We're Finished! What's Next For The Farm? - Harvest Part 8

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I Won't Waste This - Wildflowers
Dono - Just on Time
A Little Bit of Faith - Malena Stark
Body Of Water - Velee
Perfect Weekend - Jay Putty
To Better Times - Alder
A Mist Of Lies - Sven Karlsson
Mercer Island - Christopher Young
Sack of Bones - Sum It

[@donwestbury6251]

You guys and your brides make such great examples for people, while you guys work the fields here are the wives working out of sight most of the time and still make time to bring lunch out for you. A great family business where everyone has a job to make all that has to be done as easy as possible.

[@tuberNunya]

Many hands make light work on the plains. Farming is a gamble but a wonderful lifestyle.

[@pettyfogger2305]

Coby nearly sprained his neck snapping to attention when you spoke his trigger word, Rabbits", Bob. Thanks for all you do; the planning, the planting, tending and harvest.

[@gerrybrown5569]

Thanks , DAD , your wonderful attitude as a father and leader of your family is a true blessing ! You’ve passed on a legacy of farming that helps feed the world . God bless to you all

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Appreciate those kudis

[@dennislamers986]

Bob you went out with a bag of puns. Congrats guys on harvest completion.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Then its time to take out the trash......its in the bag....😂.....blessings👍

[@stevewheaton7218]

7 dad puns in a row!

[@dominicdahlheimer6861]

ALL the Welkers are such hard workers! So awesome to see and be along with! THANK YOU WELKERS!

[@Showboat_Six]

I love that Dad always takes Colby with him.

[@wolf3515]

same

[@rdyardie]

That was one of our favourite meals. . . . eating in the field. My aunt would bring a full meal complete with pie and lawn chairs. She was one of the best. . . . lots of memories.

[@danieljohnston5306]

Well, I hate to see food costs go up as a consumer, but praying for a nice price for you to sell at. Congrats

[@45Deere9500]

Not a lot of correlation between what the farmer receives for their crop, vs what you pay at the grocery store.

[@Freefarmer533]

A farmers share of a loaf of bread is not much more than $0.10/loaf so a farmer could make double and not be a factor at grocery store!!

[@robertreznik9330]

In US, can't see why the price of wheat has much to do with the price of bread. The $6 to $8 wheat will make 2,400 slices of bread.

[@EricCarlson-bz2pt]

Look at all the other ingredients they're putting into bread that aren't necessary.

[@kennethcarlton2860]

I cut a lot of wheat back in the late 90s and didn't know how much the farmers actually received . I did many acres of custom harvesting in 4 states

[@timothybailey7118]

Bob, you’re an Olympic level “Dad Joker”. Appreciate the family’s great attitude through another tough year. We all know where your Hope rests. The solid rock, Christ Jesus.

[@wayoutwest4944]

May God Bless. Like all the video's, and thanks for the blessings. Here is a little story for Mr. Robert Welker and Kobe. On arriving at a Tractor Supply noticed a gentlemen placing a carpeted 2 x 10 from his suv tailgate down to pavement. Down comes a gray muzzled dog. I remarked to the man that at first I didn't know what he was doing with the board until I saw the dog. He said the dog used to jump up into and down from the vehicles he had owned, but now the dog enjoyed his slip resistant board for getting out and in. The dog was sitting on his haunches right by the man as he placed the board back in the suv. I commented that his dog was also very well behaved. He said his dog was being extra good because the Tractor Supply gave free doggie treats.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

👍

[@pjf1313]

Yeah, the wives are itching to have you home... (13:55) The "honey, DO" list is like a CVS receipt!🤣 Glad you Welkers had a decent season, can't wait for the "winter" projects to start up again! Take care

[@jeffvandenberg8422]

Another great video. Cool eating a meal in the middle of a field with family. God Bless. Happy harvest.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I’m just so sorry that this drought has gone on 3 years! So sad to put all the work into it time & again & poor crops. BUT, you did bring in some crop. Hopefully enough to fill your contracts. Yes, it’s bad, but it could be so much worse. Like the fire in Lahaina. That’s I how get through these things. That & a lot of dog therapy! Love ya Coby, you’re a good guard dog for those fields!

[@oldad6207]

Coby's living the dream!😂 🐕

[@mmurphy2317]

...and keepin' the "waskally waɓitts", "cantankerous coyotes" and Jonny deers all earnin' their keep... honestly!! GO COLBY!!

