Dangerous Job On The Farm 

I’m 67 yrs old. Grandpa told me when I was a pre-teen,”If you go through a day without learning something that day was wasted”. He was a large dairyman pasteurized the milk for dairies. Was on the Cattleman’s Association Board. Raised beef. Had a large family plot for vegetables plowed with a mule. Spotted for fire ants mounds to crop dusters. Planted pine trees for the state. Night manager for the State Farmers Market. Never knew hime to be sick until his early 70s. I thought grandpa could do anything shy of walking on water! I enjoy your videos! Thank you!

NH3 is also a refrigerant. Large cold rooms and freezer plants use NH3 instead of Freon. I was a pipe welder for 35 yrs.

Grant, you weren't actually using the correct PPE. Order yourself an M3 full face respirator with the correct filters. Best wishes and stay safe.

I have to watch every day to see the color of Laura’s nails

As young kids growing up on your respective family farms your parents did an excellent job educating you in the farming processes. You both have done well to combine your knowledge & it is great you can still draw upon your families. I enjoy your channel.

Probably one of the most dangerous jobs in farming. Borken hoses, broken tanks, run away release of ammonia and dangerous to control and be around. Good to have a windy day. Great Job! More high tech than high tech! Very interesting.

I used to be in the design and engineering field which of course creates drawings that folks use to make all sort of things. Way back, probably 30 plus years ago, we used to reproduce drawings through a process called Blue Printing. The machines that made the blue prints used ammonia fluid that drew off the gas and applied it to the actual blue print paper that was embedded with ammonia salts that was exposed to light projected through the drawing paper that was layered over the print paper (much like putting carbon paper under your original paper document, stone age tech). Consequently there was a strong ammonia odor. The smell is horrific yet not bad for you with only limited exposure. That whole reproduction process required an area that was extremely well ventilated since prolonged or strong exposure to ammonia gas is very harmful to our bodies. Ammonia gas is an oxygen consumer. This is really that simple, ammonia eats oxygen. That is why it is so dangerous for any living matter when exposed directly to ammonia. Ammonia gas when inhaled goes directly to our bones through our moisture heavy body tissue, it then looks for a way out which in turn causes the burn since all of this happens in less than the blink of an eye. There is a tremendous amount of energy produced and consumed in a miniscule amount of time. I was taking some bottles of spent ammonia to our local Drafting Supply business for them to dispose of the spent ammonia. One of the gallon bottles tipped over and the cap came loose. Thankfully it didn't come all of the way off. Just that tiny amount of liquid ammonia, only about an 1/8 cup, had some serious results that I learned about in a couple of hours. I admit to not being aware of the sudden and deeply impacting power of ammonia. We all hear that it's bad, we just aren't told why or how. Anyway, after the gas disapates in the ground it leaves behind ammonia salts that have great properties for feeding plants. It's crazy. In one form it is highly deadly. In another form it is life giving.

Burrowing owl = Athene cunicularia, used to be Speotyto cunicularia

Hey-- I saw Cale's post two days ago, telling us that Laura's Papa Kurt died on November 7. Your videos are always cheerful, upbeat, full of smiles and laughter. And I can, all of your channel family can, understand that there's nothing cheerful, upbeat, or funny about losing your grandfather. The only thing worse is thinking you have to pretend to be cheerful, and happytalk your way through a video just to post content to keep your subscribers happy. We understand. We care about you both in your time of grief. And we'll wait and hooe to see you when you're ready. Love, 498,000 members of your channel family.

Hi, Laura. I know it's a difficult time right now but I hope you know how much we love and support you and Grant. we love you guys so much.

I absolutely love how you and Grant explain what and why you are doing what you do. I have been learning so much from you two.

Thank you for reminding everyone about the precautions that must be taken when using anhydrous ammonia. Using anhydrous ammonia is serious business.

You guys are great at explaining stuff in the world of farming. Us non-farmers take it for granted. Thanks for the videos.

