Few things more satisfying than watching two young people that have a great work ethic, common sense, and an appreciation for all the opportunities available to them. You two set a great example. Thanks.
@pakgreenfield Жыл бұрын
you are right
@weremodel Жыл бұрын
never been so enthralled with the development of corn from seed to ear. and everything that goes on in between. Thank you, Laura and Grant.
@ATSFSuperChief9 ай бұрын
Aluminum handles make life easier, but they are much easier to break than steel handles. Glad to see you got it working again.
@johns.r.lawrence9287 Жыл бұрын
About 55 years ago I detasseled seed corn around North Platte. They had trench [surface] irrigation and walking down the rows just like you were was a real chore. Arms above your head, pulling tassels [just like milking a very tall cow] and muddy feet. Your shots in the corn reminded me of "fun" times. Love you guys John
@thomasbreed8270 Жыл бұрын
Every week my wife and I look forward to watching your videos. I received my order of Laura Farms Tee Shirts and they are terrific!! Very well made, and I wear them with pride 🙂
@Stunningandbrave Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your crops. We've had a good amount of rain this year in Southwestern Ontario and the corn is getting massive too.
@mattWallJsy Жыл бұрын
We appreciate all the hard work you put into not only the farming, but also the video making so that we can see what’s involved. Thank you 😊
@138NastyNate Жыл бұрын
You two are awesome. Perfect example of it takes team work to make the dream work.
@terrywhite3393 Жыл бұрын
I have been watching your channel the last couple of days and I really enjoy the content that Grant and yourself and your dad have , so please keep up the great job
@quilrock Жыл бұрын
Hey Grant and Laura, I know you guys probably don't have time, but would enjoy some Platte River footage someday? Greetings from western Pa.
@ivicavugrinovic1163 Жыл бұрын
Bog Laura i Grant. Sretno vam sa kukuruzima. Zasad su preljepi.
@allenscott7048 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another episode of on the farm with Laura and Grant 👍
@michaelwilliams7481 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Laura and Grant, that is the first time I have seen the end pivot sprayer up close, a lot of moving parts, and I imagine not cheap. Love to you both from Mike.❤
@kevinwiley9696 Жыл бұрын
Its so neat that Laura wants to do everything. It really is!! Thanks for always trying Laura!!!
@BobRennierSEMO Жыл бұрын
2,4D amine for the purslane control in your new yard. Enjoy your videos.
@terrygreer6013 Жыл бұрын
It does my heart good to see the both of you working together. My daughter is trying to run a small farm with my granddaughter and its a struggle but they are doing it. Lots of hard work. Thank you for sharing your farm life with us.
@PhillipBradt Жыл бұрын
You guys are so special and meant for each other. You are a great team.
@frankvrba6247 Жыл бұрын
You two are so much fun to watch. Especially since I retired from farming in 2018 and moved to Seward. We're almost neighbors.
@garyricci3562 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Love watching you are both so knowledgeable. And you explain everything so well so we know exactly what you are doing. ❤
@peterbohn3471 Жыл бұрын
Laura and Grant, about the beginning of this video, growing Grass! You grow corn for a living, I believe you can Grow Grass! “O Fortuna”! May the Goddess’s of Fortune & Fate be with your farm community throughout the Summer and Harvest season!
@OliverWoodphotography Жыл бұрын
Very interesting videos and I love how you do all of this farming / engineering work with painted nails 😊
@michaelsears4164 Жыл бұрын
You can use Milky Spores in your yard to take care of the Japanese beatles. It's a 3 time Application s in spring, summer and fall for 2 years. All Natural and last a long time.😊
@johnensminger7675 Жыл бұрын
You guys doing a great job!! Fun to watch you ! I like your garden tubs! That water looks inviting! 😊 Thanks for sharing! Love your channel content 👍🏽❤!
@reneprovencher8395 Жыл бұрын
You know what you guys do to me? Do you? You make me smile and you excite me know that my corn come next year will be in my grocery store or feeding other folks in America!!!!yea, I’m 75 and thrilled!!! 👋👋👋👍👍👍❤️
@ricksuydam5718 Жыл бұрын
Wow! A sight gauge on the oil pan of the pivot motor... so simple, pure genius!