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

​@@mmurphy2317😂👍

[@wolf3515]

true

[@andrewjjensen]

Haven’t watched the full video yet. But I love the part in the beginning when you all as families during harvest are eating a meal together. Thank you so much for posting that! One of the things that’s so needed to see in my personal opinion

[@calebcaudle460]

Congratulations on finishing harvest, always have faith next year will be better. If it werent for faith,hard work,and family, we wouldn't be farmers. ❤❤❤

[@timyoung5233]

Having a harvest lunch, dinner in the field brings back memories of cherry and apple harvests. We had many meals in the field. Some of the best memories. Great job Welker families 👍

[@robertreznik9330]

Nice looking wheat berries. My dryland wheat made 8 bu average with large and small grain too short to harvest. We are chopping silage now. Neighbor is doing this but having trouble finding trucks. It takes 950 hp 9900i JD chopper and more than a few trucks with 34 tons for each acre. This is semi truck country. Will be combining corn in October and stripping cotton in November. In Texas we are farming most of the year! Strip tilling irrigating fertilizing planting spraying and harvest seems to go on forever ! Planning and paying the bills takes up the time between.

[@deblarsen8528]

Congrats on finishing up your Harvest 2023! Thank You for letting us tag along as you all do the harvest! A sit down meal together is always a good thing! God Bless You ALL! Coby is the coolest canine! He launches himself off that combine like a rocket! Poor rabbits! 😊 Until your next video ~~~ Stay safe, healthy and happy! 🌾 🌾

[@normankerr9948]

My first "real" job at age 15 was driving a Ford 8n with a hay buck on the front, shuttling loose hay to the stack for the boss to put up. $7 a day plus room and board. The room wasn't much, but the board... to die for. Full on country breakfasts and suppers full of taters and beef, so good! Watching you share a meal in the field brought back good memories of lunchtimes together. Farm life for the win!

[@OGBamBam-06]

God bless you and God bless America

[@danielbremner7805]

I'm thankful to the Lord for the harvest you have and thankful that you have what you need for contract. This video is the culmination of ALOT of work - some plowing, seeding, rolling, spraying, waiting, and harvesting. (Not to mention long-term building, equipment repairing, and planning). Thank you for your diligence!

[@died4us590]

That container that the food factor meal came in, gave me a good memory of my grandparents. My grandma didn't like to cook, because my grandpa could always cook better, while she could bake really good. Anyways, they first came out with those lean cuisine meals, and my grandma would eat one at night, but my grandpa hated them, and called it slim slime lol. My grandma made my grandpa promise to take her to lunch everyday, because he was always working on antique clocks, building stuff, or just buisy. He kept to the promise for many many year's, but was on his own at supper. The meals you are promoting look much better than any of those frozen meals, i am gonna go see what they have to offer. G-d bless y'all.

[@bigdog2024]

Congratulations on making it thru 2023. The last few years have certainly challenged the farm with skimpy harvests but you keep on working hard, doing it yourself, keeping the faith making do with older equipment vs the costs of brand new. The new spray rig was a lot but it’s is going to save so much chem cost and the fuel to apply it. You guys are not just hard working people you are also smart business people! The partnership with Case IH as the sponsor for YT and the time investment for that was also a smart move! Farmers like yourselves are what make America great! Enjoy any down time the next few weeks we’ll see you when it’s time to plant winter wheat and then peas. Here’s hoping you got all that Kosha knocked out!

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Thank you.....blessings👍

[@joemac3118]

I have to say that y'all are a very happy family, but Coby just absolutely represents your family far above and beyond 👍

[@andrewp.619]

Coby is a hoot! That is one rad dog! It as absolutely amazing to see him go to work. It will be easy to see when that pup slows down one day, which will be a sad day. However; my dog is almost 12 and he still acts like a pup when he sees a cat, possum or rat and just has to run after them. I thinks that type of stuff keeps them young.

[@santa4735]

Congratulations of the end of Harvest! Proud of the Welker Family teaching so many young people the value of hard work and more importantly the value of Family. Some of your followers will break their unfortunate and ugly family traditions by seeing that it could be possible because of you guys!!! Love,Love,Love!

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Thank you

[@tokencivilian8507]

Hope you get a wet winter and have plenty of deep soil moisture going into spring.

