Sleeping in a BIG BUD Tractor??

[@williamcooper126]

Diesel engine rumble is a sure way to put a child to sleep used to take my kid out in my truck when she was fussy and could not sleep worked 100% of the time.

[@augustreil]

On the dashboard no less, lol !

[@quadfarms7596]

Nice

[@wayoutwest4944]

Kobe appreciates Mr. Robert Welker being such a kind man, helping him up in the tractor.

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

That is the coolest thing to see, your little toddler asleep on the dashboard.
Good job on the peas. I'm praying for rain for you and your neighbors.

[@larrylund2682]

Baby sleeping in the cab, reminds me of falling asleep while plowing. Furrow at end of field woke me up, saved the fence. Nothing to tell dad about. Life was really good down on the farm.

[@Ticdaniel]

Its so fun when you upload👍 Really!! Thanks NICK Scott and Robert for the nice entertainment you provide us that only can dream having a farm like yours 😁 always great to see from you👌 //Sweden

[@kenguier8464]

It is hard to comprehend someone working so many acres. Such a big operation... Thanks for sharing...

[@mathbrown9099]

So encouraging to see this process that has travelled through time by, …….? Farmers. God bless you all. I can’t express my full gratitude here.

[@Shadowfax2121]

Your dog loves anytime they can be with the big guy doing his important things. I know because my boy is exactly the same. Hope your season goes well guys, ITS GO TIME !!!

[@MrGerritStok]

The superlative degree of cuteness. Which i can"t get enough off. And in a Bud, double fun. Thanks man. My youngest grandson is a little bit older. So much fun to have them around. A blessing yeah. See ya.

[@xxbambamxx7261]

There are no better engine noise to sleep too than a big bud engine 😁
When I was a kid, I always fell asleep listening to a diesel engine.. When I was 14, I worked at a big bus workshop that housed 205 busses Mercedes all the way, but those old V8 diesels and w12 knocked me out while idling 😂
So, a cowboy stretch in the back seat right over the engine 💤 😴 💤 😴 💤

[@johnrankin9944]

Love it when you have your kids in the tractor cab. Riding around in the cab with dad is something they will remember for a live time. I'm seventy and still remember my dad holding me on his lap

[@nikolaitownsend1239]

I am 16 and remember sitting on the shift lever on the left side of our 5205 tractor every time my dad would go to do some tractor work. Great memories indeed.

[@robinredman5192]

I had forgotten just how much quality you have in your videos when you are out farming. Always great videos, but just an awesome way you capture what you are doing out in the fields. Thank you for all of your hard work and the crops you provide for so many. God Bless y'all. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

[@DancerOfClouds]

Nik, seeing you boy sleeping on the dash of the Bud was so sweet. Thinking back when I was a child, there wasn't a dash to sleep on. God Bless the Welker family now and always for the love you have for each other and the joy you share with the rest of us.

[@aoac1]

Very precious lil' guy asleep on the dash! Thanks for all you guys do!!!

[@pamalvestad3848]

As a kid I spent many hours after school in the fall sitting on the cab floor doing homework. As i.got older I sat on the end rows to pull hitch pins and help rebook up wagons that ran be hind the unipicker. I was paid .10 cents for each pin. I thought I was the kyckiest richest kid in the county. I with my siblings and cousins country the days for farming event's. Today me and my 4 siblings still have seasonal ties to the farm. So Blessed to live this life. Thank you for sharing and keeping agriculture real through education in your videos. Every farm life is different which makes farm life challenging

[@1striperon]

Great video, everyone. The drone shot with the sunset on The Bud was portrait worthy, nice.

