US Farmers Harvest Vegetables And Fruits On Millions Of Acres Of Farmland In 2024

did you know that behind the green curtain of fields and Orchards lies the effort of farmers who provide food for millions of people right now we will explore the fields of American agriculture where Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of crops every year Welcome to California where celery is grown year round the celery Fields stretch out like a vibrant green sea with rows of celery plants Standing Tall and robust creating a lively and fresh landscape early in the morning as the sunrises American farmers start their workday they wear wide brimmed hats button-up shirts and carry harvesting tools they begin at one end of the field and the crew responsible for cutting and packing moves gradually towards the other end the farmers cut the entire celery plant including the roots and the top portion you might notice something interesting the cutting tool also serves as a measure it is designed based on standard dimensions so that celery can be packed into nylon bags or plastic crates prepared in advance Farmers plant celery in careful rows creating a harmonious and tidy image the care and dedication of the farmers are evident as they tend to the field step by step including the harvesting process each Harvest is not just labor but also the fruition of their investment in the land the celery cutting process is Swift and precise afterward they load the celery onto a vehicle for processing by packing workers here the celery is rinsed with water to remove any dirt the harvesting crew Works diligently to produce quality crates of celery it may be timec consuming but they need to remove damaged celery before it goes into the crates another group of workers is responsible for loading these crates onto trucks once the trucks are filled with crates they are transported to a central facility for final processing before being distributed to the market such as supermarkets or local markets in the full harvest season Vineyards spread across the American Countryside creating captivating and diverse landscape in The Vineyards of central California the Deep green grape leaves provide an ideal backdrop for these ripe purple grapes that cover the entire Vineyard farmers are getting ready to harvest the first bnch of grapes of the season from the early days of the growing season grape Vines are carefully tended to when it's time for Harvest Farmers continue to inspect each grape cluster to determine r Ness and quality you can see that right after cutting the grapes they remove any damaged ones from the cluster this process takes time compared to continuous harvesting but it helps prevent damaged grapes from affecting the others in the cluster during the packing stage grapes are sorted once again they are removing small or discolored grapes all these steps are done quickly and accurately to ensure that the pack grapes are uniform in size visually appealing and fresh these grape crates are prepositioned under the vines and then a vehicle comes to collect them this way Farmers save time moving back and forth and can focus on harvesting grapes compared to some other fruits grape harvesting is a more Technical and delicate process Additionally the Deep knowledge of grapes held by American farmers contributes to the quality and distinctive Taste of American grapes highly sought after in the [Music] market next we move on to a Citrus Grove in Florida the citrus trees Stand Tall each branch bearing clusters of ripe oranges creating a magnificent and vibrant scene of strength and freshness you can see the dark green leaves of the trees covering the juicy oranges when 90% of the Grove is covered in Orange along with the aroma filling the air it's a sign that they are ready to be harvested early in the morning Farmers step into the Orange Grove with enthusiasm and passion they wear some protective clothing and carry large baskets to hold the first oranges of the Season instead of rushing to pick them the farmers first check each orange to ensure they are ripe and of high quality then they gently cut each Orange from the tree and arrange them in bags when the bags are full Farmers pull them into crates handling them carefully to avoid damaging the fruit ladders are valuable tools for citrus Harvesters they use them to reach high up oranges like this when the bags are full and heavy they start climbing down slowly everything is done meticulously by experienced fruit Pickers as the height and weight of oranges can lead to inj juries under the scorching Sun Farmers work with love for their Groves hoping that each orange will carry the quality and flavor of American soil providing consumers with wonderful experiences farewell to the Citrus Groves we now move on to a type of manually harvested crop these vibrant red apple orchards are a vital part of American agriculture growing vigorously in States like Washington New York Michigan and the Appalachian regions the timing of apple harvest depends on the apple variety and the specific climate conditions of each region Farmers often determine the ripeness of the apples to decide when to harvest similar to the Citrus Harvest they use ladders to pick apples from tall trees Farmers start harvesting from one end of the apple orchard and work their way through to to the other end when the apples fill the truck they transport them to a storage facility for sorting and preservation harvesting apples from tall trees is not an easy task but experienced Harvesters manage it well you can see the careful balance endurance and skill that farmers employ at this Farm Farmers work diligently to complete the Harvest before it's too late each each day they harvest around 15 to 30 bags like these after filling the bags Farmers gently pour the apples out they also remove any branches and leaves from the crates Farmers sort and Grate the apples by size and quality right in the orchard after harvesting apples are carefully packaged to ensure the fruit remains undamaged Farmers need to perform each step quickly and accurately to preserve the quality of the apples now we say goodbye to the apple orchards and move on to a potato farm in North Dakota here farmers are preparing Seed Potatoes for planting while manual planting and harvesting like this still happen on smaller Farms larger scale operations producing hundreds of tons each year require the help of Machinery giant machines are moving across the vast potato fields of inaho known as the potato state of America these machines replace human labor from planting seed potatoes to harvesting and transportation resulting in highly efficient work the utilization of modern technology in agriculture is the strength of American farmers why do I say that take a look at this intelligent machine it is rolling up the potato vines after separating the potato tubers from the plants the harvesting machine immediately drops them back onto the field everything happens within seconds and of course it takes only a short time to harvest the entire field this is something humans cannot achieve moreover with Machinery harvesting at night like this poses no significant challenge to get these attractive potato vines on the conveyor like this Farmers need to wake up early and start working on these enormous machines they move across the fields with the hope that no potatoes are left in the ground this truck helps Farmers transport the potatoes to storage facilities or processing centers after returning to the storage workers will gather the remaining potato vines once more to ensure the potatoes are completely dry and clean this helps prolong the pr conservation process finally the potatoes will be transported to processing points and be ready to be brought to the market hello my friends in today's video we'll visit America's farmlands to discover how millions of farmers Harvest millions of pounds of produce the strawberry industry in the US is developing spectacularly so it is not surprising ing that it is of interest to many farmers approximately 60,000 acres in the United States are planted and harvested for strawberries California is responsible for more than 75% of us strawberry production with production of about 1 billion per year there's nothing better than enjoying fresh picked strawberries on a warm spring day if you love this succulent fruit please comment to us to let us know what you think these Strawberry Fields can average up to 46,000 each year early in the morning workers here will gather to prepare to pick strawberries their equipment includes a cart cartons and plastic boxes to help store strawberries after filling the strawberries they will bring the curtain to the Gathering Place for the garden owner to inspect strawberry picking workers must follow the Harvest schedule every 1 to 2 days they will be instructed to pick properly to avoid injuring the strawberries the workers move along the paths between the fors when picking farmers will leave a green stem at the top of the fruit this prevents unnecessary bruising or damage that could cause the fruit to spoil later in addition to strawberries carrots are also crops grown and transported year round in California with four main production regions California produces more than 85% of all carrots grown in the US Michigan and Texas are the other important carrot producing states according to the US Department of Agriculture in recent years carrots ranked 17th in California's top 20 livock and crop Commodities worth about $500 million carrots are usually ready to harvest about 90 days after sewing the seeds they are harvested when the roots are a good size and still tender carrots can also be stored underground during winter months however if carrots are left in the soil for too long they can become overripe hard and possibly this is a Farmer's Machine in the harvesting season the Harvester loosens the soil then gently pulls the carrots out of the ground the blades cut the tops of the carrots as they move inside the machine the tops are discarded to the back of the machine while the carrots move on a conveyor belt and are dumped into trucks these carrots will be treated in water to remove sand and soil and then go through cleaning and a packaging process the farmer gently lifts The Roots out of the ground after cutting off the tops the carrots can be stored with the remaining soil on them or washed allowed to dry briefly before storing usually when harvesting by hand farmers will choose cool days to avoid the roots from overheating in the sun more than half of the sugar in the US comes from sugar beets this is a plant grown on farms across the country but have you ever wondered how the Journey of harvesting sugar beets takes place before it appears in your meals the period when sugar beets are harvested usually begins in September and last until May of the following year after harvesting the finished sugar beets will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during Peak harvest season sugar beat F factories operate 24 hours a day for processing and production harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beets next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beets out of the ground and pick them up they are then cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beats are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in Tandem and this is considered the perfect duo in the harvest season Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beets will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter this could cause the beets to spoil asparagus is usually planted in May so it is ready to develop before winter whether grown as a stem or transplanted asparagus is grown by farmers in beds about 8 in deep asparagus Harvest usually begins in early may but depending on the weather it can begin in April the asparagus Harvest lasts from 6 to 8 weeks during which time Farmers must Harvest every day before working they will check the tool and sharpen it the machine runs continuously so these workers must be very agile and precise in warm weather asparagus grows quickly up to 10 in tall within 24 hours during this period the pickers have to go through the fields twice a day to pick because harvesting asparagus greater than 12 in in length will reduce the total Harvest over the growing period unlike other agricultural products farmers will not harvest asparagus in the first or second year this is because plants need time to develop roots in the third year when the asparagus beds have fully developed Farms will then and begin harvesting next we will go to the Almond Fields almonds are warm weather trees and produce best in areas with long hot dry and sunny Summers the Alid harvest season is usually from early August to late September time may vary depending on variety you can see the first cracks appear in the seeds at the top of the tree and gradually spread down downwards when approximately 95% of the seed shells are observed to be broken it is a signal that farmers can begin harvesting when it's time to harvest the almonds tree vibrators go around the Orchard and shake the nuts off the trees like this at this time the seeds will lie in the ground after 7 to 10 days of drying the Almond seeds are swept into into neat rows using a specialized scanner finally the almonds are dumped onto the truck today some improved machines allow Farmers to harvest immediately specifically when shaking the tree this machine has a device to catch all of the falling seeds like this and this helps to reduce Harvest loss almost every Orchard goes through this cycle two to three times because different varieties are picked at different times additionally around this time the tree begins to gather what it needs for next year's crop therefore farmers will pay special attention to the needs of trees to ensure the quality of future crops the majority of the country's Citrus grows in three states California Arizona and Texas California Farmers leads Citrus production