How Many Can I take to Pasture?

[@janiceaucoin1435]

One day, Cole, please have Tiffany film you as you film for us. Great work, thanks.

[@mevinson]

It's always a good day when we get to see Farmer Uncle Jeff working with his brother and nephew, it's a family affair I swear!

[@DoubleD.]

Cole, thank you for showing the end with your lovely wife. Always glad to see her in the videos, when she's not working. The calves and mamas are looking pretty good, just wish there was rain so you wouldn't have to sell some of your herd early in the game. Praying for rain.

[@solokiller473]

I had no clue he was married thats awesome! I still think that would of been really cool growing up in a ranching/farming type of family his dad must be really proud he decided to go down the same path. Hoping for some rain too!

[@desertdweller4951]

Listen to your Dad and Uncle. They have more than 80 years of knowledge between them. It's all available to you. Thoughts and prayers on plenty of rain and abundant harvest. It's always great to see Tiffany. God bless the Sonne families and farms.

[@scottsand2317]

I completely agree! Praying for rain and praying for everyone

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Brian, Gretchen Wilson is awesome. There are several KZbin videos with her and the Wilson sisters singing. Simply amazing.

[@jasonekeroth2161]

Here in Texas we had a bad drought from 2011-2015. The state climatologist predicted it would take six years of above average rains to break the drought. Then May, 2015 came along and three weeks later the state was basically drought free. Look at California and Colorado this year; just took one really wet winter and both states are nearly drought free. So, hang there and we've got our fingers crossed for all of you! PS - In fact it was so wet, we couldn't get into some of our fields to cut hay!

[@alanjones4597]

Hey Cole and Brian keep the faith praying you get some much needed rain love watching you both

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks so much

[@steveneal2706]

really great video. Love seeing Dad , Jeff and you Cole and your wife. Thank you so much for allowing us in your life today

[@devinhessler1127]

Love to see you show up to the state cow chip throwing competition. Or even nationals in Nebraska

[@kathyhoot7277]

Still praying for rain! Loved the view of the cows coming off the trailer! Cute little faces!

[@jeanhorne5893]

Thank you Cole and Dad Brian for sharing everything.Just love watching you both and what you do.Praying that you get some rain soon.God bless you and your family.

[@dannyfinch6700]

Liked for Tiffany’s appearance at the end 👍🏼🇬🇧

[@scottdegraw8130]

Love watching pairs come out of the trailer.

[@weekendhero7411]

I Think you are doing the right thing. Get that good price for the cattle while it's there.

[@SonneFarms]

thank you!

[@anneoreilly4900]

I love how Cole is dressed in camo. He blends perfectly with the dry ground.

[@homey3051]

Thank you Cole and Dad Brian for sharing everything

[@shermgohn]

Video's are getting too short, but, Tiffany's face at the end was priceless. You guys are great as always. Praying for rain!

[@SonneFarms]

most of the last 10 videos we 18 minutes long! I can try to make them longer!

[@AbesNbacon]

@@SonneFarms 30 minutes isn’t too long Cole. Can’t get enough of your videos. I know it’s lots of work putting out the videos. But longer is always better. ( that’s what she said).

[@helenstewart2085]

​@@SonneFarms I enjoy under 20 minutes can watch with a cup of tea.

[@willthewanderer9012]

Brian your repertoire of songs for a day is amazing.

[@DoingitWrong]

Good song of the day, Brian! This drought is a bummer. We had 80” of snow here around the Twin Cities so I was hoping that meant a end to the dryness. That snow melted off a few days and the drought returned. Praying the situation reverses for you!

[@Farmer_Gage7120]

Here in south central South Dakota we are very lucky that we have had rain. On Saturday we got 1.5 inches and in some places people got 2 plus inches. I am hoping that you will get the rain that you guys need

[@MaryannDeming]

Cole i am so sorry the drought has continued. I pray daily that you will have rain. God bless.

[@Husker3435]

Way 2 go fellers, G’job, good to see Jeffro in the vid. Y’all keep em comin 🇺🇸💪🏻🇺🇸

[@verdagarner5112]

Beautiful cattle praying for rain ☔️ for you guys. We finally got some in western Idaho, lots of hay down. Great video

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Always a great video. Thank you. Great to see.Mrs Tiff pop in at the end. Blessed.