Found your channel and really love it. Grew up in Omaha and went to school at Wayne State. Moved to Dallas in 1980. Really miss Nebraska, the beautiful country and great people. I was in direct sales to people while in college and made hundreds of calls to families on farms. The absolute best people out there. I had lots of friends who were ranchers and farmers while in college. Good lord, how farming has changed since the 1970s. Stay safe, keep grounded, keep up the good work feeding the world, and the great content. Love to you and Grant and everyone.

You can farm without anhyrous but your corn crop wont be as high yeilding, soybeans don't require it. Actually soybeans are good for replenishing the nitrogen and before the days of common AA use crop rotation was essential for a good corn crop.

The continuing story of Laura Farms. Thanks Laura and Grant, interesting that the fertiliser will still be available for the plants, for next year's crop. Love from Mike. ❤

5:45 When the pressurised ammonia comes out of the tank it depressurises and gets VERY cold. It's actually how a refridgeration or air conditioning unit works with the freon. It is compressed outside so it gets hot and releases the heat, then it goes inside where it is allowed to depressurise and gets cold and absorbs the ambient heat, then it goes back outside where it is compressed again to release the heat. Rinse. Repeat. They use ammonia as refridgerant in the really large refridgeration units. They had an accident at one place when the system malfunctioned and resulted in an ammonia release that make a bunch of people downwind sick.

Thank you Laura for taking us along today. Have fun on you coming trip.

It's coming...you are at 499k n counting!!! Get ready...gonna be soon..n..you 2 deserve all of the kudos n accolades...for all that you do n share!!!!!!!!! Thanks!! 👍🦊🧙‍♂️🐺👍

I know all about anhydrous ammonia bc I used to work with it when I was heat treating metal tubes for the oil fields. I made a mistake of breathing some when I opened up a tank without a mask. lesson learned, omg it was painful.

May you and Grant have a peaceful and pleasant trip. You both need the break and refreshing. I think a trip to the coast, any coast, preferably a southern coast.

I agree with that being cold. 82 here in Florida.

Back in the late 70s I worked in a farm store. Filling those dang tanks was the worst part of the job, especially when the wind was coming out of the south because that meant I was downwind from the filling to turn everything off.

I'm amazed that the tank carts have such narrow tires and a narrow wheel base? Just looks like they would tip over bouncing through the field.

when she said sprayer and tractor had a baby lol- and - Grant smiled / laughed - i love to see those moments - so true and natural - true love u guys have - God Bless

i love the way you explain the details. entertaining and educational.

I always appreciate your channel. Had a neighbor burned with anhydrous ammonia. You are right to be careful with that stuff. Take Care and Be safe on the farm. Out

I have classified information via Facebook on Laura and Grant's whereabouts! It looks sooo cool but I don't want to ruin the surprise. Suffice it to say Laura & Grant traveled outside of the USA in their tractor solving mysteries, again. 😂😂😂 (Also, Laura brandished some VERY flattering Daisy Dukes and got a bit of a sunburn!) You will just have to tune in to see this cool corner of the world our 2 heroes explored! 😊

Thank you for being so delightful Laura, you make a monotonous cornfield an intriguing place. Mostly, after catching up on my fill of horribly news from all around, your pleasant, positive demeanor is a soothing balm. My stress level falls, blood pressure drops, and I'm reminded that not all human decency has disappeared. Thank you so much.

You get a wiff of that its like being underwater. One of the jobs on the farm I wanted nothing to do with after getting gassed.

I always wave from I-80 or when I fly over, but you never wave back ! 😢😢😢. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Grant setting in the set with his arms crossed is a real farmer

Awesome video Laura and Grant! Very informative to me, a non-farmer. It’s so great seeing you two farming together. My wife is my best friend and watching you guys working together is great. Keep up the great work! Have a fun safe trip.