supplying about 60% of the Citrus grown in the US harvesting Citrus requires a gentle touch you can see the fruit being harvested by hand to protect the next crop at the same time make sure the peel is not bruised or damaged manual Harvest requires a team of skilled Harvest workers these workers work on One Tree at a time harvesting each ripe fruit on each tree before moving on to the next on average it takes about 1 to 2 hours to harvest a whole box of citrus once the bins are filled with freshly harvested Citrus they are immediately loaded onto trucks and transported to the production facility here the Citrus is washed sized and packaged Citrus are often packaged in bags or boxes before being shipped to the local grocery store our final destination today is the sweet corn field sweet corn is an annual crop the warmer the air the faster the sweet corn will cook it usually ripens about 15 to 23 days after trimming the beard or even sooner if the temperatures are especially High when the corn silk turns brown like this the kernels are plump and milky white and this means they are ready to be harvested in some states the majority of sweet corn is harvested by hand because this method allows Farmers to better select corn kernels for Market sorting by quality in the field also saves sorting time in the packaging plant this means that the product can move to the cooling packaging and storage steps faster sweet corn is harvested mechanically the stalks will be cut by the Harvester like this then the stems and leaves will be removed right on the Harvester and the finished sweet corn is transferred via truck after harvesting the sweetness decreases rapidly before the sugar in the grain is converted into starch Harvest temperatures and storage temperatures of sweet corn have a significant influence on the quality there therefore American farmers often harvest sweet corn in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cool to help refrigerate and maintain [Music] quality hello my friends did you know that behind the green curtain of fields and Orchards lies the effort of farmers who provide food for millions of people right now we will explore the fields of American agriculture where Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of crops every year Welcome to California where celery is grown year round the celery Fields stretch out like a vibrant green sea with rows of celery plants Standing Tall and robust creating a lively and fresh landscape early in the morning as the sun rises American farmers start their workday they wear wi Brim hats buttonup shirts and carry harvesting tools they begin at one end of the field and the crew responsible for cutting and packing moves gradually towards the other end the farmers cut the entire celery plant including the roots and the top portion you might notice something interesting the cutting tool also serves as a measure it is designed based on standard dimensions so that celery can be packed into nylon B bags or plastic crates prepared in advance Farmers plant celery in careful rows creating a harmonious and tidy image the care and dedication of the farmers are evident as they tend to the field step by step including the harvesting process each Harvest is not just labor but also the fruition of their investment in the land the celery cutting process is Swift and precise afterward they load the celery onto a vehicle for processing by packing workers here the celery is rinsed with water to remove any dirt the harvesting crew Works diligently to produce quality crates of celery it may be timec consuming but they need to remove damaged celery before it goes into the crates another group of workers is responsible for loading these crates onto trucks once the trucks are filled with crates they are transported to a central facility for final processing before being distributed to the market such as supermarkets or local markets in the full harvest season Vineyards spread across the American Countryside creating a captivating and diverse landscape in The Vineyards of central California the Deep green grape leaves provide an ideal backdrop for these ripe purple grapes that cover the entire a Vineyard farmers are getting ready to harvest the first batch of grapes of the season from the early days of the growing season grape Vines are carefully tended to when it's time for Harvest Farmers continue to inspect each grape cluster to determine ripeness and quality you can see that right after cutting the grapes they remove any damaged ones from the cluster this process takes time compared to continuous harvesting but it helps prevent damaged grapes from affecting the others in the cluster during the packing stage grapes are sorted once again they are removing small or discolored grapes all these steps are done quickly and accurately to ensure that the pack grapes are uniform in size visually appealing and fresh these grape crates are prepositioned under the vines and then a vehicle comes to collect them this way pharmac save time moving back and forth and can focus on harvesting grapes compared to some other fruits grape harvesting is a more Technical and delicate process Additionally the Deep knowledge of grapes held by American farmers contributes to the quality and distinctive Taste of American grapes highly sought after in the [Music] market next we move on to a Citrus Grove in Florida the citrus tree Stand Tall each branch bearing clusters of ripe oranges creating a magnificent and vibrant scene of strength and freshness you can see the dark green leaves of the trees covering the juicy oranges when 90% of the Grove is covered in Orange along with the aroma filling the air it's a sign that they are ready to be harvested early in the morning Farmers step into the Orange Grove with enthusiasm and passion they wear some protective clothing and carry large baskets to hold the first oranges of the Season instead of rushing to pick them the farmers first check each orange to ensure they are ripe and of high quality then they gently cut each Orange from the tree and arrange them in bags when the bags are full Farmers pull them into crates handling them carefully to avoid damaging the fruit ladders are valuable tools for citrus Harvesters they use them to reach high up oranges like this when the bags are full and heavy they start climbing down slowly everything is done meticulously by experienced fruit Pickers as the height and weight of oranges can lead to injuries under the scorching Sun Farmers work with love for their Groves hoping that each orange will carry the quality and flavor of American soil providing consuming s with wonderful experiences farewell to the Citrus Groves we now move on to a type of manually harvested crop these vibrant red apple orchards are a vital part of American agriculture growing vigorously in States like Washington New York Michigan and the Appalachian regions the timing of apple harvest depends on the apple variety and the specific climate conditions of each region Farmers often determine the ripeness of the apples to decide when to harvest similar to the Citrus Harvest they use ladders to pick apples from tall trees Farmers start harvesting from one end of the apple orchard and work their way through to the other end when the apples fill the truck they transport them to a storage facility for sorting and preservation harvesting apples from tall trees is not not an easy task but experienced Harvesters manage it well you can see the careful balance endurance and skill that farmers employ at this Farm Farmers work diligently to complete the Harvest before it's too late each day they harvest around 15 to 30 bags like these after filling the bags Farmers gently pour the apples out they also remove any branches and leaves from the crates Farmers sort and Grate the apples by size and quality right in the orchard after harvesting apples are carefully packaged to ensure the fruit remains undamaged Farmers need to perform each step quickly and accurately to preserve the quality of the apples now we say goodbye to the apple orchards and move on to a potato farm in North Dakota here farmers are preparing Seed Potatoes for planting while manual planting and harvesting like this still happen on smaller Farms larger scale operations producing hundreds of tons each year require the help of Machinery giant machines are moving across the vast potato fields of Idaho known as the potato state of America these machines replace human labor from planting seed potatoes to harvesting and transportation resulting in highly efficient work the utilization of modern technology in agriculture is the strength of American farmers why do I say that take a look at this intelligent machine it is rolling up the potato vines after separating the potato tubers from the plants the harvesting machine immediately drops them back onto the field everything happens within seconds and of course it takes only a short time time to harvest the entire field this is something humans cannot achieve moreover with Machinery harvesting at night like this poses no significant challenge to get these attractive potato vines on the conveyor like this farmers need to wake up early and start working on these enormous machines they move across the fields with the hope that no potatoes are left in the ground this truck helps helps Farmers transport the potatoes to storage facilities or processing centers after returning to the storage workers will gather the remaining potato vines once more to ensure the potatoes are completely dry and clean this helps prolong the preservation process finally the potatoes will be transported to processing points and be ready to be brought to the market hello my my friends in today's video we'll visit America's farmlands to discover how millions of farmers Harvest millions of pounds of produce the strawberry industry in the US is developing spectacularly so it is not surprising that it is of interest to many farmers approximately 60,000 acres in the United States are planted and harvested for strawberries California is responsible for more than 75% of us strawberry production with production of about 1 billion per year there's nothing better than enjoying fresh piic strawberries on a warm spring day if you love this succulent fruit please comment to us to let us know what you think these Strawberry Fields can average up to 46,00 ,000 lb each year early in the morning workers here will gather to prepare to pick strawberries their equipment includes a cart cartons and plastic boxes to help store strawberries after filling the strawberries they will bring the cartons to the Gathering Place for the garden owner to inspect strawberry picking workers must follow the Harvest schedule every 1 to 2 days they will be instructed to pick properly to avoid injuring the strawberries the workers move along the paths between the fors when picking farmers will leave a green stem at the top of the fruit this prevents unnecessary bruising or damage that could cause the fruit to spoil later in addition to strawberries carrots are also crops grown and transported year round in California with four main production regions California produces more than 85% of all carrots grown in the US Michigan and Texas are the other important carrot producing states according to the US Department of Agriculture in recent years carots ranked 17th in California's top 20 livestock and crop Commodities worth about $500 million carrots are usually ready to harvest about 90 days after sewing the seeds they are harvested when the roots are a good size and still tender carrots can also be stored underground during winter months however if carrots are left in the soil for too long they can become overripe hard and possibly this is a Farmer's Machine in the harvesting season the Harvester loosens the soil then gently pulls the carrots out of the ground the blades cut the tops off the carrots as they move inside the machine the tops are discarded to the back of the machine while the carrots move on a conveyor belt and are dumped into trucks these carrots will be treated it in water to remove sand and soil and then go through cleaning and a packaging process the farmer gently lifts The Roots out of the ground after cutting off the tops the carrots can be stored with the remaining soil on them or washed and allowed to dry briefly before storing usually when harvesting by hand farmers will choose cool days to avoid the roots from overheating in the Sun more than half of the sugar in the US comes from sugar beets this is a plant grown on farms across the country but have you ever wondered how the Journey of harvesting sugar beets takes place before it appears in your meals the period when sugar beats are harvested usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year after harvesting the finished sugar beets will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during Peak harvest season sugar beet factories operate 24 hours a day for processing and production harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beads next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beats out of the ground and pick them up they are then cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beads are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in Tandem and this is considered the perfect duo in the Harvest seasoned Fields once harvested the Beet pile is Con stantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beets will sit in a high like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter this could cause the Beats to spoil asparagus is usually planted in May so that it is ready to develop before winter where the grown is a stem or transplanted asparagus is grown by farmers in beds about 8 in deep asparagus Harvest usually begins in early may but depending on the weather it can begin in April the asparagus Harvest lasts from 6 to 8 weeks during which time Farmers must Harvest every day before working they will check the tool and sharpen it the machine