Why US Farmers Grow So Much Corn

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Laura Farms

Laura Farms

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I know this is a highly requested video, excited to get to share it with you all. Thank you so much to everyone at Chief for the quick tour!
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@LauraFarms
@LauraFarms 8 ай бұрын
I know people are going to have a lot of opinions about this video! Please be respectful in the comments. Thank you!
@michaellindsey1543
@michaellindsey1543 8 ай бұрын
@@scottwilliamtoombs You are correct. I could go on for pages on all the things about ethanol that are less wonderful but this isn't the place. I fully believe that Laura and Grant have only the best intentions and I'm very jealous of their life compared to my war zone life in Kalifornia.
@hammerdick82
@hammerdick82 8 ай бұрын
@@michaellindsey1543Is that spelling of California some right wing nonsense?
@MrOcean419
@MrOcean419 8 ай бұрын
Great video! You and Grant are doing great work. There will always be trolls no matter the content. Don't ever worry about opening a can of worms or should that be "corn". 😁 Say it from the heart and never waiver to appease the few trolls.
@longboardguy
@longboardguy 8 ай бұрын
@@hammerdick82the only nonsense is what the left has done to California actually……
@jerryarcher1923
@jerryarcher1923 8 ай бұрын
It’s just sad Laura,when you have to make such a statement for people to be civil…people need to pray to do better, don’t be so negative.
@cantrell0817
@cantrell0817 8 ай бұрын
That was the most succinct explanation of corn plant biology and ethanol I've ever heard. Wow
@Cybergasm01
@Cybergasm01 8 ай бұрын
Yea he really did a great job explaining that to a non farming dummy like me that i can i could eastly understand it . Great job Grant .
@JeffWarhol
@JeffWarhol 8 ай бұрын
Grant's talk of the cyclical nature of corn and CO2 was really well explained. Thank you for that insight!
@paullynch277
@paullynch277 8 ай бұрын
Interesting Tour. So Ethanol is essentially Moonshine on an Industrial Scale.....
@robert45tn
@robert45tn 8 ай бұрын
Close too it add yeast and sugar and you would have moonshine
@bigredmed
@bigredmed 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, but it gets denatured before it leaves the plant.
@mrrs8118
@mrrs8118 8 ай бұрын
I was going to make the same comment! 😂 Interesting though.
@steveboling2515
@steveboling2515 8 ай бұрын
We do the same process here in KY. We just store it for at least 4 years in charred white oak barrels.
@WoodWorxGuy
@WoodWorxGuy 8 ай бұрын
😂 Yesss! 🥃
@colinvoss8484
@colinvoss8484 8 ай бұрын
Cool
@deepsleep7822
@deepsleep7822 8 ай бұрын
Expensive fuel.
@brianhartman5845
@brianhartman5845 8 ай бұрын
It tastes a lot better that way!!!
@xSCHEF
@xSCHEF 8 ай бұрын
Is bourbon Made from corn yeah?
@craig1lengyel
@craig1lengyel 8 ай бұрын
Many thanks to Chief for allowing the tour at all, and to Grant thanks for taking us on the tour !
@user-ig1xo3om2x
@user-ig1xo3om2x 8 ай бұрын
Many thanks to Chief for allowing the tour at all, and to Grant and yourself for presenting it, particularly during harvest. As an aside, Waffle is usually described as a polydactyl cat.
@BillSkidmoreoutside
@BillSkidmoreoutside 8 ай бұрын
Grant did awesome on the breakdown, from a farmer from Vermont that doesn't grow for grain
@lancmac
@lancmac 8 ай бұрын
Thank you CHIEF for allowing the tour... thanx Laura..
@whitegrizzleySR
@whitegrizzleySR 8 ай бұрын
There are a lot older ethanol plants in eastern USA , they are called moonshine stills 😁 Thanks for showing and telling us what is going on where you dump the corn.
@deepsleep7822
@deepsleep7822 8 ай бұрын
That’s what you call a small batch ethanol plant. It has to be sampled during processing, usually by tasting small samples ( it’s a tough job but somebody’s got to do it) for correct ethanol percentage.
