Exploding Branches!

[@rdyardie]

Your calf story reminded me going out to my Uncle George's farm when I was about 11 years old. My cousin and I were in the box of an old Ford truck, sitting with the recently born calf in the middle of a pasture. We were not moving yet. The mother cow put her head down and rammed the back passenger side fender. The truck jumped sideways over a foot or so. My uncle, sitting in the truck, saw the size of our eyes and he broke up laughing. We had a new respect for a cow and her calf. . . . lesson learned.

[@judydruetto2636]

Judy

[@alexdrake9931]

I think we can ALL empathize with the calf story. Many times, I've heard Dad say, " Chase after him. I'll meet you with the truck up at the crossroads if you get that far!" I've discovered that those words also mean, " If you survive the 2 mile dash, you can ride home with me. If not, I'll call the coroner to pick up your body ".

[@lancebailey683]

I loved the Calf Chasing Olympics, “catch and release” story. Brian had the right idea. Turn the calf loose so he can run another couple miles. I’m glad you didn’t injure your knee again, Cole.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Now that's a piece of farm equipment that I could stand to run all day. Looks like fun. The improved windshield was a great idea. That things a beast! Calves are looking fantastic! Almost to 100.

[@SonneFarms]

Right on

[@earlhollar1906]

@@SonneFarms# King Ropes

[@karencary3312]

Like your new tree terminator. That tree row looked so nice when you were done. Tell Brian I think it's a must have. I think Brian can't wait to try it out but you monopolized it all day, so he was a little grumpy. Let your Dad have some fun, too. Hope you get some rain soon. It looks dry there. Thank you for clean, fun entertainment. You are definitely better than TV. God bless. Stay safe and never lose your sense of humor and ability to let people you don't even know joke with you.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

That run away calf story was great.... That little taco

[@rickthompson4315]

Brian, FULL of GOOD IDEAS. JEFFERNO. You 2 Cole/Elly

[@marks9897]

That foot chase would have made a great video. Fun story, Thanks for the video, Will see you next time. Have a good one. Storla Station

[@lauriej9418]

Loved the calf Olympics. Glad no one got hurt. Might be a good choice to keep him or her just for the stamina in the bloodline. God bless.

[@noahdiekhuis7286]

Great video!! I really enjoy your dad ! The little smack at your favorite cow was hilarious.

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

My heart goes out to you chasing the cat for a half a mile. We had a Jersey Cow, that every time it came for Her to give Birth, She decided our farm wasn’t good enough for her babies. She would break through the fence, stomp it down, cross a major highway & Break our neighbors’ fence And get his cows all upset and go pick the most difficult place to get into and drop her calf also in a difficult place to get to, every single time. My Dad would be in the middle of something important & Here would come Our nice neighbor to Let Dad know Do you need it to bring Fencing equipment enough to fix two fences, And let Daddy know that our “Bubbles" & Her calf we’re over at His Farm, & Approximately where in the pasture. The amazing thing about all of this is that that highway what is major in that Semis used it To haul between Des Moines Iowa in the Quad cities & Kansas City, As well as Minnesota and Omaha back in the 60s & 70s & still do but it’s a different interchange).How the cow NEVER WAS HIT WAS A MYSTERY TO US…Because she was a big cow when she was pregnant, And not known for moving too fast!! The third time she did it, no matter how wonderful her milk was or her calves were, she had to go and it’s one of the three times I ever saw my mother cry. My Dad told her time with money and he didn’t have time to mess with an ornery Cow… So I can relate to your story and I feel bad for you because my dad certainly didn’t have to go half a mile to get a calf. And they can’t like the dickens to I imagine you’re pretty sore for days afterwards. People don’t realize how sharp those little baby hooves are!!! I really enjoyed watching you operate that cutter attached to your skid loader!! Unbelievable the cost of that Hydraulic fluid. My brother is in the tree trimming business and I live 2 1/2 hours away from him and one year after a storm I asked him if I could hire him to come up and trim my trees and he said no way… Not unless you get 8 to 10 other people to hire me as well because he said the cost of gas and fluids to run his equipment hast to make it worth his time. I never thought about all the oil and hydraulic lift for his bucket loader etc., But as soon as you called is that price I remember that conversation with him. I know he would’ve given me a discount but even still I would want to be fair. People work hard and it’s expensive the older equipment, very VERY. I went with him to an auction and was shocked. And eventually you have to re-replace equipment as well because it breaks down like you should. Those tires for example people would die if they knew the cost of big rig equipment tires compared to a car tire. I really appreciated Matt coming out and talking about how well-built her equipment is, & also, did they sell that bullet proof window for your safety. I did not even know that. My dad ran a skid loader for years without even a window but he wasn’t knocking down trees… He was doing concrete and moving dirt that kind of thing. He wore safety glasses though if he was moving dirt orb dead branches on our farm etc. Love you guises videos & I love the conversation between you and your dad. I love his songs and I love the stories. It makes my heart think of other stories about my grandparents and my dad telling stories when you and your dad get to talking and you make me chuckle on some of your stories as well. You guys have excellent videos and I thank you!! I wish you took a little more time to show us close-ups of the baby calves would be my only request because I am a cow lover which equals baby calf lover ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@bryonnewby5474]