[@russellgilson4072]

Agricultural people have got to be the most optimistic people in the world. Next year is always going to be better! Thanks for contributing to feed all of us! Congratulations !

[@billwhitman1529]

Scott, I know you know this but we praise the Lord in all things and treat all things as a blessing... even a poor harvest. You live in a part of the country where you don't expect a big profit every year. The only way to work "risk management" is by insurance. It'd be interesting how that works but regardless, looking at your beautiful family, you are blessed!!

[@XMan-ub8zf]

Working together in the outdoors...eating as a family in the shade of a truck...awesome, I pray that you are blessed Welkers. Love to you all!!!!!

[@terrygreer6013]

Thanks guys for sharing your 2023 harvest with all of us. I appreciate all the clips that you share with us farming or not. You guys amaze me as to your knowledge and talent for fixing and fabrication. And most of all, Colby and his rabbit, deer and cyote chasing.

[@lesleyboeder1798]

Nick you are a very fortunate man. Yhat is a beautiful young lady you have looking after you and your family. Wish you guys nothing but the best yet to come

[@Thecowboy1950]

Yep always like to drain the oil when hot and after the season of use

[@martinestrada1]

We used to get home cooked meals when harvesting, nothing frozen

[@monaromanmax]

I was surprised when Legarms mentioned paraquat. Here in the UK it was banned mid '00s [I think]. I used it in the late '60s two or three days at a time without a mask on a tractor without a cab [I'm probably dead], and I'm still warm. 😄

[@markschumacher7408]

Nick, I love your attitude. Harvest could have been better, but you are not complaining about it being poor. And then, as with any farmer, there is that eternal spring of optimism that next year might be better. I hope it was a great year for you.

[@sandycurtparsons7375]

Welker Farms, thanks so much for sharing your harvest with us.

[@rdyardie]

One of my uncles used to wax his tractor and his combine. He liked to take care of his machines. Some people thought Uncle Manley was crazy. He retired and he would give factory tours in Saskatoon. The company had a big factory in Saskatoon. They had a private jet that would fly people from the USA and they would return them home after a BBQ. The private Citation XLS did the job. The owner of the company sold out to your sponsor in 1997 or so. He was buried today. Family, Faith, Friends, and Employees were important to him. He loved helping people. You still use some of their equipment.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Thank you for sharing these memories. I was one of them who was flown to the factory for a day tour. Might have been your uncle who hosted us.

[@rdyardie]

@@RobertWelkerFarmerBob The world is smaller than we realize. 😊 You were likely flown by Walt, who was married to my cousin. Walt flew for MAF for a number of years before going to fly the Citation Jet. They had some other planes that were used for shorter distances like Saskatoon to Frontier, SK. I enjoy you channel. Thank you for your farm videos. . . . We still have some relatives that farm.

[@chrisread6103]

Ok boys....I love ya both...but your dad's personality is toppers!!! His playing with words I just love. Makes so much pleasure in me that just fills my heart just waiting for him to talk. Tolbe is such a treat!

[@stevebiddle8912]

Your Dads puns are sssoooooo funny! Try Griots silicone spray when you rinse the combines. It makes the water bead and run off and repels dust. I’ve used it for several years and it’s amazing!

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

It can only get better next year, "God willing and the creeks don't rise." Congratulations all around for a safe harvest year!

[@TheHeroPercy]

Funny to see the forks slowly going up in the timelapse at 7:10

[@Dave5783]

Thanks guys for all you do

[@coffee8866]

Dad's puns are the best. Brings back fond memories for me. Great video!

[@PA3456]

Such a great family it’s amazing like I always say god bless the Welker family. I’m praying for the best crop ever next year

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Prayers for a better year next year. Great video. God Bless.

[@luisalmeida6276]

Check your antenna. I think the last unfolding did some damage to that.

[@laurie9142]

When I was farming here in Australia 🇦🇺 my first goal was to make enough money to farm for another year. Cheers 🍻

[@gregcatlett1458]

Kind of sad for the poor yields I am sure,hope for a better 2024 😢 GOD BLESS ALL🙏🙏.

[@erickamekonapeper4007]

15:27 God Bless you all, we hoped for this year. God please Bless our Farmers with protection from bad conditions and Bless them with adequate rainfall in Jesus Name! 🙏🏼❤️🖖🏼

[@thomaslongshore1295]

Thanks for having us along for harvest. Always gotta pull maintenance to keep em going.

