Zeorian Harvesting & Trucking

Pretty much the same today as the previous few - we cut wheat. And went through a deep coulee with the combines. Life is an adventure! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

The smoke disappeared for the first time since we arrived. It was like seeing the place for the first time all over again. The sky was exceptionally blue and mountains everywhere! All drone footage Is thanks to Katie (Bret’s sister)!!! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

Today is Bryson’s last day of the 2023 wheat harvest. He’s off to college tomorrow. He will be missed. The team is not complete. My combine got fixed. It was a bad selenoid in the transmission (?). I’m no mechanic so not even sure if that’s right. All I know is it felt right to be back in the seat. We got a little shower right at quitting time. All drone footage kudos go to Nick today. Thanks, Nick!!!!! Tonight’s sunset was amazing! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

Because of the dew, the wheat was pretty tough this morning. Most of us waited while Dennis made the first pass. Having the 3-day raincation made me appreciate my time in the combine all over again. The time will go way too fast now. And then my combine broke. It could cut wheat and do what it’s supposed to do but when it maxed out at 3 mph. I didn’t do much of anything all afternoon - except… Flew my drone Rode with Jessie Watched the crew work Rode with Jim So, you get more field action coverage today over others when I’m in the combine. The combine is still sitting on the edge of the field - for now. Kudos to Katie (Bret’s sister) for helping with the awesome drone shots. And, to Bret for his pictures! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

Because we are still in the mode of a rain delay, it was decided to haul barley We need bin space for the spring wheat. Trucks were rollin all day from the farm to a local Hutterite Colony. Space has been made…let the games begin! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

The Wagner tractor

We woke up to the sound of rain hitting the roof. A welcome sound, for sure. I know receiving moisture during harvest is not ideal. But I think we were all ready for a little time away from the fields. And this rain will help ripen the green spring wheat. This morning, Carol and I made a trip to Sam’s and the grocery store. Lunch at “Wheat Montana” and a visit to a Lewis and Clark point of interest. Later, we headed back to Great Falls for Howard’s Pizza and trip to the Ryan Dam. Beautiful! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

Today was a different day than usual. We cleaned up little pieces of winter wheat that needed cleaned. Changed to spring wheat. Changed back to winter wheat. Changed back to spring wheat. And then we ran up against green. The day ended earlier than usual so we enjoyed a leisurely supper and good conversation. If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

This morning began with a 45 minute drive to Big Sandy. Great conversation with Whitney and Jessie! *The highlights of the day include: *Finishing barley *Making the move to spring wheat *A minor breakdown on one machine which meant a trip to Havre *A real harvest endgate supper - included great conversation and laughs *Finishing all acres in Big Sandy *2-hour trip back to the farm with the equipment Here are the links I mentioned: Bears Paw Mountains - https://lewis-clark.org/the-trail/lewis-on-the-marias/bears-paw-mountains/ Shep The Dog - http://www.fortbenton.com/shep.html If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

We finished with the barley around the home place. This means a trip to Big Sandy. That was the longest road trip in a combine I’ve ever made. Driving through Ft. Benton was a challenge. If I had been thinking, I would have put on my best parade wave. Supper in the field - just like the old days. If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

I hope I’m not the only one who deals with this. When you’re so tuned into the job, one field turns I to another. And, unless there’s something special about that particular field, it’s forgotten. And then when talked about, I have to reach far into the depths of my memory bank to recall what they’re talking about. It won’t be difficult to recall the field overlooking the Highwood Valley (if that’s what it’s called)! The video won’t do it justice. The red tractor got parked. This is a loaner tractor while theirs is getting repaired. Green will replace ‘er tomorrow. I think Brett found himself in just about every piece of equipment today. If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

Holy SMOKES!! That was a bit on the wild side! Keeping five combines in constant motion and unloaded in 125 bushel wheat was an experience this ‘ole Wheatie has never experienced!!! The constant chatter on the two-way radio was quite intense for a while. Wow! Things calmed down just before supper. No rain shower, although it was predicted. The smoke from wildfires created an amazing sunset. Thanks for adding to the story with your pictures, Whitney!! All drone footage kudos go to Katy (Brett’s sister). Thanks, Katie!!!! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

We had a little later start than usual. It was nice to sit around the table with the group and hear the stories. We finished the field we pulled out of last night due to the rain. And moved everything back over the creek. Nope…ai didn’t even wanna attempt. The day was filled with combines rolling and trucks dumping. And then it rained again. Today’s drone footage kudos go to Katy (Brett’s sister) AND Nick. Thanks, guys!!!! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

Sometimes, it’s just hard to dig deep into your memory of just a day ago and remember where you’ve been. Could be age. But could also be due to so much activity in one day. We finished a field before moving to the next. Which meant a trip over a bridge and through some time spots. Brett took my machine. Thank goodness. And then it rained. Just enough to shut us down. All drone footage kudos go to Katy (Brett’s sister). Thanks, Katie!!!! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