Let everyone know that Anhydrous Ammonia in liquid form is -27 degrees Fahrenheit and it freeze burns when contacting skin.

Last thing. I love the way that the soil polishes the metal that passes through it. The shine and luster is so deep and rich.

Excellent video the team once again working together can't wait to see which exotic location you two will be heading on your winter break. I suppose its a fact of life being a crop farmer you can't nip off in the height of summer when there is so much work to do on the farm so it has to be winter breaks.

thank you loura 👍

Can you imagine if we could look back in history 100 years and see how our great grandparents lived in video! All the antique equipment, methods used, the home they lived in, and their lifestyle. That's the legacy you and Grant are creating today with every video posted. Priceless!

I remember when I was a kid back in Nebraska. You would drive down the road and all of a sudden your breathe would be taken away. Then you look over and see a farmer with an ammonia tank. The fumes were drifting across the highway .

Awesome job explaining everything, as usual.

I'm glad that you are taking precautions with the NH3. Breathing just a whiff of it will kind of cause your throat to seize, stopping breathing. We had a 9 lb bottle of reagent grade NH4OH (basically highly concentrated ammonia) break in a medium sized lab and it caused evacuation of that lab and an adjacent lab. Luckily no one was injured as we had a HAZMAT plan in place.

Enjoy the warmth! Vacation well and enjoy yourselves.👍👍👍

Enjoyed you and Grant's anhydrous application video, years ago I got laid off from my regular job for a few weeks I got a fill in job at a ag fertilizer plant filling, delivering and picking up anhydrous tanks always hoped for a windy day when filling tanks, love your videos guys

Anhydrous Amonia is insanely dangerous, it’s the one thing I have genuine fear for, I’ve seen what happens when people get sprayed by it and it’s just horrible. Please just stay safe

I always told myself over and over if something bad happens while you're in the tractor applying NH3, first thing is turn off the cab fan, then drive to get upwind if you're not then turn the fan back on. Only had a somewhat bad problem once but that's what I did without hesitation.

Goooood morning Laura. In my younger day's I worked for a farmer he had no cabs on he's tractors he was showing me how to apply anhydrous I was riding on the fender we were at the end of field and he raised the plow before he got the anhydrous shut off luckily he got the plows back down real quick still took the breath away for a little bit. And all he said was don't ever do that. Enjoy your video's alot look forward to see where your going.

As a teenager in the early mid 60's, I applied anhydrous ammonia without a cab on the tractor a Farmall M. This was before safety was a high priority. I would hold my breath when making connection and make sure I was up wind. If sometimes you would get a whiff, it would take your breath away. It was applied when the corn was about knee high. That brought back old memories.

5:28 Ammonia is no joke! About 25 years ago, my dad, an electrical engineer, was changing (aqueous) ammonia bottles out on the old blue-print machine and the bottle was under pressure and blew ammonia all over him, in his face and everywhere. Ammonia was used to develop blue-print reactive paper to make large building plan reproductions. Needless to say, the fire department was called out to air out our building and they made him strip down to nothing in the parking lot under a sheet and whisked him to the hospital for observation. His voice was raspy and changed for YEARS afterward.

Good morning Sunshine! Nice to see you and Grant this morning. This vid was interesting and I enjoy your can do attitude and level of energy. You and Grant are going on a trip of some sort, hopefully a vacation, tomorrow. Let me say I am glad you two are doing this and hoe you have a wonderful time. I look forward to going along and enjoying some of the sights in upcoming vids. Have a blast on your adventure and a safe week ahead. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

Those Helicopters are heading back to a Military Base. I have rode in them before. Very cool ride.

Hey Laura how did the gentlemen that lost all he's equipment do to the fire at there farm . How did he do this year with he's crops. And could you possible do a up date on there progress if its possible Thank you cheer's.

