Planting Corn & Filling the Planter On the Go

Planting Corn & Filling the Planter On the Go
In this video I am out in the field with a Family Farm in Darke County Ohio as they are working ground and planting their 2022 corn crop. In this video they are working ground with their John Deere 9570RX tractor pulling a 40 foot wide Great Plains turbo Max. They are planning corn with their John Deere 8RX 410 tractor pulling a 36 row Deere DB60 planter on 20 inch row spacing. They then keeping the planter supplied with nitrogen fertilizer on the go using their John Deere XUV865M Gator with the 360 Yield Center sprint system. This allows them to reduce the weight of the planter and not have to stop as often to refill.

[@calvary1808farm]

won't be long and that young man will be running the planter. Good to see kids starting young and learning skills.

[@anderspedersen6750]

I think this is cool, keeps you moving as much as possible without stopping. Time is money while planting.

[@brianuhing2657]

Mike Less you're the man. It's interesting how they fill the starter fertilizer on the go. I bet 20 inch rows keep the weeds down and hold in the moisture .

[@OpunktSchmidt1301]

There's no time to waste...😉 Nice technique! Thanks a lot for the video! 😊👍🏻

[@coryfritz295]

Awesome video footage Mike! Always interesting to see how everyone does things differently depending on their needs and operation. Very cool!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@joelg8004]

Reminds me of refueling aircraft in flight in the military. Great ingenuity.

[@rauloropeza7496]

Wonderful videos thank you Mike Less

[@SoerenBruunJensen]

If only you could visit Larson Farms and Millenial Farmer to dry out their fields and bring the moisture to Welker Farms and Mike Mitchell (CA).

[@markam306]

Soren, i watch all those channels too !!!

[@uhitskyle]

Definitely Mike his fields are like dunes

[@mcd5082]

Very cool! Man it takes some power to pull a 40 foot high speed disk!

[@cesargallo7424]

Watching your videos Mike from Argentina. There are multiple ways of farming, we all have to be open minded and learn from other perspectives.

[@ROCK-Loveswomen]

I think it's a really cool set up I'm going to see if my boss will try something like that

[@daviddziomba9664]

Neat set up, they really could have used a little rain, seeing them moving down the road likens to up here in Maine with some of the potato planters, and harvesters moving around, when they come to some of the work sites I flag at really gets interesting as far as space is concerned, a lot of the boys are good at threading the needle though. Double D.

[@BRPFan]

That refilling with the Gator is very cool! 👍👍

[@paulosanderson785]

Why in the world would someone give you death threats over a farming channel? Unbelievable! Keep the great videos coming, Mike. I really enjoy them. I have family in Darke County. One of my favorite places in the country.

[@franciscosandiego3026]

I like watching Mike less videos on KZbin from the imperial co California.

[@jilleanjohnson6618]

I think all your videos are extremely cool keep up the good work

[@ryanschweikhardt]

It's pretty freaking cool. Reminds me of inflight refueling

[@StubProductions]

That’s a cool setup! Never seen this before

[@markreetz1001]

Great video Mike. That was a rather young tender operator they had there. Is he the one you mentioned had a youtube channel a couple years ago? First thing I thought was "someone was in the Air Force refueling jets in the air!! Good point about the negative comments. Keep 'em coming!!

[@tugboat2739]

Enjoy all your videos

[@jimpolk]

Happy Father's Day Mike!

[@paulsnodgrass5150]

It’s like top gun man!

[@jameswimbush5090]

Great video FarmHand cool operation 🚜

[@joesteel1261]

Great video Mike.I like your channel for the diversity of farming practices.As for the rude comments.Just "pray for the haters."

[@DJJ-wz9jr]

Very nice setup and video

[@wa7shf]

That is so cool

[@anthonybanda8192]

Pretty neat setup for filling on the go ! Seems like it would be a pain on short rows but on long rows it would be excellent. Obviously it pays off or the operation wouldn't be using it. Sorry about dumb people leaving nasty comments it takes all kinds ! I personally don't always agree with some of what I see from the farming channels on KZbin but I keep an open mind. No need to discourage others or be an ass. Keep up the good work!

