Solar Storm and Tornadoes Slow Down Farmers

There has been a lot in the news lately about Nebraska and the weather: everything from floods to tornadoes! thankfully, we are all okay and so is Pepper! (oh and our buildings and equipment.) Many Nebraskans lost their homes. Then, a few days later, we experienced solar storms that cut out our tractors valuable GPS navigation technology. In this video, we assess the flooding we experienced (so thankful to finally get some rain!) and replant our fields. Thank you for watching today's video, and we'll see you in the next one! If you want to see the full news clips from the beginning of the video, I got them from these links below and use them under fair use.
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[@jameskriss9155]

Laura and Grant. This was a powerful video showing one of the perils for our farmers. Thank you for what you do, and for feeding all of us.

[@PatrickPoet]

I thought they planted a corn variety used for ethanol. Are they planting food corn?

[@eddienash5426]

@@PatrickPoet Ethanol mostly unless I am incorrect. SOme sweet corn with the old tractors(another video).

[@user-ie9rh2vj2j]

Thank you for being a farmer we need more like you and Grant I happy none of you got hurt

[@jimmyrosen9424]

Driving tractors to school reminds me of when I was young. We were tomato farmers in Florida. One day, I drove a tractor up to the window of a McDonalds for lunch. The manager came running out and told me to get the hell off the property with the tractor. He was a real $hit.. Later that season, a fungus hit most tomato farms and you could not find a tomato anywhere, except our farm, as we were spared. That same manager came to our farm to buy tomatoes and my dad went out and told him to get his truck off our farm! What goes around, comes around.

[@HurairahFarm]

That manager was just a little shit! Laura and Grant took their tractor thru the drive-thru on camera once. Did you see that episode? I can imagine that was one hell of a sight...I mean how often do you see a farm tractor going thru the drive-thru? Some places have a 24-hour drive-thru even tho their lobby isn't open 24 hours! And, at least here, they don't want to serve you at the drive-thru if you walk up. I think it's stupid to have a restaurant be closed up with only the drive-thru open and then refuse to serve people for walking up. NOT EVERYONE HAS A BLOODY CAR!!! I had that happen to me and I said 'what do you expect me to do, go home and come back with a vehicle?' and they said that they did and even asked me how long that would take me! I was like 'once I leave right now, I'll never come back'. I mean what's the point then? I've got food at home. That manager learned a BIG lesson that day...Farm round to find out! Well, when the tomato blight came round...he FOUND out!

[@belfast479]

Sorry for all the bad interruptions, Laura. You guys work so hard to get us the food we need. God bless the farmers of the world. Stay safe and praying for a better summer, going ahead.

[@Moose3570]

Now I see why you really wanted that bridge over that little creek instead of driving though it. Stay safe and best wished to you for this years crops.

[@timeimp]

Thank you for sharing this part of your journey Laura and Grant! I hope your seeds and plantings for 2024 are not affected too much by the water and solar storms!

[@joby1]

Dildo

[@bradolsen8629]

Laura, you are such a little blessing to grant all your family and of course your viewers. Thank you for being the person that you are truly a sweet little flower.

[@johnmcmickle5685]

Laura I am old enough to be your grandfather and grew up in farm country I have never seen a farmer happy about the amount of rain or the price of a crop.

[@KennethWallace-uk2qn]

mother nature can make all of us stand up and pay attention.

[@glennterry5476]

Wow I seen that on the news and wondering if it hit you. I watched the video where you planted everything with that big machine that was pretty cool. Sorry to here that it hit your fields.

[@joby1]

Government weather weapons

[@Ole_CornPop]

@@joby1 HAARP can't quite do that,...... yet.

[@JLC87420]

There is no Mother Nature.

[@user-oq7fj4ri2g]

Sorry it happened to me a lot of times during my farming career it is not good but I lived through it. GOD IS GOOD!!

[@tgriffin8179]

Resilient folks…my dad used to always say with any investment , if you are only looking back, you will be irrationally elated or depressed…keep doing the right thing, expect some bumps and you will probably win in the end. Your diligence will be rewarded- thanks for sharing!!

[@Boodieman72]

Farmers have been at the whim of nature since the start of farming. The important thing is that everyone is doing ok.

[@orchidhouse297]

A quick 'thank you' for the update. I'm just some random guy in Essex UK who enjoys learning about your operation on the farm. So hearing about the solar storms and the weather events in the news means we worry about how you guys are doing, like you are our physical neighbours. Watching with interest how the reseeded parts do in the harvest.

[@DR23184]

Laura and Grant, thank you for the great video. You are so fortunate to have such supportive and resourceful neighbors.

