Best 5th crop we’ve ever had!

[@samspade4634]

Do not replace your beautiful face. You do a good job filming or editing and it makes the video enjoyable to watch. Yes i would like to see the cow farm and I would like to see the family and the names to go with those faces. Keep up the great videos and thanks for sharing.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy the channel

[@jerrybarlar9768]

I like to see the people taking or working. Great Video!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@SpellarCamp]

Yes, my husband and I love your videos, please show the cow farm tour.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome! I’ll try to get that done soon.

[@nativeindian8672]

I like it all. And also the story behind the face. Thanks

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Glad you’re enjoying the channel!

[@jp2077]

I'd love to see a video on the highland cow farm. Have Christopher tell us about them. My son spent two years over in Scotland and just loved seeing them.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

We'll see what we can do

[@RBB73]

Tour please :) Love the videos and watching your operation out there. Thanks!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Glad you enjoyed it! I will try to do a tour.

[@keithlawlor9993]

I enjoy your comments and watching you farming operation.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome thanks for the comment

[@TheChessUniverse]

Is this alfalfa hay or another variety? I like the current mix of your smiling face and the machinery. I do like seeing how the repairs are made though. Really enjoyed the video and the tater was really something!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

This is alfalfa hay. Thanks for the comment. Glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@phylxguy5547]

I'm not sure but I'm pretty sure I was just watching the Farming 400 formula tractor series less than double digit speeds but absolutely enthralling round and round they go haha nice work Sir I always wondered what they kept in those bags & mounds with the tires. Heck yeah those highland moo moo's are super cool & I'm thinking anything farming related would be appreciated by the viewers of this channel. Thanks for the work you do good Sir we do appreciate it alot more than one knows, I surely do.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I appreciate you watching Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@fatehbajwa6474]

Love your face and equipment footage at the same time. And would love to see tour of highland cow farm and dairy as well if possible. Great videos ❤Australia

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Glad you’re enjoying the channel. Thanks for the input

[@essexfarmer9610]

About the camera shots question: Some of you is good because it shows the human side of the business, and some of the tech stuff just looking at the issues is also good. The variety makes us feel we are out there battling the challenges along with you. Hope that helps.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome thanks for the input

[@johnbucklerfarms]

Weld Some All thread on but I bet they’re all bent! If I haven’t Said you’re a Great Narrator! Way better than Other Channels!👍👍

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome I’m glad you enjoy my narration

[@boe4448]

RMF, Just keep filming as you are. I would like to see the cattle operation. Keep up the good work. Boe 👌

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome thanks for the comment! I’ll see if I can get some cattle footage in!

[@barbaramsentyz5328]

Yes would like to see the horses and beef cows.

[@barbaramsentyz5328]

Don't have an option either way on looking at your face on videos!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome I will try to set up a little tour maybe after we are done with manure

[@JodySouth-fh1ry]

I like watching the equipment ❤

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Oh good

[@PNW_Hawk]

I really enjoy all aspects of your videos, and I really enjoy the video of the equipment and how you do such a great job explaining to us non-farming folk how everything works. You really have a knack for that and that is what had caused me to subscribe initially. On the other hand, I do like when you are in the videos as it adds and more personal and human touch to everything, so an even balance of both is my vote! And yes, cattle tour as well please! :) Hope you are feeling better!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you’re enjoying the videos. I am feeling better. Thanks.

[@Skunky281]

Any way you like it! Thanks for sharing your work with us

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@warrenstrawbridge2254]

What you are doing is a good balance. Keep it up..

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I'm glad you enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

[@GoldenPotatoFarms]

10:10 🚜 Amazing video! The technology used here is next-level!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kolbykester6023]

We love your face and the equipment! Keep em both coming strong!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Will do

[@alfredomarotta6604]

Glad to hear you had a good crop. Never heard of 5th cutting, here in NE rural Ohio, lucky to get 4, but usually 3. Ty for the post.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah, we usually get five just because we bag it most people who bail only get three or four

[@alfredomarotta6604]

@@RockyMountainFarmer gotcha.

[@bdrakephotography]

great video, glad the weather has held off to get hay in!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Thanks! We've been lucky with the weather this year.

