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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
  • The Iowa Farm Damage is pretty unbelievable. It's unlike anything I've ever seen in my lifetime. Thank you to the Iowa farmers who took time out of there days to show me around. Early on in the trip I made a quick stop at an equipment auction and for a quick minute I thought I bought my first combine.
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  • @popquizzz
    @popquizzz 4 года назад +301

    The devastation is heartbreaking... but the reclamation and support is heartwarming. God Bless the USA and the farmers that feed the world!

    • @alexpaige8895
      @alexpaige8895 4 года назад +11

      it's bad in Missouri too

    • @MillennialFarmer
      @MillennialFarmer  4 года назад +29

      It was gut wrenching.

    • @alexpaige8895
      @alexpaige8895 4 года назад +6

      @@MillennialFarmer yes it was I was in best buy when it hot we didnt even see the worst of it

    • @alexpaige8895
      @alexpaige8895 4 года назад +4

      happend*

    • @georgiasaddoris1234
      @georgiasaddoris1234 4 года назад +7

      @@alexpaige8895 a huge derecho storm came through 5 states Iowa got hit the hardest and destroyed everything about 2 billion dollars of corn damage it lasted about an hour and had wins stronger then a cat 2 hurracain I was in the middle of it in cedar rapids and every square mile is destroyed it took 10 days for my power to get back on and 10,000 people still have no power.

  • @Npileafs5
    @Npileafs5 4 года назад +74

    As someone that lives in Cedar Rapids, IA I appreciate you letting people know what happened here

    • @ChickenBaconRanch4359
      @ChickenBaconRanch4359 4 года назад +3

      You need anything visit Ernie at CVO. They got some stuff going on over there

    • @jacobdolenc7994
      @jacobdolenc7994 4 года назад +3

      @Dylan
      Collage starts on Monday for Me, but I would love so much to drive from Utah to Iowa and just help out. Drive combines and cut up fallen trees. You all are in my prayers, you aren't forgotten

    • @Aspire2Cycle
      @Aspire2Cycle 4 года назад

      Going on to almost 14 days now and parts of CR and Marion still doesn't have power! I'm workings on a website for all the recovery going on. iowaderecho2020.com

    • @rj6110
      @rj6110 4 года назад

      T M im from that area, we lost 13 trees

    • @brianmerta3429
      @brianmerta3429 4 года назад

      I am from Fairfax, approx. 3000 population. I work for the city. From the time the wind calmed to 40 mph after the storm to now (over 2 weeks later) all we have done is haul trees. When it is all done, we will be well over 1000 truck loads of trees removed from the residents properties and city properties. Just crazy. No injuries during the storm. AMAZING! God bless!

  • @justinalexander7096
    @justinalexander7096 4 года назад +16

    Never heard a thing about this. God bless the volunteers helping all those people. Glad you posted this.

  • @drklinzman31242
    @drklinzman31242 4 года назад +7

    As a former Iowa farm boy, I want to thank you for taking the time to highlight the devastation of the corn crops and farms in Iowa. It was heartbreaking to see such damage but very impressive to see, once again, the resilience of the Iowa farm communities.

  • @tomdonohoe3851
    @tomdonohoe3851 4 года назад +58

    Thank you for giving Iowa some attention. The rest of the country does not seem to be interested.
    We have been devastated. We are 11 days out and many people are still without power..
    However the lineman are doing a great job. We are thankful for the assistance we have received.
    We are Iowa strong but we are tired!

    • @blainetoalston5945
      @blainetoalston5945 4 года назад +3

      I’m not sure Interested is the right word. I’m in Northeast Ohio, and there wasn’t much talk about the storm. We were expecting some of it this past weekend. But since it stayed North of us, it didn’t make the News! I think Michigan and Northwest Ohio got some but that’s it!

    • @Benglator1
      @Benglator1 4 года назад +9

      Others do care and are interested. It is the media though that has decided your suffering means very little. We here in Florida feel the same as you do when we take a hit from a hurricane. We make news leading up to the storm and then just enough tv time to show others the devastation and then we are left to our misery with no power as the rest of the country carries on. Some of us do care so just keep pushing on everyday and don't get frustrated or fall into despair as that is not good for your soul. Florida proud with our thoughts and prayers for you all in Iowa and a speedy recovery. :)
      p.s. Long live those linemen!!! I buy them water and food when we need them here. It really gives them a big boost in feeling good.

    • @rickmiller1429
      @rickmiller1429 4 года назад +4

      One, your in the the mid-west, Iowa here, fly over country, not interested; two, not some sort of virus you should be hiding under your bed from; three, a politician no one cares about; four, nobody is in front of a TV camera pleading "Oh why me, will somebody help me". These people are farmers, city people don't understand at all, these people help each other and will some how financially and otherwise find a way to continue. God bless them all!!!

