This episode wraps up the 2026 corn silage season, taking you from the field all the way to covering the silage pit. We harvest the whole plant (stalk, fodder, cob, and corn) and pack it tight to push out oxygen and kick off fermentation, because packing is the critical step for good silage. Sila...

The wheat straw harvest is in full swing, and we’re working long days—sometimes until midnight—to bale and haul thousands of bales before severe weather arrives. We made a crucial efficiency change: hauling bales during the day instead of at night, which is much better for our bodies and time, an...

Today’s vlog captures an ideal day for haymaking operations. With warm temperatures, bright sunshine, and favorable winds, we’re making the most of the weather window - mowing, raking, and baling hay fields. Our fields are a mix of orchard grass, clover, brome, and Timothy grass, and we’re workin...

I Worked Dirt in France with the Brand New MF 7S MARK 2!!

Factory Tour & First Drive - Massey Ferguson in France 🚜🇫🇷
AGCO and Massey Ferguson invited me to France for an exclusive pre-launch event. I toured the factory in Beauvais where my own tractors were built, visited the AGCO Space facilit...

Build Day - Barn Delivery & Farm Prep 🚜🏗️

It's a full "build day" as a new hay barn is delivered to the property and construction begins. The crew works on setting lines, measuring support bolts, and leveling the area while multiple loads of gravel ensure accessibility. Meanwhile, soil moisture ...

Hay season is in full swing as Jason mows over 100 acres of alfalfa at peak efficiency. Meanwhile, Kayla reflects on life after caregiving and takes time to prioritize herself through horses and show calves. A day of farm operations mixed with personal healing as the family continues moving forward.

On the farm, you learn quickly that flexibility is survival. Today's vlog is a perfect example of how plans change at a moment's notice and how we pivot to make it work.

We were ready to keep the hay bailing rolling, but high moisture levels forced us to pump the brakes. Instead of pushing forwa...

Hay Season, Hard Days & Faith - Raking and Baling 🌾🤍

The hay season is officially underway, and today we're diving into the real work - raking, baling, and navigating the complexities of running a hay operation while processing grief.

The Work:

We're starting the day with a tractor and rotary ...

Hay Season Starts Now - First Cut Alfalfa! 🌾🚜

It's officially here - hay season! Today we're documenting the beginning of our first cut alfalfa, and let me tell you, we're ready.

Why We Do This:

This channel has always been about sharing our farming journey authentically. As we continue to nav...

Hay-Hey - Welcome to The Chronicles of Kayla, where I share my daily life on our first generation Hay and Cattle Farm in Northeast Missouri. Growing up I never would have guessed I would be where I am today; Running tractors, raising kids in a buddy seat, baling tons of hay and sharing that all o...