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

I enjoy watching your show and reading the comments as well see ya next time 😊

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Glad you enjoy the channel, see you next time!

[@anthoneyking6572]

Wel I Like the Vlogs Just the Way They are you Do a Awesome Job Thank You

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Thanks I’m glad you enjoy it

[@ronsmithelk1]

Keep videos rolling they are awesome and love how you explain it please show tour of cow farm

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome I will try to put one together.

[@DeborahHook-b8e]

We like seeing you while you are making the videos! We are from West Texas out by Lubbock, Tx.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Thanks for the comment!

[@paulsanders1373]

Yes, make the tour of the cattle/horse farm…..very interesting to see that!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I will see what I can do.

[@r.scotthill3082]

When the moisture gets around 50% the Lignin in the alfalfa starts sticking to the blower and the chute of the chopper. It won't blow near as far and it can plug the chute. A little water added to the windrow or to the blower will solve the problem.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Interesting we might have to try something like that

[@murieleylers6388]

Yes, I'd love to see the Shire horses!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I’ll see if I can make that happen

[@farmshoffman8475]

Great awesome video

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tucobenedicto109]

More than meets the eye!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Glad you think so

[@jerryjohnson8268]

good video

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Thanks for watching!

[@EdwardNY8]

Since we are close to halloween this week's name is (The Tater Reaper). Another great video I enjoyed watching.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@anthoneyking6572]

Yes Please all Parts Of The Farm Are Interesing and the LiveStock Thanks

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome I will see what I can do

[@PgP736]

❤ from Norway

[@pennybaker3879]

Keep your smiling face on the camera. Would love to see the cows and horses.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome thanks for the input

[@DouglasYoung-tx8xf]

You gotta see if you can put a speed up kit on the fan blower. I know on John Deere‘s pull type choppers they have a speed up kit that you use for grass and a slow down kit that you use for corn.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah, I’ve never looked into that. I’ll have to see if they make them.

[@mp45code]

You mentioned the Highland "branch" of the family farming business, maybe something for the colder month would be an overview about all different aspects of the farmin and how it interconnects? On another hand: are there self driving choppers arround in your area? Her ein Germany Krone and Claas are the main vendors and pull behind choppers are not used anymore. This just on the interested side as the size of your opperation might be fitting for one of those (maybe only for testing if available...).

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

There are a few self propelled choppers around they are just really expensive. I will try to do a cow video this winter.

[@jerrybarlar9768]

Yes, would like to see cows and horses.

[@islaymassive1530]

The way you do grass silage is really differnt from over here in germany. Here almost noone uses a self propelled swather, they just use a big butterfly cutter. Also the rake seems rather small compared to the big circle ones used here. Also chopping is mostly done with self propelled choppers. Also bagging silage is rare. Most people use either a silage pile or silage bales. So its interessting to see how its done in america

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah, we do things a little bit differently

[@druewilson1079]

Always nice to see something different highland cow would be cool to see if they raised for pet or food or what is the purpose of raising them

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

They breed them to sell.

[@dlanter58]

You mentioned you would plant potatoes in that hay field next year. Is that part of your normal crop rotation, alternating crops every year?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yes, we have to alternate crops one for disease prevention but also it increases your yields

[@ileenmcminn2062]

As a kid in Tyhee we were lucky to get a 3rd great crop. The Scot in me I would have welded a bolt or ready rod to the end of the rod that broke and put it back on. The highland cattle would be good winter content.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

The problem with welding, a bolt to the blade is they have to be balanced. Otherwise, that would work.

[@ileenmcminn2062]

@@RockyMountainFarmer I said it was what I would do, not what was correct or best to do.

[@kendallwilliamson8193]

Just watching the silage coming out of the spout it looks to me that the moisture is low and is gumming in the spout liner. That is probably why the longer spout is more of a problem. I,m guessing the moisture is 60% or lower. Also the stage of the crop can also affect its blowability. I cut a lot of silage many years ago back in the late 70,s 80,s and 90,s.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah, it’s probably a little bit too dry. The problem is when we get to this last crop it’s too dry for that chopper but it’s almost too wet for the bagger so it’s hard to hit a nice medium.