[@Naviss]

That's super cool!

[@billsmith8739]

They got that ideal from the military air to air refueling. When he is connected to the planter is the gator being pulled by the planter? I wonder did they do any spraying before planting? A lot of weeds…

[@rebelgaming7718]

That is actually pretty damn cool

[@djvo9271]

That is cool!!!

[@danielmartin7633]

Video

[@watchthe1369]

"Can't be harder that filling the fertilizer on the seeder back home" - said Luke, call sign "Skywalker"

[@egomania2792]

I absolutely LOVE the 8RX. One of the, if not THE best looking tractor out there, especially with the inbuilt saddle tanks. Unsurprisingly it is my favorite tractor in FS22, which as a German is probably also the closest I will ever be to one of these things. XD Question: Is there a reason they are planting at 20 inch spacing? Everywhere else they seem to plant at 30 inches. This high pitched screeching was annowing as hell tho. I get thats the machinery, and short of either muting the sound or putting music over it there's nothing you can really do, but it quickly gave me a murderous headache.

[@farmhandmike]

I agree the 8RX is a neat looking tractor. I've never drove one personally but I'm sure I will one of these days. I know the squealing was annoying but I really can't win. People get on me for using music cause they want to hear the machinery and then some machines make a terrible noise and people want music. I did use both in this video. At least the guy in the tractor can't hear the disk scrapers on the planter.

[@egomania2792]

@@farmhandmike don't worry Mike, it was still a good video with great shots. It's something with my ears, I can't handle loud noises like that without getting a headache. I still enjoyed the video regardless.😁

[@chrisgossman6512]

You already know that I like Mike. I always put in my like 👍. Thanks for sharing again. Happy subscriber 😊. Just wish my would higher than 546.

[@michaelolenick4078]

Some people need to get a life. They have a great idea that works for them, may not work everywhere. Great job Mike

[@thr8061]

I have heard people love the fender tanks on the 8Rs, but their only complaint is that the visibility to the rear-sides has been cut down.

[@fishfoolishness4222]

Mike your drone has a terrible squeak.

[@machinebuilder59]

Hi Mike great show what is causing all that sqealing from the planter is the ground too hard?

[@farmhandmike]

It’s the scrapers rubbing the seed opener disks Steel on steel

[@blackout7615]

When I mow the lawn I only carry 2 gallons of gas on board so I make my wife come out with a jug and fill the tank on the go. It works good because I don't have to stop for fuel.

[@oldben1800]

holy setup

[@kbno99]

How much fertilizer does that planter need ? It sure is keeping that young man busy.

[@johnbrown9623]

Wow, cool

[@oldretireddude]

Mike, don't feed the trolls. Good video, this fill on the go is amazing. The squealing of rotating parts is brutal though, is that primarily scrapers?

[@farmhandmike]

Thanks yes it’s the scrapers.

[@cd1982]

that refilling way is awsome kind of like how armed forces planes refill in the air i bet thats where the concept came from

[@KNJensen]

Super awesome setup. I dident know anyone did this. Very cool! But a guy might want a bigger seed tank? Edit: Also, why two seed tenders?

[@J-1410]

Two varieties.

[@TacoBellCustomerService]

Coolest setup. Is that high pitched squeaking that loud or just the mic amplifying it?

[@farmhandmike]

It was the scrapers on the seed disks

[@keithpowell2786]

Man there is something on the planter that needs some greese

[@farmhandmike]

Nope that the scrapers on the seed disks

[@waggtech4883]

That thing needs a longer hitch and more distance from the racket!