@larrycates7655
@larrycates7655 8 ай бұрын
Lmao
@TomLowers
@TomLowers 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Laura for the tour. Very,very interesting ! Thanks again. GOD BLESS you both !!!!!!❤❤❤❤
@nigelcanuck5943
@nigelcanuck5943 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Grant for explaining the Carbon Cycle that is corn growing. The yellow "batteries" you are growing are very helpful. Trust Laura to find Chief's cat! ☺
@lardo666
@lardo666 8 ай бұрын
A molecular sieve is what it sounds like. You can engineer certain minerals (e.g. zeolites) to have precise sized spaces in their structure. They have one that's tuned to grab water and reject ethanol - it removes the last bit of water (distillation can only reach 95% (190 US proof))
@user-ig1xo3om2x
@user-ig1xo3om2x 8 ай бұрын
That's a similar idea to the artificial kidney that's used in my haemodialysis, yes?
@louislockhart5162
@louislockhart5162 8 ай бұрын
yes
@johnm7249
@johnm7249 8 ай бұрын
An oxygen concentrator also uses a molecular sieve to provide oxygen for breathing, and high temperature processes like glass blowing and welding.
@JimmyGrids
@JimmyGrids 8 ай бұрын
Brings back memories of my plastic processing days, we used a molecular sieve to grab water molecules out of the air before we heated it up and used it to dry the plastic before melting. Talk about air conditioning - we required the dew point of the air to be 40 degrees below zero!
@jayglosser2014
@jayglosser2014 8 ай бұрын
What happens to the soupy corn being loaded onto the semi?
@bernardsteffen2788
@bernardsteffen2788 8 ай бұрын
A simple "Thank you" is not enough, but that is all that I have.
@oldsoldier4209
@oldsoldier4209 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for getting us a peek, Laura and Grant. The process is more technical, but less complicated, than I thought it was. Plus, Waffles is cute. 🤠👍
@aarondodge1913
@aarondodge1913 8 ай бұрын
It's always best when people get the opportunity to gain a better understanding. This video did just that. Thank you. Great job!
@chiefindustriesinc.1954
@chiefindustriesinc.1954 8 ай бұрын
Laura, you and Grand gave a great explanation of the corn growing cycle and how it is then used for Ethanol production! Thanks for taking time to spend with our team and being an amazing partner!
@coljohn3997
@coljohn3997 8 ай бұрын
Such a clear, concise and interesting presentation. Thanks y'all!
@johnreed6986
@johnreed6986 8 ай бұрын
You did such a good job of explaining the process Laura.
@larjo7690
@larjo7690 8 ай бұрын
43 year cooperative,now retired employee. Truly one of the top-agriculture KZbin channels out there. I enjoy the videos so much. I learn a lot from you and Grant. The tour was very informative. Looking forward to many more videos. Best of luck with your harvest, and God bless.
@joebledsoe257
@joebledsoe257 8 ай бұрын
The co2 or carbon in petroleum was previously in the air. The plants of the time captured it same as your corn and then as it was buried by geologic processes to eventually be processed into methane, oil, and coal. Our efforts to make ethanol are just a short cut in the carbon cycle. Thanks love your feed. Keep the episodes coming.
@deepsleep7822
@deepsleep7822 8 ай бұрын
The Law of Conservation of Energy.
@bernardburdick9264
@bernardburdick9264 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for clarifying that. By our use of fossil fuels, we are recycling the carbon that was in the air millions of years ago, which had been many times higher than it is today. If the CO2 in the air were to drop below 200 ppm, which is where it was heading not too long ago, plants would be in dire straits. CO2 is essential for life on earth, it is not a pollutant.
@lewanderson9381
@lewanderson9381 8 ай бұрын
This is an OUTSTANDING video! The explanation that Grant provides is fascinating! I realize there is a lot of controversy over ethanol, but Grant made his explanation easy to understand and very Informative. You kids do an excellent job of opening our eyes to the work AND rewards of farm life. Kudos to both of you!! And thanks to Chief for the informative tour!
@michaelbutler1557
@michaelbutler1557 6 ай бұрын
I agree. Outstanding video.
@lilshyguy26
@lilshyguy26 8 ай бұрын
Thank you Laura and Grant for explaining and showing us how it works from dirt to my tank. Much appreciated keep it up! Love the videos you both make for us
@denisbrisebois7658
@denisbrisebois7658 8 ай бұрын
That was well done and well explained… I learned something cool today… 👍😎.