[@rdyardie]

It is cute seeing that a child can sleep just about anywhere when they want to. Back in 1977, I was visiting a cousin's farm and he asked me to take a load of rapeseed to the elevator in Saskatoon. (It was about 300 bushels each load.) The truck was a cab over International. Our youngest daughter feel asleep on the quilted engine cover. The vibrations put her right to sleep. Rapeseed was the forerunner to canola. It was a cash crop contracted out. I took two loads in that day. (Rapeseed was modified through genetics to become known as canola. Canola is used for canola oil and it is used in edible oils.) Rapeseed was selling for $12 a bushel, "back then" when wheat was around $4 a bushel. Fertilizer is now making a big difference in yields. Here in western Canada we need rain once again. The drought is affecting just about every farmer. By the way, I was talking to a cousin about your farm. He knows the Case dealer in High River. . . . Small world at times. 😊

[@jonathancranshaw985]

Very cool to see your dad in a new tractor with new technologies and his take on it all. But also very cool to see that there are still farmers out there running older units and still getting the job done. Very nice video, thank you

[@ky.gambler5281]

Just curious how much it will cost when it breaks down. Used semi engine computers are on eBay for 10 grand I heard. There's a shortage of new chips of course .

[@alwuchner5803]

yhhghhkoom..😊😊

[@theedumptruck4709]

I remember as a little kid sleeping behind the seat of an Allis Chalmers 7060. Would ride with my dad any chance I could get. Now as a dad when my little one rides n sleeps in our case 4386 brings back memories

[@burtzorn4059]

Sure is nice of your dad to help his dog in the cab. Great dog and a great man , what a pair.

[@byronbyington8964]

As a kid that's how I always got my naps. I was always on the tractor with my dad and brother. No better life!

[@barbarastedillie1336]

Your little boys hair is a hoot!! How cool is it for your children to go to work with their dad! Very creative napping area!!

[@SomeTechGuy666]

I grew up riding in tractors with my dad. The vibration, heat and noise make for a great sleeping environment.

[@tompinnef6331]

You know it's spring when this farm 'seeds'. Nice to see you guys out in the field. Praying that you have a great growing season and get the rains you need. Hope the crew / family and you are doing well. Take care - Be safe and God Bless.

[@rongrose3746]

Praying for a better year for your farms and family !

[@69dblcab]

Great sunsets. The golden yellow on the Big Bud was awesome. Thanks. Stay safe and warm.

[@timmcgrath3907]

dad helping kobe up the steps had me rolling! and I thought our beagle was spoiled!!

[@jimkline9461]

The shot with your son sleeping on the dash is priceless, it's always good to start them young !

[@markreetz1001]

Great seeing you guys working the fields. Those big ol' toolbars going across the field is pretty awesome. Great stuff!

[@nicco999999]

Project for next winter, fab up a hopper to hang off the back of the seed truck to save your backs hunching over the auger with those boxes to treat the seed.

[@bettyjo5024]

So adorable your son sleeping on the tractor dash.. God Bless you all . Praying for an awesome crop for you all and all the farmers out there. Thank you for the great video's. Enjoy them so much. Great seeing the pup getting a bum boost into the tractor.. LOL

[@bluezy261175]

I like those buds, they must no longer use an hour counter, but a year counter ;) and they keep on keeping on.

[@Nobody-Nowhere-USA]

Thank you from someone that will probably never get to farm again, we get to farm vicariously through you and your family! Love your content!

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

It’s hard to find good help that doesn’t sleep on the job lol 😂 that brought me back when I was about that age or a little older riding with dad in the combine or on the tractor I’d get up with him at daylight and ride all day long I’d get off sometimes and play in the dirt or the creek lol those were the good days

[@skibik64]

Lots of room on the dash to nap. Man that brings back memories, remember being that age and Dad running a John Deere D tractor and doing field work always wanted to ride along. dad hated having us out there because we would always fall asleep. Always took a blanket along and would lay down between the fender and battery and fall asleep to the sound of the old 2 cylinder, chub, chub, chub.... The many days or weeks it took to do the 320 acres we had and now it can be done in less than a day, that is what impresses now.

[@randallparker8477]

When my oldest son Scott was teething he had the pain terribly, couldn't get to sleep. One evening I was working on my motorcycle, and my wife brought him out to me as she was going to work. He was grumpy and crying so I got a plastic bag with a couple of ice cubes for him to gnaw on, it helped a bit but he couldn't settle. I was almost finished on my tune up and started my bike. I was holding him in my lap as the bike was idling and and boom, he was out. For the next 3 months or so, if he was cranky out to the garage area and idle the Goldwing... naps came easier. His nickname to this day is Scooter. He's 43.

