The Red, John Fritz wrote on Tuesday, February 01, 2000 (PST): Great article Rick! I bet your grandpa was watching the harvesting. Is that a Killbros gravity box on the running gear? Paul Fox wrote on Tuesday, February 01, 2000 (PST): Holy Frijoles! I GREW UP in the St. Johns area, graduated from high school there. What a coincidence! Great story, really brought back some memories. H.C."Boogie" Feagin wrote on Tuesday, February 01, 2000 (PST): The corn was gathered and the best thing was the most enjoyable time spent with family. As an older retired person, I can tell you to enjoy these qualitytimes with your children and family as these days won"t be around forever.We have a small herd of beefmaster cattle here in Longview, Tx.(East Tx.) I enjoyed the article. "Boogie" Feagin, East Mt. ,Tex. Jim Handy wrote on Tuesday, February 01, 2000 (PST): Sounds like a great day - not everyone these days appreciates an opportunity to step back to the good old days for a few hours. Your wife is a good sport to go along and let you have a few hours of fun. Jim Basile wrote on Tuesday, February 01, 2000 (PST): Your article grought back childhood memories of corn picking. We had a New Idea picker like the one shown in your article. we used a John Deere B to pull the picker and wagon. My job was to walk between the picker and wagon and pick up the ears of corn that were on the ground. The picker would miss a lot of the lower ears. I remember the ground as being muddy because we were harvesting in November and December. I was only about 8 to 12 years old when all this took place. I really enjoyed your article. JIM Randall Barnard wrote on Wednesday, February 02, 2000 (PST): Great Article! I love stories like this. I am in wheat country so it is new but interesting. dan wrote on Thursday, February 03, 2000 (PST): I really enjoy reading articles such as this - even better when they feature AC tractors~! I putter around my farm with these old AC tractors too. Dave Warnke wrote on Saturday, February 05, 2000 (PST): Hey Rick, come on over next fall and I will let you pick all the corn you want to. James Borders (tractorboy) wrote on Sunday, February 06, 2000 (PST): Great story about picking corn . It still works that way getting up early and working till the job is done. What a great learning experience for all. andy tessier wrote on Sunday, February 06, 2000 (PST): great story Rick! all your family deserv A metal! Jeff Jackson wrote on Friday, February 11, 2000 (PST): Neat story and nice pictures. I enjoyed reading it! roger baumeister wrote on Sunday, February 13, 2000 (PST): hi i like the artical i can remember well i am 44 year ole an we went from a 1 row to a 3 row picker boys, those were the fun days with my dads an my uncle picking an un loading the wagon in the cribs 9 time out of 10 it was cold roger Mike wrote on Thursday, February 17, 2000 (PST): Great story! I never had the privlege of picking corn as a kid, we always chopped it and put it in a pit silo. Dad used a '54 Allis WD-45 to pull a 1 row New Holland chopper. Mom drove a '49 Dodge truck, and I drove a '50 "Jimmy" 2 ton. While dad milked, mom would fix supper, I'd hurry and feed the baby calves so I could do what I really enjoyed. Going back and forth acroos the pit packing it down with a Case DI (industrial model) that dated back to the early '40s. Dad and I had mounted an old car radio and speaker on it so I could listen to "Hippy tunes" as dad called them! Hey it was 1968! How old did you think I was?? I was 11 years old, and Dad was pretty handy with a wrench. He figured it was better to buy more good holstiens than new machinery if everything was working good! We quit farming in 1971. If we had only looked ahead and kept the machinary, we would have had a pretty good start on a mueseum!! When we sold everything Dad thought he had made out like a bandit by making around $6500.00 on the equiptment. (which also included a John Deere A from the late '30s, a Farmall A from the early '40s, a '36 John Deere D that didn't run, a '37 Ford 1 1/2 ton truck that had a flat heas V-8, a '52 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup, and a '47 IHC 1 ton pickup. joe borseth wrote on Thursday, February 17, 