[@realSilverfoot]

Looks to me like the farmer has it figured…

[@Hezkezl]

Holy crap, from 4:40 onwards for a few minutes that's one hellatious and piercing squeaking noise going on the whole time...did some piece of equipment need oiling or something?

[@davidgriffith3592]

Come on down to Alabama

[@tannerb55]

The death threat was most likely a democrat. Love the channel man keep it up.

[@jmigoyo321]

can someone explain the gator?

[@jamesharrier6633]

Transfer of fertilizer on the go.

[@farmhandmike]

I do explain about it in the video.

[@andyshepherd5067]

go see the welkers and mike mitchel ( south farm only )

[@barrybardo3249]

Wow that squeaking noise what the heck is it

[@farmhandmike]

Its the scrapers on the seed disks of the planter units.

[@robkern9255]

Something needs greased. It's like fingernails on a chalkboard.

[@curtparker5339]

Don't let the air force see this video. That kid will be flying tankers in the future up in the sky. To cool in refilling. Great job Mike in showing it up close and personal. 💜💜💜

[@joescheller6680]

Probably where he got the idea.

[@levistuck3960]

The driver in the gater is definitely listening to highway to the danger zone

[@christopherlovelock9104]

As for your videos I personally think they are all great and really enjoy watching them. You're the only channel in the USA that I subscribe to, as you have the biggest assortment of videos I find worth watching. I think that 'set up' of re-filling 'on the go' is most unusual and perhaps something we will see more of in the future, - after all someone has to be first, and then others follow, - that's how all things start. As for those threats, - all I can say is there are some very sick minds out their and they're just insignificant little nobodies, and the only way they can have their 1 minute of fame is to do or say something like that. All that said and done, - Greetings from the UK.

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Never never pay attention to the stupid comments.

[@markam306]

Mike, This refilling on the go is the coolest thing I’ve seen all year. That young man is contributing to the farm in a measurable way. He is increasing the number of acres planted per day. Can’t beat that for productivity !!!

[@danne77sthlm]

I agree, very clever actually, must be a good relief to not have to stop when the fert is out and the seeds are not :)

[@louispaparella5766]

Mike, excellent vid as usual. Regarding rude/ignorant/threatening comments...Sir Winston Churchill opined: Better to keep one's mouth shut and thought a fool than open it and remove all doubt! You do you, Mike! It's your YT channel...

[@jackiejohnson6064]

I enjoyed watching the refiling how awesome is that great idea. It reminded me of refueling jets. Sorry about some crazy death threat. We love you mike keep up the great work and god bless and protect you and your family.

[@outbackladas]

Hey Mike, come over to the land of Aus once in a while, we’ve got plenty of droughts here and we could use you!! Love your videos, regards from Down Under.

[@wileecoyote1751]

I love to see young kids helping on the farm. As soon as I was able to reach the pedals I was driving tractors & trucks on our farm in the late 1950s.

[@MrBusdriver63]

Hi from Australia, Mike . That was a very interesting video and I like the idea of filling up the liquid fertilizer on the go it would certainly save a lot of time. That young man in the Gator was a good operator. Have a good day mate.

[@bobsmith1814]

Wow farmer version of inflight refueling. I think it is really cool

[@beebop9808]

Mid-air refueling in the corn patch. Farmers scare me sometimes. hahahahaha 😁

[@MoFire312]

The tender truck and gooseneck seed tender is pretty cool.

[@mmalmgaard]

Hi Mike, Thank you for making these great videos that shows how farming is done differently from place to place and farm to farm. It is very educational and just interesting to see 🙂 Keep up and stay healthy ! - Michael from Denmark

[@woolliehead]

love that connection for filling the fert tank and the young feller in the little truck has his job down pat thumbs up

[@waggtech4883]

Ha! I was thinking about refilling on the go recently and wondered when someone would develop it!