runs continuously so these workers must be very agile and precise in warm weather asparagus grows quickly up to 10 in tall within 24 hours during this period the pickers have to go through the fields twice a day to pick because harvesting asparagus greater than 12 in in length will reduce the total Harvest over the growing period unlike other agricultural products farmers will not harvest asparagus in the first or second year this is because plants need time to develop roots in the third year when the asparagus beds have fully developed Farms will then begin harvesting next we will go to the Almond Fields almonds are warm weather trees and produced best in areas with long hot dry and Sunny Summers the aled harvest season is usually from early August to late September time may vary depending on variety you can see the first cracks appear in the seeds at the top of the tree and gradually spread downwards when approximately 95% of the seed shells are observed to be broken it is a signal that farmers can begin harvesting when it's time to harvest the almonds tree vibrators go around the Orchard and shake the nuts off the trees like this at this time the seeds will lie in the ground after 7 to 10 days of drying the Almond seeds are swept into neat rows using a specialized scanner finally the alond are dumped onto the truck today some improve machines allow Farmers to harvest immediately specifically when shaking the tree this machine has a device to catch all of the falling seeds like this and this helps to reduce Harvest loss almost every Orchard goes through this cycle two to three times because different varieties are picked at different times additionally around this time the tree begins to gather what it needs for next year's crop therefore farmers will pay special attention to the needs of trees to ensure the quality of future crops the majority of the country's Citrus grows in three states California Arizona and Texas California Farmers lead Citrus production supplying about 60% of the Citrus grown in the US harvesting Citrus requires a gentle touch you can see the fruit being harvested by hand to protect the next crop at the same time make sure the peel is not bruised or damaged manual Harvest requires a team of skilled Harvest workers these workers work on One Tree at a time time harvesting each ripe fruit on each tree before moving on to the next on average it takes about 1 to 2 hours to harvest a whole box of citrus once the bins are filled with freshly harvested Citrus they are immediately loaded onto trucks and transported to the production facility here the Citrus is washed sized and packaged Citrus are often packaged in bags or boxes before being shipped to the local grocery store our final destination today is the sweet corn field sweet corn is an annual crop the warmer the air the faster the sweet corn will cook it usually ripens about 15 to 23 days after trimming the beard or even sooner if the temperatures are especially High when the corn silk turns brown like this the kernels are plump and milky white and this means they are ready to be harvested in some states the majority of sweet corn is harvested by hand because this method allows Farmers to better select corn kernels for market so in by quality in the field also saves sorting time in the packaging plant this means that the product can move to the cooling packaging and storage steps faster sweet corn is harvested mechanically the stalks will be cut by the Harvester like this then the stems and leaves will be removed right on the Harvester and the finished sweet corn is transferred via truck after harvesting the sweetness decreases rapidly before the sugar in the grain is converted into starch Harvest temperatures and storage temperatures of sweet corn have a significant influence on the quality therefore American farmers often harvest sweet corn in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cool to help refrigerate and maintain quality [Music] hello my friends did you know that behind the green curtain of fields and Orchards lies the effort of farmers who provide food for millions of people right now we will explore the fields of American agriculture where Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of crops every year Welcome to California where cery is grown year round the celery Fields stretch out like a vibrant green sea with rows of celery plants Standing Tall and robust creating a lively and fresh landscape early in the morning as the sun rises American farmers start their workday they wear wide brimmed hats button-up shirts and carry harvesting tools they begin at one end of the field and the crew responsible for cutting and packing moves gradually towards the other end the farmers cut the entire celery plant including the roots and the top portion you might notice something interesting the cutting tool also serves as a measure it is designed based on standard dimensions so that celery can be packed into nylon bags or plastic crates prepared in advance Farmers plant celery in careful Rose creating a harmonious and tidy image the care and dedic ation of the farmers are evident as they tend to the field step by step including the harvesting process each Harvest is not just labor but also the fruition of their investment in the land the celery cutting process is Swift and precise afterward they load the celery onto a vehicle for processing by packing workers here the celery is rinsed with water to remove any dirt the harvesting crew Works diligently ly to produce quality crates of celery it may be time consuming but they need to remove damaged celery before it goes into the crates another group of workers is responsible for loading these crates onto trucks once the trucks are filled with crates they are transported to a central facility for final processing before being distributed to the market such as supermarkets or local markets in in the full harvest season Vineyards spread across the American Countryside creating a captivating and diverse landscape in The Vineyards of central California the Deep green grape leaves provide an ideal backdrop for these ripe purple grapes that cover the entire Vineyard farmers are getting ready to harvest the first batch of grapes of the season from the early days of the growing season grape Vines are carefully tended to when it's time for Harvest Farmers continue to inspect each grape cluster to determine ripeness and quality you can see that right after cutting the grapes they remove any damaged ones from the cluster this process takes time compared to continuous harvesting but it helps prevent damaged grapes from affecting the others in the cluster during the packing stage grapes are sorted once again they are removing small or discolored grapes all these steps are done quickly and accurately to ensure that the pack grapes are uniform in size visually appealing and fresh these grape crates are pre-positioned under the vines and then a vehicle comes to collect them this way Farmers save time moving back and forth and can focus on harvesting grapes compared to some other fruits grape harvesting is a more Technical and delicate process Additionally the Deep knowledge of grapes held by American farmers contributes to the quality and distinctive Taste of American grapes highly sought after in the [Music] market next we move on to a Citrus Grove in Florida the citrus trees Stand Tall each branch bearing clusters of ripe oranges creating a magnificent and vibrant scene of strength and freshness you can see the dark green leaves of the tree trees covering the juicy oranges when 90% of the Grove is covered in Orange along with the aroma filling the air it's a sign that they are ready to be harvested early in the morning Farmers step into the Orange Grove with enthusiasm and passion they wear some protective clothing and carry large baskets to hold the first oranges of the Season instead of rushing to pick them the farmers first check each orange to ensure sure they are ripe and of high quality then they gently cut each Orange from the tree and arrange them in bags when the bags are full Farmers pull them into crates handling them carefully to avoid damaging the fruit ladders are valuable tools for citrus Harvesters they use them to reach high up oranges like this when the bags are full and heavy they start climbing down slowly everything is done metic meticulously by experienc fruit Pickers as the height and weight of oranges can lead to injuries under the scorching Sun Farmers work with love for their Groves hoping that each orange will carry the quality and flavor of American soil providing consumers with wonderful experiences farewell to the Citrus Groves we now move on to a type of manually harvested crop these vibrant red apple orchards are a vital part of American agriculture growing vigorously in States like Washington New York Michigan and the Appalachian regions the timing of apple harvest depends on the apple variety and the specific climate conditions of each region Farmers often determine the ripeness of the apples to decide when to harvest similar to the Citrus Harvest they use ladders to pick apples from tall trees Farmers start harvesting from one end of the apple orchard and work their way through to the other end when the apples fill the truck they transport them to a storage facility for sorting and preservation harvesting apples from tall trees is not an easy task but experienced Harvesters manage it well you can see the careful balance endurance and skill that farmers employ at this Farm Farmers work diligently to complete the Harvest before it's too late each day they harvest around 15 to 30 bags like these after filling the bags Farmers gently pour the apples out they also remove any branches and leaves from the crates Farmers sort and Grate the apples by size and quality right in the orchard after harvesting apples are carefully packaged to ensure the fruit remains under damaged Farmers need to perform each step quickly and accurately to preserve the quality of the apples now we say goodbye to the apple orchards and move on to a potato farm in North Dakota here farmers are preparing Seed Potatoes for planting while manual planting and harvesting like this still happen on smaller Farms larger scale operations producing hundreds of tons each year here require the help of Machinery giant machines are moving across the vast potato fields of Idaho known as the potato state of America these machines replace human labor from planting seed potatoes to harvesting and transportation resulting in highly efficient work the utilization of modern technology in agriculture is the strength of American farmers why do I say that take a look at this intelligent machine it is rolling up the potato vines after separating the potato tubis from the plants the harvesting machine immediately drops them back onto the field everything happens within seconds and of course it takes only a short time to harvest the entire field this is something humans cannot achieve moreover with Machinery harvesting at night like this poses no significant challenge to get these attractive potato vines on the conveyor like this farmers need to wake up early and start working on these enormous machines they move across the fields with the hope that no potatoes are left in the ground this truck helps Farmers transport the potatoes to storage facilities or processing centers after returning to the storage workers will gather the remaining potato vines once more to ensure the potatoes are completely dry and clean this helps prolong the preservation process finally the potatoes will be transported to processing points and be ready to be brought to the market hello my friends in today's video we'll visit America's farmlands to discover how millions of farmers Harvest millions of pounds of produce the strawberry industry in the US is developing spectacularly so it is not surprising that it is of interest to many farmers approximately 60,000 acres in the United States are planted and harvested for strawberries California is responsible for more than 75% of us strawberry production with production of about1 billion per year here there's nothing better than enjoying fresh picked strawberries on a warm spring day if you love this succulent fruit please comment to us to let us know what you think these Strawberry Fields can average up to 46,000 each year early in the morning workers here will gather to prepare to pick strawberries their equipment includes a cart cartons and plastic boxes to help store strawberries after filling the strawberries they will bring the cartons to the Gathering Place for the garden owner to inspect strawberry picking workers must follow the Harvest schedule every 1 to 2 days they will be instructed to pick properly to avoid injuring the strawberries the workers move along the path between the fors when picking farmers will leave a green stem at the top of the fruit this prevents unnecessary bruising or damage that could cause the fruit to spoil later in addition to strawberries carrots are also crops grown and transported year round in California with four main production regions Califor produces more than 85% of all carrots grown in the US Michigan and Texas are the other important carrot producing states according to the US Department of Agriculture in recent years carrots ranked 17th in California's top 20 livestock and crop Commodities worth about $500 million carrots are usually usually ready to harvest about 990 days after sewing the seeds they are harvested when the roots are a good size and still tender carrots can also be stored underground during winter months however if carrots are left in the soil for too long they can become overripe hard and possibly this is a farmers machine in the harvesting season the Harvester loosens the soil then gently pulls the carrots out of the ground the blades cut the tops of the carrots as they move inside the machine the tops are discarded to the back of the machine while the carrots