    • @loriboyce942
      @loriboyce942 4 года назад +4

      I’m from Alberta Canada and I’m heartsick over what has happened. Grew up on a grain farm and know all too well how devastation can happen to what would have been a bumper crop. That wasn’t just ‘a storm’. Those fields are one heck of a mess to pick up, work under.

    • @monicabeach6909
      @monicabeach6909 4 года назад +1

      Lori Boyce exactly, weather modification is killing everything. It won’t be long before we all gather together and show the World what matters!!! Not dang politics. God, family, and good food! God Bless the Farmers!! 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

  • @theshedrepairguy2413
    @theshedrepairguy2413 4 года назад +101

    I actually felt emotional during this Zac, the emotions on your face shows just how much you care for your fellow farmers. Thanks for sharing, it must of been hard to film.
    Stay safe.
    Andy from England

    • @MillennialFarmer
      @MillennialFarmer  4 года назад +68

      Talking to Paul was personally gut wrenching. He mentioned how he will be done with hogs after this due to the storm. He also wanted everyone to know that his story wasn't special and a lot of farmers are hurting. He's a good man.

    • @guyburton9274
      @guyburton9274 4 года назад +13

      Ditto to Andys comments, Bless you all. Guy for the UK too.

    • @loganclancy2157
      @loganclancy2157 4 года назад +23

      Millennial Farmer I work at the local John Deere dealer in the area and I know Paul as well. Also, you could have seen a new X9 combine if you went a few miles to the west at my dealership. All in all, thanks for making this. A lot of people haven’t even seen this and you gave a lot of people a first hand look.

    • @blueonblack3971
      @blueonblack3971 4 года назад +4

      I felt the same way, well said.

  • @JA-fn7le
    @JA-fn7le 4 года назад +19

    The lineman that put my lines back up after my shed tore them down, were from Montreal Canada.

  • @billireland2029
    @billireland2029 4 года назад +4

    I knew it was bad, but your video was the first one of its kind to visit the state like you did since the storm. Thank you Zach for taking the time like you did. I'm with everybody else......very emotional. You know that not all the farmers are gonna recover from this and it breaks my heart 💔. And thank you for letting everyone share their faith. In this day and age....some may have edited those parts out. It was a good way to end the day at Coles!! Love all you RUclips farmers that I watch and think about and pray for you everyday!

  • @kentuckyproud4575
    @kentuckyproud4575 4 года назад +41

    I've been sharing Cole the Cornstars recent videos and now this one, simply because the national media doesn't give a crap about American Farmers and the shortages that will result from this. We need to share these videos to help get the word out and help any way we can. Especally, during the current situation we are all facing. Thank Zack for sharing.

  • @nickk4010
    @nickk4010 4 года назад +130

    "I'm a lineman for the county, I drive the main roads." Couldn't resist the song reference. Great video Zach and prayers and best of luck to all the affected farmers.

    • @markrskinner
      @markrskinner 4 года назад +8

      One of the greatest songs ever written.

    • @nickk4010
      @nickk4010 4 года назад +5

      @@markrskinner Completely agree

    • @dadsvespa
      @dadsvespa 4 года назад +3

      Great classic song.!

  • @RockBrigadeCommunityForum
    @RockBrigadeCommunityForum 4 года назад +9

    Much respect Zach for letting the farmers tell their stories. Nice to see the Cornstars, they were hit also. Having grown up farming I have a soft spot for farming and you feel it when you see farmers facing more stress and the unknown. Thanks

  • @JeffLacina
    @JeffLacina 4 года назад +5

    Thanks for making the trip and using your voice to help "tell the story". Quick math: even after crop insurance, the example you used of $60 PER ACRE short of "breaking even", on 1,000 acres of corn, that's $60,000 "in the hole" of just of the cost to put that crop in the ground. My family's farms SW of Montour, IA sustained significant damage: corn crop is 100% loss, along with two machine sheds, two cattle barns (both just 5 years old) and two older gain bins - all GONE. The most striking thing about this storm is how widespread the damage is. Thanks again for adding your voice on behalf of Iowa's farmers, farm families and small towns impacted by this monster storm. God bless you brother!

  • @LocalmotionSpain
    @LocalmotionSpain 4 года назад +20

    As a British farmer now producing hay in Spain, I sympathise totally. Farmers are the same wherever you are in the world - we all face the same challenges and unlike most professions we rely heavily on luck and nature to provide our livelihoods. I strongly believe a career in Agriculture is the best job in the world - but it is also one of the hardest and can be one of the most volatile. Sending thoughts and hope that everyone affected will be able to rebuild and afford to replant for a better harvest next year. The world needs our farmers.