[@davidlabedz2046]

Thanks for showing the good and bad side of farming . Hopefully the heavy rain will not reduce the expected crop yield.

[@bobdiederich7087]

That little planter is cute, makes you appreciate the big guys.

[@emaglott]

Love that little 1 row planter.

[@MarkPowell-bz8em]

Old school John Deere 71 planter! Very reliable, I ran a 4 row set for years.

[@Rustic-Country]

That takes me back many years. As a kid, I remember using a two row planter very similar to that to plant our entire farm. Of course, the farm was small. Dad thought he went to a big time farmer with when he upgraded to a four row, no till planter. He would be shocked at how big the equipment is now and how much you can plant in a day. Thanks for the videos

[@davidmahoy4478]

Just goes to prove, that when you’re finished planting, there may be more to do. Great video.

[@massey35]

Hi Laura & Grant, yes use had a bad storm, but I am thankfull that everyone is ok, cheers from Seagrave Ont

[@darinsitko998]

Good to see you two keeping a positive attitude through this. I'm sure it's disheartening and your point about not being able to control the weather is so true. Best of luck with you improvisation!

[@bobbolieu9013]

It's good to see Gage again. My heart aches for the mountain of hours that you have to reinvest into your crops again. I love your resourcefulness and your stick to it attitude. It's crazy how the run off focused in the planter rows.

[@cedricbroussard8738]

That is pretty cool!! That one roll planter!!

[@wildgus1234]

Was up in Marquette this past weekend for graduation, stopped and visited with my buddy Todd D. Was able to watch that fancy German machine put seed in the ground, until everything stopped because of the solar flares, took them awhile to get everything working again, but thank God nothing major damaged, just some rebooting 😅 prayers for great weather and safety 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@southernjoes8372]

Bummer. I’m glad you guys didn’t get hit by one of those devastating tornadoes

[@Clint450f]

That's farming folks. Going through drought now myself, first time in 20 years with no rain to kick off seeding and pastures for lambing season. Weather patterns change and you just have to go with the flow. Keeps you on your toes. Sometimes the old simpler way is the best way. At least there is options with advancement in technology over the years, when it works.

[@charleswelch249]

I'm sorry you guys are having a rough time. You are so lucky to have friends, family and nabors that care about you guys. Just think your lurning what farming was like for about a century until you got your technology today. I'm proud of you guys for not giving up and trucking on.

[@peterpayne9619]

Oh my god Laura and Grant. My heart goes out to you both. All that hard work gone. Thinking of you guys. 🥰🥰🙏🙏

[@mikejames3841]

The one row planter is awesome.... SORRY to hear and see all the rain damage. Thank God for no tornados.

[@randycharest4507]

I ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO LAURA AND GRANT 😊

[@Danzilly]

It's frustrating farming some times. But it works out in the end. Glad yall didn't get any damage.

[@user-zr1ij2tm6u]

Back to the old days planting lol ...stay safe and catch you soon

[@BobSchara-qe7ye]

Most certainly when we look upon the infirmaties that we may be facing that have come on us we must look out more broadly to see that which is still coming up green. That opportunity to be reminded of getting back to the basics of one row planting in this sixteen row world is a blessing to remember that even with all this technology, there is still a place for the simple things that our forefathers first deveoped to get us where we are today. God is good all the time; we just have to look broad enough to see it sometimes in the midst of those storms that rage around us. Continue in faith is always the answer.

[@raymonddimuzio5115]

Wow! Just something I would have never thought of or expected. Glad you were able to recover!

[@johnhelbig7110]

With the low crop prices this year, this is a real kick in the teeth. Back on our small hill farm in Missouri during the ‘50’s, my dad terraced some of our fields and he planted his crops on the contour, specifically to alleviate the soil washing away during rain events. But he had 40hp tractors and 6 foot implements; things no longer practical on most of today’s farms.

[@johnensminger7675]

Thanks for sharing this with us! Hope all goes well for your seeds!

[@stewarttate]

Grant, Laura, amazing story of doing what can be done. Never stopping, always finding a way to improve yield. Thank you for sharing this.

[@pierrewichser2298]

Farming, Planting is Russian Roulette ... 🤐 We hope for the Best ... Climate is changing faster then we espect ... The nature will be much stronger ! Greetings from Switzerland.

[@miketrowbridge8469]

that was amazing showing inventiveness & adaptation of true farmers

[@roger80465]

I am always so impressed with your attitude. You just live the Serenity Prayer 'Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I can't change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference'.

[@FTY6150]

prayers for a good harvest god bless !