@FLPhotoCatcher
@FLPhotoCatcher 8 ай бұрын
Yes, the tour was very interesting! I disagree with the whole corn into fuel thing though. Ethanol takes lots of fossil-fuel, chemicals, etc, to make and transport, so it's not even good for the environment overall. And ethanol fuel when it absorbs water from humidity in the air can also *ruin* small engines.
@tetedur377
@tetedur377 8 ай бұрын
@@FLPhotoCatcher Yeah, and I noticed that Grant skipped right over the fact that while plants absorb the CO2 from ethanol-powered engines, they also absorb the CO2 from gasoline-powered engines. He makes a clear implication that Ethanol good/gasoline bad. If I recall correctly, you have to have gasoline to mix with ethanol - which I am pretty sure they mix either at the gas stations, or in the holding tanks at the refinery. As far as I know, 85% ethanol is as high as that percentage can go; at least at the current time.
@Rusty1220
@Rusty1220 8 ай бұрын
@@FLPhotoCatcher I run a fuel injected pickup truck engine on e-85 for many years. Today the truck is 20 years old and still on the road with the original engine without any overhauls. The fuel pump lasted around 180,000 miles. ( Well beyond its designed life expectancy). I now have a second truck and it has run on E 85 for 46,000 miles and still going strong.
@FLPhotoCatcher
@FLPhotoCatcher 8 ай бұрын
@@Rusty1220 Sure, cars and trucks can be ok with 15% ethanol or e-85. But I was talking about small engines. Specifically rubber seals and some synthetic materials in those small engines. But also, left over winter, water can collect on the bottom of the steel fuel tanks or other steel parts and rust them.
@jls1045
@jls1045 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the awesome tour of the ethanol plant! When you mentioned, "look at all the electric motors", it brought back memories of my career at General Electric, working in the Motor Division. I worked a few years in purchasing/inventory control, but ended my career in sales/customer service. I sold both horizontal & vertical electric motors to customers all across the country, until GE sold the motor business in the 1990's. By the way, you & Grant look great in those hard hats!😊❤
@Kexya
@Kexya 8 ай бұрын
10k! you got this!🎉
@loganpass
@loganpass 8 ай бұрын
Somewhere in your future Laura is a school teacher. You started to slip into the role in this video! And I mean that as the greatest compliment, you have the natural skillset. Thanks for the hard work cranking out these videos all the while slaving over a hot farm!
@joemartino6976
@joemartino6976 8 ай бұрын
Teaching the greater world beyond Nebraska all about farming is one of the best things about your channel. Thanks for doing that.
@danielvogt9371
@danielvogt9371 8 ай бұрын
For me as a german guy I did not understand every word you said, so I had to look up some of them. But it was very interesting. Thanks
@gregaustin8320
@gregaustin8320 8 ай бұрын
That was awesome! Thanks guys! Look forward to the next one. Be safe.
@rockercover
@rockercover 8 ай бұрын
Very interesting, Grant did a good job also, explaining some plant science. Thank You!
@Ed_in_Md
@Ed_in_Md 8 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for the tour. Thanks to Chief for allowing it.
@TroyCenter
@TroyCenter 8 ай бұрын
Laura your voice is so much deeper when you don’t have to yell. You were in the office. I like the heavy equipment voice Laura. Takes effort! Grant. Fantastic add ons. Your a lucky man.
@user-vx7wz5yb5w
@user-vx7wz5yb5w 8 ай бұрын
Laura and Grant, Always enjoyed your videos but you've really stepped them up to a new and more sophisticated level with these last two. Really great work! (And thanks to Chief for offering the tour.)
@BrianJones-vr9lc
@BrianJones-vr9lc 8 ай бұрын
Love ya'lls videos how many gallons of diesel, propane or gasoline is used to produce corn a year this is the part of "Green" that marketing always leaves out.
@timothymitchell4261
@timothymitchell4261 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tour. I have been around farming all my life and I still learn so much from your videos. Again thanks!
@tylerdespain760
@tylerdespain760 8 ай бұрын
That’s industrialized moonshine! Pretty cool plant, thanks for the tour during harvest.
