Time to Get The Combine Out!

[@MillennialFarmer]

Download the FREE Upside App at upside.app.link/farmer to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas.

[@shannonharris]

Sorry Zach but upside is CRAP!

[@douglascampbell9809]

Zach ask your Dr about Gabapentin. It works really well for nerve pain like Sciatica. (which I've had for over a decade)

[@mikeswink1031]

@@douglascampbell9809Be very careful using this drug . I tried it for my neck which eventually required surgery . Gabapentin had me feeling like I was floating and hallucinating . So be aware !

[@commanderbriggs323]

Just stretch your lower back. Tight muscles are a pretty big cause to thrown out backs like mine. My first back throw out happend at 13 years old. Never new it was due to lack of back stretching.

[@Commissar0617]

by the way... you can combine upside with many fleet cards, including gasbuddy

[@BKetch]

Thats an insult to the snake to call it a Politician. And I hate snakes.

[@dennislamers986]

If it were chasing a rat than who's who?

[@melvinalbert6172]

Well all politicians are a bunch of snakes

[@dougwitman9176]

Lower than a snakes belly in a wagon rutt.

[@thehunterstruck]

Snakes are a lot more useful than politicians lol

[@dustinb9105]

As a john deere technician, I can assure you that replacing the concaves is not going to help your back issues!

[@brianhembel567]

It's the seats in John Deere equipment that are hard on a back

[@JoeMarrott]

Back injuries SUCK. Be smart about it, don't push through the pain, it will not get better if you don't go easy. I love the snake joke!! Thanks for being a real person. Good luck bro. Keep your head down and follow through. Joe

[@staggerinstanton56]

😂😂😂 why did you have to do that snake dirty like that 😂

[@bradylynch1971]

With them solenoids make sure you’re using ones with a higher duty cycle, like they use in golf carts or dump trailers.

[@TheRoygbiv52]

"By lunchtime it'll look like the fairways at Augusta. To be honest with you I dont really know what that means I'm just really not into tennis at all." Love it!😂😂😂😂

[@DanTaron-l5o]

Aren't fairways on a golf course?

[@godoftheinterwebz]

@@DanTaron-l5o duh

[@geezer652]

@@DanTaron-l5o - Why you want to confuse him?? ssssssh!!

[@klm2fm4]

It’s a good reminder that I’m not the only one who really doesn’t care about sports

[@themeepingmeeper]

​@@DanTaron-l5othat's the point of the joke

[@Frosty_43]

I really think you won’t see this, but I really appreciate your videos, because i don’t love nowhere near any farms, but I love the machinery and everything about it. I especially love how candid and real your videos are, unscripted. Keep it up

[@shannonharris]

If you like equipment, hopefully you play farming simulator... It's a great game!

[@Countryboi12]

@@shannonharris real. you trynna play with me one there?

[@Frosty_43]

@@shannonharris645 hours and not counting

[@Countryboi12]

@@Frosty_43 762.5hrs on mine

[@shannonharris]

@@Frosty_43 as of little over a year ago I added up all my FS hours on Playstation (I go back to fs15) and at that time it was OVER 3500 HOURS! I'm sure it's well over 4k by now. 🤣

[@mattiberger9541]

Yep politicians. I agree!!!

[@mikereed1909]

I have the same issue with my SI joint. It’s going to sound odd but do wall sits a couple times a week. It puts everything back in line. Trust me, it helps me every single time.

[@djwheels66]

The entire Johnson family are amazing people!!! Love these videos and I love you all as people! Wish we could hang out more often than just the one time I met y’all at the gun range. ❤❤❤❤

[@stephenlowe5896]

Awe! what an insult to snakes, what have they done to you?? 🤣🤣🤣

[@MillennialFarmer]

😂😂

[@SFS13-01]

Poor snakes 😏!

[@briancasey4917]

Poor governor can't wiggle under the barn.

[@johnpatton3656]

Glad to see people defending the good name of the snakes!

[@yatarookayama8329]

to be faire human have been programmed by ancient times to Not like snakes !

[@nextalcupfan]

I had the exact same issue with the starter solenoid on my 1987 F150. Would get 5-20 starts out of it and it would stick on. After replacing 4 someone finally told me to check the starter itself. Turns out it was worn out and pulling too many amps through the solenoid frying the contacts. I suggest looking at whatever that solenoid is powering and having it rebuilt or replaced.