[@dreiback182]

What if you tighten the bolt on those long bars with like 5 ftlb and put a second nut on as a lock nut. Maybe the nut pulling on the threads causes it to break but if you just make sure its a bit tight and not loose but secure the nut with another counter locking nut? Maybe less downtime on the rake then...

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I’m not sure because it keeps breaking at the base not where the threads are.

[@dreiback182]

@@RockyMountainFarmer My theory would be this: Because if the bolt is tightend it causes the base to also get tightend against so flat metal with the hole. But I guess the bars are in constant movement which creates leverage and vibrations and on top comes the constant clamping force. The reason why I think the threads dont fail is, because they are supported by the hole and also under a force in one direction (tension) while the base has got tension on it and is then also shaken around. Maybe it would also help if you could get some vibration reducing device like maybe some rubber or maybe even just a spring washer and then also not have that much tension on it with the 2 nuts trick. But honestly it should be a part where the manufacturer should be responsible for designing it strong and testing it. Also all that I said is just my kind of thinking, Im not an engineer or so, just my way of an explaination why it fails...

[@TheVillageIdiotUk]

5th cut ? We’re very fortunate if we get three in my part of the world. I prefer seeing the machinery (unless you’re Molly from Bell Farms).😊

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Most people around us don’t get 5 crops.

[@TheVillageIdiotUk]

@@RockyMountainFarmer That is excellent - demonstrates you guys really know what you’re doing. Your spud harvest was spectacular, reward for a lot of hard work and good agronomy.

[@landoncustomclassics]

Been a crazy year here.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah, the weather has definitely been off

[@1981FlyingV]

I’d love to see a tour of the Highland cow farm.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome

[@1981FlyingV]

I can’t believe you got 5 cuttings!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah we do most years

[@travisdaily7221]

I would love to see a tour of the Highlands and horses. I've been watching you for a while now and maybe I missed something, but I don't recall seeing any videos on the dairy farm. Is that part of your operation or is that another person's dairy and they just buy your hay? Keep the vids coming. :)

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

We don’t own the dairy we just haul manure and grow hay for them. Glad you’re enjoying the videos. I will keep them coming.

[@murieleylers6388]

What's the connection between you and the dairy farm? Would like to see their operation too.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Dairy used to be a part of the farm, but my uncle bought it quite a while ago and now it is separate. We just haul the manure and grow hay.

[@mikerobertson2993]

I’d love to see videos on the cow farm

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I’ll see what I can do

[@FroggyTWrite]

being that you guys are having so many problems with the choppers, has the manufacturer offered any support or repairs?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

They have been trying to get us parts as soon as they can

[@jrbertram1889]

Would love to see a video of Christopher’s cattle and horses.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I will see if I can make it happen

[@paulhammond7489]

Nice looking cooked spud :) Have you guys ever grown your own seed potatoes, or are they all bought from a specialist?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

We buy all of our seed potatoes from a seed grower

[@HasanAKhan150]

Hi, doesn't the movement of so much machinery in the field crush and kill the alfalfa plants? Also, how does one of those sprinkler pipes with with wheels work? It doesn't look like a pivot either. Thanks.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Throughout the year, it does produce a little less where that gets driven on but not very much. What you were referring to is called a wheel line and they work just like a sprinkler pipe but they’re all hooked together with a motor in the middle so you start the motor and the whole line moves at once.

[@Boondocker99]

I like to see the equipment and what’s going on

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Thanks for the input

[@violetalamothe9568]

Yes, do it

[@erickaufman1851]

I like both ways

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I will see what I can do

[@joseastete7151]

How big is your property in total, I love your videos, keep up the good work.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! We run about 3000 acres.

[@johnkeynes8873]

Both😊

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome thanks for the input

[@cahammer]

Hollow heart is just a rich man’s butter holder

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Nice

[@TimothyAmiot-zr8ec]

Unfortunately the quality of the metal these days isn’t even close to what it used to be!!! Thank you for sharing

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah, I agree, everything seems to be getting thinner.

[@johnsimms6778]

Any place on the tractor or rake to tie down one of those spare loops instead of having to come back to the shop

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

There probably is somewhere

[@johnsimms6778]

@RockyMountainFarmer Just wondering if the nuts are being over torqued.