When I worked for my county maintenance shop, my job included buying equipment for all of our departments. I bought our boom flail mowers from Diamond Mowers. Great company and their warranty and customer service is above the best. I flew out to Sioux Falls SD and met with company president and toured their plant. Their deigned and engineers worked with us for everything we needed. You should go tour the plant.

[@sandy_sd10]

I agree the equipment is a beast, I worked there.

[@radarmike6713]

Dang. I was in the military and have been around some sketchy violent equipment...but that attachment is NASTY!! How has Brian not kidnapped it from you yet? Haha

[@benjohnson1082]

Tonight on Sports Center; glass knee Sonne and Tramp Stamp Storla: chasing a calf. Great Story!

[@SonneFarms]

lol

[@debbieholman906]

Best story ever!!! 🎉. Chasing that darn calf

[@steveneal2706]

love your new toy Cole. Another great video. Cant wait to see more of the tree cutting. Thank you Cole and Mr. B

[@stevenicoson6670]

Great video as always. Most interesting and certainly enjoyable. Wow. Your tree destroying machine is great. It flat took those trees down and ground them up into nothing. That tool is worth the price to have. Great it is USA made and from Sioux Falls. That is great. Never seen one like that. Cole, you were flat tearing up some trees and brush with that tool. The area looked great when you got done. Chasing that calf is a good story. Not easy to catch that is for sure. Glad you finally got it. Glad you looked for holes so as not to hurt your knee again. Catching a young calf is hard work. Glad you finally got it cornered. Your numbers on the calf board are looking good. Believe the total was 90, darn good production that reflects your hard work. Congratulations on a great calf season so far. Tires on a farm always need fixing. Seems one is always needing attention. Go figure. Glad you have storla station to fix the tire. All for now. See, I was half way quiet today. You all take care and be safe. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for everything and filming and editing and taking us along. See ya next time. The Iowa farm boy. Steve.

[@LtdES7638]

Now that's a serious chunk of steel !! Very impressive all round. Best farming channel going. Thanks for sharing.

[@CindyEidahl]

Great story about the Calf chase. Wow spunky calf for 5 days old! Keep up the great work!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Cole and Brian

[@dulcieseiders4465]

Really cool to see equipment made in the USA but even cooler to see equipment made in South Dakota. Loved the story lol them little ones are way quicker than they should be

[@johnharper5101]

The last couple seconds had me rolling! That was hilarious!! Thank you Cole 👍🏻👍🏻

[@braddobson2060]

Your story's are getting as good as Brian's . Good video Thanks

[@kodythexton4034]

That’s the epitome of “work smarter not harder”. It may cost a lot but think of how much time you with save with clean up!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Glad u got the calf Cole and Brian

[@Dan-qy1rg]

What an awesome cutter, you did all that clearing in just a short time. I seen where that calf did not want to ride with you on the four wheeler, maybe it wasn't a fan of that brand. I also saw that Ellie had her cameo, what a doll. Fun video, I really enjoyed watching, thanks Cole! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Stay safe.