[@Dirk3672_StupidYT]

This is the answer. Contacts can't handle the load.

[@WeTrudgeOn]

I'm 65 and have had that exact same back issue since I was 16, you can just be bending to pick up a feather and it'll go and make it almost impossible to breathe except in very small breaths and the muscles will be visibly spasming. It happens almost like clockwork, the same time every year. Muscle relaxers help but the only fix is rest and time. The upside is it gets less painful and less frequent with age.

[@JelinekFarms]

Love that you guys actually look at comments, love you videos, god bless

[@roobuggy1]

Hey Zack love you’re Chanel I have a very bad worn-out back due to being a Sawdoctor for 38 years I find the absolute worst thing for me is using a broom or a shovel that type of movement kills me. Keep doing what you are doing you are a top bloke 👍

[@xidiablojazzyix]

ik u probably wont see this but these videos are amazing, i tell people like my family i wana do this one day if its ever possible, n everyone tells me im stupid i could never its too much work this that n the third but i dont care I WOULD LOVE IT 😢, it breaks my heart nobody believes in me or what i aspire to do one day, so these vids bring comfort watching what goes on n all the amazing machines

[@snickrologen]

Sitting in my semi trailer truck here enjoying lunch and watching another pleasant episode of millennial farmer.😊

[@coltonlord4655]

I e been watching your videos for 2yrs now and when I seen that yellow pro number sticker on that concave pallet I got super jealous because I have worked for Xpo for 4yrs now but in Iowa wish I could have delivered that myself haha

[@lounar482]

When injured, it reminds us of just how wonderful it is to be just ok.

[@transmitterguy478]

Zach, if you don't have one already, get yourself an inversion table. It really helps relieve the pressure on my spine.

[@ryanschemel94]

I got on here to say the same thing best $120 I ever spent on Amazon

[@TheBiggRiggz]

Teeter Tilt Up!

[@matt45540]

I just got the inova to...​ The cheapest one on there! 😜@@ryanschemel94

[@columbotee2652]

Cervical Neck Traction Device for Home Use stretches your whole spine and as much quicker.

[@rotorhead5006]

And if you've not got the inversion table, just try doing hangs off a pull-up bar (or any other sort of frame you've got). 10-15 seconds (more if you can), 2-3 sets... Will free up back and shoulder/scapula.

[@buckrogers2828]

Try the Hanging up method or go to somewhere that has a board where they hand you upside down so all the bits sort themselves out!

[@burtzorn4059]

Ryan's video with your dad was great. Always enjoy The old farming stories.

[@mitchbradley2386]

Love your humor and so glad your back is better! It was painful to watch you hurting so badly

[@DavidOliver-gl9hw]

Outstandingly awesome racing I love as long as you guys stay firmly planted to the ground your heads won't swell off your shoulders nice talking to Dad the sun is very blessed good luck in a good season

[@Leighthall]

Not sure if you'll read this , bit I myself just go to the chiro, every 6wks, it works for me! Prevents the spasms that I get the same!

[@nicb7628]

I know it’s an add but have been using Upside for years. I’m an agronomist and burn through fuel like crazy and have made thousands back with Upside. Good call out

[@nicklockwood3792]

Ive had back problems and yes it happens about once a year. Last time I hurt my back it was from sneezing. Never knew how back problems suck until I got them.

[@Steelrailbearing]

Zach Johnson in the 6X (Wissota Modifieds) as of 8/14/24. 13 top 10's, (7 top 5's) and two wins... 14th in points -322 points in-back of the leader... A month ago it seems you guys were 40th in points and struggled to get the car around the track... Awesome job turning your season around, I hope you got some good video of the progression. I enjoy the racing stuff, good luck out there and be safe. 👍

[@AltonGermain]

Im not keen on watching a whole episode of racing, but when you throw racing clips into these videos, I always enjoy them!!!

[@jamesmoore8269]

Thanks for including the race footage Zack. A nice summer break from business. Be safe all of you. JM

[@seaforb13]

Your sarcasm is getting really good. On point , nice casual delivery . And you've stopped pointing out that is sarcasm. 2 thumbs up.

