Rushing Tillage Before the Ground Freezes

Rushing Tillage Before the Ground Freezes! Winter looks like it's coming early for us this year so we are hustling to work the ground as quickly as we can before things freeze over!
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[@adamkruskama8455]

Becky comes out to the shop late in the evening to see the faint glow from cab light as Zach is reading the challenger a bedtime story...

[@MillennialFarmer]

Lol!!

[@joelbovaird5152]

Ah yea D.E.F = Diesel exhaust fluid! Saving the environment 2 plastic jugs and a cardboard box at a time!!

[@gwhunter07]

Best comment Ive seen all day

[@carterloveridge5160]

We by ours in a big tote even better

[@justinlouwagie185]

And burn more fuel for better efficiency and a cleaner environment!

[@davehines6716]

Got that crap in a lot of trucks at work, I hate it!😡

[@chrisadams3668]

And kill more trees than ever before! Oops!

[@SoybeanFarmer3300]

hugging the Challenger goodbye, nice finishing touch..

[@davidadcock3382]

I had an 8630 4 wheel drive JD I had for over 25 years when I traded it for a 9420 4 wheel drive JD I balded like a baby and felt worse than when my first girl friend broke up with me.

[@SoybeanFarmer3300]

​@@davidadcock3382 - mine is a very small farm so my biggest tractor is a John Deere 1970 year model 4020 and if I had to part with that tractor I'd for sure miss it.. I bought the 4020 back in 2001 so I'm kind of attached...

[@57fitter]

@@SoybeanFarmer3300 If I had 20 times more to farm than I do, i'd STILL have at least a couple Farmall Ms

[@jrod264winmag]

@@davidadcock3382 I felt the same way when dad parted with our 4640 and 8430.

[@zippolighters8306]

Thats why still have a 1999 f350 v10. Cant talk to wife. They both piss me off at times. Just one never talks back 😁

[@treytonzoss1853]

I'm relieved to know that I'm not the only one who talks to his machinery!

[@zippolighters8306]

Should of heard me talkrn to a 99 f350 lol.

[@jessewestbrook4033]

Never click off the video too soon when you say goodbye, there might just be a little token on sadness from the challenger

[@petercole2339]

My favorite notification of the day! Keep up the good work!

[@jonblair23]

My family and I enjoy watching your videos. We are farmers from Tennessee and we have gained a lot of knowledge from your farm and I just wanted to say thank you for taking time out of your day to help others and to make us smile!

[@zachbuesing7917]

Hey mn farmer! I've been watching your videos for about 2 years. Keep up the good work and be careful!

[@markmortensen4341]

Amazing how fast your weather changes. Looks like a long winter for you‼️ Take care and thanks for the video.

[@AgriFarmModelsTV]

I think everyone of us, as an audience has become spoiled by the regular uploads during harvest ! I check my subscriptions daily waiting for MN Millennial uploads ! Hopefully they will continue as frequent as possible over the winter months.

[@georgenetroe2670]

Thanks to dad Zach for alloweing us to see him and hearing him, being here. We would not get to see this without him.

[@JaredHurst02100616]

Really enjoying your videos. Thanks MN Farmer!

[@stangerranch]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Enjoy watching your videos. Great Job!!!

[@brianmorris9593]

I got a little depressed for a minute thinking no more video until spring but thanks to your clarification I’m much better now. Thx for posting

[@carterschaefer1480]

Being sick you’re upload made me feel 10x better

[@lucasderooij753]

I hope you get well soon!

[@kristens1766]

Thank you so much for doing these videos! My almost three year son loves tractors. He has learned so much from your channel and enjoys these videos. I too, have learned a lot even being a farmers granddaughter!

[@MillennialFarmer]

Awesome, thank you!!

[@jordanroberts1519]

I like how you end a clip, then probably think "They are going to ask 'why don't you just' questions", so you make another clarifying clip. God bless you, Zach. You've found the formula for logically rationalizing your opinion. And like clockwork...people will still question it.

[@echutch]

Hey John Deere dealer out there...you want some eyes and ears focused on your products? Send this kind gentleman a 9rx, I’m thinking the 570, but if you really want to show off, send a new wide track 620. Screw the high priced tv ads, this is an effective way to advertise. I bet there are 3, hell maybe even 4 people whom actually farm watching this...target audience. Thanks again for the video kind sir.

[@j-bdekker4871]

In all honest, i think they might sell a few extra after that. I bet a lot of people in the market for a big tractor might consider a challenger after this demo

[@OldAcres8690]

I am not in the market for one right now. I would give them a shot after see all of the videos he did with this tractor. If there are any agco dealer in Lousiana.

[@MillennialFarmer]

Come on Deere, I dare you....

[@Vaneps0]

What would anyone want with a noisy rattling paper weight?

[@ShawnaGraham50]

And at 680,000 to buy why not try it for free instead

[@BogeyHawks]

Good to get another "season" over. Have a good winter. Look forward to the next video(s).