  • @calcolson2813
    @calcolson2813 4 года назад +4

    As a lifelong farmer from Conrad Montana. My heart and my prayers go out to all families effective by this strategy. May God bless all of you folks. The backbone of American it's farmers.

  • @brianpeschke
    @brianpeschke 4 года назад +31

    Zach you're a better man than I, with all that devastation on so many farms keeping your cool and not getting overwhelmed. Go Serve sounds like an awsome organization and ran by some awsome people. I will say one thing though the American farmer is probably one of the most resilient, hard working, honest people you will ever meet you included. I did grow up on a farm and got to actually run a tractor in the field(JD 4010) and miss it. Keep up the good work.

  • @mitsnevets
    @mitsnevets 4 года назад +2

    im glad you stopped by Cole's place ! i watch you both and love the channels

  • @nickkercheval2704
    @nickkercheval2704 4 года назад +29

    As a farmer in the mid Atlantic my thoughts and prayers are with my midwestern brothers and sisters. All my farmer friends feel the same. Unimaginable ☹️

    • @billireland2029
      @billireland2029 4 года назад

      You wouldn't happen to be on the eastern shore of Maryland would you?

    • @nickkercheval2704
      @nickkercheval2704 4 года назад

      Bill Ireland Harpers Ferry, tip of the Eastern Panhandle of WV about 25 miles west of Frederick, MD I can see MD and VA from our front window

    • @billireland2029
      @billireland2029 4 года назад

      That's a beautiful area. Visited there a couple of times.

  • @ddickerjr
    @ddickerjr 4 года назад +174

    Only in the Midwest is "a couple hundred miles out of the way" I might as well make the side trip.

    • @nitetrane98
      @nitetrane98 4 года назад +18

      Texas: Hold my beer.

    • @robertreznik9330
      @robertreznik9330 4 года назад +11

      @@nitetrane98 Just traveling in the panhandle a hundred miles is just down the road. One time, we drove down to the Corpus, Brownsville and Laredo area recording almost 2,300 miles.

    • @chevyon37s
      @chevyon37s 4 года назад +4

      Because when you get out West, it’s a couple hundred miles if you take the short cut

  • @edmundduvel9122
    @edmundduvel9122 4 года назад +1

    All the best from South African farmer, it’s absolutely awesome to see people coming together and helping. 🙏

  • @mattc3368
    @mattc3368 4 года назад +6

    Throughout all the damage, stress, and sorrow Farmers deal with. I would just like to thank ALL the farmers for all they do. THANK YOU for what you do for us.

  • @Jacked97Ram
    @Jacked97Ram 4 года назад +5

    Thanks for showing the devastation, I’m in New England and their has been little to no talk about the damage, and zero talk about the impact on farmers. Thanks for shining a light on this

  • @marshalloutdoors1791
    @marshalloutdoors1791 4 года назад +27

    I watch Cole The Cornstar they had major damage there and all around them also. Good luck farmers to be able get your crops in and hopefully don't take a big loss. 🙏🙏

  • @dennisanderson7249
    @dennisanderson7249 4 года назад

    Thanks for visiting. We are still working on cleanup. Headed to the Marshalltown tomorrow

  • @rockysmith5682
    @rockysmith5682 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for coming down I work for the city of Huxley and we have spent tell today cleaning up in town

  • @jeremymurphy7320
    @jeremymurphy7320 4 года назад +38

    That storm was absolutely no joke. I'm in Cedar Rapids and they've estimated wind of 140 here on the SW side of town, maybe 1 mile from my home and eleven days later I'm still without power.
    Thanks for making this video. The extent of the damage can't really be appreciated until you've layed eyes on it and even then it's hard to comprehend.

    • @timothyschrader8325
      @timothyschrader8325 4 года назад +1

      I got relatives (same last name) near Norway, Fairfax and Walford. I didn't know it was that bad near Cedar Rapids. Thought it is was more in the northwest corner of Iowa.

    • @jeremymurphy7320
      @jeremymurphy7320 4 года назад +1

      @@timothyschrader8325 Fairfax had a ton of damage, too, but most all of rural Linn County has had power for a few days now. As of now, there's still about 9-10k within CR without power. Hasn't been bad so far but its supposed to get hot and humid this weekend. At least I've got a gas water heater so hot showers are one luxury we still have

    • @timothyschrader8325
      @timothyschrader8325 4 года назад +1

      @@jeremymurphy7320 Thank You, I need to make some phone calls tonight.