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video. It was interesting and enjoyable. I am sending prayers your way for more rain and moisture for your hay and crops. Sorry it is so dry. Hopefully you will receive some rain. Nice job Cole and Brian and Uncle Jeff for handling and sorting and giving treatments to the cows. You all did great and in a short amount of time. My compliments to you all. Cole, I agree with your plan to pasture some of the cows and sell a small handful due to the drought and short on pasture land. Hopefully it will work out for you. Brian thanks for the song of the day. Don’t honestly know that one but will listen to it and see what I think. Thanks Brian. About it for now. Thanks for the good video. You all take care and be safe. Praying for rain for you. Thanks for everything Sonne’s. The Iowa Farm Boy Steve.

[@debt4717]

This was a nice surprise this evening! Been working nights trying to get orders out, and we'd rather watch the Sonnes while we work than some boring old movie. Best content on KZbin!❤

[@DocktorHoop]

Always good to see Uncle Jeff !!

[@anthonyhengst2908]

There is no cam like a cowpie cam. Used to chuck chips quite a bit when I was a kid. Pasture fun.

[@williammatzek4660]

Cole had trouble with my knee in January. Sold my few head. For the dry no grass situation it was best.

[@bradpogue3448]

Yeah y’all need rain bad. Hope you get some rain soon that way your hay fields will grow and you can have hay for your cows. Nice to see Tiffany again.

[@Ordrock7]

Two things Sonne boys, wear your seat belts, and I bought you guys those dusting brushes for your IH tractor and if you didn't know they also work really well for your pick-ups, especially grandpa's and the new truck too. You're killing me with this easy stuff. One of the best uses for these California dusters, is cleaning the gauge cluster without scratching. I've been using them on my 2006 Chevy HD2500 since the day when I bought it brand new from a dealership in Washington just after my deployment to the operation enduring freedom. Use the dusters and keep thing pretty, for goodness sakes

[@patrickaherne3598]

It's rough trying to decide what to do, but it's your decision. Best of luck!

[@Ro0ster-Nation]

Brian, The Canadian Music Industry website says that Ann Wilson is the lead singer in HEART. Nancy is her sister that rocks that 12 string guitar.

[@robbiebowie6505]

I think your decision was sound. You can always adjust your decision when things change. Blessings to you and family.

[@dakotaboy8533]

I just got out to GreatFalls Montana to see the in-laws and they have had an unusual amount to of precipitation. Not common. Just another cycle that we can’t control. It will all work out!

[@Kim-TexasHobbyFarmer]

I think whatever you do is what you need to at the time. We cannot predict the future so you do you!! Kim from Texas!

[@maryannardan4159]

Those Hereford's are so darn cute. Cole,for the gnats maybe Tiffany can pour you, like you do the cows for flies.

[@jeffreyshier9021]

Brian is a genius with his song of the day picks. 👏👏👏 I often have to stop to listen to his picks.😉

[@trapperbob8812]

The Herefords are doing a great job. Best cross there is. I hope you get rain.

[@annelamb5783]

Praying for rain not the monsoon type just some good couple days of rain. Also love song of the day

[@domination1985]

I counted today my neighbor got 19 grass bales off of 20 acres this year. Last year he got 46 off his 1st cutting. I know because they are still over by my house. He also sold that land right after that and it didn't get cut again till last week.

[@wild_insomnia]

what state are you from,bud?

[@domination1985]

​@@wild_insomnia Oklahoma

[@wild_insomnia]

@@domination1985 here in Western Ukraine we have regular nice,not floody,not excessive rains.And temperatures are very comfortable,not a single day as of now with more than 26 Celsius( about 78 F I guess).Grass is majestic.I feel for you guys (((

[@domination1985]

@@wild_insomnia yeah boss it was 103°f (39.44c) 4 days ago which would be normal if it was august

[@wild_insomnia]

@@domination1985 damn (((( That hot air from MexicanGulf ...

[@alanjones4597]

Good to see your wife Cole need to see her and your mom more keeping you two in line

[@stevebiddle8912]

Still praying that you get some rain!!🙏🙏

[@Lukelins1]

All the cattle look so good. Great genetics

[@charliekamerer7023]

Thanks for your business sense and the long term growth and goals.

[@rondamccormick2973]

Another great video Cole. Love your creativity on camera placement!!

[@kathleendana]

Two Sonne brothers in the tub! It’s been awhile! Lol!

[@lmreid100]

Like your KZbin channel just started watching about 5 months ago but really like watching you guys work with the cows used to do that back when I was young

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks so much!