@fireguy0020 Жыл бұрын
Something that may be interesting to your viewers, i know i'd be interested, is the cost of some of the parts you replace, when you do, like this pivot nozzel, gear boxes etc. It would help people realize some of the costs associated with modern day farming, just a thought, i love your videos, keep up the great work
@benjamincresswell3713 Жыл бұрын
It's SPENSIVE, but at least it's plug-n-play.
@blake_edwards Жыл бұрын
That end gun is $1000 a piece.
@genezehring6057 Жыл бұрын
I agree fire guy it would help to see what farmers pay to do their jobs. Running those engines that move the water. Red diesel is cheaper that the NG of gasoline engines, but I curious too
@phillipjgustafson9792 Жыл бұрын
I used to make those nozzle when I was a machinist in milwaukie Oregon not cheap 🤠😎
@dannysinclair1028 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again Laura and Grant for taking us on another adventure is so interesting to see how this corn is grown and the whole process is just so cool remember to keep the windows up when you're going through the corn wash LOL blessings from Martinsville Indiana we love you guys
@tomscorner3656 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to show us how the sprinkler system works. Thumb up you two.
@johnroberts5740 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see that you use Valley Pivots. I work for Valley in Idaho.
@mikeobrien2582 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy watching you two, your content is both interesting and informative. I love watching you succeed.
@LydiaHaddon Жыл бұрын
I love watching y’all’s videos and I ordered a shirt last year and I love it! My dad is a farmer and I hope to be one in the future too. 💚💛
@fuhrermk92 Жыл бұрын
16:26 This plant is a pharmacy. If you use it in vegetable salad, please look for it and you will make sure for yourself that it has very, very high benefits.
@ld5714 Жыл бұрын
I always feel better after listening to and going on another adventure with Laura! She is outrageously gorgeous, stylish with her nails and jewelry, energetic & upbeat, captivating voice and smile and just fun to be with - my absolute favorite teacher/farmer. Oh yes, Grant is pretty cool too haha. Thanks for taking me along on today’s adventure. Love your videos! Have a good week you two! Larry Bakersfield, Ca. ❤ ❤
@ernstoud Жыл бұрын
As my wife always says when I look at our large lawn; weeds are also green.
@baileycaristo1948 Жыл бұрын
September and October are best months to see. Summer lawn planting is a crapshoot. Weed pressure, crabgrass, heat...overseed in fall and it will fill right in
@wowhatdidyousay Жыл бұрын
Hey guys, I really enjoy watching your videos. Get to see the ups and downs of your farming and your lawn growing. Just ordered a t-shirt and am looking forward to wearing it around to hear the comments since I don't live in a farming area. ❤
@williamgriffis8733 Жыл бұрын
Another great video. Love how you work so well together. American Farmers keep all of us going ❤️
@joelmurphy7980 Жыл бұрын
As a kid growing up on a small 80 acre farm near the Coyanosa and Pecos Tx areas in the 60's and 70's I remember the exhaust manifolds of irrigation engines all across the area glowing a dull red at night. The cotton gins, farms, dairies, orchards, local feed and produce are no more, and the once renowned Pecos cantaloupe has become an extremely rare treat. The farms around the home place are now pastures of mesquite and brush, the irrigation canals grown over. I still have the '51 WD Allis Chalmers tractor my Dad bought from a farmer there in 1970 for $500. Never rebuilt and it still runs like a top, although it's sole duty now is blading the driveway.
@jhonj9552 Жыл бұрын
VERY NICE CROP , thars alot of water needed to run a water shooter of that size , keep up the great work you two 💯👌👍
@kroadie3936 Жыл бұрын
"There goals are aligned and they are genuinely passionate about the community in which they farm, and caring for the environment. There is power in their partnership.
@robertrohler3644 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful looking corn. They say if you sing to your corn it will grow better. I also hear corn like show tunes :)
@bocephus124 Жыл бұрын
My first tomato every year , gets put on my first BLT of the year , nothings better then bacon you have raised and a fresh tomato from the garden on wheat toast , yummy
@sterlingspencer2934 Жыл бұрын
That is just a day maker to hear that good morning along with that pretty smile
@TBizzell68 Жыл бұрын
I can’t get enough of these irrigation videos, thanks.
