Spring Preparations on our Farm (Ep. 8)

PLANTING SEASON IS HERE.... well... kinda. In today's episode of Andy's life, we follow along as Andy, Marty, and Chris begin to get out the planting equipment as they may be needed soon. They have to shuffle around the tractors in order to get out the vertical till and two field cultivators. Once those have been squeezed out of the barn, they start working on the 24 row planter to get it working; however, there are some issues that surface upon running the hydraulics for the first time. After everything is relocated to where it is easily accessible outside, the barn is full of extra room for equipment to be placed conveniently inside for future use. Enjoy the show!
Andy is a 6th generation farmer from Central Illinois. On this farm, Andy works alongside his father, Marty, his uncles, Chris and Jeff, and his sister, Katie, to grow corn and soybeans on some of the finest dirt in the world. Andy and his family are deeply rooted in the area, operating a large farm that traces it origins back into the 1800s. Although some tracts did not stand the test of time, Andy and his family still grow corn and soybeans on fields that have been in the family for longer than even the oldest members of the farm have been alive. We do, we have, and we always will take tremendous pride in calling this piece of paradise our home. Andy was a Bronze Tablet graduate of the University of Illinois in the field of Crop Sciences, following the same path as his father and late grandfather.
It would be misleading for Andy to claim that this life is one that came by chance; rather, as a member of two multi-generational farm families, it was simply in his blood. His passion for agriculture traces back to his early youth--some of fondest, earliest memories being of days spent riding in the combine with his father and grandfather. Although his understanding of the lifestyle was much less complex in the beginning, the love he has for farming, and its industry has only appreciated through time. As this dream blossomed into adulthood, Andy now works relentlessly, and tirelessly, to chase his own dreams and to build a farming operation of his own alongside his family.
We, as a whole operation, are handymen, electricians, mechanics, landscapers, accountants, economists, caretakers, stewards, and, most importantly, farmers, and we take an incredible amount of pride in our work. There is no challenge too overwhelming, no situation too stressful, and no problem too difficult for us to take on, and we want to take you along with us. Welcome to our farm and welcome to our lives. You have the best seat in the house to watch the everyday chaos of farming unfold--we usually only get concerned when things aren't going wrong!
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[@bigal2298]

Wow that’s a lot of GREEN . Great looking equipment , good video Thanks stays safe.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

We’re in the business of green! Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@jamesmarsh4957]

just found you , so glad spring has arrived

[@integratirecarrotriver4026]

Nice setup. Can tell there is pride in this operation.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Thanks for the support. Our family has been in this business for many generations.

[@bighorn66]

You have some sweet equipment !! Looks very well taken care of . Good Video .

[@randaloopy]

Thank you. That was just dang enjoyable.

[@zoxby8923]

Awesome video!!!!

[@manoloaycartg4266]

Bad ass tractors and implements 👍

[@cntslesfabrication]

Its crazy how those walls just try to jump up and grab the equipment at the most random times lol

[@tommyfaber1846]

Hey I just found this channel and actually really like it, very interesting and reliable to my farm life. I almost forgot I liked and subscribed.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Tommy Faber Thanks for your support!

[@tommyshannon8112]

Tommy Faber my name is tommy

[@tommyfaber1846]

Tommy Shannon noice

[@robwar2288]

If they were my Tractors, they would all be dead and would spend 2 hours jump starting!!! What a Beautiful line up!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Battery shut-off switches on every important tractor. We have dealt with the struggles of dead batteries too many times haha

[@robwar2288]

aTrippyFarmer our 8Rs are terrible for that.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Maybe you shouldn’t leave the lights on all night! 🤣

[@FieldRows]

I feel your pain! Every year when I hook up my cotton planter it seems I always end up with a hydraulic oil bath! Good video

[@aTrippyFarmer]

This is the 3rd year in a row that we have encountered this. You don’t realize how much oil the return line pumps until it is shooting higher than the tractor cab in the air. At least we don’t have to worry about it rusting... 🤣👍🏻

[@allenmoore4186]

You have great content and a beautiful farm! Your family is blessed!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I am very fortunate to live the life that I do, and it brings me a lot of joy to spread the beauty and challenges of our farm with the world, especially with those whom don’t get to experience something similar.

