown7907]

More closeups of Katie please.

[@normobannon2750]

Should goose neck and straighten up.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Probably!

[@timmybailey2514]

please be more careful what you say when you are within earshot of your machines with all of the electronics some of them may be becoming sentient we had a car like that recently it would get even

[@bitfarmer]

Did you get permission from @MillennialFarmer to copy his video from last year? ;^)

[@daveehrk353]

First. Awesome videos.

[@philhosier9185]

No offense, but those finicky problems w/ several J-D planters, the more I lean toward Kinze or Horsch planters. $400K planter should not be that problematic !

[@gregjames5070]

We’ve had 2 new kinzes 1 new Deere and a new horsch. And with all of them the first 300 acres were a nightmare.

[@DEDBRD-di4yj]

After watching a lot of farming videos on KZbin they all have one thing in common with new equipment......quality control from the factory is sh!tty !!

[@stevepatterson2290]

$400,000 of a pain in the ass. lol

[@Nappylou69]

all these hiccup's🙃 darn new machines just work please!

[@stakman78]

Awesome video Andy. Please tell us you will hit John Deere up about hoses. So what happened was James who put one side together and run the hoses at the dealership had a great upbringing a good diet, lots of sleep and wasn't drunk the night before,,, NOW... Steve who put the other side together,, well he was what we refer to as a 'muppet'. We DO NOT PUT up with dealerships who let these clowns put machines together. We had a twin rotor swather arrive to us that didn't have 1 single bolt tight on it! I refuse to take machinery to a shop to be fixed or worked on, you don't know who will work on your gear. Learn to use tools mate and diagnose mechanical issues. Will be worth it's weight in gold boy. I don't think you ate smart enough but someone needs to use tools there.

[@b_lumenkraft]

Have you never seen Seinfeld?? You either have grace or you don't. You cannot have a little bit of grace!

[@mikeanwender339]

Sorry but where is the F$Ck is your dealer to set up your $400000 planter!!!!