move on a conveyor belt and are dumped into trucks these carrots will be treated in water to remove sand and soil and then go through cleaning and a packaging process the farmer gently lifts The Roots out of the ground after cutting off the tops the carrots can be stored with the remaining soil on them or washed and allowed to dry briefly before storing usually when harvesting by hand farmers will choose cool days to avoid the roots from overheating in the sun more than half of the sugar in the US comes from sugar beets this is a plant grown on farms across the country but have you ever wondered how the Journey of harvesting sugar beets takes place before it appears in your meals the period when sugar beets are harvested usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year after harvesting the finished sugar beets will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during Peak harvest season sugar beat factories operate 24 hours a day for processing and production harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beets next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beets out of the ground and pick them up they are then cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the the tank the sugar beats are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in Tandem and this is considered the perfect duo in the harvest season Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beats will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so if it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter this could cause the Beats to spoil asparagus is usually planted in May so it is ready to develop before winter whether grown as a stem or transplanted asparagus is grown by farmers in beds about 8 in deep asparagus Harvest usually begins in early may but depending on the weather it can begin in April the asparagus Harvest lasts from 6 to 8 weeks during which time Farmers must Harvest every day before working they will check the tool and sharpen it the machine runs continuously so these workers must be very agile and precise in warm weather asparagus grows quickly up to 10 in tall tall within 24 hours during this period the pickers have to go through the fields twice a day to pick because harvesting asparagus greater than 12 in in length will reduce the total Harvest over the growing period unlike other agricultural products farmers will not harvest asparagus in the first or second year this is because plants need time to develop roots in the third year when the asparagus beds have fully developed Farms will then begin harvesting next we will go to the Almond Fields almonds are warm weather trees and produce best in areas with long hot dry and sunny Summers the alond harvest season is usually from early August to late September time may vary depending on variety you can you can see the first cracks appear in the seeds at the top of the tree and gradually spread downwards when approximately 95% of the seed shells are observed to be broken it is a signal that farmers can begin harvesting when it's time to harvest the almonds tree vibrators go around the Orchard and shake the nuts off the trees like this at this time the seeds will lie in the ground after 7 to 10 days of drying the Almond seeds are swept into neat rows using a specialized scanner finally the almonds are dumped onto the truck today some improved machines allow Farmers to harvest immediately specifically when shaking the tree this machine has a device to catch all of the falling seeds like this and this helps to reduce Harvest loss almost every Orchard goes through this cycle two to three times because different varieties are picked at different times additionally around this time the tree begins to gather what it needs for next year's crop therefore farmers will pay special attention to the needs of trees to ensure the quality of future crops the majority of the country's Citrus grows in three states California Arizona and Texas California Farmers lead Citrus production supplying about 60% of the Citrus grown in the US harvesting Citrus requires a gentle touch you can see the fruit being harvested by hand to protect the next crop at the same time make sure the peel is not bruised or damaged manual Harvest requires a team of skilled Harvest workers these workers work on One Tree at a time harvesting each ripe fruit on each tree before moving on to the next on average it takes about 1 to 2 hours to harvest a whole box of citr once the bins are filled with freshly harvested Citrus they are immediately loaded onto trucks and transported to the production facility here the Citrus is washed sized and packaged Citrus are often packaged in bags or boxes before being shipped to the local grocery store our final destination today today is the sweet corn field sweet corn is an annual crop the warm of the air the faster the sweet corn will cook it usually ripens about 15 to 23 days after trimming the beard or even sooner if the temperatures are especially High when the corn silk turns brown like this the kernels are plump and milky white and this means they are ready to be harvested in some states the majority of sweet corn is harvested by hand because this method allows Farmers to better select corn kernels for Market sorting by quality in the field also saves sorting time in the packaging plant this means that the product can move to the cooling packaging and storage steps faster sweet corn is harvested mechanically the stalks will be cut by the Harvester like this then the stems and leaves will be removed right on the Harvester and the finished sweet corn is transferred via truck after harvesting the sweetness decreases rapidly before the sugar in the grain is converted into starch Harvest temperatures and storage temperatures of sweet corn have a significant influence on the quality therefore American farmers often harvest sweet corn in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cool to help refrigerate and maintain [Music] quality hello my friends did you know that behind the green curtain of fields and Orchards lies the effort of farmers who provide food for millions of people right now we will explore the fields of American agriculture where Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of crops every year Welcome to California where celery is grown year round the celery Fields stretch out like a vibrant green sea with rows of celery plants Standing Tall and robust creating a lively and fresh landscape early in in the morning as the sun rises American farmers start their workday they wear white brimmed hats button-up shirts and carry harvesting tools they begin at one end of the field and the crew responsible for cutting and packing moves gradually towards the other end the farmers cut the entire celery plant including the roots and the top portion you might notice something interesting the cutting tool also serves as a measure it is designed based on standard dimensions so that celery can be packed into nylon bags or plastic crates prepared in advance Farmers plant celery in careful rows creating a harmonious and tidy image the care and dedication of the farmers are evident as they tend to the field step by step including the harvesting process each Harvest is not just labor but also the fruition of their investment in the land the celery cutting process is Swift and precise afterward they load the celery onto a vehicle for processing by packing workers here the celery is rinsed with water to remove any dirt the harvesting crew Works diligently to produce quality crates of celery it may be time consuming but they need to remove damaged celery before it goes into the crates another group of workers is resp responsible for loading these crates onto trucks once the trucks are filled with crates they are transported to a central facility for final processing before being distributed to the market such as supermarkets or local markets in the full harvest season Vineyards spread across the American Countryside creating a captivating and diverse landscape in The Vineyards of central California the Deep green grape leaves provide an ideal backdrop for these ripe purple grapes that cover the entire Vineyard farmers are getting ready to harvest the first batch of grapes of the season from the early days of the growing season grape Vines are carefully tended to when it's time for Harvest Farmers continue to inspect each grape cluster to determine ripeness and quality you can see that right after cutting the grapes they remove any damaged on runs from the cluster this process takes time compared to continuous harvesting but it helps prevent damaged grapes from affecting the others in the cluster during the packing stage grapes are sorted once again they are removing small or discolored grapes all these steps are done quickly and accurately to ensure that the pack grapes are uniform in size visually appealing and fresh these grape crates are preos position Under The Vines and then a vehicle comes to collect them this way Farmers save time moving back and forth and can focus on harvesting grapes compared to some other fruits grape harvesting is a more Technical and delicate process Additionally the Deep knowledge of grapes held by American farmers contributes to the quality and distinctive Taste of American grapes highly sought after in the market next we move on to a Citrus Grove in Florida the citrus trees Stand Tall each branch bearing clusters of ripe oranges creating a magnificent and vibrant scene of strength and freshness you can see the dark green leaves of the trees covering the juicy oranges when 90% of the Grove is covered in Orange along with the aroma filling the air it's a sign that they are ready to be harvested early in the morning Farmers step into the Orange Grove with enthusiasm and passion they wear some protective clothing and carry large baskets to hold the first oranges of the Season instead of rushing to pick them the farmers first check each orange to ensure they are ripe and of high quality then they gently cut each Orange from the tree and arrange them in bags when the bags are full Farmers pull them into crates handling them carefully to avoid damaging the fruit ladders are valuable tools for citrus Harvesters they use them to reach high up oranges like this when the bags are full and heavy they start climbing down slowly everything is done meticulously by experienced fruit Pickers as the height and weight of oranges can lead to injuries under the scorching Sun Farmers work with love for their Groves hoping that each orange will carry the quality and flavor of American soil providing consumers with wonderful experiences farewell to the Citrus Groves we now move on to a type of manually harvested crop these vibrant red apple orchards are a vital part of American agriculture growing vigorously in States like Washington New York Michigan and the Appalachian regions the timing of apple harvest depends on the apple variety and the specific climate conditions of each region Farmers often determine the ripeness of the apples to decide when to harvest similar to the Citrus Harvest they use ladders to pick apples from tall trees Farmers start harvesting from one end of the apple orchard and work their way through to the other end when the apples fill the truck they transport them to a storage facility for in and preservation harvesting apples from tall trees is not an easy task but experienced Harvesters manage it well you can see the careful balance endurance and skill that farmers employ at this Farm Farmers work diligently to complete the Harvest before it's too late each day they harvest around 15 to 30 bags like these after filling the bags far Farmers gently pour the apples out they also remove any branches and leaves from the crates Farmers sort and Grate the apples by size and quality right in the orchard after harvesting apples are carefully packaged to ensure the fruit remains undamaged Farmers need to perform each step quickly and accurately to preserve the quality of the apples now we say goodbye to the apple orchards and move on to a potato farm in North Dakota here farmers are preparing Seed Potatoes for planting while manual planting and harvesting like this still happen on smaller Farms larger scale operations producing hundreds of tons each year require the help of Machinery giant machines are moving across the vast potato fields of inaho known as the potato state of America these machine machines replace human labor from planting seed potatoes to harvesting and transportation resulting in highly efficient work the utilization of modern technology in agriculture is the strength of American farmers why do I say that take a look at this intelligent machine it is rolling up the potato vines after separating the potato tubers from the plants the harvesting machine immediately drops them back onto the field everything happens within seconds and of course it takes only a short time to harvest the entire field this is something humans cannot achieve moreover with Machinery harvesting at night like this poses no significant challenge to get these attractive potato vines on the conveyor like this farmers need to wake up early and start working on these enormous machines they move across the fields with the hope that no potatoes are left in the ground this truck helps Farmers transport the potatoes to storage facilities or processing centers after returning to the storage workers will gather the remaining potato vines once more to ensure the potatoes are completely dry and clean this helps prolong the preservation process finally the potatoes will be transported to processing points and be ready to be brought to the market hello my friends in today's video we'll visit America's farmlands to discover how millions of farmers Harvest millions of pounds of produce the strawberry industry in the US is developing spectacularly so it is not surprising that it is of interest to many farmers approximately 60,000 Acres in the United States are