[@lindagentile2380]

Great piece of New equipment... HAPPY CALF'N... GBY BOTH ALWAYS 🙏💙💙🤗🐄🐃🐂✝️

[@HoggerCaptain]

I was expecting another boot full of calf pee when you picked up that critter on the four wheeler.😂 That implement is terrifying by the way!! Trees beware. 😳

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Love the story Cole and Brian y'all do make me laugh which is a good thing!

[@wpursuit]

Love your relationship. Blessed!

[@workonitm8]

That little chipper is VIOLENT ! Best be extremely careful when around it while it's working. Thanks, 😊👌👍

[@deborahlewis5964]

After watching the calf chase and adventure..,,I think the song of the day is RUN LIKE HELL…,by PINK FLOYD.. And what a great tree/ brush cutter!!!! Have a great day guys!!!

[@___Joe___]

I got your note. You’re very welcome. I’m happy you’re going to be able to get some use out of that little tool. I’ve been burned by hot motor oil more times than I can count until I found this little gem.

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks!!

[@TheMr9fingers]

Not surprised the skid steer needed a little oil after you just filled all the lines on the wire wrapper. Diamond is a awesome company Deere dealer I worked for was a Dealer love the calf chase story thank for another good video stay safe

[@alanatolstad4824]

Great fun! (I WAS worried about the camera when the bark started flying!)---I'd love to get periodic reports on the character of that escapee as he gets older! Does he have other personality quirks!

[@johncalander2092]

Song of the day "I'm a Lumberjack by Monty Python. " That machine is wicked better behind it than in front.

[@davidstout5883]

We also had a calf run away. Went through 5 fences across the road in the neighbor's made a u and came back in. Don't mess with a baby calf that is hid out leave alone. I was the running and Dad was watching and in truck of course.

[@tedc.4956]

That's impressive! I kept expecting the camera to get blown up. If there isn't video of the great calf chase, I trust you will stage a reenactment for camera.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

The best mulcher is a Fecon drum mulcher. It rotates and throws everything into the ground and into the soil. Much better in your application than a flat disk type. there's lots of videos you can watch. It's what most pro's use.

[@justinjones8704]

I've had a 3 blade diamond mower for 8 or 9 years and it's a beautiful piece of equipment. Nothing but good things to say about it

[@vincentdevos8982]

Hwy Cole! You having ' stroopwaffels ' on the menu for the wedding ? Lol

[@pnwRC.]

18:56, "I been sittin in that Bobcat for hours, & I'm pretty sore!" WELCOME to my world! As a truck driver with 22 years of experiece, I'm sore EVERY day of my life. The human body ISN'T designed to sit for hours on end! I did like seeing that mochine make big tree's & branches turn to lil pieces!

[@dalegereaux1863]

On your whiteboard next to mean cows, you need a new column titled, Runners.

[@Kelleena1on1]

Were here for the babies tooo Cole and seems like great calving footage ty.:-)

[@derekskinner9825]

Now that the wire roller is finished. Next project needs to be a calf hauling contraption to be pulled behind gator or 4-wheeler. Just a thought.

[@boskone]

I had the same thought. Seems like an ATV utility trailer would probably do the job, maybe a couple straps to keep the calf down.

[@williammerry4746]

GREAT VIDEO great story, in my day I have chased a lot of cows that got out, not calves though. Very interested to learn about that machine and to see it in action. Good videography as well, keep me on the edge of my chair. Good on you two.

[@chriskoch1252]

Great vid! That mulcher was great. What a handy tool on the farm. I know the feeling of chasing a calf. There isn’t much that tired me out more then that. Take care guys from your NW Iowa neighbor.

[@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan]

Hey guys! That tree destroyer was amazing. Fun toy for sure. 😁

[@harrybutler1828]

There isn't a tree in SD that is safe with you running that rig Cole. Great piece of machinery. Know you'll have fun with it.