@virtuestreams2616 Жыл бұрын
Wish our farm land was closer to y’all because I’d lease it to you two in a heartbeat. Love what you are teaching and sharing! ✌🏻
@andarthome142 Жыл бұрын
If you clean the front of the radiator 2:55 it help to run the motor cooler, by the way love your channel👍😎
@russellbowman8051 Жыл бұрын
Thank You!! Keep Smiling On!! 😄👍👊❤️
@tomellis3218 Жыл бұрын
Another great vlog of daily life of a farmer. Keep them coming and Laura it’s great to hear about the farm equipment and repairs and such but what the world wants to know is what color ring or nail polish are you wearing today?
@jose-ui9gq Жыл бұрын
Hi laura and grant your videos about farming are very instructive ,that type off plastic pipe for irrigation is awsome just laid it down open up well and we are good to go with the corn field waterd thank yoy i learn something new
@wfdix1 Жыл бұрын
In Delaware, the two brands most used in irrigation are Valley and Reinke.
@joelsandoval7593 Жыл бұрын
Laura, the reason Grant was able to losen the sprinkler from it's connector is because he slid the (extending) pipe further away from the wrench head to increase leverage. You slid the pipe towards the wrench head an did not get the few extra pounds of leverage you had avalable. Anyway, you and Grant are a super team.
@barrygrant2907 Жыл бұрын
Noticed that also.
@steven.h0629 Жыл бұрын
She broke it loose for him :-)
@T-DsGaming Жыл бұрын
Yeah nvm the weight and strength difference.
@markstokes1401 Жыл бұрын
Maybe he's just stronger.
@Rapid454ss Жыл бұрын
My wife and I used the 50 mph rule for our lawn! When people drive by at 50 mph the lawn looks pretty darn good!
@daviddavies9996 Жыл бұрын
Another great video and regarding your lawn as you know the more you cut it the stronger it will get and look really nice
@bertbinsbergen7549 Жыл бұрын
Thanks wish you a great Growing season
@bennyfieten3322 Жыл бұрын
Nothing beats having your own vegetable garden🎉
@nevkirkham7657 Жыл бұрын
One of the great things is that Laura gives everything a go. No matter how hard, heavy or dirty. So jealous of Grant to have found such a fantastic woman 🙂 Fantastic example of a young couple working hard together, such a rare commodity these days.
@briansimkins9488 Жыл бұрын
Hey, thank's for growing food, eating is something that I happen to like doing!
@jonathonlovvorn7905 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations gurl , I'm happy for you
@stevenicoson6670 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. It was interesting and enjoyable. Wow. Changing that end pivot device takes a lot of equipment and heavy work. That big pipe wrench is really needed to get that end water spray device off. And then you had an extension on it. Wow. Some heavy lifting there. Interesting how these irrigation systems work. Appreciate the education you give us. Your yard is starting to come up. At first it does not look good but given time it will get better and better. Just keep after the weeds. You put good old water on it and that is what counts. You are doing good work with the yard. About it I guess. Takes a lot to keep the irrigation system going. You two do great with it. Thanks for everything. The Iowa farm boy. Steve.
@SteveGentile-os3kk Жыл бұрын
Another great teamwork job. You guys are the best.
@paulenglish1601 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing...good luck with fighting the beetles
@kennethdean2417 Жыл бұрын
WOW LAURA!!! That wrench is just about big as you, but i have confidence that you can handle it like a pro ❤😊
@dmorgan28 Жыл бұрын
It’s good to see you guys work together like you do. Cool video. We really enjoy watching your videos. 👍❤️
@darkiee69 Жыл бұрын
Laura, don't overwater the lawn, then the grass won't set deep roots. And get the mower out, the more you mow the more you force the grass to grow outward instead of up.
@garywilt76 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. A horticulturist told me, "Whatever you start you will likely have to continue. Water for the first few days for germination then give it a drink occasionally. Make it send it's roots down for moisture."
@martins.28 Жыл бұрын
I‘m obviously not Laura, but I will definitely remember and use that advice. Thank you!
@BobRennierSEMO Жыл бұрын
@@garywilt76purslane likes water and fertilizer as well. I agree water to start and then as needed. Mow frequently.
@kmg1892 Жыл бұрын
Loved the video. We are also irrigating non stop. Winter maize, sugarbeans, mustard and wheat.I have one Valley and the rest are Reinke pivots. I would love to show you my end spray. Made it in the workshop. Irrigation companies design our pivots to perfection and then some of us make a farmer extra, to add hectares. I particularly liked seeing the end gun, as I am looking into purchasing BAUER Hose Reel irrigators. I was concerned about the heavy droplets from the gun, however your maize is standing well.