@stevenicoson6670
@stevenicoson6670 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video Laura and Grant. It was interesting and enjoyable. Thanks for showing us the Chiefs corn plant operation. It was interesting and produces a lot of gasoline for our vehicles. Thanks again for the tour. It was interesting and involves a lot of scientific processes at which I do not understand. But oh well it works. Thanks to Laura and Grant for the tour and Chiefs. You all take care and be safe. Thanks. The Iowa Farm Boy. Steve.
@normnicholson4689
@normnicholson4689 8 ай бұрын
Loved the tour! That's awesome, and I've always wanted to learn more about ethanol production! I've been involved in agriculture changes for many years. The soybeans are so diverse in the byproducts that can be produced also! I just LOVE your channel, Laura, and Grant! So, VERY educational ❤ Thanks so much for helping everyone learn! "Well done, good and faithful servants!"👏👏💯💖🙏🙏🤠🇺🇲
@richardnew1215
@richardnew1215 8 ай бұрын
Cool Vid! The tour and Grant's explanations were very interesting. Thanks to you, Grant, and Chief.
@manelson647
@manelson647 8 ай бұрын
This was a wonderful example of how much thought and passion you put into making your video! 😊Thank you for working out a time for you and Grant to tour the plant and explain what goes into the process from start to finish ❤ Love you so much! Grammy
@johngittins6244
@johngittins6244 8 ай бұрын
Really interesting video and explaining the corn as batteries and crop as a solar farm is genius - love it ! 👍👍
@raymondcarl1804
@raymondcarl1804 8 ай бұрын
Professor Grant great job on your explanation of the corn growing process. You could easily be a teacher.
@PatrickGilmore-yf6hx
@PatrickGilmore-yf6hx 8 ай бұрын
This video is why I continue to watch. Thank you Laura and Grant for all the information you provide.
@derekhalford187
@derekhalford187 8 ай бұрын
I've been following this channel for a number of months subscribed and it's really growing on me, as it's so interesting, light hearted and fun. Good job Laura and hubby.
@stewarttate
@stewarttate 8 ай бұрын
CO2 Cycle, so true Grant! Thank you for the plant tour and internal process details Laura. Chief was really nice to provide the tour; I luv the plant cat, which I assume is cats! Just smart in my book. My Dad always had well cared for Shop Cats. And, I've always done the same. They are members of our family whom we luv and care for. Please thank Chief. Everything I've read about Chief is really interesting, good ideas in unique product areas.
@bryanminer9110
@bryanminer9110 8 ай бұрын
Grant teaches us more in about 4 minutes than my school ever did. I knew photosynthesis. The tour was awesome thanks chief for letting the best tour guides in Nebraska in for us to tag along.
@arti8364
@arti8364 8 ай бұрын
Totally enjoy your videos! Great job on this explanation of ethanol process. You and Grant are a fantastic team!
@user-ej1xy6gk1c
@user-ej1xy6gk1c 8 ай бұрын
Hey Laura thank you very much for the video tour of the ethanol plant. There is one about 7 minutes away from my house and I have never had the opportunity to tour it. So I appreciate the time you spent too educate us about the operations of the plant!!
@michaelwilliams7481
@michaelwilliams7481 8 ай бұрын
Wow, thank Laura and Grant. That is some large processing plant, so much work to make fuel, it can't be cheap. Love from Mike. ❤
@myronbeachy3727
@myronbeachy3727 8 ай бұрын
Hi Laura and Grant! Love your videos! So cool with the ethanol plant tour. Keep up the great work! Just curious, what affect, if any, does it have on your channel, if I skip the commercials? If it has a negative effect, I will most certainly watch them all. Love you guys!!
@LauraFarms
@LauraFarms 8 ай бұрын
No negative effect!
@samspade7360
@samspade7360 8 ай бұрын
What a great conceptualization, Grant. You paint perfect picture of the cycle! Laura, Grant and Chief, thank you very much for the tour. Very interesting. ❤
@davegift197
@davegift197 8 ай бұрын
Amazing video. Thanks to you both for giving us an education in farming. Even though I had been around farms and was part of the process in my younger life, it was enlightening to learn about ethanol production and the cycle of farming that is so environmentally sound. Great job. 👏🏻
@kosamui
@kosamui 8 ай бұрын
10k to go!