[@nikolaiploug5519]

Lovely machinery and video..... Greetings from DK 💪

[@iancroot1388]

Good luck from the UK for the new season, look forward to seeing you in action in the field.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Appreciate the goodwill. Thanks for watching!

[@rongrose3746]

Wow, nice equipment !!!!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Thank you!

[@alidole7793]

Great content!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Hey thanks!

[@BigGuyAl007]

Love it big tractors and seeder and harvesters, John Deere gear ace. Closest I get the this gear is farm simulation game! More please and keep the good work! 🇬🇧

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Farming simulator is pretty darn neat! It's a whole different experience in person. Thanks for the support.

[@scotty2salty327]

You got some nice equipment bro!! 👍🏻 Hey also to keep your hydraulic hoses from getting mixed up we use nail polish. Dab different colors on each of the connectors and on the tractor. Match up the colors, no more dropping down when you want up!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

That's a great suggestion!

[@curtweatherbee2523]

Nice video can’t wait to see more in the days ahead😊👍🏻

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Excited to put more stuff together for you!

[@curtweatherbee2523]

aTrippyFarmer 😊

[@michiganexperiencehuntandf351]

First video I’ve seen and u do a grate job

[@rcoffroad1730]

Great video, liked and subed.

[@davidoden]

WOW. What a puzzle ! No way you get all them back in there like they came out. lol

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Doesn’t matter as long as they get back in without any damage!

[@rabbitman3984]

Great video just subbed your channel stay safe from the uk 🇬🇧

[@V0LATIL3]

Nice Video!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Thanks. Glad to have you!

[@travist6366]

Looks like you exceeded your goal.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Smashed it to pieces... YES!

[@jamisongeorge9236]

Good look tractors

[@aTrippyFarmer]

John Deere green has always been sharp.

[@cntslesfabrication]

Keep up the great content new to your channel new subscriber and watching all you're videos tonight to catch up lol

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I hope you can see how much that I’ve learned/refined in the last 8 months. There’s a lot of improvements to be made still, but the videos have definitely gotten better.

[@IcamanSogge]

Never run up too a hydraulic leak. Good job at having the tractor shutdown. Just found channel checking it out.

[@Agri-Farm-UK]

So you remember which ones which use coloured cable ties on your spool valves one for -two for plus I find it helps

[@calebfritchtnitch8684]

Hey nice video!!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

thanks fritter!

[@TylerWally]

Love vids

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardleigh1762]

Your equipment is in pristine condition, it's a credit to you .

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Appreciate the compliment. We do our best!

[@davedammitt7691]

20 likes and 10 comments. Looks like you made your goal, bud 😝

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Only barelllly made it!

[@TheJimmybud]

Just found you and subed ! Seen the green and was hooked from Hanna,IN

[@aTrippyFarmer]

It sure is pretty. Thanks for watching.

[@theogootjes3380]

Tip to get your hoses right, put small zipties on them 1 ziptie for remote 1, 2 zipties for remote 2 and so on

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Another great idea. Thanks!

[@theogootjes3380]

@@aTrippyFarmer we run Fendt, the hydrolic remotes are color coded, so we put 1 red ziptie on both hoses to go in red remote and then 1 white ziptie for the +side, we've done that on all our equipment

[@OlisGaming]

I found your video ramdon in video from a few hrs & days uploaded on youtube! I'm a Belgian viewer watching others farms in USA! I subbed really fast on your channel !

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Thanks for watching. The US knows how to grow crops!

[@OlisGaming]

@@aTrippyFarmer You're welcome ! Haha :)

[@tfgv1038]

Awsome vid and i am also from Illinois im in Edgar county

[@aTrippyFarmer]

That is whitetail deer country!