[@a1rt1gerdrew58]

Cole, I saw a bunch of videos of bad or weird stuff happen on the farm. It reminded me of all the funny and stupid stories that has happened on our farm. Its a nice feeling that were not alone! Anyways, You guys should do a story time of funny and or most random stuff that has happened on the farm.

[@DocktorHoop]

Wedding Gifts: If you are interested in getting a wedding gift for Cole & Tiff, they are registered at Storla Station, Tractor Supply and your local John Deere dealership.

[@SonneFarms]

hahaha

[@vivianwinford3681]

Remember that calf runner's number and keep track of him for us. He might be the one that makes a Awesome bull. You are having too much fun with your new toy. 💘 🐂 🐕 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@williamgilroy8974]

What an amazing machine. Never seen anything like it.

[@trevorwalters9854]

Holding on for dear life cole😂😂

[@2020Tundra]

Man, I’d love to have that piece of equipment on our farm… it looks awesome!! Made in the USA, too 👍👍

[@Sassafras30]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂❤️❤️❤️Love the calf chasing story!

[@nancytyndall3039]

I only show up for the bovines & their “claves”. I could take or leave equipment info. I do enjoy watching what you do with the equipment on the farm. Glad to hear the “clave” chase ended well after your jaunt and no knee injury!

[@robvangorp4068]

Great video. 👍. That machine was awesome 👌.

[@lizzardnurphy]

That thing is a beast. Fun stuff!

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video and Much Love as Always 🌞 Farms!!!

[@rackets001]

Always enjoy the white board lists! 😆 That mulch attachment reminded me of something off the "Battle Bots" TV show.

[@joeschraubecornfield5945]

Always love the calving video parts , with all that organic material you just ground up and sunlight that can get to the ground a nice spread of grass and clover 🍀 seed would be awesome in there

[@miguelvalenzuela7367]

That was a good workout Cole. Chasing that becerrito. Lol

[@oldad6207]

Great piece of equipment and the story was cool too. Missed Brian's song of the day, though.

[@dalegereaux1863]

Great video ! Brian, come on man ! Why didn't you get any footage of Cole sprinting through the fields after that calf ? ! ? 😂 I know, I know, you were busy driving the truck. 😉

[@peteschiavoni]

That mulcher works great! With the calf dad had the right idea to stay with the truck. Lol

[@calebnicley754]

Been renting those brush cutters for a while whenever I needed to clear some woody areas in pasture. They are by far one of the coolest pieces of equipment made! Unreal the stuff they will take down.

[@michaelg.5862]

Boys and their toys!

[@semperfi2507]

Great Unit Diamond makes excellent units. I previously owned a bradco GroundShark But they are not as great as this unit! The carbide teeth on the Diamond unit are Fantastic! Expensive when time for changing but Fantastic ! Word of advice watch for barb wire !!!! If that gets sucked in a lot of bad can happen like swinging bar wire that can slap against the skid steer or wrap around the unit so fast it can rip up the seals under disk! Love the Diamond brand and would recommend them anytime !!

[@Tom-np3en]

You blokes are absolutely marvellous

[@SonneFarms]

haha thanks!

[@MovingPicturesAVideoMetropolis]

Ok. Now we need an hour video on wood chopping/grinding. At least.

[@barbtaylor1619]

😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 now that's a funny calf chasing story!!!!

[@fritzie1968]

Amazing funny story -- The Calf Chronicles --- you should tell more of these :)

[@micaelmayer8783]

You guys are always up for a good laugh and a great story really enjoy your video thank you so much for sharing !! really put a smile on my face ! to bad no one Could a video of the calf Chase sounded epic

[@dalegereaux1863]

That little "tree trimmer" sure works well. If you're not busy after Monday afternoon's video, could you stop by here with it ?

[@ryanallen4939]

Love to see you guys getting things done. Animals look great, as always. Hoping for rain to head your way, looks crazy dry right now. Was expecting you to cut all those dead trees down with that mulch master 5000 thing. Or at least try one.