[@kevincarr9993]

I've had a similar problem with my lower back. What is was told by the chiropractor I go to. Is that it was a hip joint issue. That pinches nerves that send pain into your back. Mine had gotten bad enough a few times. I couldn't physically get out of bed and had to have help to get up. After many visits focused mainly on those joints. I am now mostly pain-free. With periodic visits for readjustment on those joints.

[@EricGoos]

LOL, such a comedian you are. Very enjoyable Zach!!!

[@Dbay8898]

I have the same back issue. Nothing that shows up on scans but the chiropractor helps tons.

[@Stacy-g9s]

I love your videos and you being a farmer you have to do what you need to do to get things done around your farm.

[@chrisread6103]

Really enjoyed your dad's interview with Ryan Kelly's channel. So glad he didn't. Hopw your back is feeling better.

[@jimwhite1061]

Good vid. Thanks for the racing footage, was good to see.

[@cmstreich]

Not medical advice but I’ve had to back surgeries. I take 10mg of Mobic every day and it does wonders to keep the inflammation away, and it’s not hard on your stomach or liver!!

[@mikeswink1031]

I take tart cherry powder capsules that are a concentrate . Curcumin , glucosamine, helps my knees . Keeps inflammation down which also helps my neck , back .

[@TheMr9fingers]

Glad to hear your back is getting better been there before with the mystery pains yes they suck take care

[@Someonesdream]

I have the same issue. the Sciatic nerve is a pesky one. There are some physical therapy related exercises that do help me. May want to give that a try. I won't eliminate you having an issues, but if you are consistent with the exercises, it does seem to make a flare up less frequent.

[@jasonazbill9898]

Been fighting back pain for years. Always thought it was bulging disc. Just recently had pain clinic injections into SI joint. Felt like I was 40 years younger overnight. Definitely look into the injections for SI pain.

[@rfree2887]

You should look into an inversion table for your back. I knew an OTR driver of 40+ years, that at 70+ was in much better shape than i was, swore by using it regularly. He was the only driver i knew at that age without back problems.

[@haroldingmire6768]

Glad your back is better. Great videos as always!

[@johnkricks9187]

I think you being such a modern farmer I am sure you have investigated the use of drones for you spraying needs.I have seen many videos of drones spraying and being an ex farmer and contract crop sprayer I am quite impressed.Jack in West Australia

[@johnthelesserofthethirdoft863]

There are stretches you can do to help keep your back loose because of the SI joints. You can do them in the house before bed and when you wake and save money on chiropractors

[@ianmckay1780]

Zack good to see you walking again. It was so good to hear that your sense of humour hasn't left you, you had me laughing out loud several times at the beginning. I loved the one about the politician, that provoked a real loud laugh!! Careful with that rake Eugene (sorry, Zack), someone will get the reference. Good to see your "driving" again too. Had a couple of bad days myself, but that is per for the course, which reminded me about the grass and tennis, liked that too, good one. Anyway take care of yourself and see you next time. From UK.

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Thanks for another great video Zach and everyone. Lots of variety in this one. Nice going Onyx and Zach with the race car. You did alright. I am not picking on you Zach but riding a rough race car around can’t be easy on your back. ????! Enough said. Like your new sprayer and your new sprayer trailer. Nice rig. Understand not using the gloves. Will not pick at you on that one. See some of us work with you not giving you a bad time. Don’t know why people do that to you. I would like to tell them just don’t watch them. Oh well life goes on. Climbing around in a combine replacing conclaves can not be easy on your back. Now for once I will say as a friend following you for years; please do NOT do that. Can’t you find someone to help on that. ?? Just do not want you to damage your back farther. Please give your back a break, don’t climb around inside the combine. Believe it or not; people like little OLD me do care. So there it is; bad back and spraying and combine conclaves and race cars and snakes and landscaping and probably forgot something!!!!!!! How about that. You and in big letters YOU take care of yourself!!!!!! The Iowa farm boy. Steve 😊😊👍👋🚜✅🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@nickw2349]

I’ve had the same problem with my back, the only thing that’s ever made a difference is making sure my shoes/boots are in good condition and actively stretching every day to loosen up my hamstrings and hipflexors

[@JamesVaiciulis]

Appreciate the look at the racing experience.. 😎

[@lorengolliher2712]

Zack I don't know if you read your comments but I had the same back pain for years it's crippling and debilitating it is not a muscle or joint problem it is a nerve problem I didn't figure this out till I had a heart attack and when that happens you find out a lot about yourself in a hurry when it happens you need to have a nerve medicine to calm the nerves I'm no doctor but it has definitely helped me but I'm no doctor good luck my friend keep doing what you're doing and I will keep on watching as long as I'm here

[@RenFuchs]

Hoping your back feels better soon.