[@cntslesfabrication]

At least the shed was gravel makes for a yes clean up

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Just scoop some rock over and you’ll never know!

[@mr.mat1144]

Your channel is about to explode

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@masonnordhues4290]

Saw your link on Facebook in Midwest Rowcrop and thought I’d check ya out, enjoyed it!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Glad to have you! Hope planting season isn’t too far away for you wherever you are located.

[@masonnordhues4290]

aTrippyFarmer northeast Nebraska, last month has been warm and a record warm January, calling for a more than mild spring so hopefully all goes well

[@aTrippyFarmer]

@@masonnordhues4290 Good luck and stay safe!

[@LarsDittberner]

I love Johndere and its GOOD and my englisch its bad

[@pelleplayboys4463]

please show us all the tractors and all the stuff it would be really cool btw nice vid :))

[@cohenpaulsen9396]

nice equipment, good that’s it’s not red. 😂

[@aTrippyFarmer]

All we know is green.

[@justinmoore9921]

are you ever going to do an equipment tour?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I will certainly explore the idea, but we are a little overwhelmed right now with fieldwork. It will have to wait!

[@haydentaylor7880]

Ur equipment is niiiiiiiiiice our newest tractor is a 98 but our sprayer is a 2020

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Fancy tractors don’t grow bigger crops, but they do look sweet. It’s about how you farm what you have. Thanks for watching!

[@willkrull7316]

Yall really know how to rat pack that equipment in that shed man lemme tell ya

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I come from a long line of rat packers. You should’ve seen our abilities before we put up that massive storage shed.

[@sarahahn2175]

Are you a all John Deere farm. If so it was a very good choice you guys made with your tractors.

[@jasonzenner9649]

Its awesome ya'll can keep your Equipment inside!!....👍💪💯🚜🚜🇺🇲!.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

It is very nice to have the ability to store them inside. Being out in the elements really takes its toll over time, so we have always aimed to store the most important stuff inside.

[@ryancionka262]

I just randomly found your channel after watching the millennial farmer, and welker farms, and a few others, and I really like your channel. For just starting it this year this is awesome. Is this your family farm? Or are you just a farm hand?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

This is my family’s farm.

[@bryanhubner9848]

I just found your channel last week and have been enjoying them. Thank you taking the time to do these. What town/area of central IL are you?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Mattoon. South of Champaign 45 miles.

[@bryanhubner9848]

aTrippyFarmer ok thanks. I grew up near Shelbyville and went to school at EIU so I thought you might be close. Thanks again for the videos.

[@ronkeking97]

Do a equipment tour, will boost your subs i think

[@bobbysears6626]

I’m a new subscriber where y’all located and @ how many acres y’all tend. Very nice equipment and are y’all a family farm? Thanks for sharing!!

[@aTrippyFarmer]

A family farm with a few thousand acres.

[@wilsonandrade6246]

✌️✌️✌️

[@Doyle-Nutbush]

1st time here, boy do I dig all that "Green" ! What model was the smallest cab tractor you have in that barn ??

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Our smallest cab tractor is a 6430. I am not sure if it was in the big barn or not.

[@Abhishek-df5tf]

I m from india nice video and nice from ur how many land owner brother u

[@oldben1800]

yall have the equipment for a 15,000 acre farm lol

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I completely agree!!

[@ouralbertafarm8893]

Look up outback wrap then you will not ever have to deal with knowing which hoses go where

[@aTrippyFarmer]

We may have to, or I will just rewatch this video again for preparation next time I have to do it!

[@hubertbruun6339]

You believe in John Deere you must have a well maintained shop looks good

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Hubert Bruun Deere’s dealership infrastructure in our region is very robust, which is why we have maintained a pretty fleet of green equipment for a long time. Anymore, every company makes quality equipment.