[@jimmclean160]

I know this was a very good video I loved it and it's good to see Robert that you had your sidekick buddy with you Coby he's such a cool dog

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

👍

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

You have such beautiful country there. It's great to see you in the fields. Here in WI we are still getting freezing temps and snow. It's crazy even for this area. Thank you for sharing another great video. Stay safe and God bless.

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video Welkers. Most interesting and certainly enjoyable.
Thanks for the drone footage. Seeing that rig go across the field with the music and American flag waving touches the heart!!!!!! Just wonderful!!!!!!!
Reflects what farming in America is all about!!!!!!
Bob, you look good in that big IH Steiger. A beast. Appreciate your feedback on the transmission it has. Sounds like a good hookup. Nice tractor. Seat looks comfortable.
Bob, thanks for helping Toby up in the tractor. All new to him from the big bud. He loves to ride.
Good seeding bob and trust you will get some moisture this season.
Nick, having your son along is great and then him sleeping on the dash is precious!!!!!!
Keepsake memories!!!!!!
You are covering the ground just great without any problems. Wonderful.
Moving right along with your seeding and I trust you will have moisture this season!!!!!!
About it for now. You all take care and be safe.
Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks for everything.
Appreciate the filming and editing for us so we can follow along.
The Iowa farm boy.
Steve.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

👍

[@adamfisher6709]

Y'all are an awesome family. Love the videos of your operation and wish you all the best. If only our country had more families like yours. It would be a lot better place

[@haveyfarms2085]

It's so fun to see your new videos!! It's the highlight of my day, Really! Thank you Nick, Scott and Robert, i know you are all busy guy's but you guys should try and make more videos, it is so amazing to see what you guys do on the farm! From Wisconsin

[@keithholland]

Hey Dad! Thanks for your perspective. You and Cody were terrific in this video.
More Dad content please.

[@russmatchett3430]

When I worked at John Keil and Sons out East of Conrad in the 80s, my daughter used to ride with me in their 525/50 Big Bud, When she got tired she'd just curl up under her blankie in a corner and take a nap. She still mentions that every once in a while.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

That brings back memories of the 80s

[@charleshagenbuch6078]

Kobie: I want my Big Bud back! To bad it's a demo otherwise you could fab up a doggie ladder for Kobie. Bob is making that International sing and dance. Good to see the Dynamic Duo back together.

[@EL-ru8nl]

Thanks for feeding the nation!! God bless America 🇺🇲

[@ghostdevill]

Rightnow the old is gold! It keeps on running without some fancy electric gizmo that fails and shuts operation down.

[@Imroytc]

Your whole family make some great videos your father reminds me of myself with his humor, yes there is two of us. I burst out laughing when I saw your kid sleeping on the dash reminded me of sleeping on duffle bags in the back of an armored personnel carrier when I was in the ARMY. Hope things go great for you this year. Prayers for you and yours.

[@paulwasserman97]

The prep before seeding this year was awesome so much to get ready. I hope & pray you have a nice rain & wonderful crop this year. Drone shots really set off & explain just how big the fields are. WAY TO GO WELKERS!!!!🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍

[@cargotoolshop5319]

My dad had a 4520 and he was trying to disc the field and I couldn't sleep on the floor with my head banging off the cab, I remember getting out and walking home at five years old, stay strong kids

[@dennislamers986]

Always a great day when there's no issues. You three guys are such a great team.

[@jimkavalier2831]

My grandmother worked in a hemp mill during WWII making rope!
Best of luck this growing season! 👍

[@leomcavoy5770]

🇺🇸 What a beautiful sight, the next generation catching a cat nap on the dash, priceless 👌 👍🙏

[@mikemathews2912]

I'm glad to see your getting along with out any problems hope you get some rain soon God bless

[@greathodgy22]

Nick, plant the hemp away from any road, blocked from sight by other crops, hide it. My cousin planted some about 6 years ago, people stopping on the road, taking photos, pulling up plants, etc. etc. etc.