[@jz1340]

The Challenger was initially developed by Caterpillar Tractor as a Mobile Missile Tractor/Hauler in an attempt to win a government defense contract. When CAT was not awarded the contract they made some modifications and marketed it as an ag tractor. In the Peoria area in the 90's, one would see Challenger's being transported to the field for testing with their tracks covered in black plastic.

[@AgricultureINDIA-91]

Another wonderful video. Nice Tractor and implement. Great work and well done. Thanks for the video. Have a wonderful life without any injuries. I am always greeting you 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@BlueCollarConsultingGroup]

Nude your channel is blowing up! So happy to see this and really love your content. Thank you for making farming fun!

[@zachwilson2691]

You and your “Ole Yellow” moment with the Challenger is gold!!

[@jakeoht791]

I’m gonna miss that challenger. I have a new respect for them.

[@rodneywilhelm8912]

Another good video...love watching how a farmer works and what all he/she has to do and the tools at their disposal.

[@AdvistaVideo]

Well done again. I love when you go "ooohhhhhhhh" at your disappointment at something. Your signature sound. Funny. Kinda like a Homer Simpson "Doohhh"

[@christopherauringer1347]

Thank you for this year of teaching this idiot soooooooo much. I've been luck to find videos that I can like before I watch. The education I get from your videos are amazing. And this boy from Owatonna, MN, is trying to grow corn here in New Zealand after watching your videos.

[@andrewbrody5472]

My 3 year old loved the hug you gave the Challenger at the end. :)

[@AllisChalmersMN]

The joys of living in the north. Gotta rush before nature does what nature does.

[@carterk116]

Come down to northern Saskatchewan where we already have half a foot of snow here to stay. Our growing season is the shortest they get

[@jordanroberts1519]

I, for one, am really looking forward to the winter videos!!!

[@joelnelson5908]

Always a relief to be done, but bittersweet. Would jump right back into spring work tomorrow if we could.

[@1mrtbone]

thanks for taking us a long with you i enjoyed it.

[@douglasskersick9598]

Glad to see you guys got it all done...The challenger was a big help....keep up the great videos...b waiting up here in the frozen north...thanks

[@stanleyjones4180]

great video zach and becky thanks for keeping us entertained

[@raincoast2396]

A farmers Winter vacation: Maintenance and more maintenance! Stay safe Zach.

[@OldePhart]

Hey Zack, If we don't see you beforehand - Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[@mouseeater2787]

I don’t do farming in real life but I love to watch these kinds of videos

[@garygrindey18]

Nice video! You two should sit down and have a cold one and talk about all the fun you had this fall!

[@gordonsandvig]

Hey man, I love your videos! I grew up near St. Cloud, MN. Currently stationed in Texas, but can't wait to come back to Minnesota!

[@coitcuster4705]

Quit peeing on the Challenger! It's turning yellow!

[@thedonleroy]

It sure is a nice feeling to be done. We've been done for about a week. There is still quite a bit of corn standing in the fields around this area & even some soybeans. One guy in the area still has at least a 1000 acres of soybeans standing in the field. Glad that's not me. Thanks for all the great harvest & tillage videos.

[@chrismorris308]

You'II always have the Challenger huddie😎🤣🤣🤣

[@maxwellwinter2114]

cant stop watching your vids!

[@jondeer83]

Love the videos. Wet here in Northern Illinois. Need tracks to get stuff down around here this year.

[@gemser24]

Always a nice feeling finishing up I’m down to my last week of tractor work on the dairy farm I’m at today my last sunny day so know it’s gonna be a long shift today

[@rustynail2205]

The hug at the end had me laughing. You know, she doesn’t have to leave. Not everything is green at our place, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

[@keenankelley187]

Faaarrman!!! Ya it’s snow and wet here and harvest is on a hold!!!

[@briangardiner1015]

226th....I thought I saw the Challenger wih a tear in it's eye also.

[@jacques_2806]

Your sense of humor is getting better by the day!😂

[@Budd56]

And the best complement is other you tuber's are doing the same thing now and I think that is awesome 👍👍👍👍

[@PinMonkey1960]

I’m sure he was a bit stressed the last couple weeks. Back to funny again.

[@Abm2014-SausageKing]

I personally like John Deere, that being said, I love your channel because you try out products, give unbiased opinions, and present the facts, which not many do these days. Also, that Challenger is a sweet tractor. Beautiful too.

[@ciservicesllc7275]

Abm2014 I second this!

[@staloch66]

Watching from Alexandria MN

[@danger_mouse_]

I loved that JRE podcast. Jr's such a chill cat, that was an awesome interview!

[@joesully9111]

YES, no doubt jr has the best podcast going. lea reminis talking about scientology is so freaking creepy.

[@McErRo]

That Challenger ist a very nice tractor!

[@8180634]

Hard to believe you're so cold up there already. It was almost 90F here yesterday (S. Florida), send some cool weather this way!

[@allenhrubes8598]

It sounds like you barely finished with your fall tillage. You should've had Aurora riding with you more Zack! The 2 of you would've got done in plenty of time. BTW...I'll be looking for the jelly bean trees in your field next spring! Zack, thank you for sharing your world with the rest of the world.