[@johnlemon1595]

Please always try to look right into the lense while filming :)

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I’m still perfecting the craft, but my camera work is high on the priority list!! Thanks for the support.

[@eyesogreenxx6432]

You need bigger corn heads

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Need and want are two different things. Our 8 rows work fine. A pair of 12 row folders would be ideal, but they also would cost as much as 20 acres.

[@keithsettles9390]

How many acres do you farm

[@paulaglet4255]

Corona led me here. Day 11 of prison. Nice to see real people who are allowed outside of their house and not get arrested.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

They’ll never catch me alive!

[@carlleroy5952]

Get Video How many acres do you work

[@gavinbrady6889]

Great video. Fellow farmer her from Ontario. Any tips for starting a channel. Been thinking about it allot lately.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

There is no better time to start than today, and you’re only going to be as good as the work you’re willing to put in. Filming creates the content-editing tells the story. You, and everyone else, have an interesting story to tell, but you have to tell it! Good luck and thanks for the support.

[@zero-tillfarmer1999]

aTrippyFarmer thanks so much for the inspiration. Got my first video up today.

[@joevenasco297]

What is the generator on the player for, I haven’t ever seen one on a planter

[@SteveHolsten]

I'm wondering the same thing. We never used generators on any of our implements here in the MO Bootheel. I'm surprised they don't raise Winter wheat this close to us.

[@TheJimmybud]

What are the smaller cab tractors used for ?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

The utility tractors are for mowing, augers, and other misc tasks.

[@prairiecreekfarm922]

Why don’t you guys put your jacks down on your field cultivators

[@aTrippyFarmer]

When they are parked in the barn, we set it down on the ground. As long as there is good footing, it won't have any issues staying level. Outside is a completely different story, though!

[@20RM02]

There you go,20 likes and 10 comments lol

[@aTrippyFarmer]

That was an ambitious goal compared to my previous videos. I’m very appreciative of all of the support!

[@jayhuff4674]

What size are your four wheel drives

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Each one is a 9460R, so they are 460 horsepower. I believe that that specific motor is capable of 600+HP if they were tuned/chipped.

[@ryanmorse8900]

We farm in SD

[@aTrippyFarmer]

I've heard that is God's country out that way.

[@fredfallowfield7185]

how many acres do you run?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

A few thousand!

[@TheJimmybud]

How about get different colored zip ties and have a note what color does what ?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Great idea. There are products that exist to differentiate the hoses, but we just have a picture from the year before and some marking. There is 10+ individual connections to make... it can be challenging!

[@Budd56]

What is the generator for?

[@aTrippyFarmer]

It provides power to the planter’s row units. They have a power demand beyond what the tractor’s alternator is capable of producing.

[@evangregory9299]

How much do you guys farm

[@aTrippyFarmer]

A few thousand!

[@jeremiahkleinsasser2887]

Don't u warm up your tractors

[@haydentaylor7880]

How many acres do u farm

[@aTrippyFarmer]

A few thousand.

[@haydentaylor7880]

2 3 4 ? We farm 2000

[@connorsheets7482]

Transmission must be bad in your tractors full throttle and only one gear. Should never should start a cold tractor and then rev the piss out of it so bad for the motors.

[@aTrippyFarmer]

It wasn’t that cold, and they weren’t pulling a load. Something we certainly consider before we start fieldwork first thing in the morning.

[@raincoast9010]

Get colored zip ties and put them on your hydraulic hoses.

[@tinajackson944]

Your camera work was making me sea sick...lol

[@aTrippyFarmer]

Come watch some of my newer videos. I’ve gotten a lot better since this one. Thanks!

[@tinajackson944]

@@aTrippyFarmer okay, I just found you and watched from the beginning episodes. I am starting to enjoy them👍 You should be friends with The Welkers. LegArms and Hollywood. They are a really nice bunch of farmers in Montana. I will keep watching and commenting 😉

[@wyattholm3920]

Do you have snap chat

[@FullTiltGame]

way to much green. buy a damn versatile