    • @tylerferdon9071
      @tylerferdon9071 4 года назад +1

      We didn't have it as bad as you guys did but we had 2 tornados strike Rockford il and we had about 60 to 70 mph einds

    • @jeremymurphy7320
      @jeremymurphy7320 4 года назад +1

      Thanks to a MidAmerican Energy crew, we got power back at 8PM Central tonight. 11 days, 7-1/2 hrs without power.

  • @kylerbrekke6301
    @kylerbrekke6301 4 года назад +54

    Huxley is my hometown. I know Paul real well. Heck of a good guy. He's one not to ask for help but just get things done

    • @MillennialFarmer
      @MillennialFarmer  4 года назад +16

      He really seemed like a great guy. I hope he gets back on his feet.

  • @dalebraun5497
    @dalebraun5497 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for coming down to Iowa to show the damage. Farmers have it tough when their crop gets beat down. Here in Cedar Rapids, some of us city slickers have gone for 10 days without power, but thankfully we have great neighbors who have helped out. The communities have really stepped up and we have electric companies and tree services from all over the country helping out with tree removals off of houses and power restoration.

  • @lukeandlogan3624
    @lukeandlogan3624 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Zac
    From Australia. The damage is huge . The area affected is the entire Australian wheat crop. Yet we haven't seen anything of this on news.

  • @Maximus73666
    @Maximus73666 4 года назад +178

    And poor paul geeze that guy has heart that made me tear up seeing his property thank god him and his family and cat are alive!

    • @kylerbrekke6301
      @kylerbrekke6301 4 года назад +27

      I've known Paul my whole life. Most humble man there is

    • @MillennialFarmer
      @MillennialFarmer  4 года назад +39

      He seems like a great guy. I was tore up inside talking with him.

    • @ericfowler6196
      @ericfowler6196 4 года назад +8

      Yes I feel for him

    • @SwitchRod
      @SwitchRod 4 года назад +1

      🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @billyminihan901
      @billyminihan901 4 года назад +5

      @@MillennialFarmer man I was choking up listening to him.. he got some fright to be fair.. fairplay to you for going around to talk to those families.. Billy from Ireland.

  • @byamrcn
    @byamrcn 4 года назад +8

    Hang in there Paul and God bless, we're pulling for you.

  • @dpreston8831
    @dpreston8831 4 года назад

    It’s great to see you take the time to visit and share what happened. I live in Illinois and was in the path and we’re still cleaning.

    • @dpreston8831
      @dpreston8831 4 года назад

      Btw you should do a collab with cole.

  • @howtowithdw5409
    @howtowithdw5409 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for coming to Iowa and help get the word out on how much damage the storm created. I live in Huxley area and it was nothing I have ever experienced before.

  • @darrenbunker8808
    @darrenbunker8808 4 года назад +4

    Despite everything thats happened to them, there all still smiling!
    Cant imagine having to deal with that, thoughts and prayers from the UK and hope you recover!

  • @thecipher01
    @thecipher01 4 года назад +3

    As someone who lives in Iowa and experienced this, thank you for sharing this for the world to see.

  • @REVSMOG
    @REVSMOG 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video of Iowa. We live just a few miles south of were you were in Luther. Lot's of devastation. I've been helping my 92 year old mother-in-law with the damage her farm near Luther experienced.

  • @robertclark9220
    @robertclark9220 4 года назад +1

    My grandson lives in Ankeny, he just happened to be here in Indiana visiting and missed the big storm. He drove back home on Tuesday evening. He finally got electricity on Thursday (in town). Our prayers are with all the people in Iowa and Illinois.

  • @scottmurphy9258
    @scottmurphy9258 4 года назад +3

    I would like to thank you for acknowledging the linemen trying to get power turned back on. My neighbor from Michigan is linemen out there working.

    • @robertlonsdale3826
      @robertlonsdale3826 4 года назад +1

      it,s lovely to hear the appreciation these guys have for the linesmen who clearly have an un predictable mountain of work to get through- however- over here in the uk the media just love to criticise our power supply companies if anyone is without power for a few days due to a totally unpredictable storm causing major damage.

  • @HughieMunro
    @HughieMunro 4 года назад +46

    That cat was loving them scratches

    • @ericrudgers6816
      @ericrudgers6816 4 года назад +17

      his therapy cat

    • @KraziIvan
      @KraziIvan 4 года назад +4

      @@ericrudgers6816 Yup sure looked like it. Teared up a bit.