[@eddienash5426]

As an old guy(72) I recall back when the terraces were built on so many farms to prevent the erosion of top soil. Yet in my viewing of several different farm family videos it seems the move is away from that and the leveling of farm fields to make planting/harvesting easier. Is anyone second guessing this move besides me? I also recall the planting across slopes rather than up and down the slopes to avoid water following the furrows.

[@user-wx8zj1jk7b]

That’s sucks Laura but that’s the changes of farmer I wish you success this season .from Canada Ontario cheers.

[@cannotsay5505]

John Deere 71 flex planter. one of the best ever made.

[@jimposey8542]

You guys are so blessed. We pray for your continued safety and prosperity. From Columbus Indiana 🙏

[@patbrewer4205]

I’m glad your all safe and sound, yes lots of doing the dressing again and lots of money but you’re still alive

[@MrTechKey]

So sorry to see you going through this. The good thing is that everyone is ok. I hope you are able to restore the lost seeds and everything goes smoothly from here on out. Good luck!

[@B.O.R.R.]

Nice work! That's a cool little machine for the smaller planting jobs! We're praying for you guys, It's going to be a good year! 🙂

[@bulldog6925]

I pray that you continue to get the rain you need, but not as gully-washers!

[@elwoodsummersjr596]

Glad you all are ok , prayers that everything works out for you 🙏❤🙏

[@houndog1]

now thats called real farming-you find a way to improvise and adapt to different problems-fantastic! laura,grant and gage-charlie from arkansas.

[@danmcbride6258]

Thank you for the warning on Scams related to your Channel. I was contacted last year by a person claiming to be Laura asking for an investment firm a skid of Laura Farms Merchandise. Praying for a quick recovery to the storm damage to your fields and crops 🙏. good luck with your Season.

[@user-vn6hi2bi3g]

I am sure that I would not last as a farmer, your attitude in the wake of huge weather setbacks is to be admired. I hope the balance of your planting season goes well, Good Luck. Ray

[@hamradiojim6788]

I appreciate your positive attitude -- can we still farm without technology? You bet! Much success to you both.

[@ld5714]

Good morning Sunshine! Mother nature sure hit you all hard, but thankfully you didn't experience a tornado. It was heartbreaking to see the filed damage and I pray that your efforts to mitigate the damage done to your planting it mitigated. Regardless, it is a financial and time consuming cost associated and I just hope your resulting crop is not negatively impacted too severly. You and Grant will be in my thoughts and prayers. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

[@phillully4472]

Sorry Grant & Laura that sucks to have your hard work washed away.

[@zaccoon6015]

Don’t you just love how simple the equipment used to be

[@stevehaken]

I grew up on the farm in Southwest Minnesota and feel your pain. Weather risk is real. Take care. Things will get better.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Thankful y'all or your home's wasn't hurt or devastated,in my neck of the woods two and four row mechanical is all we ever used,I've still got a two row and plenty of plates for beans and corn, May God bless y'all and keep you safe.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

I had you guys on my mind. Happy to see you are ok and got to replant.

[@6hu6r]

Glad you are ok love to see you water ski in the ditch 😊

[@jeremyratliff1038]

I got my 6-7 acres planted near the end of april. The corn is several inches tall now. We have been getting a ton of rain here in Kentucky which has been ok for the corn but its got me behind on hay. Life of us farmers!

[@garyimhoff4768]

looks like a no. 71 planter unit had a 12row 20inch bean planter back in 1969

[@EdwinRitter]

You watch the news that covers the storms and see the impact to buildings and houses. This video shows the periphery effect to the fields and what the effort involved to recover. I find it interesting that the rows where corn that was not flooded out, is popping through and is adjacent to the rows from last year. Is that on purpose? That implies alternating where the seeds are planted each year. Thanks for sharing, chin up and keep moving forward!

[@robertlalor8090]

Talk about making lemonade!!! Thanks for sharing guys. Really interesting

[@rauldelafuentejr.2376]

Laura and Grant, a salute from S. Texas. Laura, you mentioned the beach, South Padre Island awaits you. It's beautiful. But looks like you have planted, and you are concerned about your corn crop after the heavy rain. I saw the corn seed and it's sprouting like a champion but some of it has lost dirt cover. When it rains hard, do as I do, just rejoice and let it do what it wants to do.

[@chrisbrown2227]

I'm from the Great Lakes we have plenty of weather systems that are hard to grow crops in. What you just experienced is heartbreaking.