[@lorinaw3001]

Great job today - have a wonderful week !!

[@douglasmaclean4713]

That mulcher looks like it's fun to run. It reminded me of KZbin video at Ranchland Development where a Cat skid steer with attachment annihilates cedar trees. Always enjoy your videos.

[@EE-jy6ki]

need to trade it in !! 🤣😂🤣 love your commentary and how well you 2 get along !!

[@rms2365]

Cedar eater!!! Great fence and pasture maintainer.

[@mikenicholson2548]

That machine looks fun as heck.

[@maryk9519]

Chasing calves always an adventure, especially when it's father & son ( lol). Glad to hear you didn't injure your knee Cole.

[@RealJohnWayne]

Hey there Brian and Cole, I hope you're all well and good! It didn't look like you got any rain on your nitrogen, that's too bad. Cole, your new rotary cutter would look much better, and probably even run better, if it was mounted on a new yellow and black John Deere 333G Skid Steer Loader on tracks, and with 100HP, those trees would really explode then, plus you wouldn't have to run that Bobcat hyd oil, you could use the HyGard that you use in your other Deere's. So the heifers are pulling ahead of the bulls again, maybe the cows will come through for you when they start calving. Did you every bring that rabid Raccoon to justice? I hope y'all have a good one! "Nothing Runs Like A Deere" 🦌👍🇺🇸

[@fazerainbow5674]

awsome video cole that is one nice weapon shes a deadly one too cant belive it explodes tree branches wow awsome thumbs up and shared

[@beeroquoisnation]

Great Vidya Cole. Since Brian was a little busy I'd like to help you out. Todays song is George Thorogood , One Bourbon, One Scotch, and One Beer. Cheers.

[@scottjackson3903]

a few years ago we chased a day old calf 3 miles. at about a mile from home in the middle of a field, on foot, it decided to thunderstorm. not just a little about 1.5 inches in 30 minutes.

[@SonneFarms]

wowzers!

[@wpursuit]

A landscape rake would gather that little stuff if you wanted it really clean. Nice work. Those units are intense.

[@geraldmckillip5594]

I watch all of your videos 100% , I don't want to miss any of your Dad's , Jokes .......

[@bway1342]

I’m sold definitely ordering a diamond mower

[@christophernowak3510]

I remember the first time I drank some Pendelton Whiskey. I was in Afghanistan with the Chinook unit from Oregon. One guy was from Pendelton. Had his dad send him a bottle because it was a tradition during the rodeo to have one. Best package we ever got. Let 'er Buck!! Also Storla Station tramp stamps for lyfe!!

[@SonneFarms]

Thank you for your service!

[@donnaparrish7638]

It’s cattie-cornered not kitty-cornered! Now that’s my kind of machinery! I’d operate that mulching bad boy all day! Wooohooo! If the chasing the calf story would’ve been filmed it would be a hoot to watch! Look at those beautiful babies! Storla Station!

[@teresabrown3305]

Great calf chasing adventure. Sure, beats my chasing a lamb down the middle of my road on a Sunday morning while I was wearing my pajamas.

[@SonneFarms]

Good stuff!

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Hello the faster you run the faster it can run just one step ahead lol. That's what you get when your taking good care of your herd and nice machine I wonder how long the cutting teeth last and I'm thinking very expensive. Have a great day.

[@tinachambers4887]

Hi friends great attachment have a day love from TEXAS

[@charleslynch7274]

That's one way to get your exercise in awesome machine as well

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Amazing machine. Great video. Thanks.

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks for watching!

[@pennyhaldeman5626]

You're just killing the titles!

[@terryhobdy5727]

Enjoyed the video 👍 I've had calves get spooked an run 2 miles before they would stop it ain't fun Lol I like the land clearing machine it does a good job 👍

[@marykaywohlert9228]

I could sure use that new piece of equipment you go

[@robertnelson5064]

When are you going to use your new wire roller?.looking forward to your next video. Be safe.

[@tonygrimes13]

When necessary of course!!!!!