  • @HAWKSTA24
    @HAWKSTA24 4 года назад

    You know what I like Zack? It’s that you aren’t focused on likes or followers as much as some farmtubers and you actually educate the general public about the business and agriculture. Keep it up.

  • @mattgraham4171
    @mattgraham4171 4 года назад

    Zach & Becky: Thanks for the great video. My wife, Mary Graham, is the Marketing Director for GoServ Global and would like the chance to get to connect more about all of the humanitarian efforts GoServ Global offers, not only local people, but people all over the world. I have watched every video of yours the last few years and you do a great job of promoting farming on the national scale. Keep up the great work.

  • @rupps_timber
    @rupps_timber 4 года назад +6

    Thanks for reporting on this. CNN, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, didn’t see any report from you. God bless our farmers!!

    • @theresamcmullen4841
      @theresamcmullen4841 4 года назад +1

      jabronee34 me neither, but I have to admit, I don’t watch any of the liars anymore. I don’t trust any of them anymore.

    • @cartertheraptor3624
      @cartertheraptor3624 3 года назад +1

      How about you include Fox News?

    • @theresamcmullen4841
      @theresamcmullen4841 3 года назад

      Cartertheraptor it’s a given!

  • @cubcadetsteve4148
    @cubcadetsteve4148 4 года назад +72

    Seeing the destruction of people's lively hood is heartbreaking.. God bless everyone effected by this disaster..

  • @dimduk
    @dimduk 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for showing the damage done, this has affected so many and will take years to repair.

  • @TheEpikFailz
    @TheEpikFailz 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the lineman shoutout. My dad is a lineman of 26 years and has had some good days and some bad days. Always #ThankALineman

  • @JDwoman
    @JDwoman 4 года назад +4

    I work for Heartland Coop, we had 68 bins damaged, totaling gone. 14 million bushel

  • @maciii069
    @maciii069 4 года назад +6

    I'm amzed about the resilience of the farmers in Iowa. Go guys and girls, I will be think of you here in Auckland nz

  • @brucelumsden94
    @brucelumsden94 4 года назад +1

    Thankyou for showing. In Australia we get serve wing storms in the north, where I farm in the south we can have trouble with fire as we did last summer. I was in your country this time last year.

  • @ryanskattum620
    @ryanskattum620 4 года назад

    Great video Zach, I live in Wisconsin and work on a dairy farm and it is just insane to hear about all the damage that has been done just about an hour and a half away from where I live. I pray that all of the Iowa farmers can get some help and some kind of relief. I honestly feel really bad for all that were affected by last weeks major storm.

  • @tomgates316
    @tomgates316 4 года назад +4

    One of the sad things had been FEMA's original response. "It was only thunder storms, you need help why?"
    Hoping all the Iowa farmers and residents affected are able to get the help they need to continue on. Devastating.
    And those in other states along the path, of course.

  • @perforator1609
    @perforator1609 4 года назад +13

    Heart goes out to Paul and family, you can see Paul is still shaken up from this, the whole time talking about his experience, that cat was getting a good workout. God Bless

  • @trev2192
    @trev2192 4 года назад

    Awesome video Zac, thanks for sharing the farmers story. Chin up guys from Australia 👍

  • @alanwilcox2008
    @alanwilcox2008 4 года назад

    Hi Zach and Becky; Thanks Soooo much for getting the word out on this devastation.... You hear from me often and I can’t tell the pain central Iowa is feeling. My family farm is near Tama. My dad passed away this past Sept. and I’m glad he didn’t have to see this. We will recover however and be stronger after the recovery than before. We will need to re-think how we design, build and manage empty grain bins. Captain Al from Tampa 😎

  • @spencermoss5528
    @spencermoss5528 4 года назад +147

    I really hope Cole ended his video with “I thought he was never going to leave “ 😀

    • @steamfan7147
      @steamfan7147 4 года назад +6

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @markreetz1001
      @markreetz1001 4 года назад +16

      Next dead battery will be blamed on Zach.

    • @reboot_2.00
      @reboot_2.00 4 года назад +6

      While I watched the video I wondered if the worst damaged acres of that downed corn couldn't be sold to livestock producers and have them cut it as a green chop to be fed immediately. Please inform me as to why or why not.

    • @701chevy9
      @701chevy9 4 года назад +2

      thetribber Also is nearly impossible to pick up off the ground.

    • @farmin4468
      @farmin4468 4 года назад +1

      Pat Kelley that’s not true at all. It’s exactly the same

  • @justinmills8084
    @justinmills8084 4 года назад +18

    Farmers lose that much money, they are still have the cost of turning the crops in the ground.
    This makes me sick.