planted and harvested for strawberries California is responsible for more than 75% of us strawberry production with production of about 1 billion pounds per year there's nothing better than enjoying fresh picked strawberries on a warm spring day if you love this succulent fruit please comment to us to let us know what you think these Strawberry Fields can average up to 46,000 each year early in the morning workers here will gather to prepare to pick strawberries their equipment includes a cart cartons and plastic boxes to help store strawberries after filling the strawberries they will bring the curtain to the Gathering Place for the garden owner to inspect strawberry picking workers must follow the Harvest schedule every 1 to 2 days they will be instructed to pick properly to avoid injuring the strawberries the workers move along the paths between the fors when picking farmers will leave a green stem at the top of the fruit this prevents unnecessary bruising or damage that could cause the fruit to spoil later in addition to strawberries carrots are also crops grown and transported year round in California with four main production regions California produces more than 85% of all carrots grown in the US Michigan and Texas are the other important current producing states according to the US Department of Agriculture in recent years carrots ranked 17th in California's top 20 livestock and crop Commodities worth about $500 million carrots are usually ready to harvest about 90 days after sewing the seeds they are harvested when the roots are a good size and still tender carrots can also be stored underground during winter months however if carrots are left in the soil for too long they can become overripe hard and possibly this is a Farmer's Machine in the harvesting season the Harvester loosens the soil then gently pulls the carrots out of the ground the blades cut the tops of the carrots as they move inside the machine the tops are discarded to the back of the machine while the carrots move move on a conveyor belt and are dumped into trucks these carrots will be treated in water to remove sand and soil and then go through cleaning and a packaging process the farmer gently lifts The Roots out of the ground after cutting off the tops the carrots can be stored with the remaining soil on them or washed and allowed to dry briefly before storing usually when harvesting by hand farmers will choose cool days to avoid the roots from overheating in the sun more than half of the sugar in the US comes from sugar beets this is a plant grown on farms across the country but have you ever wondered how the Journey of harvesting sugar beets takes place before it appears in your meals the period when sugar beets are harvested usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year after harvesting the finished sugar beets will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during Peak harvest season sugar beat factories operate 24 hours a day for processing and production harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beads next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beets out of the ground and pick them up they are then cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beats are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in Tandem and this is considered the perfect duo in the har the seasoned Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beets will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter this could cause the Beats to spoil asparagus is usually planted in May so that it is ready to develop before winter whether grown as a stem or transplanted asparagus is grown by farmers in beds about 8 in deep asparagus Harvest usually begins in early may but depending on the weather it can begin in April the asparagus Harvest lasts from 6 to 8 weeks during which time Farmers must Harvest every every day before working they will check the tool and sharpen it the machine runs continuously so these workers must be very agile and precise in warm weather asparagus grows quickly up to 10 in tall within 24 hours during this period the pickers have to go through the fields twice a day to pick because harvesting asparagus greater than 12 in in length will reduce the total Harvest over the growing period unlike other agricultural products farmers will not harvest asparagus in the first or second year this is because plants need time to develop roots in the third year when the asparagus beds have fully developed Farms will then begin harvesting next we will go to the Almond fields almonds are warm weather trees and produce best in areas with long hot dry and sunny Summers the alond harvest season is usually from early August to late September time may vary depending on variety you can see the first cracks appear in the seeds at the top of the tree and gradually spread downwards when approximately 95% of the seed shells are observed to be broken it is a signal that farmers can begin harvesting when it's time to harvest the almonds tree vibrators go around the Orchard and shake the nuts off the trees like this at this time the seeds will lie in the ground after 7 to 10 days of drying the Almond seeds are swept into neat rows using a specialized scanner finally the almond dumped onto the truck today some improved machines allow Farmers to harvest immediately specifically when shaking the tree this machine has a device to catch all of the falling seeds like this and this helps to reduce Harvest loss almost every Orchard goes through this cycle two to three times because different varieties are picked at different times additionally around this time the tree begins to gather what it needs for next year's crop therefore farmers will pay special attention to the needs of trees to ensure the quality of future crops the majority of the country's Citrus grows in three states California Arizona and Texas California Farmers lead Citrus production supplying about 60% of the Citrus grown in the US harvesting Citrus requires a gentle touch you can see the fruit being harvested by hand to protect the next crop at the same time make sure the peel is not bruised or damaged manual Harvest requires a team of skilled Harvest workers these workers work on One Tree at a time harvesting each ripe fruit on each tree before moving on to the next on average it takes about 1 to 2 hours to harvest a whole box of citrus once the bins are filled with freshly harvested Citrus they are immediately loaded onto trucks and transported to the production facility facility here the Citrus is washed sized and packaged Citrus are often packaged in bags or boxes before being shipped to the local grocery store our final destination today is the sweet corn field sweet corn is an annual crop the warmer the air the faster the sweet corn will cook it usually rip happens about 15 to 23 days after trimming the beard or even sooner if the temperatures are especially High when the corn silk turns brown like this the kernels are plump and milky white and this means they are ready to be harvested in some states the majority of sweet corn is harvested by hand because this method allows farmers to better select corn kernels for Market sorting by quality in the field also saves sorting time in the packaging plant this means that the product can move to the cooling packaging and storage steps faster sweet corn is harvested mechanically the stalks will be cut by the Harvester like this then the stems and leaves will be removed right on the Harvester and the finished sweet corn is transferred via truck after harvesting the sweetness decreases rapidly before the sugar in the grain is converted into starch Harvest temperatures and storage temperatures of sweet corn have a significant influence on the quality therefore American farmers often harvest sweet corn in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cool to help refrigerate and maintain [Music] quality hello my friends did you know that behind the green curtain of fields and Orchards lies the effort of farmers who provide food for millions of people right now we will explore the fields of American agriculture where Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of crops every year Welcome to California where celery is grown year round the celery Fields stretch out like a vibrant green sea with rows of celery plants Standing Tall and robust creating a lively and fresh landscape early in the morning as the sun rises American farmers start their workday they wear wi brimmed hats buttonup shirts and carry harvesting tools they begin at one end of the field and the crew responsible for cutting and packing moves gradually towards the other end the farmers cut the entire celery plant including the roots and the top portion you might notice something interesting the cutting tool also serves as a measure it is designed based on standard dimensions so that celery can be packed into nylon bags or plastic crates prepared in advance Farmers plant celery in careful Road creating a harmonious and tidy image the care and dedication of the farmers are evident as they tend to the field step by step including the harvesting process each Harvest is not just labor but also the fruition of their investment in the land the celery cutting process is Swift and precise afterward they load the celery onto a vehicle for processing by packing workers here the celery is rinsed with water to remove any turd the harvesting crew Works diligently to produce quality crates of celery it may be timec consuming but they need to remove damaged celery before it goes into the crates another group of workers is responsible for loading these crates onto trucks once the trucks are filled with crates they are transported to a central facility for final processing before being distributed to the market such as supermarkets or local markets in the full harvest season Vineyard spread across the American Countryside creating a captivating and diverse landscape in The Vineyards of central California the Deep green grape leaves provide an ideal backdrop for these ripe purple grapes that cover the entire Vineyard farmers are getting ready to harvest the first batch of grapes of the season from the early days of the growing season grape Vines are carefully tended too when it's time for Harvest Farmers continue to inspect each grape cluster to determine ripeness and quality you can see that right after cutting the grapes they remove any damaged ones from the cluster this process takes time compared to continuous harvesting but it helps prevent damaged grapes from affecting the others in the cluster during the packing stage grapes are sorted once again they are removing small or discolored grapes all these steps are done quickly and accurately to ensure that the pack grapes are uniform in size visually appealing and fresh these grape crates are pre-positioned under the vines and then a vehicle comes to collect them this way Farmers save time moving back and forth and can focus on harvesting grapes compare compared to some other fruits grape harvesting is a more Technical and delicate process Additionally the Deep knowledge of grapes held by American farmers contributes to the quality and distinctive Taste of American grapes highly sought after in the [Music] market next we move on to a Citrus Grove in Florida the citrus trees Stand Tall each branch bearing clusters of ripe oranges creating a magnificent and vibrant scene of strength and freshness you can see the dark green leaves of the trees covering the juicy oranges when 90% of the Grove is covered in Orange along with the aroma filling the air it's a sign that they are ready to be harvested early in the morning Farmers step into the Orange Grove with enthusiasm and passion they wear some protective clothing and carry large baskets to hold the first oranges of the season instead of rushing to pick them the farmers first check each orange to ensure they are ripe and of high quality then they gently cut each Orange from the tree and arrange them in bags when the bags are full Farmers pull them into crates handling them carefully to avoid damaging the fruit ladders are valuable tools for citrus Harvesters they use them to reach high up oranges like this when the bags are full and heavy they start climbing down slowly everything is done meticulously by experienced fruit Pickers as the height and weight of oranges can lead to injuries under the scorching Sun Farmers work with love for their Groves hoping that each orange will carry the quality and flavor of American soil providing consumers with wonderful experiences farewell to the citrus Groves we now move on to a type of manually harvested crop these vibrant red apple orchards are a vital part of American agriculture growing vigorously in States like Washington New York Michigan and the Appalachian regions the timing of apple harvest depends on the apple variety and the specific climate conditions of each region Farmers often determine the ripeness of the apples to decide when to harvest similar to the Citrus Harvest they use ladders to pick apples from tall trees Farmers start harvesting from one end of the apple orchard and work their way through to the other end when the apples fill the truck they transport them to a storage facility for sorting and preservation harvesting apples from tall trees is not an easy task but experienced Harvesters manage it well you can see the careful balance endurance and skill that farmers employ at this Farm Farmers work diligently to complete the Harvest before it's too late each day they harvest around 15 to 30 bags like these after filling the bags Farmers gently pour the apples out they also remove any branches and leaves from the crates Farmers sort and grade the apples by size and quality right in the orchard after harvesting apples are carefully packaged to ensure the fruit remains undamaged Farmers need to perform each step quickly and accurately to preserve the quality of the apples now we say goodbye to the apple orchards and