[@kenidaho]

I saw you at Matt’s off road and I was impressed with how you spoke over the microphone. Your driving was ok but you had Royi spotting. I now am watching your channel as a person that grew up on a farm 50 some years ago I find it very interesting and more important I find that you and grant give me hope for gen z. You work your buts off thanks

[@ronj8000]

Great video! Good positive energy after a turf turn of events!

[@brendonchase9460]

Sorry to hear of the damage, no buts, just, best wishes for the rest of the season. ❤

[@nzlevim]

And all with big smiles on your faces! Champions!

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

My heart goes out to you f0r your lost labor and seed.

[@matthewbaumann6236]

I hope you have some kind of crop insurance just to take some of sting out of it. You put a dynamic sun together with a dynamic planet and sometimes these are the results you get. Keep the faith. I spent 10 years in the Navy and served on two submarines so I have a huge respect for the power of water. I really hope you have a better rest of the year, we depend on you farmers. My prayers are with you.

[@user-mc9tu1uo8i]

I'm very sorry for the trouble you're having with mother nature. Please stay safe and don't let yourselves or anyone in harms way. Thank you for the update and please stay safe

[@christrella3134]

Persistent. You are farmers! God bless you all and safe travels. Especially in those muddy fields. Bye Gauge!

[@ropulse1]

Documented reality - great job and great recovery - You are a great farmer's spokesman

[@jimhoge3252]

Hard to see the rows wash out like that I’m sure. Hopefully benefit over rest of the field offsets the areas of damage. Stay strong!😊

[@avjohn318]

Sorry for the storm damage but definitely thank you for the short shorts 😜

[@techlover978]

you guys are very lucky you didn’t get hit by the tornadoes stay safe and take care

[@paulg2132]

I pray that you have good yields to make up for the seed that you lost.

[@user-rs8hs1wu7p]

Glad to hear y'all are okay,with the tornadoes in Nebraska,I and I'm sure others that follow,were concerned for y'all Keep on farming

[@nigelsmith721]

I identify with that seed-level indicator. Nothing fancy - just works.

[@williamritzi7109]

Praying for a successful farming season for you both inspire of all the obstacles.

[@jameskennerly9748]

Our prayers and thoughts are with yall to have a successful result planting again!

[@clintonwoolson3450]

I appreciate your channel. You make it interesting and personal. Your heritage in farming is wonderful. Interesting how farmers have had to deal with weather event ssince the beginning. God does not always make it easy to do good things. I grew on my uncle's farm. Did not have the stress of dealing with these issues as child but was familiar to similar events. Generally people unfamiliar with subject do not have clue about farming. Glad you are providing educational information, Keep informing the world on farmers efforts.

[@mmi16]

The old saying - Whatever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. Life is all about overcoming the obstacles that get place in our way. Where there is a will, there is a way. Keep on keeping on and you will manufacture your own 'luck'.

[@FreedomRock44]

Blessings for your crop correction. Hope planting is Easy peasy from here on out!

[@tubeu28]

Sorry to hear about your setback, but if any one can overcome it is you!

[@danbasham9207]

Farming certainly can be a roll of the dice.

[@joefudd]

So sorry to see you all having such adversity and lost expenses, especially right off the bat. Not too late to fix it and you all sure did! I'm proud of you all!

[@jimstephens9491]

As a kid living on my grandparents Ohio farm in the 1950s, this was the way we planted corn with a two row planter. This was a very crude process by today's standards. Enjoy your videos and new farming techniques.

[@edwardwinkel4111]

Looks like a #71 row planter unit.

[@greywolfwalking6359]

CHALLENGE.. IMPROVISE ... ADAPT AND OVERCOME!!! CONGRATS...you and the team...won... ...lol...who needs fancy tech gadgets... Ya'll got farmer's guts, drive, n , determination!! YA'LL win!!!! Preciate ya'll!!!! Awesome job done!! 👍🐺🧙‍♂️🤙

[@billdurham8575]

Glad to see that mother nature didn't bless you with tornadoes, but water can do just about as much damage. Bless you both.

[@michaelwilliams7481]

Well that was something different, I hope you can rescue the most of what you can from the flooding. I know insurance doesn't always protect you completely. Laura still manages to smile, if we lost that smile we would be devastated. Love from Mike. ❤

[@williamwright8286]

Awesome little piece of equipment. Hope yall dont have to much damage.

[@RandyBeretta-db5bg]

You guys are Awesome.! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

[@davidschlecht3016]

Laura, this experience shows how small we are in the scheme of things.As always it is worse elsewhere and give thanks to God that you have a chance to replant and hopefully a successful harvest.

[@wadebeauchaine1297]

Rain, such a fine line between not enough and too much. A good show of the trouble farmers deal with from year to year to grow the crops that feed a world.