@DCS026
@DCS026 8 ай бұрын
Now, that brought back memories of my days of working in Chemical plants. I retired after 32 years from Dow Chemical in Freeport, Texas. Now, you should do the business side of running a farm, not using your numbers of course. I think young people coming up would find this real-world information interesting.
@timwright297
@timwright297 8 ай бұрын
This is right up there with some of the best videos you both have done.
@wolfsix3713
@wolfsix3713 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the behind the scenes tour of the factory. My wife and I really enjoy your videos.
@markwestcott3414
@markwestcott3414 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing the concept of the corn field as a solar panel, and the ear as the battery, using carbon to grow and store energy. Taken one step further, plants and animals from thousands/millions of years ago, absorbed carbon and solar energy as they grew, then they ended up in the earth to decompose into densely packed energy that we use today through the consumption of fossil fuels. It's all, literally, solar energy... and some carbon.
@Rusty1220
@Rusty1220 8 ай бұрын
You are 100 % right. I like all the fuels, natural gas, oil, and coal. Yet I also use E 85 because it helps keep the money in the heartland of the United States. I also drive Electric car because I am a retired coal miner and the electric is produced from our local coal mine. One ton of coal will power a car for roughly 8,000 miles. One ton of coal would be 3 ft solid cube square of volume.
@poppadoc57
@poppadoc57 8 ай бұрын
I learned the HARD way...to capitalize on farming and ranching is hard as it gets. (Lost my ass over and over again). Then I see young people doing the research and the leg work to make it happen and then to capitalize on capitalizing gives me HOPE for the future. I am amazed at the new generation! Thank Laura and Grant!
@williamkelley5927
@williamkelley5927 8 ай бұрын
Pretty cool adventure! Thanks for taking the time and sharing this experience. You guys rock!!!
@richhoward596
@richhoward596 8 ай бұрын
What a great explanation of the cycle and for explaining the technical side of where the corn goes. Definitely an eye opener. I just love this channel as I learn something every video.
@sorehair7075
@sorehair7075 8 ай бұрын
Im much more thankful for diesel though. All my vehicles are diesel. My boat, chainsaws , quads, lawnmower etc. are, however , all run on non ethanol gas as it doesnt destroy any of the rubber internals and does not cause them to run hotter as ethanol fuel does. I wont get into the political side of it (we already have enough of that today) Wouldnt mind me some corn 'shine' tho!
@pilialoha21
@pilialoha21 8 ай бұрын
So cool learning along side with great knowledgeable farmers, thanks Grant and Laura.
@billbeverly2864
@billbeverly2864 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tour, enjoyed it, good job.
@dougdemaree1963
@dougdemaree1963 8 ай бұрын
Good Job...!!!
@richardhumble2296
@richardhumble2296 8 ай бұрын
I realized after I clicked on your video that I did not pay attention to the title. Just proves that you and Grant always produce a good video so who cares what the title is!!
@davidbetts480
@davidbetts480 8 ай бұрын
Hello Laura and Grant, awesome video and interesting, thank you both for the tour.
@zandanse
@zandanse 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tour! Grant's explanation of the corn to energy cycle was great!
@HR-1951
@HR-1951 8 ай бұрын
Cat has extra toes
@lucas.2.3.9.4
@lucas.2.3.9.4 8 ай бұрын
he's a polydactyl kitty
@biglouie9547
@biglouie9547 8 ай бұрын
It's from the ethanol fumes it's breathing
@lucas.2.3.9.4
@lucas.2.3.9.4 8 ай бұрын
@@biglouie9547 no its not
@tetedur377
@tetedur377 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, I've had thoughts on ethanol ever since the days of "gasohol," back in the early '70s. And yes, I was around then. It was, if I remember, 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline - which was further made up of who knows how many additives, including lead, which was finally phased out in this country in 1996. Ethanol produces less energy than gasoline. It gets poorer fuel mileage than gasoline, and one of the major drawbacks, besides not being good for the environment, is that it attracts moisture. Okay for transportation and heavy equipment; not so good for passenger cars, and even worse for small engines. And, they plan on raising the amount of ethanol in the gasoline. Currently, most ethanol blend is E10, or 10% ethanol. You can find E85. In the future, that will probably be the standard blend. Not to worry, though; states like California are banning small engine-powered equipment. Ever wonder why? Somebody somewhere is making a lot of money, and while it looks to be job security for farmers, it's not good for people and for the environment.