[@LauraDittman]

Thank you for allowing me to view Mama Bears go to pasture, 🤣🤣 Its like observing in wild ungulates. You'll be breaking down that bond at weaning. I'm praying for measurable rain for you guys. Take care!!!!

[@The_Charlie_Whiskey]

Cole - you always have to go with what you know. You’ll be wrong sometimes, but that’s just a learning opportunity.

[@paulreis1648]

What you should do cole is listen to your dad he has Ben there and done it and is successful another great video we are praying for rain for you folks

[@kevenhiemie]

Cole everything will be okay. As I look at my crystal ball it says we will soon have a couple weeks of raining videos. Lol Hope you didn't go from famine to flood

[@bryanhubner9848]

That’s prob the funniest outro yet..gracefully done

[@arthenry498]

Pretty interesting how far in advance you have to plan for herd size, pasture conditions, hay availability, hay costs, beef prices, and a thousand other considerations!! Too much thinking with too many consequences for me. I'd prefer farming when it was total local and all between folks in the same area. There are a LOT of factors (out of your control) that you have to factor in to hopefully make a profit on the year. AND praying the weather comes through in a timely manner also. And I am praying it does for you. Thanks for showing us the operation.

[@timkline4378]

You guys are really cool! Thank you. I appreciate both of you. (Dad and I are the same age

[@SonneFarms]

Our pleasure!

[@vincentdevos8982]

Welcome back Jeff ! Long time no see !

[@bellasamantha237]

Heya Uncle Jefferino & Mrs Tiffany! Always good to see you both. 👋 Cole, as my Dad said many times "You won't know unless you do/try". And as you've said many times "No regerts!". You got this n I know no matter what happens with the rain, (or potential lack thereof), you, Mr Brian n Uncle Jefferino will make it work. You always do what's best n find a way. Heck I'd bet my house y'all would near go without feed yourselves to make sure the critters didn't. Sonne Frames is the gold standard in farming. 😊🙏💙🦘🏆🏅

[@pennyhaldeman5626]

It really surprises me that you don't deal with more wasps, hornets and bees. Seems like the barns and chutes would be perfect homes for them. Thanks for sharing and still praying for rain.

[@SonneFarms]

I get stung every year one or twice

[@VirginiaBronson]

​@@SonneFarms be grateful you're not in the southwest lol. I get a wasp and a scorpion sting each once per year or so lol

[@larrymayberry2312]

Praying for you all get some much needed rain.

[@bettiewatson2949]

Praying for rain so all your beautiful cows and calves have lots of nice green grass to fill their bellies 👍

[@BudTolliver-sx8fq]

I was raised in Central Illinois on the farm had Black Angus cattle

[@jamesmarsh4957]

i think your doing the right thing , if you keep them and run out of grass they may lose condition and worth less when you sell , hopefully you get some rain then you can stock up on hay to keep the ones you have left

[@asquithmainlines699]

So far this year we have had 1 1/4 inches of rain since the snow melted. All in May, almost every day in June has been at 30 C ( 86 F ) and not a drop this month so far. Stretches from central Saskatchewan all the way through B.C. This is starting to remind me of a bad movie, one where you remember the ending but you really don’t want to watch it all over again.😢

[@SonneFarms]

oh my!

[@vergieclark131]

Love Gretchen Wilson ‘s music !!👏🏼🎼

[@donnaparrish7638]

Well holy smokes! There’s Jeff in the chute with Brian on my Birthday Binge! We have cow chip throwing contests in Ok, I think you should enter! About what to do with the pairs? You listen to your paw, Cole he’ll learn ya right about the cow business. Hey, Gretchen Wilson (no relation to Ann and Nancy) can belt ‘em out! Whew! (I was at the House of Blues in Vegas, Dec 12, 2004 Good grief what a concert) Alice In Chains spectacular! Note that no one could burn it to the wick like those Wilson sisters. Hey Tiffany! Storla Station

[@darrylolson6292]

Another "I bet you've never seen this angle" video! Great work.

[@walterdodds3925]

Best song of the day, the video is top notch!.

[@jasonncoxx5837]

Just checked out the song of the day Brian!! You didn't disappoint!!!

[@terryhobdy5727]

Good video I enjoyed it.i hope you get some rain. We got about half inch yesterday it's still dry.cattle here are selling high.

[@dougvinduska9593]

Nice to see Jeff doing well always like to see him in the picture. My neighbor was cutting off an ear tag and she wumped him upside the face and nearly Joe Fraziered him. I didn't know Le Mars Iowa was the ice cream capital of the world no wonder the intern was eating it !