[@davidschlecht3016]

Nick, good to see that you are getting the next-generation farmer ready to carry on with the Welker dynasty. Good to see that the weather is allowing you to get on the land and planting.

[@acdiesel7439]

Awesome video. Love watching the Big Bud working ground. What a brute. Seeing your son sleeping on the dash made me chuckle because my son would do the same thing. After he stops reaching for the levers. Lol. Looking forward for more.

[@Marko343]

Man it's easy to forget just how many acres you guys plant till you see some of the drone shots from planting.

[@bornagainfarmer4329]

Beautiful country.

[@Ham68229]

Have you guys considered getting or making yourselves a "ribbon mixer" to pre-mix your seed, takes the guess work out when having to refill in the field. You could mount rubber matting on the ribbons inside to help protect the seed while mixing.

[@ky.gambler5281]

The little one on the dash asleep is precious. Y'alls tractors are quite a bit larger than my grandpa's H Farmall? God Bless you and your family and prayers for an abundance of crops this year.

[@benjaminmatte5225]

A good dog and a good Dad

[@kennethkromberg8590]

HI MY NAME is Kenney i am 67 years old when i was a little guy before big bud we had a wagner 14 i always road with my and sleep in the tractor it was warm and the best and restful sleep trust me he will never forget
the best life ever ag is not the only industy in the USA its the number 1 industy full of good time bad times fun times sad times through out the years we stay grounded

[@mingthemerciless6855]

Love the planting season, aerial views got me hooked. Brilliant!

[@ncupp7467]

I'm not religious but the god bless at the end of every video makes me feel good. Thank you

[@CGW116A]

Miss you editing of long ago, Nick. The flow was just better. Understand time factor with family too.

[@BruceHubbell]

This is really EXCITING… the planting…the drone footage outstanding
And the sleeping baby… awwww
Walkers… you’re My Heroes!!

[@charlesold3451]

Enjoyed the video!! Thanks. Hope you have a great year with ample rainfall!!

[@jickmccivy6327]

Yeah Seatbelt helps the Ouch ! Hitting the top of the cab with your head hurts bad enough but if you're wearing a ball cap the button on the top of the hat makes it feel like you got hit on the head with a ball peen hammer , I used to tell my new operators before they drove off in one of my Cranes wearing a ball cap that they might want to wear their Hardhat instead , Most would leave wearing the ball cap and return at the end of the day wearing a hardhat , LOL . Or you can wear a welders hat that doesn't have the button on top .

[@robertcarpenter992]

Great to see you guy's back in the fields again praying that you get a better season this year god bless you all.

[@pastorjones2561]

Thank you for the great videos. It is awesome sitting in KY watching you farm and living life on the farm. Great examples you all are passing on to the next generation.
Gods blessings on your families.

[@joeynagy8657]

This video made me tear up a bit seeing you and your son making passes in the tractor it brought back a lot of the greatest memories of my life with dad seeding in our case 2294 and later on in our 4490 and I remember sleeping on the back dash behind the seat in the old Massey 750 combine thank you guys stay safe keep up the good work

[@jonthompson6255]

I used to fall asleep behind the seat of Grandpa’s JD 4400 combine during harvest.

[@whiteeagletrans9850]

Nice to see you guys in the field again. Hope the rain comes when needed God bless

[@thedonleroy]

Man I wish we were planting here in MN. Mother Nature just won't give up on winter. We had a pretty good rain this morning followed by a couple of inches of snow. With the forecast we won't be in the field until May. Nice to see the next generation starting their training.

[@eddiebaughman2809]

Great viedo. Becareful with the hemp. A couple of farmers tried it here and the market fell out on them. One farmer went all in and went broke. They also said it was hard on their ground.