@Rusty1220
@Rusty1220 8 ай бұрын
I drove a truck on E-85 for many years. The truck is now 20 years old and still on the road every day. Still the original engine with no overhauls ever performed. Yes ethanol attracts some water but gasoline produces waters when it explodes within the cylinder. The hydrogen in the gasoline combines with the oxygen from the air thereby producing steam water. That is why you can see steam from gasoline engines on cold mornings.
@Rusty1220
@Rusty1220 8 ай бұрын
But should only run E85 in fuel injected engines.
@danalbus7557
@danalbus7557 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the ture. I very much enjoyed watching it. Keep up the good work, Grant and Laura. Hope you get to 500,000 subscribers before the end of harvest!!!
@massey35
@massey35 8 ай бұрын
Laura and Grant, the video was awesome to show all about the ethanol plant, thank you so much
@tylergilmore2050
@tylergilmore2050 8 ай бұрын
Ok, great video. Educational. Especially grants lesson on corn and ethanol. My question is why use corn( aka food source) for fuel and not for food usuage??
@raprock5000
@raprock5000 8 ай бұрын
Exactly 💯%
@harolderwin5354
@harolderwin5354 8 ай бұрын
Part of my last paying job before I officially retired from working for a living, I was a fuel hauler for one of the if not the largest truck stop industries in North America. A good part of that hauling was the hauling of ethanol to various gasoline distributors around the country. Ethanol is not that popular amongst the automobile making industry due to the corrosive effects of ethanol fuel. They probably didn't mention that on your tour. The gasoline engine had to be re-engineered in order to negate the effects of the ethanol combustion within those engines. The "Green Energy Policy" has really impacted the entire fossil fuel refining process. I honestly am not convinced that it will ever take over the fossil fuel industry. Diesel fuel is still way more efficient as a fuel for maritime shipping, Over the road trucking industry, agricultural farm equipment, etc.
@tommosher8271
@tommosher8271 8 ай бұрын
I think the end goal is we will be walking everywhere we go in our smart cities eating bugs and we will be happy.
@bradjones8707
@bradjones8707 8 ай бұрын
Cool tour! Living vicariously through you guys
@philipzocco7377
@philipzocco7377 8 ай бұрын
Hi Laura. I was out in Nebraska last month chasing trains on the Union Pacific Railroad and I am so amazed at the amount of corn that is grown. After seeing your video, I can understand why. Thanks to you and Grant and ALL of the farmers for what you do. This Connecticut Yankee greatly appreciates it. Hope to be back out there next October.
@georgeroy8509
@georgeroy8509 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. Most people don't know (or even care) about how important it is for us to recognize the effects of the carbon cycle is in our day-to-day lives. I have been subscribed since day one and I have to tell you, as a former dairy farmer in New England, your efforts to inform your subscribers of the importance of agricultural efforts throughout this great nation should never be diminished or marginalized.
@TubbyTrialTeam
@TubbyTrialTeam 8 ай бұрын
Woohoo!
@ricksuydam5718
@ricksuydam5718 8 ай бұрын
Great video, good explanation of the process. I found Grant's explanation of the corn's life cycle fascinating, never had any idea it worked like that!
@mitchgunn4149
@mitchgunn4149 8 ай бұрын
That was cool. Thanks for sharing. Lots of good info. You and Grant keep up the great work.
@davemccracken3457
@davemccracken3457 8 ай бұрын
I'm curious about the waste byproduct that they ship out. What is it used for? Is it good for animal feed? Or is it just discarded?
@jerryfischer3988
@jerryfischer3988 8 ай бұрын
Animal feed it's great for cattle 😊
@davemccracken3457
@davemccracken3457 8 ай бұрын
It's good to know that the corn is providing both ethanol and animal feed. An efficient use of the crop.
@FLPhotoCatcher
@FLPhotoCatcher 8 ай бұрын
@@davemccracken3457 It would be better if it was all used for feed, human and animal feed. We could export more grain and help the trade imbalance. And too many engines are being ruined by ethanol fuel, leading to more expense for American families. I don't like being negative, but these facts are actually known. I did like the plant tour. 🙂
@westrotter7847
@westrotter7847 8 ай бұрын
We must make every effort to be energy independent that includes drilling for oil in our own country. Every effort should be made to reach this goal its a matter of national security.