[@davidkrueger2987]

i enjoy all bobs dad puns their grrreat. glad to see harvest is finished and oil changed before they are put to bed. thanks for taking us along with you it's fun being a part of your farming lives.

[@d-and-routdoors9055]

Amen! That's a farmers prayer to harvest knee high wheat. Been great coming along for the ride! I love the drone footage Nick! Your fan Dan from Canada!

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video Welkers. Congratulations on completing Harvest 2023!!!!!! Has been a busy time for all of you with harvesting. Got through it without any big breakdowns and that is good. Am sure the combines need some maintenance items before next year. I know the harvest production was not what you hoped but hang in there. As always, sending prayers for next year with lots of rain and good weather. You are due for a good year. My blessings and thoughtful are always with you!!!!!! Colby got his exercise again in this video chasing the rabbits. Good dog for sure. Great companion for Bob. Am sure you all have projects to do after harvest. Nick has his house build going on. Maintenance items in the shop will keep you busy I am sure. You all take care and be safe. It has been a pleasure going along with all of you on Harvest 2023. Looking forward to a great year in 2024!!!!!! My prayers to Bob and Nick and Scott and the families and Colby for a wonderful year. Love the Welkers!!!!! All for now. Thanks for everything. The Iowa Farm Boy. Steve.

[@UncleManuel]

"We are Dunn!" -Scott Welker, 2023 😁😁😜😜😁😁

[@berniestraight126]

Sending you love and prayers god bless enjoy the time with the most important thing. Family time

[@glenkellner9936]

I love that Colby is included, sweet baby!

[@remmiemax3624]

The PUN-Master is back!!! Tongue -tied at the moment so...God Bless!

[@michaelbecker96]

Congratulations on the finish of 2023 harvest! It was great meeting you at Farm Progress Show Nick, Bob and Scott. Keep up the great work!

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

It is so great to be able to greet all who came to us. We are honored.

[@donbrutcher4501]

We are facing the opposite here in the north east. wet, wet, wet Farms are starting to harvest beans and corn in the high areas. Looks like it has been a great hay year after a late spring. Best crop this year is mosquitos!

[@bobblossom2713]

looks like Scott had some Orthodontic work done, bright and pretty front teeth

[@RKHarm24]

Seeing the family gathering for food in the field is awesome to me. That is what I would imagine things went. I know, EAT on the RUN.

[@christopherdoff-sotta4441]

You know I did harvesting for almost 10 yrs. From 92 to 2000. My favorite crew iwas on was Jim Brubacher and Rusty Kriebel from Newton Kansas. I loved either driving truck or just riding around in the combines. Going to Dutton Montana in 95 will be memorable for me. Just seeing that super big open sky anc the endless fields brings back such good times in my youth. In 2001 I joined back up with the military. And alot of times we would be going on Annual training in July and I would see harvest crews making there way from Texas to Montana and every time I did I was thinking of Montana. I know the hours you put in Nick, Scott, Robert. And yes even kobe the dog. LOL. Saddens to sew those big reds shutting down. But I also know you guys put in the time and hours and you will do it again next yr.. God bless you guys. Get some rest. Get some vacation time. You will be back in the field soon planting. Would love to come up there for a visit. God bless Welkers. Oh Nick. Try not to get stuck planting will ya. Lol....

[@pab40sc]

Thanks for the harvest videos. All the great drone footage and family farming. May God bless.

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

Glad harvest is coming along nicely and Colby is spoiled like a good dog should. 😅😊 Bob, Nick, and Scott, an idea would be to put a gopro on Colby, when he's chasing a rabbit or a coyote next year. That be about as awesome as Nick's drone videoagraphy. 😁

[@ejharrop1416]

Thank you for sharing the harvest with us. You guys are doing an awesome job, Koby is too. Take care, stay safe and God bless.

[@TW200]

Congrats on finishing harvest 2023!! Thank you for the great videos Nick, Scott and Bob. God Bless.

[@johangeldenhuys6300]

Well done...

[@donnhellwig5641]

I'm hoping and praying for just average rain and crops for next season, that would be a blessing, a bin buster would be great also. Great to watch you all,

[@Varrig]

Another season in the books. It could have been better yielding. But, I think the light season is a major factor in getting your houses built right. Get the family settled then go hard next season. I pray you get to break some records in the other direction next year! Take care and God bless!