    • @masterhiggins9914
      @masterhiggins9914 4 года назад +1

      Thats why farmers/crop insurance exist. It may not cover all of it, but it covers a large portion making things much more manageable.

  • @kencouch6777
    @kencouch6777 4 года назад +1

    Hey Zack, I just want to tell you about a situation that happened to my neighbors here in southern Saskatchewan. A 17 year old boy was running their grain bagger when he thought it was plugged. He didnt shut the tractor off before fiddling with it and he lost his right hand. You dont think about his stuff until it happens close to home. I hope everyone stays safe during Harvest 2020.

  • @jacknoll9421
    @jacknoll9421 4 года назад

    Hey Zach, I work for the Coop that you showed in the video. Both Slater and Luther are part of the same Coop. I have been helping Luther clean up and they just started to clean up the bin yesterday.

  • @jceades1950
    @jceades1950 4 года назад +4

    So happy that you got to spend time with Cole and his gang. When Marshalltown was mentioned I was hoping that you would end up there.

  • @AndrewHatch-cm8wv
    @AndrewHatch-cm8wv 4 года назад +6

    Absolutely insane. Pray for them. Here in eastern Washington back in 2000 we had a major hail storm come through it was so thick it looked like a white wall coming at us and it lasted about 30 min. We lost all our apples, 600 acres of onions and sweet corn. Our family farm never recovered and we had to sell about 6 years later. Hopefully these guys will have a chance.
    Can we all get a mulligan on 2020 please

  • @airbrgr
    @airbrgr 4 года назад

    Zach, thank you taking the time to speak with those affected by this storm.

  • @johnreese1985
    @johnreese1985 4 года назад

    Hey Zack,
    Thanks for spreading the word about the storm which swept through the Midwest! I looked into Go Serv and concluded that they are a legitimate organization in every respect and worth of our support. I'm grateful that you brought their work to my attention! We're praying for the farmers affected by this natural disaster!

  • @bramdeboel1851
    @bramdeboel1851 4 года назад +4

    My thoughts go out to those farmers. I hope it isn't the end for them and that they can recover from this disaster.

  • @RJ-nh9hw
    @RJ-nh9hw 4 года назад +16

    Spiritual people helping others (strangers too) get beyond the damage nature brought, in the midwest, the plains states, the bread and butter of America. My kind of people!

    • @1STGeneral
      @1STGeneral 4 года назад +2

      I never met or heard of a Christian that wasn't a brother or sister and a brother or sister in need is a brother or sister in deed and I pray our good deeds are multiplied many folds for those in need and thank you Lord our God for your mercy and protection

  • @jamesmorley2333
    @jamesmorley2333 Год назад

    We here in Aberdeenshire Scotland UK, have also experienced storms of a lifetime 2 years on the trot. 2022 and now 2023. Mature 250yr old trees toppled. Whole pine forests devastated with trees snapped in two. 130 MPH and last week 126MPH recorded sustained 30 minute continuous winds. Frightening when the trees collapse into the property. And they say our climate is NOT changing. Stay safe everyone. Great channel Mr Millennial. :)

  • @gv1965
    @gv1965 4 года назад +2

    Zach, my heart hurts seeing this destruction. Thank you for taking the time to show us what happening on the ground in the beautiful State of Iowa. We will pray those effected.

  • @surajganachari7101
    @surajganachari7101 4 года назад +23

    I like how he casually says he'll drive to Iowa.

  • @pringuette
    @pringuette 4 года назад +7

    Lmao, the very end...... those guys were weird. Love the cornstar crew!

  • @bryanswing135
    @bryanswing135 4 года назад

    Thanks Zach for this video, from being being raised on a southern Illinois farm in the 70's now living in Indianapolis, In area the storm damage is unbelievable and makes me sick to my stomach. I watch all you RUclips farmers and Cole The Corn Star. I don't remember hearing anything about this story and the damage here in Indy. I hope know one was hurt in the storm. Thanks again see you in the next video.

  • @jimholbay5148
    @jimholbay5148 4 года назад +2

    Sending prayers to all of The farmers🙏

  • @aldendarr
    @aldendarr 4 года назад +5

    It was one crazy storm. Im glad where I live the corn is in a lower area than the road level so our corn didn't lean as bad. And my dad says we were at a down burst of wind bc it was traveling south but we got some wind blowing north so the corn was leading to the north.

  • @flyinbrianz22
    @flyinbrianz22 4 года назад +8

    I'm sorry to say, I'm one of many who didnt know of the devastation. Its sad to see. Farmers are the life blood to the world. They never get the gratitude they deserve.