@Wihannn Жыл бұрын
You guys need to enjoy summer because in South Africa its cold! Love to watch you videos.
@andrewchaney242 Жыл бұрын
You two work really good together. And really know what you are doing
@Jeffrey-Flys Жыл бұрын
I am watching he lawn progress with great interest. If it turns out decent, I may need you and Grant to come seed our 1.5 acres in Geneva … you can wait til after harvest though… praying for rains!
@ronaldcarter9860 Жыл бұрын
Great video Laura...always enjoy hanging with you, and Grant
@DarrenBruno-u2l Жыл бұрын
i am sure life is not always roses but you to do seem to work well together. What a great way to make a living!
@beckyumphrey2626 Жыл бұрын
Great video. It is amazing that each one.of those huge corn plants only produce 1 ear.of corn and.sometimes 2 and then they are done.
@richseahag4980 Жыл бұрын
Done ? Corn syrup and possibly feed . What amazes me is all this work and money just to make ethanol.
@jasonstclair6293 Жыл бұрын
The coolest part is watching Laura with the nails painted and all girly like getting in there and doing the work.
@Ken_Leivonen Жыл бұрын
Hi Laura & Grant! Thanks for showing us what the corn looks like at this point. I hope the Beatles already too big of a problem this year. Looking forward to the next video. Ken
@cedricbroussard8738 Жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! You all killed it again! Keep up the awesome work!!
@lindanelson8400 Жыл бұрын
I truly appreciate your videos, the way you and Grant work on everything together. I'm part of a farming family originally from northeast Iowa. I went on to become a nurse (now retired) thank you Jesus. Out of all the family who were farming there's only a couple of my cousins left. I had to chuckle a bit when you said if you squint real hard and stand far away, the lawn looks pretty good, that's a good description of how to view my 2002 Chevy Silverado, but add to that, view it as it goes by about fifty miles per hour. Every fender is rusty, dented and or scratched. It's worked hard for It's whole life. She was beautiful to start with, four wheel drive Z 71 package. Still in great mechanical condition and that's what counts. She's been around so long I consider her part of the family and named her Big Red. 🛻 🇺🇸
@davidshannon6597 Жыл бұрын
Knee-high by the 4th of July, Sky high by the end of July! Great work, you two!
@donharper7759 Жыл бұрын
You got a lot of grass growing the weeds will be easy to control 👍
@chadkubashek4622 Жыл бұрын
Good to see someone else enjoying the fun and games of pivots basically how I spend every waking minute of my summer.
@melscott3168 Жыл бұрын
I love watching all your videos it’s The closest that I’ll ever get to be on a real farm. Thank you from Arkansas.😊
@firstfreonwarrior Жыл бұрын
Great teamwork as always, regards from the UK. x
@phillipdickinson8557 Жыл бұрын
Laura and Grant thank you for sharing and your time was really great never miss a video
@davids5694 Жыл бұрын
Regarding your lawn, I'm not an expert, but you mentioned that you applied a crabgrass preventer and weedkiller. Regular weedkillers are OK, but crabgrass preventer is a pre-emergent that stops the crabgrass from germinating (crabgrass is an annual) - the chemical can also unfortunately interfere with your desirable grass seed germinating. Crabgrass preventer should only be put on an established lawn. But it will wear off after some time (not sure how long) and you can seed again, so no long term harm done.
@neoncatfish4038 Жыл бұрын
My brother had a farm in Oklahoma.( RIP Bro) Before he got his pivots. He used a big gun, a sprinkler like you put on, but x 10 bigger. It had a 440 Chrysler industrial motor at the well, and had headers. At night the headers glowed cherry red! Ya stay safe
@manelson647 Жыл бұрын
Laura: “I’ll just pack my trusty little wrench and this enormous pivot end gun, and we’ll jet out to the Corn 🌽 Field “ 😂
@randyray435 Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of us out here that love you to Ma Nelson.
@manelson647 Жыл бұрын
Aww….thanks so much. I just really enjoy our family, and Laura is a real “ground breaker” out there in the big world. Being a Grammy is such an honor for me….hoping to make it to Great Grammy some day 🥰
@LuizAugustoOliveiraGonçalves Жыл бұрын
Vcs dois realmente sao sensacionais, magnifica duplas de agricultores, amo vc dois, abços de um inscrito de Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro - Brasil.