[@davejudydan]

Zack that is a good joke. It gave me a laugh. We have to laugh now more than ever. 😮

[@JamesBear-x2p]

Hey heard you talking about your back, I’ve struggled with back issue for 15 years. I do what is called ims intramuscular stimulation research it if you want to.

[@jimmclean160]

That was a very entertaining video Zack with everything that is going on at the farm right now !!

[@merlepatterson]

I'd suggest looking at the linkage the solenoid is connected to and make sure it has full range free travel. It could be binding at full extension or retraction?

[@Commder17135]

I love your videos i am from blooming Prairie I have been at are county fair showing my cows

[@mikewithers299]

Zach so glad to see you back in the game and up to your usual wisecracking. The snakes had me rolling!🤣

[@johncadwallader8671]

You might want to look into getting an invention table for your back … It’s kept me in the game for the last decade since I got one … it’s like having a chiropractor right there in your home … Best of luck …

[@phillipdickinson8557]

Zach and Becky Zach great explanations on chemicals hands free great wrenching Dad spraying and combine is getting set for beans

[@matthewmclean8808]

I would highly recommend the Estes concaves as well!

[@budieconnor]

Nice sticker in the fire suit cabinet! One To Go Show!

[@Edear213]

if you're still having issues with the solenoid, try a grote brand that has a 100% duty cycle rating- the parts house ford starter solenoid are not rated for continuous duty that a liftgate requires.

[@garymittelstadt7821]

I have some bad SI issues occasionally. Tried chiropractic and it didn't help much. Went to the interweb for ideas and found about10 different stretches to do. Doesn't solve the problem immediately, but the time it takes to get back to normal (see what I did there?) Is greatly reduced and I get around a whole lot better while stretching to tecovery.

[@jefferywilson4091]

Be careful with the naproxen. It's hard on your stomach. I only take it when I absolutely have to and usually no more than two days in a row

[@dongelgef5655]

Hi there , your back...Sounds like a similar condition , where the muscles of the lower back go into "crisis" once in a blue moon ( or 12/14 months) I got myself a massaging seat back , so when i feel the situation coming back i do a few sessions & seems to fix it...best is no meds.......As for your day job keep it up 😁

[@Hixes]

I recommend massage therapy then chiropractor followed by acupuncture. I had similar issues and made a night and day difference years ago. I still have back pain here and there but nothing like it was.

[@mornegeldenhuys8432]

Not long to go then your farm will be on FS22 cant wait , my fav map of all time

[@charliemetcalf3231]

Chiropractor works wonders, but it should be used as a preventative measure. Schedule an appointment every four weeks, six weeks, or whatever you find out what works for you. Speaking from twenty years of back trouble ending with about to have my fifth surgery.

[@JD-zm4eh]

I encountered a snake decades ago in California that was wound up and had a noisy tail with diamond shapes on it's skin. We made sure that snake was barbequed, tasted great like chicken.

[@EJHarrop]

Thank you and you are in the zone with a son growing into manhood. Lucky for you and I know you love it. Take care and toodles.

[@hearnacaine4703]

Use a “white-Rodgers” solenoid it’s 150A I used one for my 7.3 power stroke. Part number 6C020

[@hearnacaine4703]

That was model number. Part # is 124-105111

[@toddmarshall7573]

I used to have a back problem from a diving injury at age 19. Every 4 years or so I'd feel a little tug in my lower back. The next day I would be nearly paralyzed... for two weeks. And After the 2nd time I knew I needed to cancel all appointments for two weeks and convalesce. At about age 50 I started sleeping on the floor... 1/4" mat. Never had back problems again... and my posture got way better. Lifetime doctor and prescription bills? Zero.

[@gregf1627]

He always wears the coolest shirts love it!!

[@MrJamesw1958]

I know about the back sucking I'm going through the last of the testing before surgery in November T10 thru S1 fusion, just need final clearance because I also have a abdominal aortic aneurysm. Not been a good year. Take care of your back or else pay the price.

[@92Blackjeep]

Man, the CGI in this episode was amazing!