[@mikekahl4745]

At the end of harvest, i always wish i had one more truckload.

[@garymerklein3052]

Bob: Your puns have me "rolling in the aisles". Keep them coming!

[@RKHarm24]

Saw Laura Farms video at a CASE IH Field Day where she tried out the NEW CASE IH Steiger 715. Sitting in the operators seat she exclaimed, There is a Mini Van in front of ME! Speaking of the MASIVE Hood. Grant is 6'4 and the top of the wheel is shoulder height and the top of the hood is another foot or 2 above his head. MASSIVE and Nimble.

[@AndreZA979]

Congrats on the season now done, hope the next season returns to more normal conditions!

[@williamgleaves1954]

I like how when you unfold the grain bin, the radio antenna auto-folds @ 2:18. OBTW I saw @ millenial farmer their grain head had some added "sliders" from May Wes to help prevent damage when running very low.

[@waynetaylor121]

That dog is living his best life 😊

[@AThing4Iorn]

You guys rock and congrats on being done!

[@ericjanes1567]

I like how Scott was saying how nice it was he didn't have to go into the engine bay to drop the oil then proceeds to go into the engine bay, long harvest perhaps

[@bluerebel01]

God Bless your families and your fur babies.

[@chrishann5714]

Congratulations on a safe snd successful harvest,praying for a bumper crop next year!

[@KevinElliott-y2t]

I think one of the main reasons I am so fond of your father is his love of dogs. I feel the same way about every dog I have had. I am waiting now to hear back from the Veterans Administration to see if I am going to get Personal Care dog due to my 100% service connected disabilities.

[@farmahedvikaslatinky]

Welkers harvest= rabbit hunting...😊 God bless for all.

[@rongrace479]

Take coffee grounds after you you brew and throw them around your house or barn and the they will go away

[@craigbowie8925]

Love the string of puns Bob.

[@skeeterbuildsit6016]

It was fun to see BeastBine in person! It’s huge! Lots bigger than you think!

[@sallydunbar1683]

Mr Bob was on a roll! Great to see Coby living his best life. 🐇🦌 Congrats on Harvest '23!

[@floridaguy1133]

Hopefully you can get plenty of snow this year to help get some moisture to start with

[@Zogg1281]

Well done on all your hard work....... at least you didn't have any hail storms this year, but hopefully you get all the rain you need before next spring. I've only been watching about 2 and a half harvest seasons and I'm really looking forward to seeing you guy's have a great harvest!!!! 😊

[@tompinnef6331]

Hard to believe the harvest is done. Not looking forward to this winter for some reason. I need to get the snow blower out and change oil and get ready for the snow. The crew / family and you are in my nightly prayers. Take care - be safe and always God Bless.

[@thomasthillemann-nielsen2380]

God bless you and your whole FAMILY 🇩🇰🇺🇸🇩🇰🇺🇸

[@bradpogue3448]

Congrats on harvest 2023 can’t wait to see Nicks house videos.

[@farrellmorgan4916]

I know it’s for the commercial but TV dinners brought to the field. Back in the day that would not have went over well

[@OpunktSchmidt1301]

After harvest is always before the harvest...😉 Thanks a lot for the video! 😊👍🏻

[@arthenry498]

Man, there are too many factors beyond your control in farming. Weather being the main one. But markets, world and local, and so many other things that affect you end of year status. You really have to be ON your game 24/7 to even place in it. My hat's off to all of you for the courage to keep fighting all the odds that you do. And I do not know the half of it. Thank you for persevering and succeeding as well as you do. Bless you for keeping up the fight.

[@djwaddy63]

Well done for all your hard work farming and filming to entertain us. David from Nelson uk

[@bobogilvie4472]

Heres hoping you all have a better year next year.

[@alonsoghumor]

Eh bien, je n'aime pas voir les coûts alimentaires augmenter en tant que consommateur, mais je prie pour un bon prix de vente pour vous. Félicitations

[@mississippifarmer4301]

This channel is a inspiration and gives me hope with my channel. Thank you!

[@yeahboiii6640]

Great job guys! Glad to see it is done! Hope you get some winter wheat going. God bless and take care!