2000 (PST): i really enjoyed your story and photos. I was raised on a dairy farm and for many years we picked our corn on the ear. we used a John Deere 101 mounted on a 1939 A. Later we used a MM 4 Star to pull a two row New Idea picker. I remember many late fall days and nights that were very cold and yet the corn had to come in before the snow flew. our last years of farming saw us using an old MM two row picker. One year we only got in three wagons full, that night it snowed 10 inches. The corn stayed in the feild and was picked in April. Thanks again for your story. Larry Whitesell wrote on Sunday, February 20, 2000 (PST): What a great story. Sure brings back memories. We picked a lot of corn with 2 row New Idea pickers. When I was about 10 our picker unloaded off to the left side and when it got soft would pull the picker sideways as the wagon got full, so Dad would have one of us boys pull the wagon with another tractor. I remember pulling it with a BF Avery A and getting too close to the SC Case and running the wheel up inside of the Case wheel. Dad got pretty excited about that, thinking that I was about to take out the valve stem of the Case tire. Interestingly yesterday I took the crank out of that same SC Case, going to put it up in shape. Thanks for your story. Larry Garretson wrote on Monday, February 21, 2000 (PST): this makes me want to cry as i always helped my dad pick corn, the first cornpicker he had was a woods 1 row that was 50 odd years ago as i am 62 now, i would give anything to go back, as we all would! thank you Larry Travis Myers wrote on Saturday, February 26, 2000 (PST): I still pick corn with a 2 row New Idea picker. I pull it with a JD 4020. I also haul the corn with another 4020. We use a Case DC (row crop model) on the old elevator. We shell it with a MM model "U" sheller. If only you would have used a Case or JD tractor to pick with. I like the story anyhow. Doug Johnson wrote on Tuesday, February 29, 2000 (PST): Rick-Sure enjoyed the story...and the photos. You really went to a lot of trouble. Great memories! When I grew up on the farm in Indiana we used a 2 row mounted picker on an Allis WD-45, but we also had a New Idea pull-type 1 row like yours and pulled it with either another WD-45 or an H Farmall. New Idea sure made good "stuff". So did Allis! We had a pair of wagons like yours too. I bet it's a Killbros isn't it? Again thanks for providing a few moments of escape to yesteryear! Pierre wrote on Tuesday, February 29, 2000 (PST): That's the kind of day that puts a big grin on your face. You're lucky. Brian Anderson wrote on Sunday, March 19, 2000 (PST): I have a J.D. 100 snapper I have used for years picking corn. I've heard the New Idea pickers are good? Where can I find one. Dianne wrote on Saturday, November 18, 2000 (PST): Thanks so much for the article and photos. It helped enormously with my 9 year old son's school project. BrianWright wrote on Monday, January 01, 2001 (PST): As a teenager here in Nebr,we did our picking with a Case VAC and a Woods Bros one row in the 50's, we moved up to an IHC 2 row with a side elevator,but the picker with a load of ear corn on the side it was too much weight for the VAC here in the hills of Boone Co--I now have a Allis D14 and am looking for a picker. David Wilson wrote on Thursday, October 11, 2001 (PDT): My father-in-law has used his D-17 or WD-45 to pick his 5-10 acres of corn for many years (I've been in the family for 30+ years). he has had a lot of trouble with it this year and says this is the last year to raise corn. It is good to see that these old tractors and pickers are still being used. I have a Ford 8-N and an Allis 5040. Son has a Farmall B.I really enjoyed the article on the A-C and picker. Let's keep those old Tractors and equipment going. Joe Smith wrote on Thursday, October 25, 2001 (PDT): I loved this story. In the 50 s ,we had a WD and N I one row. Good combination with Hand clutch. The WC s were not so handy. All I own is One 8 N ford. I live in town on a 2/3 acre lot. The 8N is a toy. Greaseman wrote on Friday, February 22, 2002 (PST): I just wish all experiences were that good. Espcially when children are on board or worse as a driver. cityboy wrote