[@johnvanstone5336]

Watching from the UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧✌️

[@mattphillips4260]

go visit the welkers they are needing rain bad wish you could have show it better how the turbo till was doing could not see it for the dust cloud and the speed the drone was going poor planter needed some lube of some kind

[@petehutzel3778]

I remember the earlier video on this system and and am stunned that it drew negative comments. This reloading on the go system could be a massive time saver. For the two row planters I grew up using, no. But for a 36 row planter, it makes a lot of sense. If you can add 30-60 minutes of planting time per day, that is a lot of acreage with a 36 row. Why has this system not become more widespread? I have a brother farming a few miles east of this farm, and I know his grandsons would LOVE to drive that Gator.

[@johnkaminski744]

The welkers really could use some rain. Maybe you need to go visit them.

[@jakeklepper6333]

Learn more everyday from the farmhand Mike guy.If new technology works for you then let it roll.Refill on the fly has worked for the military for years.Try a death threat on them and see where it gets you.Good job and keep it up. God bless you all!

[@Cake41579]

Grease that thing. Lol good stuff if it wasn’t piercing my ear drums like nails on a chalkboard

[@kevinfreemantle6875]

Hi from New Zealand, quality video and always interesting. Thanks Mike.

[@charleshagenbuch6078]

That reverse maneuver over the bridge was a little confusing for a second. Then a geometry. Bridge + electric pole = turning radius. The disc scrapers were unfortunatly headache inducing. Good video.

[@michaelsurratt9593]

Ignorant comments on social media? Nooooo! You can’t fix stupid. I hope you reported the death threat, that is a crime. Keep doing what you do.

[@ScottPykare]

Awesome equipment Mike. Another great video as well!!

[@danielhendrickson859]

I think that is a great idea!!!😮 Looks simple easy.. load as you go.

[@jaymosley8342]

Yeah yeah that's pretty cool

[@SirFloofy001]

Something is screaming for grease lol.

[@marcelocunico5341]

Great vídeo Mike.

[@anthonygostling]

Needs some grease on something....!

[@markrskinner]

Ignore the trolls Mike.

[@WhatsupwithMike]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I bet the kid running the gator is having a blast!

[@JayInOz1]

G'day Mike. I enjoy all your videos. It's winter down here of course, so it's nice to see what's going on in warmer parts:) I know nothing about drones- or phones for that matter. When you're out filming miles from anywhere do you need a cable to physically connect your phone to your controller? Jay.

[@Snowtruckdriver]

Your opening comments made me chuckle about some of the ignorance that's out there. It reminded me of something my father always said when i was growing up. "Better to be thought of a fool; than open your mouth and remove all doubt". Thanks for another great video Mike.

[@SlipShodBob]

I think Ohio Flying Farmer on KZbin would get a kick out of that setup though I think his tanker is a little bigger. Though that bearing sounds nearly as bad as my sister's wheelbarrow and about like my knees when I stand or walk

[@jeffewell1809]

i feel like i'm watching the the US govt fuel up the sr 71in mid flight what a great idea these farmers had amazing!!!!!

[@robertogonowski9027]

Very smart idea !

[@cosmolinefien3199]

All this technology and they arnt even using a boundry track so they dont have to drive over their planted turn rows. Come on man!

[@kirklothert3435]

Sweet tractor & planter. Nothing runs like a Deere. If it ain't green... It ain't mean!!!

[@kubotabxtext3904]

Hi mike just subscribed been watching for long time you are a good hand and very smart charlie

[@jimmclean160]

That's a pretty slick way of refilling nitrogen on the run never seen that before but if he invented that that is a heck of an invention

[@chuckg9805]

Nah, you don't get the handle of Dark Cloud - yet! Great job on the videos, thanks.

[@paulpeters5199]

Your videos are always top notch especially the way you explain everything in detail keep the videos coming in

[@jamesbinkley4325]

Great video that was a great idea like you said it might work for some people not for other Mike keep up the good work,

[@unidentifiable6152]

I saw on the Facebook post that you would get back into mx. What class are you going into?