@tracker1955 Жыл бұрын
Even with a cheater bar, Laura was a little light in the keester to unscrew that knocker head. Good rescue Grant, hope her pride isn't bruised.
@kosamui Жыл бұрын
Love the torque info.
@padders1068 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Laura and Grant! ❤
@SanDiegoCaliforniaUSA Жыл бұрын
*Laura, what picked out from your lawn growing. That is wild purslane, it's a very tasty wild edible plant, that you can use in salad. Should harvest some of that wild purslane.*
@renoflames Жыл бұрын
Good Video. I need a sprinkler like that for my back yard.
@gregggerber2626 Жыл бұрын
You guys make a great team.
@kraigvollmer788 Жыл бұрын
I wish we could have the water like you do so we can turn it on like now it's DRY no rain in forecast.
@glenndickey4223 Жыл бұрын
Question: Isn't there a Japanese Beetle trap system? I think it uses pheromones. May not make that big of an impact but, at least, it would make some impact. See if you could get a case of traps through a farm supplier and put them on the pivot pump roads. It might help.
@davden965 Жыл бұрын
There is a commercial grade pesticide that you can throw down by the roots with some water, and the tree will absorb it systematically
@caleblewis1445 Жыл бұрын
There are several different systems and methods. 1st are called "ghost traps" they are nets that are covered in an insecticide and there is a bottle of pheromones on top to attract the beetles. 2nd you can just spray an insecticide on the plants. I like "ASSAIL" It kills the Japanese Beatles and apple maggot fly, but doesn't harm beneficial insects. 3rd is a no pesticide method I just learned about. You plant sunflowers and buckwheat and they will attract the Beatles away from you main crop. I'm a field worker and pesticide applicator for a fairly large fruit and vegetable farm.
@T_Humphries Жыл бұрын
Yes there is a trap/bag system you can buy and it works overwhelmingly well. I had JB in my Weeping Willow trees about 8-10 years ago and put out one trap as per the directions in the box, I caught GALLONS and GALLONS and GALLONS of JB in just a few DAYS!! I was impressed and it takes a lot to impress me
@devolvedmutant Жыл бұрын
I've seen the Attract/Trap system used. While it traps a LOT of beetles, the pheromones attract way more beetles than the trap is worth.
@randyb1890 Жыл бұрын
@@devolvedmutant Do not put the traps anywhere near a tree, bush, or plant that the beetles can feed on. Put the traps out in the open away from the house too.
@sanderd17 Жыл бұрын
5:44 I love eating some small corns like these. Just raw from the plant.
@jameswood-fd6hlАй бұрын
In Yuma Colorado at a farm watching a pivot gun shooting off towards a herd of cattle had to at least 80 feet herd just enjoying the rain from pivot
@tjake490 Жыл бұрын
Actually, that's a really healthy stand of new growth grass. Keep it watered and you'll be amazed at how it fills in for you. Won't be long, and you'll be complaining about how often it need's mowing.
@ronaldbell735 Жыл бұрын
My dad had traps for the beetle. I don't know where you get bait or traps I don't any farming now , but love what are doing teaching people about farming; your smalless field is bigger than whole
@bobbaurhyte8281 Жыл бұрын
Crabgrass is an annual, so the best tie to stop itis in the spring. Use a herbicide to stop the seeds from germinating. The broad weeds can be killed anytime after a 2nd or third mowing.
@jd-zr3vk Жыл бұрын
I like that Scotty sent a little friend to stay with you because he did not want you to be lonely.
@curtiswoolwine4103 Жыл бұрын
Wait what happened to scotty
@jollyrogerhobbies2386 Жыл бұрын
Grass isn't like growing corn. Grass takes time to seed, germinate and to grow. it always grows thin the first year, but with proper maintenance it will grow thicker each year. you can seed bare spots to help it along.
@greywolfwalking6359 Жыл бұрын
An interesting adventure!! To say the least!! Awesome job team...!! Gonna be interesting to see how things go with your harvest!! C ya on the next video!! 👍🐺🧙♂️🤙
@marknelson6777 Жыл бұрын
Try using a spiked aerator on your lawn, it's like fertilizer on it every time you use it. Normally you can pull it behind the tractor or mower, spiked does minimum damage to the grass. Use mine a few times per month, hope this helps.
@mwilhelmindetroit Жыл бұрын
Wonderful episode. That corn is as high as an elephants eye. And it looks like it's goin' clean up to the sky!