  • @michealdecker1438
    @michealdecker1438 4 года назад

    Its heartbreaking Zach....Great video thank you for taking the time

  • @neilhutchison5691
    @neilhutchison5691 4 года назад

    I am just a assistant golf course superintendent but this seems to be the equivalent of losing MANY greens if not all of them which would lead to a firing... You deserve a thank you because of the fact your bringing light to the deviation that hit Iowa during the storm. Most people could give a sh out this but the fact your helping these farmers out helps our country run. As if 2020 wasn’t bad enough with this... Anyway I thought this was just such a terrible time I just wanted to thank you for the content you have been producing. I’ve only been following along for a couple videos but I feel like the turf industry and farming industry have quite a lot in common! You guys probably work harder but maybe you can come live a day in the life of a maintenance/grounds worker. I guarantee if you extend a invitation to me I’ll work my ass off!

  • @droid683
    @droid683 4 года назад +6

    Here in central Illinois we got pretty lucky with the fact that it had died down by the time it got to us. Everyone here is praying for Iowa.

  • @owneroftheuniverse
    @owneroftheuniverse 4 года назад +28

    Honestly, “yeah, it will stay $100,000 cheaper over time too” is such under rated consumer advice. Always worth remembering that if you buy used machine then it will be the cheaper one when you sell it on too.

    • @sebverhoef395
      @sebverhoef395 4 года назад +8

      But that will come closer together right? At the end they both will be scrap and sold for a few penney’s

    • @jd3137
      @jd3137 4 года назад +3

      @Joey Gonker lots of huge farms around here mostly lease equipment not buy

  • @schafn
    @schafn 4 года назад +1

    Excellent, beautiful job Zach. The way you captured this day was worthy of a report on 60 Minutes. Nice job on the editing too. You captured the devastation; and not just the visual damage of grain bins and corn, but the damage to the farmers' livelihoods as well. All with a little sprinkle of MF humor. We haven't see enough about this story in the media, and your ability to talk to people and get the story first-hand was very informative. This storm will have a major effect on commodity prices this fall and that is another story our national media is missing.
    I also loved the way the farmers came across. The Bloomberg stereotype of the Midwestern farmer couldn't be more wrong. These guys may dress in t-shirts and ball caps, but they are businessmen and scientists for sure. Your interviews captured the fact that there is a lot of thinking and planning that goes into having a successful farm operation.
    Thanks

  • @stanschleusener6444
    @stanschleusener6444 4 года назад

    Thank you for your time and effort to make this video! Shared this video on F.B. and my son in Ca. said the Media has had very little on the news about this Storm and the damage it caused.

  • @duanebolen8359
    @duanebolen8359 4 года назад +41

    We in Cedar Rapids iowa had no Electric from Monday all the way till now some still don’t have electric

    • @jeremymurphy7320
      @jeremymurphy7320 4 года назад +2

      I'm in CR and I still have no power.

    • @Tobyyyy2
      @Tobyyyy2 4 года назад +1

      my family is in jones county and have to have a generator going at all times.

    • @jarrettmoehlman6469
      @jarrettmoehlman6469 4 года назад +1

      I am not too far east of Cedar Rapids and I got power back last Thursday evening.

    • @Tobyyyy2
      @Tobyyyy2 4 года назад +1

      @@jarrettmoehlman6469 which town, if u dont mind me asking?

    • @jarrettmoehlman6469
      @jarrettmoehlman6469 4 года назад +2

      Dawson Hirl Lisbon Iowa is where I am from.

  • @austinfluit1492
    @austinfluit1492 4 года назад +18

    Stops in larchwood iowa, I drive by on highway 9, see red Chevy looking at combines. Thought goes thru my mind that it looks like the infamous zach johnson. Thinks its impossible. And now I I missed the celebrity of my life. 😟😳🙄

  • @Joey-ve7ku
    @Joey-ve7ku 4 года назад +1

    Prayers for all those affected in Iowa. From Ireland

  • @martinrichardson706
    @martinrichardson706 4 года назад

    Donated to Global Serve! Thank you for sharing your experiences!

  • @sleepybroadcasting3597
    @sleepybroadcasting3597 4 года назад +4

    You can hear the sadness in the first mans voice. Feel bad for all of them.

  • @brianj4543
    @brianj4543 4 года назад +15

    I only heard about this in Australia through watching RUclips, #cole the corn star,

  • @michaelneuman5023
    @michaelneuman5023 4 года назад

    I am glad you are showing this, and our prayers go out to all those effected. My buddy has family in Estherville Iowa and they luckily missed it to their south.

  • @iconiaman
    @iconiaman 4 года назад

    Thanks Zach for making the trip. Very informative.