[@Dirtos]

Always amazing to see how different farming practices can be.
You harvest before winter and seed after winter without even breaking the ground. Where I am, after harvest they plow, till, seed a cover crop, now after winter they mow that cover crop, spread manure, plow, till and then finally seed.
I am sure the amount of rain you get is a big factor.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

You've got it correct

[@survivingminnesota8381]

Never gets old watching the Big Buds

[@banburys]

Great video.
Fond memories of when young and rolling and harrowing on old open Massey in early spring having to lean forward over bonnet to defrost hands around exhaust whilst on the go.
Fond memories 😊

[@jimpolk]

Good show guys. Need to build a removable stair at a lesser angle for Kobie. Good to see him in any case. I pray that God will bless you and your farm with just the right amount of rain for a full and prosperous harvest.

[@HalfCutGarage]

Best part was your ol man takin his dog in that brand spankin new tractor!!!!Love it!!!

[@garyclaassen4098]

A tractor is the worlds best nap machine for young kids. Mine slept with me many days.

[@rusnsc7622]

Thanks Welker Farms!👍🇺🇸🙏

[@kevingoodall9307]

You guys are the best! REALLY look forward to your videos. Praying that you all have a banner yield this year!

[@creatorwords4113]

Never get tired of Big Sky Country and Welker Farms!

[@andywintz959]

Love your content guys, thanks for taking us along. Being in NW Iowa it’s hard to relate on how you know where your fields start and end, we have fences to separate everything, I see why it’s Big Sky Country!

[@ko9446]

I’m sure you have done your homework on hemp. Around here farmers love it. The canopy keeps weeds out, no or loss chemicals. The big problem is the farms are next to a lot of houses here in So Cal, pretty sure that won’t be a issue for you.

[@glennspreeman1634]

surprised your drone can handle that much wind!! prep really helps when you hit the field!!

[@johnbrown7312]

Love seeing those crude oil trains hauling that good Canadian crude south.

[@robplaysgames75]

Sleep well Nick and the rest of the crew. See you next time! (Had a nice laugh with the last bit.)

[@markshearer1420]

Just start watching your videos. Love how all the family are involved in making the videos

[@lucasdobson9278]

Lol I did that as a kid when my dad was out bailing hay you see me passed out next to him ah good times I miss farming at times

[@mikeboeckerman2481]

I am amazed how sharp your father is with the newer tractor and its features. Wishing you a profitable growing season. Mike from from Minnesota.

[@died4us590]

Your truck needs a dash dusting, but i guess it gets CROP dusted a lot lol, that was for the dad joke's. Thanks for the great content. I will pray that you get some rain, and bursting the bin crops, well not literally. God bless.

[@CharlesJohnson-qx5ln]

Absolutely love the drone footage! Beautiful country out there. Thanks for beings farmers! ❤️

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

Glad you got the new tractor Bob. You raised your boys right. 😁 Great sunset footage Nick. Do some more. You could sell prints of those shots.

[@sallydunbar1683]

Always enjoy your videos, drone footage and the fabulous Montana sky! Loved the napping little one! Safe spring to the Welkers & all farmers!

[@badgerpa9]

I hope you guys get a nice gentle rain when you are done seeding.

[@willyfindlay4398]

Cobby and your Dad needs a lift mechanism to get into the Stiga cab. Getting building Leg Arms.

[@winters_knight7840]

I worked at a Case dealer and the experience I had with the CVX made me realize in all honesty that the JD IVT is easier to use.

[@Madhuntr]

It still amazes me that you can go around those fields with direct seeding only basically and still easily pull a good crop.
Here in Europe the farms that I know would never go drilling without prepping the fields beforehand

[@jcgamer892]

it's because our soil is a lot dryer and the top soil has a tendency to blow away with a high winds (up to 180 kpm) that is possible in certain parts of Montana. So a lot of farms tend to leave some vegetation on top to help keep the top soil where it is.

[@nigelgribble8736]

Often it's 20 bushel an acre country so costs need to be controlled as well as the erosion mentioned already

[@J-1410]

Europe usually gets a lot more moisture, and has a less prone to erosion soil and enviroment.
Minimum till is quite popular.