Thanks for good info on how you use Ammonia and getting it into soil. In Houston in late 70s; a tanker truck of ammonia crashed and the ammonia cloud killed several before they could get out of their cars. Very scary

Laura: "You don't see that every day" Me: Actually, I do...sadly. I work on them, and I sleep right next to the airfield where they take off and land.... ALL NIGHT LONG, AND YES THEY ARE LOUD

My parents rented a farmhouse in south GA when I was a wee lad. We had to stay inside (no playing outside) when the surrounding fields was being fertilized with Anhydrous Ammonia. It was literally breath-stealing if you got even a small whiff of it. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

Thank you Laura and Grant! I learn something new watching you guys farm too! Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you🥰✌🏽

Alittle late... thanks for sharing your life with us! Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving!! Enjoy your channel a lot!😊 You are so close to 500k!

Awesome I worked on a hay farm when I was young. So I really enjoy your videos I'm learning different farming. ❤

Thanks for the video. May GOD bless.

Why does Grant does not where a mask so he breath filter air if he is putting the tank on. We in the Netherlands have to wear like gas masks when we put liquit amonia in the ground

Nice job explaining the process and why it’s needed.

Never stop learning and enjoy your day and up coming vacation. Thanks for sharing your day on the farm.

Hey Laura! I really enjoy your videos. I've learned a lot about crop farming for you, Grant, and your dad. Did you know about the Impact Summit by Farm Her that is held in Iowa?? You'd probably get a lot out of it. I nominated you for an episode. I wasn't sure if you were interested. To me and many of your subscribers, you've made a great impact on us by teaching us so much about your job and what it takes to bring a harvest to the country and the world. I hope you and Grant have a blessed Thanksgiving! 🦃

They make robot lawnmowers, mow 1/4 acre, return to charge. Maybe a robot tractor? Nice pink coffee cup!😊. Green sunglasses? And very creative nail polish!

When Grant vented that ammonia tank it reminded me of a drag racer venting the nitrous oxide system before a run.

Always checking in. You are so close to 500K :) Its finally time for you and Grant to celebrate. Looking forward to your next vid even if you worked your tails off making them lately. Truly appreciate both of you.

Can’t wait to see where you are going.

Thank you for sharing this insight into the never ending work on the farm.

Excellent explanation of applying anhydrous ammonia to your fields. Loved the drone shots. It really enhances your videos.

I suppose like a lot of jobs, even when you're doing the same thing, there can be differences that keep you on your toes. You both may be young in years but you have years more knowledge because of your up bringing, and now working together I would guess you talk over every days work before you start. May your farming life be long and fruitful.

3:06, that's a rough ride. Thank goodness for air ride. I find the play by play quite entertaining and educational. There's always something to do on the farm. Kudos to you guys! 10:12, So are you applying Brawndo? You know " Its got electrolytes". plants love that. Thanks guys, Yer Awesome!

It Was A Joy To Ride Along With You!! Very Interesting!! Thourly Enjoyed!! Thank You! Keep Smiling On!! 😀👍👊❤️

We put the fertilizer in the planter at planting time and then spread the sand with a fertilizer spreader when the corn is about three weeks old. This year the corn is incredible here in the south ,the nature of Nebraska is beautiful an owl in its habitat,

Wow Laura and Grant !!!! What an interesting channel you guys have!! Im riding with you every time and having fun doing it!! Thanks for sharing your operations with the world!! Appreciated!!

I find your videos, so informant you explain so much. Thank you.

Great video, especially with the Chinooks! I have to tell you, I was a Chinook pilot for 14 years in the Army. Such a great helicopter. Can’t wait to see where you guys are headed.

Chinooks.... I'm ~ 30 miles from Ft Campbell, KY. Chinooks flying low will rattle pictures off your walls.

unverferth MFG has gone from a small little business in Ohio in 1988 bought Brent MFG which started out in a corn field in Butler Co Iowa building grain carts back in the 1970's awesome seeing this company grow ...