  • @michaelbrown8545
    @michaelbrown8545 4 года назад +4

    G'day Zach, that was an emense storm, I come from cyclone country here in Australia and I can tell you most cyclones don't do that much damage over such a wide area, I can see at times it left you fairly shaken and I'm sure most from a farm or rural background share your thoughts and emotions. When I was around 10 about 40 years ago the sugar cane farms in about a 15 mile area around our farm where hit by a hail storm in the middle of harvest season, it left the sugar cane flatter then that corn, blew the ends of sheds inwards and dropped 20" of rain in about 1/2 hour, we had the leaves of trees stripped off and plasted on the front of our house so that itvturned completly green. Nature is amazing even when it is so destructive. Prayers for all those with damage and crop loss and especialy for all the Pauls. Cheers mate 🍻

    • @chrisgirres7058
      @chrisgirres7058 4 года назад +1

      Your definition of Cyclone Country and mine are different that was Cyclone Country but it's Iowa State University Cyclones country and I guess that's we we took the name in the early 1900's after a huge point win in football

  • @Neighborly_Content
    @Neighborly_Content 4 года назад +6

    Thoughts for everyone, videos like this let you know MF is still a true farmer at heart, he must have left “the actor” back home. Great video giving us some insight, I started watching Cole and his filming during the storm was rough to watch.

  • @rogertalley7944
    @rogertalley7944 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing, you know there are lots of people who really don't understand what our farmers go through and for this I am truly thankful. I pray you all had insurance even though it isn't as much as a full harvest. I pray you all are safe and can rebuild. Wish I were closer to volunteer my time. God bless

  • @jasonboyce424
    @jasonboyce424 4 года назад

    Always enjoy watching your video have a great weekend prayers for the farmers

  • @DoEverythingWell
    @DoEverythingWell 4 года назад +7

    “God held this part together and was there right with me” amen. Such a powerful thing to what the Lord can do in our lives. Great video as always! That juts brings peace to my heart I’m flags He and his family is ok. I hope those who are struggling in your faith find this period that God Loves you, may he bring you peace.

  • @bach5780
    @bach5780 4 года назад +3

    When you were on hwy 20, I could literally see my parents farm place in the background

  • @markreetz1001
    @markreetz1001 4 года назад

    Great video Zach. Thanks for showing damage and talking to the farmers about the outlook.

  • @derekkienzle2582
    @derekkienzle2582 4 года назад +1

    As a neighbor of cole, thanks for showing the damage in Iowa. It's unreal how widespread this storm was

  • @w.robsonphotography1513
    @w.robsonphotography1513 4 года назад +15

    great vid wish mine could be this good the storm is at the uk now!

    • @tednewland1634
      @tednewland1634 4 года назад +4

      We have just sold a s760 for a 780 we farm in north Lancashire

    • @w.robsonphotography1513
      @w.robsonphotography1513 4 года назад +2

      @@tednewland1634 I was there yesterday i live 2 hours away i was at pembertons farm shop

    • @joshuabradley9281
      @joshuabradley9281 4 года назад +1

      I mean the UK's wind gets pretty bad but the problem with it is it lasts days it's not necessarily powerful. like 70mph and not 100 but it lasts a long time.

  • @owenscott265
    @owenscott265 4 года назад +8

    I live in Iowa. We got a lot of damage here. We lost 2.5 feilds of ours. If you were down in southern Iowa, I would love too meet you

    • @tylertimmerman5843
      @tylertimmerman5843 4 года назад

      I was out of town when I saw it before it got to Ames and I knew it was going to be bad

  • @jasonhoffmann7317
    @jasonhoffmann7317 4 года назад

    Zach, you and CornStar Farms are the absolute best channels to watch. Such great people doing great things for the people around them.

  • @doomerify
    @doomerify 4 года назад

    Im glad you made a stop by coles place. Hes a good guy and glad you can go visit. Im only a fan but i send all the support i can from the comment section. Thank you zack

  • @b2617
    @b2617 4 года назад +11

    On RUclips you know you've made it when you have 10 thousand views in twenty minutes. Well played actor who plays millennial farmer. Well played indeed.

  • @thepubliceye
    @thepubliceye 4 года назад +4

    The old co-ops with concrete silos are un-damaged.

  • @mcd5082
    @mcd5082 4 года назад

    Glad to see you using your platform to help others as always! Farmers are tough people. So sad to see all their hard work destroyed in 30 minutes.

  • @deborahstoner6122
    @deborahstoner6122 4 года назад

    Thanks for coming out and shining a light on the derecho storm damage! Appreciate it :) They're still cleaning up in Cedar Rapids area, if people want to help.