[@elliotporterfield6921]

Glad to see you moving around again man! I have been bummed since your last video thinking about ya being hurt and down. I know that for people like you there's nothing that kills you more than being unproductive.

[@jayspeelman8619]

If you could move the farm a lot further south. I'd love to come help you out. 😊 Im just not a fan of the winter season. I do live in Mooresville NC and there's lots of racing stuff around here.

[@robbiefrench4884]

Was getting worried but you're racing...Hope your back it better. No complaining about your back.

[@tybook1951]

Most are thru with corn harvest in Central Louisiana. Beans then cotton next.

[@alanellis9158]

Glad to see you back up and on the go Zach,politicians,some of them are lower than a snakes belly!

[@MachineryMastery-b1o]

It is wild how one machine can change the entire landscape in minutes.

[@teresagrube879]

Thats a great app. I already use it. U can use it for everything

[@bobbyc961]

Take it from someone that’s spent over 20 years in the military carrying heavy loads on my shoulders and back. Strengthen the stabilizer muscles around your spine and strengthen your core. Flat back when lifting and shoveling. My back spasmed just pushing a heavy box under a table while sitting in a chair, I’ve felt your pain, I hope your back gets better.

[@monical4026]

Sorry to hear about your SI pain. Have they possibly checked for something called Ankylosing Spondylitis? It has a genetic marker called HLA-B26. Probably not that at all, but it came to mind as it often starts in men around your age. All the best as harvest time approaches.

[@jaredc5789]

You should start doing planks for your back. My back use to go out every year but I started doing planks for 1:30 every night and it hasn't went out since 👍

[@bungiemia]

This will sound stupid but I had the same issue and turned out to be gas pressure that was caused by my EOE that intern put pressure on the nerves of my back, once under control I no longer have back pain.

[@Kyle-iz5qt]

My sí pain went away after going on a 7 mile bike ride. You should try a stationary bike man. 🤙 I swear it helped me.

[@ahotdogisasandwich5716]

Yep I got a recumbent bike and it has helped a lot. I had a strength/flexibility issue causing back problems for me!

[@frankmitchell9851]

I do love the racing it’s great

[@letzrockitrite8469]

Glad yerfeelinbetterZach! .... and hey Onyx, next time ya get "tired" ... ha.... just come on in! ... Keep on rockin'inthefreeworld!

[@rosshall641]

Years ago we did too much manual labor shoveling and forking you are young enough you can save yourself right because believe me it sucks

[@jimkavalier2831]

Don't forget to keep that new grass seed "moist"

[@donsisco852]

Just don’t go overboard with the “chemicals”! (I think he likes saying that! Ha!)

[@ajakarr]

Really wish ur content was as good as it was n ur early years, i want to njoy ur videos but find it more and more difficult too, this isnt a bash on you just my honest opinion, i genuinely really enjoyed them, i wish u the best of luck

[@tucobenedicto109]

"Sunday, Sunday at Receway park!" How about like a truck or tractor shut off in line with the solenoid, cuts it off electrically? Pick one up at deere or the truck place. "Keep the wheels Spinning, and the beavers grinning!"

[@JimLahey14]

Raceway park nj?

[@tucobenedicto109]

@@JimLahey14 Ypu that's where the commercial was from!

[@JimLahey14]

@@tucobenedicto109 no way! Lol I’m always there drifting

[@mostlychris]

You have my back...uh... I mean you have the same EXACT back issues I have. Docs can't find anything on the radar but man does it hurt. I liken it to pouring ground glass into my spine and moving around. Takes about 2 weeks and I'm about 70-80 percent. Then a bit more before I can really do a lot.

[@agentcrm]

If you keep burning out solenoids, The solenoid is not the issue, you have bigger issues elsewhere in the system. Or you need a larger solenoid that can handle more amps.

[@Sicktrickintuner]

Sounds like you have a pump motor going out that the solenoid powers. Need an amp clamp on it to see how much it’s pulling. Id be betting it’s got worn brushes inside the motor. Either that or there are really bad wires supplying power or ground to it.

[@joelrobertson2936]

I struggled with my back as you do. Just something that you may want to research and check with your doctors, Spinal Cord Stimulator Permanent. My back problem was not spine, bone, etc. they put this in me.... I'm fixed!!!! :)

[@dominicboley4711]

Awesome spring video let's get to harvest!!!