@deanhast6573
@deanhast6573 8 ай бұрын
Awesome tour. Always wondered about the operation of the plants. Thank your Laura and Grant!!!
@williamford7966
@williamford7966 8 ай бұрын
Great presentation, thanks for taking us on the tour !
@bookooc5605
@bookooc5605 8 ай бұрын
Well....to be honest there are many cons with ethanol production. But I still admire what you farmers do and wish you the best.
@rickm4938
@rickm4938 8 ай бұрын
would like to see the stats on ethanol corn vs sweet corn profits for farmers, pretty sure the ethanol wins out considerably, along with the gov grants, crop insurance, etc,, the farmers that feed us, get left out of the fringe benefits, all that acreage for ethanol, just doesnt seem right
@42base13
@42base13 8 ай бұрын
Sweet corn contracts are much more profitable per acre. But the contracts are quite limited. There's only so much canned sweet corn that the stores can sell.
@LellandLilly
@LellandLilly 8 ай бұрын
This was a very enjoyable episode. You both did a stellar job explaining the total cycle. Thank you 🙏.
@kt6339
@kt6339 8 ай бұрын
Awesome video ! I got a cool science class reminder along with it - well done & explained, great behind the scenes stuff!
@benjaminbrown9382
@benjaminbrown9382 8 ай бұрын
Wow! It's very fascinating on everything that corn crops can produce.
@christopherellington8428
@christopherellington8428 8 ай бұрын
Another excellent video. You should explore the benefits of growing the hemp plant (because there are so many) and possibly adding a certain percentage to your yearly farming.
@FLPhotoCatcher
@FLPhotoCatcher 8 ай бұрын
If they raised hemp and made a video about it, they could make a very interesting thumbnail. 😆
@tomw5824
@tomw5824 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the informative and diverse streams. Keep up the good work!!!
@guybarriault3304
@guybarriault3304 8 ай бұрын
Good job guys for explaining how the cycle of corn works from the ground to the tank.
@randyray435
@randyray435 8 ай бұрын
Excellent vlog, Laura and Grant. You explained it well. Too bad our school’s don’t teach it as well as you did.
@caseymac2014
@caseymac2014 8 ай бұрын
I don't know if I missed it or not but the waist where does that go? Can it be used as compost or hog feed or something like that or does it go to a dump?
@LauraFarms
@LauraFarms 8 ай бұрын
Animal food!
@daveklein2826
@daveklein2826 8 ай бұрын
Animal feed, nothing goes to waste
@diederikvandedijk
@diederikvandedijk 8 ай бұрын
Run all your tractors, combines, trucks and the ethanol plant on ethanol.
@bruuuuhhh5918
@bruuuuhhh5918 8 ай бұрын
THAT WAS SO COOL! I love yall's channel & how you teach us city folk not only where it comes from but where it goes! AWESOME!!!!!
@weremodel
@weremodel 8 ай бұрын
180 bushels of corn, a good producing acre, provides enough oxygen to provide 131 people with their oxygen needs for a year. Keep growing, We need to breathe. Thanks you two. I have about
@richseahag4980
@richseahag4980 8 ай бұрын
Grant - your explanation on the carbon cycle of ethanol completely changed my opinion on ethanol from bad to ok.
@luckyjim51
@luckyjim51 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tour... Its always interesting to see all the parts of the process.
@calvinhfactor4565
@calvinhfactor4565 8 ай бұрын
Great video Laura thanks for the tour.
@sfcjones2590
@sfcjones2590 8 ай бұрын
I got the first like...
@billcampbell1627
@billcampbell1627 8 ай бұрын
On the other side you have the lowering of the water table from the corn belt. The upcoming issue is water. The Columbia River does not get the water it used to. Every city along the way takes a sip'. They will get to the point when they do not allow unregulated access to water. Ethanol uses way too much water to grow the corn. Ethanol absorbs water over time and will disable any thing that uses gas and has had it sitting for more than a year.
@daveklein2826
@daveklein2826 8 ай бұрын
Blah, blah, blah blah
@42base13
@42base13 8 ай бұрын
Most plain gasoline goes bad after sitting for a year!!! it's not just ethanol.
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