Cotton Harvest: 3 Days in 26 Minutes!

In this video, we condense 3 full days of intense cotton harvest work into just 26 minutes, giving you a fast-paced behind-the-scenes look at cotton harvest in West Texas. Watch as we capture the critical steps of cotton harvesting, from prepping the fields to bringing in the crop with modern harvesting equipment. The time-lapse videos showcase the dedication and hard work that goes into a successful harvest, highlighting the challenges and rewards of farming in the unpredictable West Texas climate.
Cotton Farming in West Texas is a high-stakes endeavor, where every day counts, especially during harvest. In this video, you'll see firsthand how farmers operate specialized cotton strippers and ensure the crop is harvested at the right time for the optimal quality and yield. Whether you're an experienced farmer, an agriculture enthusiast, or simply curious about the cotton industry, this video offers an exciting glimpse into one of the most crucial phases of cotton farming.
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[@owensanford482]

Thanks for the tutorial on the stripper heads. I knew there were brushes but now i see the batts too. Totally cool especially coming from the picker side.

[@terryrogers1025]

Thanks for the walk thru on the head maintenance and the explanation to go with it. I am very pleased to see the care and maintenance of all of the equipment, speaks volumes about your operation and the quality of your work being done. Thanks for the update, enjoyed watching.

[@wildwestfarmer]

Thanks! Running equipment we do our best to maintain it so it has extended life/performs well.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!

[@rubenbenitez8225]

Servicing the machinery is a must. Great job.

[@wildwestfarmer]

Thanks for your continued support!

[@FarmsteadEhlerOffical]

I have one tractor we kept a sprayer on for about 3 years

[@royl9858]

Good job guys on some good looking cotton! Have you ever tried putting all brush bats on a row to compare the job? Try it and see how you like it! Both rolls with all brush bats only.

[@lifeonthefarm6001]

I did mine that way year before last because I had some careless weeds 😂. It worked really good, It left some of the burrs on the stalk but did good on not tagging ( I was surprised) and went through the weeds a lot better. I chickened out on totally switching over the next year 😂.

[@wildwestfarmer]

We used to run that combination for 3-4 years. I forget the reason we swapped but it always seemed to work fine. They might have been more expensive i can’t remember

[@michaelgriggs-lr9gh]

Such a blessing!!AMEN!!

[@wildwestfarmer]

Sure is! Thanks for watching!

[@r3b3lxxleader]

Not sure how much rain yall got in Idalou but we got at least 2 inches west of Abernathy over the last few days and we still don't have our cotton out, it wasn't ready to pull before the rain hit.

[@griggsfarmsllc]

How many acres or seasons can you get out of a set of bats and brushes?

[@wildwestfarmer]

A set of new bats & brushes cost around $500 per machine. Depending on crop size we try to swap them mid season & continue to run the same set a bit the next year after they have been broken in. Brand new bats seem to have a very soft rubber & it sure helps to let them sit in the off season after being used. Occasionally we change just the worn out ones as needed.

[@griggsfarmsllc]

@ heck of a lot cheaper than replacing spindles even though spindles last quite a bit longer

[@chriswilcox1932]

Farmers make plenty of money plus that government check yall get.

[@lifeonthefarm6001]

😂 we spend a lot more.

[@chriswilcox1932]

@lifeonthefarm6001 lol if ya did you'd go broke.

[@lifeonthefarm6001]

@@chriswilcox1932 It’s a delicate balance.

[@chriswilcox1932]

@lifeonthefarm6001 yeah driving new truck every year wife new Cadillac 5000 sq ft house.yeah it's tuff man.

[@lifeonthefarm6001]

@chriswilcox1932 Dude I’m driving an ‘08 model pickup , my house is old and small , and my wife’s car is an ‘03 model 😂.
I’m a small farmer, I only wish I could have a new pickup every year.
Oh and those “ big government checks “ ? Where tf do I sign up for those cause the ones I’m getting don’t even pay my fuel bill for the year.
You should take a tour of an actual farm sometime.