move on to a potato farm in North Dakota here farmers are preparing Seed Potatoes for planting while manual planting and harvesting like this still happen happen on smaller Farms larger scale operations producing hundreds of tons each year require the help of Machinery giant machines are moving across the vast potato fields of Idaho known as the potato state of America these machines replace human labor from planting seed potatoes to harvesting and transportation resulting in highly efficient work the utilization of modern technology in Agro ulture is the strength of American farmers why do I say that take a look at this intelligent machine it is rolling up the potato vines after separating the potato tubers from the plants the harvesting machine immediately drops them back onto the field everything happens within seconds and of course it takes only a short time to harvest the entire field this is something humans cannot achieve moreover with Machinery harvesting at night like this poses no significant challenge to get these attractive potato vines on the conveyor like this farmers need to wake up early and start working on these enormous machines they move across the fields with the hope that no potatoes are left in the ground this truck helps Farmers transport the potatoes to storage facilities or processing centers after returning to the storage workers will gather the remaining potato vines once more to ensure the potatoes are completely dry and clean this helps prolong the preservation process finally the potatoes will be transported to processing points and be ready to be brought to the market hello my friends in today's video we'll visit America's farmlands to discover how millions of farmers Harvest millions of pounds of produce the strawberry industry in the US is developing spectacularly so it is not surprising that it is of interest to many farmers approximately 60,000 acres in the United States are planted and harvested for strawberries California is responsible for more than 75% of us strawberry production with production of about 1 billion per year there's nothing better than enjoying fresh picked strawberries on a warm spring day if you love this succulent fruit please comment to us to let us know what you think these Strawberry Fields can average up to 46,000 lbs each year early in the morning workers here will gather to prepare to pick strawberries their equipment includes a cart cartons and plastic boxes to help store strawberries after filling the strawberries they will bring the cartons to the Gathering Place for the garden owner to inspect strawberry picking workers must follow the Harvest schedule every 1 to 2 days they will be instructed to pick properly to avoid injuring the strawberries the workers move along the paths between the fors when picking farmers will leave a green stem at the top of the fruit this prevents unnecessary bruising or damage that could cause the fruit to spoil later in addition to strawberries carrots are also crops grown and transported year round in California California with four main production regions California produces more than 85% of all carrots grown in the US Michigan and Texas are the other important carrot producing states according to the US Department of Agriculture in recent years carrots ranked 17th in California's top 20 livestock and crop commodities worth about $500 million carrots are usually ready to harvest about 90 days after sewing the seeds they are harvested when the roots are a good size and still tender carrots can also be stored underground during winter months however if carrots are left in the soil for too long they can become overripe hard and possibly this is a farmers machine in the harvesting season the Harvester loosens the soil then gently pulls the carrots out of the ground the blades cut the tops off the carrots as they move inside the machine the tops are discarded to the back of the machine while the carrots move on a conveyor belt and are dumped into trucks these carrots will be treated in water to remove sand and soil and then go through cleaning and a packaging process the farmer gently lifts The Roots out of the ground after cutting off the tops the carrots can be stored with the remaining soil on them or washed and allowed to dry briefly before storing usually when harvesting by hand farmers will choose cool days to avoid the roots from overheating in the sun more than half of the sugar in the US comes from sugar beats this is a plant grown on farms across the country but have you ever wondered how the Journey of harvesting sugar beets takes place before it appears in your meals the period when sugar beets are harvested usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year after harvesting the finished sugar beets will be transported to the processing Factory here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during Peak harvest season sugar beat factories operate 24 hours a day for processing and production harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beads next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beets out of the ground and pick them up they are then cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beets are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in Tandem and this is considered the perfect duo in the harvest season Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beats will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter this could cause the beets to spoil asparagus is usually planted in May so that it is ready to develop before winter whether grown as a stem or transplanted asparagus is grown by farmers in beds about 8 in deep deep asparagus Harvest usually begins in early may but depending on the weather it can begin in April the asparagus Harvest lasts from 6 to 8 weeks during which time Farmers must Harvest every day before working they will check the tool and sharpen it the machine runs continuously so these workers must be very agile and precise in warm weather asparagus grows quickly up to 10 in tall within 24 hours during this period the pickers have to go through the fields twice a day to pick because harvesting asparagus greater than 12 in in length will reduce the total Harvest over the growing period unlike other agricultural products farmers will not harvest asparagus in the first or second year this is because plants need time to develop roots in the third year when the asparagus beds have fully developed Farms will then begin harvesting next we will go to the Almond Fields almonds are warm weather trees and produce best in areas with long hot dry and sunny Summers the alud harvest season is usually from early August to to late September time may vary depending on variety you can see the first cracks appear in the seeds at the top of the tree and gradually spread downwards when approximately 95% of the seed shells are observed to be broken it is a signal that farmers can begin harvesting when it's time to harvest the almonds tree vibrators go around the orchard and shake the nuts off the trees like this at this time the seeds will lie in the ground after 7 to 10 days of drying the Almond seeds are swept into neat rows using a specialized scanner finally the almonds are dumped onto the truck today some improved machines allow Farmers to harvest immediately specifically when shaking the tree this machine has a device to catch all of the falling seeds like this and this helps to reduce Harvest loss almost every Orchard goes through this cycle two to three times because different varieties are picked at different times additionally around this time the tree begins to gather what it needs for next year's crop therefore farmers will pay special attention to the needs of trees to ensure the quality of future crops the majority of the country's Citrus grows in three states California Arizona and Texas California Farmers lead Citrus production supplying about 60% of the Citrus grown in the US harvesting citrus requires a gentle touch you can see the fruit being harvested by hand to protect the next crop at the same time make sure the peel is not bruised or damaged manual Harvest requires a team of skilled Harvest workers these workers work on One Tree at a time harvesting each ripe fruit on each tree before moving on to the next on average it takes about 1 to 2 hours to harvest a whole box of citrus once the bins are filled with freshly harvested Citrus they are immediately loaded onto trucks and transported to the production facility here the Citrus is washed sized and packaged Citrus are often packaged in bags or boxes before being shipped to the local grocery store our final destination today is the sweet corn field sweet corn is an annual crop the warmer the air the faster the sweet corn will cook it usually ripens about 15 to 23 days after trimming the beard or even sooner if the temperatures are especially High when the corn silk turns brown like this the kernels are plump and milky white and this means they are ready to be harvested in some states the majority of sweet corn is harvested by hand because this method allows Farmers to better select corn kernels for Market sorting by quality in the field also saves sorting time in the packaging plant this means that the product can move to the cooling packaging and storage steps faster sweet corn is harvested mechanically the stalks will be cut by the Harvester like this then the stems and leaves will be removed right on the Harvester and the finished sweet corn is transferred via truck after harvesting the sweetness decreases rapidly before the sugar in the grain is is converted into starch Harvest temperatures and storage temperatures of sweet corn have a significant influence on the quality therefore American farmers often harvest sweet corn in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cool to help refrigerate and maintain [Music] quality hello my friends did you know that Behind the Green curtain of fields and Orchards lies the effort of farmers who provide food for millions of people right now we will explore the fields of American agriculture where Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of crops every year Welcome to California where cery is grown year round the celery Fields stretch out like a vibrant green sea with rows of celery plants Standing Tall and robust creating a lively and fresh landscape early in the morning as the sun rises American farmers start their workday they wear wi brimmed hats button-up shirts and carry harvesting tools they begin at one end of the field and the crew responsible for cutting and packing moves gradually towards the other end the farmers cut the entire celery plant including the roots and the top portion you might notice something interesting the cutting tool also serves as a measure it is designed based on standard dimensions so that celery can be packed into nylon bags or plastic crates prepared in advance Farmers plant celery in careful rows creating a harmonious and tidy image the care and dedication of the farmers are evident as they tend to the field step by step including the harvesting process cess each Harvest is not just labor but also the fruition of their investment in the land the celery cutting process is Swift and precise afterward they load the celery onto a vehicle for processing by packing workers here the celery is rinsed with water to remove any dirt the harvesting crew Works diligently to produce quality crates of celery it may be time consuming but they need to remove damag celery before it goes into the crates another group of workers is responsible for loading these crates onto trucks once the trucks are filled with crates they are transported to a central facility for final processing before being distributed to the market such as supermarkets or local markets in the four harvest season Vineyards spread across the American Countryside creating a captivating and diverse landscape in The Vineyards of central California the Deep green grape leaves provide an ideal backdrop for these ripe purple grapes that cover the entire Vineyard farmers are getting ready to harvest the first batch of grapes of the season from the early days of the growing season grape Vines are carefully tended to when it's time for Harvest Farmers continue to inspect each grape cluster to determine ripeness and quality you can see that right after cutting the grapes they remove any damaged ones from the cluster this process takes time compared to continuous harvesting but it helps prevent damaged grapes from affecting the others in the cluster during the packing stage grapes are sorted once again they are removing small or discolored grapes all these steps are done quickly and accurately to ensure that the pack grapes are uniform in size visually appealing and fresh these grape crates are prepositioned under the vines and then a vehicle comes to collect them this way Farmers save time moving back and forth and can focus on harvesting grapes compared to some other fruits grape harvesting is a more Technical and delicate process Additionally the Deep knowledge of grapes held by American farmers contributes to the quality and distinctive Taste of American grapes highly sought after in the [Music] market next we move on to a Citrus Grove in Florida the citrus trees Stand Tall each branch bearing clusters of ripe oranges creating a magnificent and vibrant scene of strength and freshness you can see the dark green leaves of the trees covering the juicy oranges when 90% of the Grove is covered in Orange along with with the aroma filling the air it's a sign that they are ready to be harvested early in the morning Farmers step into the Orange Grove with enthusiasm and passion they wear some protective clothing and carry large baskets to hold the first oranges of the Season instead of rushing to pick them the farmers first check each orange to ensure they are ripe and of high quality then they gently cut each Orange from the tree and arrange them in bags when the bags are full