[@Ticky66MN]

Dang! How about that song of the day. I had to listen right away and does it rock! Sounded a lot like Heart for sure. Thank you Brian.

[@kathyw1710]

Love watching you I look forward to seeing all your videos and when you post them however, is there any way we could see a pressure wash on your trailer it sure needs it😊

[@rosejohnson452]

I like the beginning picture of momna cow and baby looking at camera with Sonne logo over it.

[@conradnelson5283]

Here in Oklahoma we’ve been fighting a drought for a couple of three years and it seems to have broken my head rain all day today. Just have to be patient and have deep pockets.

[@bm-is2vs]

good song brian thanks for the reminder

[@johnnylindsey5808]

Good job guys

[@derekkienzle2582]

Wish you guys were closer, i have a pasture thats not full, coulda custom grazed them for ya. Hope you guys get some rain

[@blaseure]

My most favorite song of the day from you! Love AIC.

[@davidstakston1950]

When your making fence mount a birdhouse on all the wood posts in your fence line especially for birds that eat flies that bother your cattle. Ever since the invention of the chainsaw everyone cuts down dead trees with cavities that birds use for nesting. Mother Nature might not rain on you, but Mother Nature will rain to provide rain to make food for the young birds.

[@danielrandolph9170]

Good video Cole and Brian and Jeff !! Stay safe boys !

[@MoMonde]

Cole,those two beasts you showed a couple of times in the chute looked like they needed a shot or som’em!

[@maggieyake8054]

I don’t know how any farmer or cattle-raiser can plan ahead this year. The weather patterns in a lot of areas are far from normal. It’s such a crapshoot any year, but this year seems particularly bad. Let’s hope your decisions are the right ones. We’ll all say a prayer for getting the right amount of moisture at the right time for all farmers.

[@chuckguyitt4017]

Years ago those cow pies were a source of heat for the settlers of yesteryears. You may be looking for them Cole so don’t throw them too far.

[@chetsicinski9787]

Hard to make the decision to sell but better to sell early and live to fight another day. Waiting then selling is the worst.. no grass and crappy prices. We know how that is after last couple years in Texas. Good job guys

[@SbrGrendel65]

It’s a tough situation, with the amount of rain you’ve gotten to this point. You can only put out what the pasture can handle. 🤞🏽 you guys will eventually get rain, but it’s best to get the most you can for those you can’t feed. So when it’s time to replace you’ll have more bang for the buck on your sold cattle, yo offset price of the replacement cattle.

[@mea3665]

You have to do what you believe at the time is your best option. It probably is !

[@perraultbruce]

Hope to see you standing next to a full Lake Sonne soon.

[@bornfree3837]

I’m not much on Gretchen but I sure like the Wilson Sisters , I saw Heart back in the late 70’s in Baton Rouge , Louisiana

[@jjohnpayne]

Brian you some rocker

[@jasonmalone155]

Ok Brian, I went out and listened to the song of the day. Good stuff. I don’t think I have heard Gretchen before. She has quite a voice (good)!

[@alanatolstad4824]

Still hard to believe you were scraping snow & ice not too long ago. Rain is coming. I hope it's enough.

[@tinachambers4887]

Have a day love from TEXAS ❤

[@deborahwhite9331]

Best song of the Day!!!!!

[@coreyvandyke528]

One Summer down here to South Carolina it was so dry there wasn't no feed are catahoulas eating Briars and Canton Bob wire

[@TimG-n2j]

I am sending pairs to grass. Will wean in august if I have to. Old cows with calves feeding at home. Will cull them in august too and keep calves. Not as dry as you though. Not saying I’m right. After 25 yrs I’m usually wrong 75% of the time but still surviving. I’m sure once it starts raining it won’t quit.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Think you should have stuck with what you had. The weather is going to change. But your there and I'm not so your decisions are better made than my suggestions. Have a great day.

[@fabriceenjalbert4538]

🇫🇷 are you testing a new indestructible go pro prototype at 7.35 when unloading cows ? Great views at every 2 or 3 days .. congrats

[@brocksargeant2549]

Brian you are right she sounds just like Nancy. Rock on buddy

[@earlyriser8998]

wise choice. El Nino means rain for us down south and dry for you up north

[@big.g.fromohio3546]

Had to watch this one twice, now I’m going to go look for the Gretchen Wilson video. Still 🙏🏻🙏🏻for rain for you all.