[@bigdreamsonsmallacres]

‘Okay’ ‘yep’ ‘yeah’ ‘uh huh’ ‘alright’ basically an entire conversation for you Minnesotans

[@markfeasel9431]

Nice videos. Enjoy them allot thanks

[@joshua182]

I enjoy your videos make me miss growing up on the farm

[@benoost5614]

Love your vids sooo much!!!

[@tommasoquintano2993]

Hello from Italy where we are starting to sow wheat 👋🏼

[@piperdoug428]

Yeah our T9.615 has lugs which were a must to pull our 14yd scraper

[@JACK-sv8td]

I love your sense of humor, it keeps me coming back, and how long does it take to do tillage all together?

[@JordanMiller-gw5nw]

The ground is already froze here in south east sodak. Were still harvesting corn and just broke 3 snouts off the header. $1000 to the JD dealer and were good to finish up for the year.

[@paulthompson5968]

Another cool vid. Was wondering how farmers up here were dealing with this very early freeze we are experiencing this year. Brrrr...

[@bigboar9446]

Haha I was listening to the JRE/DaleJR podcast at work wondering if I should watch my daily MN video at break or save it for my bedtime story.

[@austinebert7665]

You should do a video on all the different equipment your operation has used over the years.

[@stevevandine8592]

Glad you got done

[@joeantonicci8920]

KEEP THE CHALLENGER ...................................

[@DerekWiedenheft]

I'm gonna miss the Challenger, she's a beauty but I do love the both Deere's though. Great video.

[@smcox1991]

You needed that versatile in your field to test it.

[@sethmabrey3600]

The videos are great I have been watching approximately 4 months

[@Northern_Farmer]

I wouldn't mind the challenger...but I think I would still stick to tires...but that's just me.

[@jamesbainton]

Can you make some more snow clearing videos this winter? Love those.

[@beardmantimbergrassjmisch1977]

Awe that’s nice, next spring a Case IH quadtrac. 😎 Thanks for all the great videos always looking forward to more in the future. Jeffrey Misch

[@richbowser9500]

Great job, Zack! Your videos are interesting and entertaining. Keep up the great work. Maybe santa will be nice and leave a challenger for you.

[@rawhideadventures9515]

Great season dude.

[@pauls4460]

I would suggest a video on the subject of seed selection for next year. I think it would be interesting to see how you analyze the data from the test plots and compare with your normal seed, to decide what to plant in 2019. Also, if you can get Bethany from Channel Seeds to do about an hour video on each variety they sell, that'd be great.

[@j_gaming6835]

Good idea putting a go pro on the cultivator/plow

[@brianhoops8605]

excellent n very informative video's can't wait to see n learn more

[@St0ned_Sl0an]

Next up, he's gonna be farming in a blizzard!😂, it gets cold up there, ya know!

[@shmoejoedesy9449]

You should come to east grand forks next october! It gets crazy around yonder.

[@joeweaver7]

Was a good podcast of the Jre. Dale seems like a cool dude

[@billsmith8238]

We got tundra swans in NC so that tells me its cold your way enjoyed the video stay warm

[@winrowfarms5494]

Love the videos man have a great day

[@bretstermer4649]

I'd be interested to know the history of your family's farm, it would be cool to hear how it has progressed through the years!

[@mattyc195]

Great video and really enjoying the channel

[@chuckjohnson8407]

Another great video,I like watching your channel.

[@adamaaberg8506]

I see the last field was down in our neck of the woods. I recognized the house in the background.

[@pierreperrin7069]

you should try the Versatile high speed disc in the soybean stubble; in the spring; just ahead of the planter. These equipment are very popular over here in Europe they can do a good seed bed

[@oobreefarms]

Good videos man!

[@alandash8242]

Great informative vid. Nice work.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

I from Isanti County, MN. There is hundreds of acres of corn that are left standing, if not thousands of acres. Hundreds of acres of beans left also.

[@MillennialFarmer]

Same with here

[@sheisillme]

Never realized those tracked units werw frictiom drive... seems crazy they even tried it to begin with!!

[@VENDT936]

great video, greetings from Poland :)

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

It is amazing how thing are done different in different areas. In the fall, no one works soybean stubble here. Corn stalks are flail mowed or disced to chop them up in the fall.

[@Bammsaidthelady]

Did anyone else cry during the ending!!?? Gonna need Farming Simulator 19 to hold me over till spring!

[@b2617]

Best. Race. Ever. You could sell tickets to that!

[@MidniteLiquid]

I wish winter was coming for us... no snow in sight... very bad for the ski industry here. That looks positively chilly though. Does the Challenger have a heated operator's seat? Awww, that Challenger is going to miss you! Thanks for another amazing video as always!

[@MillennialFarmer]

The challenger does have a heated seat, yes!

[@Naviss]

Sad to see the Challenger go, But excited to hear your review of it.

[@jackpenny8664]

Hope you enjoy your challenger they are a beast so easy to drive I found you should also try a fendt they are amazing