Farmers pull them into crates handling them carefully to avoid damaging the fruit ladders are valuable tools for citrus Harvesters they use them to reach high up oranges like this when the bags are full and heavy they start climbing down slowly everything is done meticulously by experienced fruit Pickers as the height and weight of oranges can lead to injuries under the scorching Sun Farmers work with love for their Groves hoping that each orange will carry the quality and flavor of American soil providing consumers with wonderful experiences farewell to the Citrus Groves we now move on to a type of manually harvested crop these vibrant red apple orchards are a vital part of American agriculture growing vigorously in stat like Washington New York Michigan and the Appalachian regions the timing of apple harvest depends on the apple variety and the specific climate conditions of each region Farmers often determine the ripeness of the apples to decide when to harvest similar to the Citrus Harvest they use ladders to pick apples from tall trees Farmers start harvesting from one end of the apple orchard and work their way through to the other end when the apples fill the truck they transport them to a storage facility for sorting and preservation harvesting apples from tall trees is not an easy task but experienced Harvesters manage it well you can see the careful balance endurance and skill that farmers employ at this Farm Farmers work diligently to complete the Harvest before it's too late each day they Harvest around 15 to 30 bags like these after filling the bags Farmers gently pour the apples out they also remove any branches and leaves from the crates Farmers sort and Grate the apples by size and quality right in the orchard after harvesting apples are carefully packaged to ensure the fruit remains undamaged Farmers need to perform each step quickly and accurately to preserve the quality of the apples now we say goodbye to the apple orchards and move on to a potato farm in North Dakota here farmers are preparing Seed Potatoes for planting while manual planting and harvesting like this still happen on smaller Farms larger scale operations producing hundreds of tons each year require the help of Machinery giant machines are moving across the vast potato fields of Idaho known as the potato state of America these machines replace human labor from planting seed potatoes to harvesting and transportation resulting in highly efficient work the utilization of modern technology in agriculture is the strength of American farmers why do I say that take a look at this intelligent machine it is rolling up the potato vines after separating the potato tubers from the plants the harvesting machine immediately drops them back onto the field everything happens within seconds and of course it takes only a short time to harvest the entire field this is something humans cannot achieve moreover with Machinery harvesting at night like this poses no significant challenge to get these attractive potato vines on the conveyor like this farmers need to to wake up early and start working on these enormous machines they move across the fields with the hope that no potatoes are left in the ground this truck helps Farmers transport the potatoes to storage facilities or processing centers after returning to the storage workers will gather the remaining potato vines once more to ensure the potatoes are completely dry and clean this helps prolong the preservation process process finally the potatoes will be transported to processing points and be ready to be brought to the market hello my friends in today's video we'll visit America's farmlands to discover how millions of farmers Harvest millions of pounds of produce the strawberry industry in the US is developing spectacularly so it is not surprising that it is of interest to many farmers approximately 60,000 acres in the United States are planted and harvested for strawberries California is responsible for more than 75% of us strawberry production with production of about 1 billion per year there's nothing better than enjoying fresh picked strawberries on a warm spring day if you love this succulent fruit please comment to us to let us know what you think these Strawberry Fields can average up to 46,000 each year early in the morning workers here will gather to prepare to pick strawberries their equipment includes a cart cartons and plastic boxes to help store strawberries after filling the strawberries they will bring the cartons to the Gathering Place for the garden owner to inspect strawberry picking workers must follow the Harvest schedule every 1 to 2 days they will be instructed to pick properly to avoid injuring the strawberries the workers move along the paths between the fors when picking farmers will leave a green green stem at the top of the fruit this prevents unnecessary bruising or damage that could cause the fruit to spoil later in addition to strawberries carrots are also crops grown and transported year round in California with four main production regions California produces more than 85% of all carrots grown in the US Michigan and Texas are the other important carrot producing states according to the US Department of Agriculture in recent years carrots ranked 17th in California's top 20 livestock and crop Commodities worth about $500 million carrots are usually ready to harvest about 90 days after sewing the seeds they are harvested when when the roots are a good size and still tender carrots can also be stored underground during winter months however if carrots are left in the soil for too long they can become overripe hard and possibly CR this is a Farmer's Machine in the harvesting season the Harvester loosens the soil then gently pulls the carrots out of the ground the blades cut the tops of the carrots as they move inside the machine the tops are discarded to the back of the machine while the carrots move on a conveyor belt and are dumped into trucks these carrots will be treated in water to remove sand and soil and then go through cleaning and a packaging process the farmer gently lifts The Roots out of the ground after cutting off the tops the carrots can be stored with the remaining soil on them or washed and allowed to dry dry briefly before storing usually when harvesting by hand farmers will choose cool days to avoid the roots from overheating in the sun more than half of the sugar in the US comes from sugar beets this is a plant grown on farms across the country but have you ever wondered how the Journey of harvesting sugar beets takes place before it appears in your meals the period when sugar beats are harvested usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year after harvesting the finished sugar beets will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during Peak harvest season sugar beat factories oper operate 24 hours a day for processing and production harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beets next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beets out of the ground and pick them up they are then cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beats are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door all they work in Tandem and this is considered the perfect duo in the harvest season Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beets will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter this could cause the beets to spoil asparagus is usually planted in May so it is ready to develop before winter whether grown as a stem or transplanted asparagus is grown by farmers in beds about 8 in deep asparagus Harvest usually begins in early may but depending on the weather it can begin in April the asparagus Harvest last from 6 to 8 weeks during which time Farmers must Harvest every day before working they will check the tool and sharpen it the machine runs continuously so these workers must be very agile and precise in warm weather asparagus grows quickly up to 10 in tall within 24 hours during this period the pickers have to go through through the fields twice a day to pick because harvesting asparagus greater than 12 in in length will reduce the total Harvest over the growing period unlike other agricultural products farmers will not harvest asparagus in the first or second year this is because plants need time to develop roots in the third year when the asparagus beds have fully developed Farms will then begin harvesting next we will go to the Almond Fields almonds are warm weather trees and produced best in areas with long hot dry and sunny Summers the Almond harvest season is usually from early August to late September time may vary depending on variety you can see the first cracks appear in the seeds at the top of the tree and gradually spread downwards when approximately 95% of the seed shells are observed to be broken it is a signal that farmers can begin harvesting when it's time to harvest the almonds tree vibrators go around the Orchard and shake the nuts off the trees like this at this time the seeds will lie in the ground after 7 to 10 days of drying the Almond seeds are swept into neat ROP using a specialized scanner finally the almonds are dumped onto the truck today some improved machines allow Farmers to harvest immediately specifically when shaking the tree this machine has a device to catch all of the falling seeds like this and this helps to reduce Harvest loss almost every Orchard goes through this cycle two to three times because different varieties are picked at different times additionally around this time the tree begins to gather what it needs for next year's crop therefore farmers will pay special attention to the needs of trees to ensure the quality of future crops the majority of the country's Citrus grows in three States California Arizona and Texas California Farmers lead Citrus production supplying about 60% of the Citrus grown in the US harvesting Citrus requires a gentle touch you can see the fruit being harvested by hand to protect the next crop at the same time make sure the peel is not bruised all day damaged manual Harvest requires a team of skilled Harvest workers these workers work on One Tree at a time harvesting each ripe fruit on each tree before moving on to the next on average it takes about 1 to 2 hours to harvest a whole box of citrus once the bins are filled with freshly harvested citrus they are immediately loaded onto trucks and transported to the production facility here the Citrus is washed sized and packaged Citrus are often packaged in bags or boxes before being shipped to the local grocery store our final destination today is the sweet corn field sweet corn is an annual crop the warmer the air the faster the sweet corn will cook it usually ripens about 15 to 23 days after trimming the beard or even sooner if the temperatures are especially High when the corn silk turns brown like this the kernels are plump and milky white and this means they are ready to be harvested in some states the majority of sweet corn is harvested by hand because this method allows Farmers to better select corn kernels for Market sorting by quality in the field also saves sorting time in the packaging plant this means that the product can move to the cooling packaging and storage steps faster sweet corn is harvested mechanically the stalks will be cut by the Harvester like this then the stems and leaves will be removed right on the Harvester and the finished sweet corn is transferred via truck after harvesting the sweetness decreases rapidly before the sugar in the grain is converted into starch Harvest temperatures and storage temperatures of sweet corn have a significant influence on the quality therefore American farmers often harvest sweet corn in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cool to help refrigerate and maintain [Music] quality hello my friends did you know that behind the green curtain of fields and Orchards lies the effort of farmers who provide food for millions of people right now we will explore the fields of American agriculture where farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of crops every year Welcome to California where celery is grown year round the celery Fields stretch out like a vibrant green sea with rows of celery plants Standing Tall and robust creating a lively and fresh landscape early in the morning as the sun rises American farmers start their workday they wear white brimmed hats buttonup shirts and carry harvesting tools they begin at one end of the field and the crew responsible for cutting and packing moves gradually towards the other end the farmers cut the entire celery plant including the roots and the top portion you might notice something interesting the cutting tool also serves as a measure it is designed based on standard dimensions so that celery can be packed into nylon bags or plastic crates prepared in advance Farmers plant celery in careful rows creating a harmonious and tidy image the care and dedication of the farmers are evident as they tend to the field step by step including the harvesting process each Harvest is not just labor but also the fruition of their investment in the land the celery cutting process is Swift and precise afterward they load the celery onto a vehicle for processing by packing workers here the celery is rinsed with water to remove any dirt the harvesting crew Works diligently to produce quality crates of celery it may be time consuming but they need to remove damaged celery before it goes into the crates another group of workers is responsible for loading these crates onto trucks once the trucks are filled with crates they are transport ported to a central facility for final processing before being distributed to the market such as supermarkets or local markets in the fall harvest season Vineyards spread across the American Countryside creating a captivating and diverse landscape in The Vineyards of central California the Deep green grape leaves provide an ideal backdrop for these ripe purple grapes