We’ve added to the fleet. For a time. Brett and his dad are demo-ing the newest, biggest, baddest John Deere combine for a few days. It is A BEAST. An expensive beast. But it can sure cut wheat! We’ve traded the wheat for barley - after running into wet wheat. And the scenery…OH THE SCENERY! ❤️❤️ All drone footage kudos go to Katy (Brett’s sister). Thanks, Katy!!!! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

Slow and steady wins the race. Unfortunately, watching the ground all day limits picking up my Phone to catch a video. And when I do look up, I’m in awe of God’s beauty. All drone footage kudos go to Katy (Brett’s sister). Thanks, Katy!!!! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #johndeere #johndeerecombines

Wind That’s the word of the day. And very low humidity. The combination of the two sets up for extreme fire hazards. And this is the reason we quit early on day 6 (July 25). We got a really good start on the day on day 7. I think the day was a month long. I have all the respect in the world for these guys! They aren’t afraid of work and the team works like a well-oiled machine. It’s an honor to work for them! Drone footage - credit goes to Katy. If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

Don’t expect two days to be the same. We got through the field of lodges wheat - finally. Moved to some much nicer wheat and thought we were smooth sailing. Until… Jim slugged the combine. And the wheel on the cart decided to come off. All within minutes of each other. If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

Short video today due to the fact most of my attention was on the header, the ground and rocks. Needless to say, at the end of the day we were all wiped out! Fields like that just make ya a better operator! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #JohnDeere

Day 3 Several have asked, “why are you in a John Deere combine?” Well, it’s because we sold our combine. And because of a mutual friend. If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #MontanaWheat #wheat #harvest2023 #johndeere

Welp, it’s not The Beast but I am getting used to it. More so than yesterday. Give me a few more days. What I truly am loving and enjoying the most is getting to know the players on this team. ❤️ If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER

Highwood, Montana The morning began with a sense of concern. I climbed into a whole different animal. One that was about as unfamiliar to me - very much like any new job. Different controls, screens, noises, feels, etc. One familiar and very welcome sameness - the beauty of a wheat field. And the smell of wheat chaff. Nothing better. Although the look and feel is definitely not The Beast, I was feeling way more comfortable with all the newness. Jim had one up on me - he’s run JD combines. Hope tomorrow goes well! If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #wheat #wheatharvest2023 #JohnDeere

We didn’t get a good start this morning. But that was okay cuz sometimes you just have to ignore the clock and keep visiting. Especially when it’s with someone you haven’t seen in a year. About 5:00 pm, we pulled into the driveway of the Bahnmiller Farm near Highwood. We’re here to help with their harvest. Jim will drive a combine. And so will I. ❤️ More tomorrow. If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #wheat #wheatharvest2023 #JohnDeere

After several setbacks, we finally left the driveway on Monday, July 17. And not at the crack of dawn (typical for us). Although we had other options for roads and interstate, we chose to take the ones we knew. And that was okay! Destination…new adventures If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER #wheat #wheatharvest2023 #JohnDeere

We’ve lived here for 38 years. This the first time Jim and I have been able to attend the Murdock 4th of July celebration. First full day of celebrating the day with all of the kids in quite a few years. Let me see if I can recall all the places we’ve been on this day in the past.. Norton, Kansas Garden City, Kansas Deerfield, Kansas Lacrosse, Kansas Timken, Kansas Chase & Lyons, Kansas Esbon, Kansas Goodland, Kansas Benkleman, Nebraska Imperial, Nebraska Chappell, Nebraska Lodgepole, Nebraska Kimball, Nebraska Bushnell, Nebraska Cheyenne Wells, Colorado Hobbs, New Mexico Crazy how the day never changes but the wheat always determined where we would celebrate. (I wonder which location I’ve forgotten.) We had a wonderful day with all the kids and grandkids. Unfortunately, weather moved in right before the fireworks display would have happened. It was cancelled until the following Saturday night. We sold several more pieces of our fleet. And delivered the MacDon grain head to its new owner. And I got to watch swimming lessons for the first time. ❤️ If you haven’t already...please subscribe to our channel. 😊 (and be sure to hit the notification button so you don’t miss a day!) AND the “like” button! SNAIL MAIL: PO Box 126 Manley, NE 68403 Email 👉🏻zcrew82@gmail.com Rumble 👉🏻 rumble.com/c/c-891517 Facebook 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/ZeorianHarvestingandTrucking/ ZCrew Merchandise 👉🏻nebraskawheatie.com/shop ETSY STORE 👉🏻Etsy.com/shop/thegrainlineshop #ZeorianHarvesting #customharvest #womeninag #HarvestHER