[@jmiller3v]

I know where the hay goes…. But here’s an odd question, do any of your other crops ever get shipped by rail?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

No, we have never shipped anything by rail except for I think our grain eventually gets put in a rail car

[@leerossi7940]

5th cutting is a giant pain to bail

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah, that’s why we decided to bag it

[@jeffsmystic]

Edit...400 acres How many acres do you have there? Love the channel

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yep 400 acres of hay this crop. All the other crops were about 260. Glad you’re enjoying the channel.

[@byuidad]

Just turn the tine around and install it the other way around. You have 3 locations depending on how you install it.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

They are directional so they have to go on the right side or the left side. The hook at the bottom only faces one way. If I flipped it around it wouldn’t grab the hay.

[@FroggyTWrite]

do you guys own / run the dairy farm or is that a partnership with someone?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

My uncle owns it we just grow hay and haul the manure.

[@FroggyTWrite]

@@RockyMountainFarmer that's a pretty good synergy for the both of you!

[@paulferguson2858]

Yes do the tours of the cow farm

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I’ll see what I can do

[@williamokeeffe9874]

What do you do with the grass

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

We silage it for the dairy

[@chrisfrench4338]

good both ways.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome

[@larryaswdder2bvvae3taylorc60]

with that many acres to cut wouldnt it b better to have a self propelled machine for the silage

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah if they were more affordable

[@jerryjohnson8268]

verity you and machinery

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Perfect thanks for the comment

[@peteacher52]

😊😄

[@alfredmcintosh16]

Do raise cattle as well?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

my uncle has a dairy farm down the road from us. The only involvement we have is hauling manure and growing hay.

[@sgtmark8844]

You having a face only a mother could love😂😂😂 a combination of both makes for better video. I don’t watch a lot of videos that are just voice not a person .

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Perfect I’ll probably keep it about the same.

[@Only1Orinthal]

Highland Coo's The Emo of Bovine

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

They are pretty cool

[@codyleuthauser2964]

What do you do with this product?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Feed it to cows

[@codyleuthauser2964]

@@RockyMountainFarmer your farm has cows?

[@sallad19]

Show us the COWS!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I’m sure we can make that happen.

[@tuberNunya]

I'd like to eat some highland.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I’ve heard it taste pretty good, but the cows are worth so much they’ve never actually butchered any

[@tuberNunya]

@@RockyMountainFarmer What a shame. I read that they are the only cows that can produce omega three from a grass diet. What is he asking for a heifer?

[@davidjanis1997]

All I am gonna watch is Bell Farming.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Ok

[@johnbucklerfarms]

Flip it Around and the Offset will be inverted!

[@DirectorFrisch]

i was about to say something similar

[@johnbucklerfarms]

@@DirectorFrisch however after he said that the tines are Directional!

[@DirectorFrisch]

@@johnbucklerfarms well...

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

The Tines are directional there’s a right and a left side.

[@jimyeske8498]

It’s Rocky Mtn Farmer… not Rocky Mtn Tractor! 🙂

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Oh right haha

[@dannyallen2008]

Do you guys get 5 crops of hay every year?

[@tuberNunya]

At least 4. But don't tell anyone. Idaho is full up.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah, we have for quite a while

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

The fifth crop is hit or miss whether you get very much or not it all depends on the weather

[@dathvader82]

Can you not just re-bend them into orginal postion...or as close as possible?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

They are so hard to Bend and they lose all their strength.

[@sonicx1249]

first comment!!!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Thanks for watching!

[@PeterShelton-no9qy]

That’s is obviously a silly question

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I’ll see what I can do

[@johnowens8992]

Coudnt tollerate blowing that much arround the field

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

It’s not that much

[@jmiller3v]

I enjoy your videos. You need to work on your dad….i bet he’s got an opinion or two to share on camera.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@murieleylers6388]

Keep your pretty face as well as the explanations!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Awesome, thanks for your input

[@johnhansen189]

For one I much prefer you pointing the camera toward the thing youre talking about. Just once in a while I want to see your pretty face. The opposite is just as awkward - like BamaBas - I have watched him for years and never seen his face. So - too little and too much. Other than that - great videos.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Sounds like I’m doing it about right. Glad you’re enjoying the channel.