that cover the entire Vineyard farmers are getting ready to harvest the first batch of grapes of the season from the early days of the growing season grape Vines are carefully tended to when it's time for Harvest Farmers continue to inspect each grape cluster to determine ripeness and quality you can see that right after cutting the grapes they remove any damaged ones from the cluster this process takes time compared to continuous harvesting but it helps PR prevent damaged grapes from affecting the others in the cluster during the packing stage grapes are sorted once again they are removing small or discolored grapes all these steps are done quickly and accurately to ensure that the pack grapes are uniform in size visually appealing and fresh these grape crates are pre-positioned under the vines and then a vehicle comes to collect them this way Farmers save time move moving back and forth and can focus on harvesting grapes compared to some other fruits grape harvesting is a more Technical and delicate process Additionally the Deep knowledge of grapes held by American farmers contributes to the quality and distinctive Taste of American grapes highly sought after in the [Music] market next we move on to a Citrus Grove in Florida the citrus trees stand tall each branch bearing clusters of ripe oranges creating a magnificent and vibrant scene of strength and freshness you can see the dark green leaves of the trees covering the juicy oranges when 90% of the Grove is covered in Orange along with the aroma filling the air is a sign that they are ready to be harvested early in the morning Farmers step into the Orange Grove with enthusiasm and passion they wear some protective clothing and carry large baskets to hold the first oranges of the Season instead of rushing to pick them the farmers first check each orange to ensure they are ripe and of high quality then they gently cut each Orange from the tree and arrange them in bags when the bags are full Farmers pull them into crates handling them carefully to avoid damaging the fruit ladders are valuable tools for citrus h Harvesters they use them to reach high up oranges like this when the bags are full and heavy they start climbing down slowly everything is done meticulously by experienced fruit Pickers as the height and weight of oranges can lead to injuries under the scorching Sun Farmers work with love for their Groves hoping that each orange will carry the quality and flavor of American soil providing consumers with one wonderful experiences farewell to the Citrus Groves we now move on to a type of manually harvested crop these vibrant red apple orchards are a vital part of American agriculture growing vigorously in States like Washington New York Michigan and the Appalachian regions the timing of apple harvest depends on the apple variety and the specific climate conditions of each region Farmers often determine the ripeness of the apples to decide when to harvest similar to the Citrus Harvest they use ladders to pick apples from tall trees Farmers start harvesting from one end of the apple orchard and work their way through to the other end when the apples fill the truck they transport them to a storage facility for sorting and preservation harvesting apples from tall trees is not an easy task but experienced Harvesters manage it well you can see the careful balance endurance and skill that farmers employ at this Farm Farmers work diligently to complete the Harvest before it's too late each day they harvest around 15 to 30 bags like these after filling the bags Farmers gently pour the apples out they also remove any branches and leaves from the crates Farmers sort and Grate the apples by size and quality right in the orchard after harvesting apples are carefully packaged to ensure the fruit remains undamaged Farmers need to perform each step quickly and accurately to preserve the quality of the apples now we say goodbye to the apple orchards and move on to a potato farm in North Dakota here farmers are preparing Seed potatoes for planting while manual planting and harvesting like this still happen on smaller Farms larger scale operations producing hundreds of tons each year require the help of Machinery giant machines are moving across the vast potato fields of Idaho known as the potato state of America these machines replace human labor from planting seed potatoes to harvesting and transportation resulting in highly efficient work the utilization of modern technology in agriculture is the strength of American farmers why do I say that take a look at this intelligent machine it is rolling up the potato vines after separating the potato tubers from the plants the harvesting machine immediately drops them back onto the field everything happens within seconds and of course it takes only a short time to half harest the entire field this is something humans cannot achieve moreover with Machinery harvesting at night like this poses no significant challenge to get these attractive potato vines on the conveyor like this farmers need to wake up early and start working on these enormous machines they move across the fields with the hope that no potatoes are left in the ground this truck helps farmers transport the potatoes to storage facilities or processing centers after returning to the storage workers will gather the remaining potato vines once more to ensure the potatoes are completely dry and clean this helps prolong the preservation process finally the potatoes will be transported to processing points and be ready to be brought to the market hello my friends in today's video we'll visit America's farmlands to discover how millions of farmers Harvest millions of pounds of produce the strawberry industry in the US is developing spectacularly so it is not surprising that it is of interest to many farmers approximately 60,000 acres in the United States are planted and harvested for strawberries California is responsible for more than 75% of us strawberry production with production of about 1 billion per year there's nothing better than enjoying fresh picked strawberries on a warm spring day if you love this succulent fruit please comment to us to let us know what you think these Strawberry Fields can average up to 46,000 each year early in the morning workers here will gather to prepare to pick strawberries their equipment includes a cart cartons and plastic boxes to help store strawberries after filling the strawberries they will bring the cartons to the Gathering Place for the garden owner to inspect strawberry picking workers must followed the Harvest schedule every 1 to 2 days they will be instructed to pick properly to avoid injuring the strawberries the workers move along the paths between the fors when picking farmers will leave a green stem at the top of the fruit this prevents unnecessary bruising or damage that could cause the fruit to spoil later in addition to strawberries carrots are also crops grown and transported year round in California with four main production regions California produces more than 85% of all carrots grown in the US Michigan and Texas are the other important carrent producing states according to the US Department of Agriculture in recent years carrots ranked 17th in California's top 20 livestock and crop Commodities worth about 500 million carrots are usually ready to harvest about 90 days after sewing the seeds they are harvested when the roots are a good size and still tender carrots can also be stored underground during winter months however if carrots are left in the soil for too long they can be become overripe hard and possibly this is a Farmer's Machine in the harvesting season the Harvester loosens the soil then gently pulls the carrots out of the ground the blades cut the tops off the carrots as they move inside the machine the tops are discarded to the back of the machine while the carrots move on a conveyor belt and are dumped into trucks these carrots will be treated in water to remove sand and soil and then go through cleaning and a packaging process the farm gently lifts The Roots out of the ground after cutting off the tops the carrots can be stored with the remaining soil on them or washed and allowed to dry briefly before storing usually when harvesting by hand farmers will choose cool days to avoid the roots from overheating in the Sun more than half of the sugar in the US comes from sugar beets this is a plant grown on farms across the country but have you ever wondered how the Journey of harvesting sugar beets takes place before it appears in your meals the period when sugar beets are harvested usually begins in September and last until May of the following year after harvesting the finished sugar beets will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during Peak harvest season sugar beat factories operate 24 hours a day for processing and production harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beads next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beets out of the ground and pick them up they are then cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beets are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in Tandem and this is considered the perfect duo in the harvest season Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beets will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter this could cause the Beats to spoil asparagus is usually planted in May so it is ready to develop before winter whether grown as a stem or or transplanted asparagus is grown by farmers in beds about 8 in deep asparagus Harvest usually begins in early may but depending on the weather it can begin in April the asparagus Harvest lasts from 6 to 8 weeks during which time Farmers must Harvest every day before working they will check the tool and sharpen it the machine machine runs continuously so these workers must be very agile and precise in warm weather asparagus grows quickly up to 10 in tall within 24 hours during this period the pickers have to go through the fields twice a day to pick because harvesting asparagus greater than 12 in in length will reduce the total Harvest over the growing period unlike other agricultural products farmers will not harvest asparagus in the first or second year this is because plants need time to develop roots in the third year when the asparagus beds have fully developed Farms will then begin harvesting next we will go to the Almond Fields almonds are warm weather trees and produced best in areas with long hot dry and sunny Summers the aled harvest season is usually from early August to late September time may vary depending on variety you can see the first cracks appear in the seeds at the top of the tree and gradually spread downwards when approximately 95% of the seed shells are observed to be broken it is a signal that farmers can begin harvesting when it's time to harvest the almonds tree vibrators go around the Orchard and shake the nuts off the trees like this at this time the seeds will lie in the ground after 7 to 10 days of drying the Almond seeds are swept into neat rows using a specialized scanner finally the almonds are dumped onto the truck today some improved machines allow Farmers to harvest immediately specifically when shaking the tree this machine has a device to catch all of the falling seeds like this and this helps to reduce Harvest loss almost every Orchard goes through this cycle two to three times because different varieties are picked at different times additionally around this time the tree begins together what it needs for next year's crop therefore farmers will pay special attention to the needs of trees to ensure the quality of future crops the majority of the country's Citrus grows in three states California Arizona and Texas California Farmers lead Citrus production supplying about 60% of the C Citrus grown in the US harvesting Citrus requires a gentle touch you can see the fruit being harvested by hand to protect the next crop at the same time make sure the peel is not bruised or damaged manual Harvest requires a team of skilled Harvest workers these workers work on One Tree at a time harvesting each ripe fruit on each tree before moving on to the next on average it takes about one to 2 hours to harvest a whole box of citrus once the bins are filled with freshly harvested Citrus they are immediately loaded onto trucks and transported to the production facility here the Citrus is washed sized and packaged Citrus are often packaged in bags or boxes before being shipped to the local grocery store our final destination today is the sweet corn field sweet corn is an annual crop the warmer the air the faster the sweet corn will cook it usually ripens about 15 to 23 days after trimming the beard or even sooner if the temperatures are especially High when the corn silk turns brown like this the kernels are plump and milky white and this means they are ready to be harvested in some states the majority of sweet corn is harvested by hand because this method allows Farmers to better select corn kernels for Market sorting by quality in the field also saves sorting time in the packaging plant this means that the product can move to the cooling packaging and storage steps faster sweet corn is harvested mechanically the stalks will be cut by the Harvester like this then the stems and leaves will be removed right on the Harvester and the finished sweet corn is transferred via truck after harvesting the sweetness decreases rapidly before the sugar in the grain is converted into starch Harvest temperatures and storage temperatures of sweet corn have a significant influence on the quality

Channel: Tony 98 - Discovery

Views: 3,405,513

Keywords: farming, harvesting, agriculture, vegetables, fruits and vagetables, vegetable harvest, harvest, mass harvest, documentary, farming documentary, farmer, agricultural, agriculture technology, farming technology, modern agricultural technology, #tony98discovery

Id: tMOnz5CqZyM

Length: 155min 33sec (9333 seconds)

Published: Mon Jan 08 2024