I started applying anhydrous when I was sixteen. We rented applicators from the same supplier that sold the anhydrous. After a few hours of replacing shanks, fixing leaks and other adjustments we went to the field. To shut off the applicator you would pull a rope attached to the valve. Sometimes it didn’t work and you would have to yank it a couple more times then see how far upwind you could run while holding your breath, good times! Stay safe. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I had no cab.

Enjoy your channel and as others have said and I am sure you do; be extremely careful with the anhydrous ammonia. I have been in the Fire service since 1964 and trained to minimize hazards and fortunately have never had to deal with a leak. But I certainly respect it. Please be safe and I know you will.

Yes, turn those flashers on. Otherwise people may not see you on the road until it's too late......in your 100k pound, bright green tractor the size of a two story house. 😂😂

Great explanation of what you are doing and the danger of what can happen if you do not know what you are doing ! ( from Canada )

Hi Laura and Grant! Just wanted to say that I really found this video interesting and informative and I enjoyed watching it. Keep up the great work!👍🏼😃

I used this on my farm every fall, you need to show great care and respect handling this stuff, a couple of small whiffs quickly reminds you to take care.

I haven't smelled anhydrous ammonia in probably 45+ years, but I can still smell it. 😅 It's a smell you don't easily forget!

Excellent video Laura! It is very interesting to see how things are done on the farm today.

So much fun to go along with you! I learn Everytime I watch a video! Thank you for sharing!

Laura Farms often makes me wonder about stuff, for example, why can't plants use nitrogen (N2) from the the air (78% N2)? And why do plants need nitrogen? It turns out N2 is an inert gas consisting of two N atoms connected by a very strong triple bond, very hard to break apart. Plants can't do this their own. However, processes, e.g. bacterial or chemical, can break the N2 molecule apart and create chemical compounds (e.g ammonia) that include the N atom with a much weaker bond. This makes the N available to the plants, which makes the plants deliriously happy, because now they can produce chlorophyll. Chlorophyll makes plants green and allows plants to use carbon dioxide from the air and sunlight (via photosynthesis) for energy, amongst other things. I've tried not be too technical, and I hope this clears up for anyone else who may have been wondering. Please note that chlorophyll production also requires other essential elements, but I've just focused on N2. 😃❤

We were taught to absolutely never use water with NH3 unless you have a safety tank with min 300g. Small amount would make any skin contact/damage much worse.

Hey Laura!!! Can you do an end of year summary some time. Like how many bushels you did total on your total acreage? How much of your harvest time was just on your and Grant's fields versus how much was on one of your family fields? ANd by the way you do always mention Grant's family farm but does your family also farm land in the area? I think it would put a scale to the amount of work you all did.

Chinooks, what a beauty

You did good there young lady, meant as a compliment. Those are a type of helicopter called a CH-46, and you're right they are a Chinook. They used to have the nick name of Banana Bird. If they fly at the right speed and power settings and you happen to be under their flight path you can see that the aircraft gets a curved shape, a banana shape, to them. They have counter rotating blades, one at each end, that cause the bird to bend. And yes, the fuselage is designed to bend just the same as the wing on an airplane.

Hi Laura, you little sweetie do you know how precious you are you always make me smile even when I don’t feel like smiling watch your videos that I smile little cutie pie

Love watching your vids Laura with Grant it’s nice to see your take on different approaches to your farming style in farming I know different farmers do different farming methods or ways in their own farming practices. How long does it take to close 1 field with pivot tracks? From watching you do 1 pivot track seems like it’ll take 1 hour or 2 hours to do 1 pivot track was just curious and thought it would be nice to know

I am just blown away with auto steer

That’s awesome

No buckets were harmed in the production of today's video.

I have never seen fertiliser like that being applied before,it was interesting to see how it's done.

We used to use AA. But we applied between corn rows when corn was about 14-18 inches high. But it isn't good for the ground. We went completely away from it. Cheaper alternative, but the alternative is applied with a sprayer

Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving and are staying warm!