on Sunday, May 05, 2002 (PDT): Great job writing the article. I really enjoyed reading it. I imagined myself being out there helping you guys. Paul Twehues wrote on Thursday, February 20, 2003 (PST): Rick; I really enjoyed your article on "Picking Corn". It was interesting and well written, and the photos made it even more interesting. I'm sure Luke had an adventure he'll remember all his life and your wife must be a saint. I read the article while at the office and it made me want to go out to the farm and fire up my tractor, but I've got too much to do today. Thanks for an entertaining story. galen miller wrote on Thursday, February 20, 2003 (PST): Very interesting stoy about youe corn picking. I also pick corn with a one row woods bros.picker only I do it when the weather is warm as my MM does not have a cab. I always run in first gear and that matches the picker perfect. Yes you need to disengage the elevator while turning--I also learned thaT like you did. I have three of the woods pickers as you cannot get parts, Good story thanks galen Roger Benzing 666 REd school Rd Luana IA 52156 wrote on Thursday, February 20, 2003 (PST): Excellent article, and good story. When I was a young man I picked a bunch of corn with a CA Allis and one row Bell City corn picker that was sold buy Ferguson system. Picked a bunch woth WD Allis and 33 under slung , and had a ONE-NINTY picker on a D 17 that I picked a lot of corn with. Good picker up front but Husking system could have been a lot better. We still have them old tractors. My brother had a D-19 with a two row New Idea, 12 row husking bed, It would pick corn. Thanks a Great Story ,And Enjoy your good time, Life really short. tomturkey wrote on Friday, March 26, 2004 (PST): Great story, except for one thing. Kids and running machinery are a recipe for heartbreak and disaster. I do some work for the Local Chapter of Farm Safety 4 Just Kids. I've read many stories of kind well meaning Fathers whose day ended in disaster. A loving parent must say "NO" to children riding on equipment. You have a Chapter of FS$JK in Michigan. They have lots of coloring books and programs to help educate Kids and parents of the dangers around the farm and ranch. This is too long but I've read too many sad stories. Terry O wrote on Friday, March 26, 2004 (PST): Great read. Always glad to see the ancient 'iron' earning it's keep! Thanks for sharing the story. Jordan K (MI) wrote on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 (PDT): Great story. We go trought that kind of stuff every day as we pick 95 arces of corn with a New Idea Two row and an Allis 185 , but it sounds like another person in this world has learned how to run a corn picker because not very many people do! But great story, I enjoyed reading it. Dave 2N wrote on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 (PDT): Nick- Great article!! I enjoyed it. willyz wrote on Sunday, November 26, 2006 (PST): I used a couple of New Idea 1 and 2 row pickers as well as a John Deere 2 roe mounted picker (I think it was a #27) If memory serves me right, I think you can stop the discharge elevator for making the turns at the end of the field and start it again when your lined up for the next row(s). Michael Dunica wrote on Sunday, November 26, 2006 (PST): Hello,a very good story.I have a D14 myself.I'm in process of restoring it.When I was a kid on the farm,I would help my dad pick eared corn with a WD45 and a 2 row New Idea corn picker. Your story brought back a lot of memories. Thanks OlMax wrote on Sunday, November 26, 2006 (PST): I posted a picture of my Dad and his Oliver picker pulled by the Oliver 70 on the impliment section that he farmed with during WW2 and after. He got it out one last time during the late 50's, that's the picture I posted. He traded it on a combine when the farm got larger in the late 50's. I still have the tractor. Dan Slowins wrote on Saturday, April 07, 2007 (PDT): Hey Rick, Great story - it brought back some good memories. Corn picking was my favorite season of the year. My Dad would do the picking, with an Allis WD-45 pulling an AC model 35 corn picker and of course the gravity box wagon. My chore was to empty the wagon to the elevator into the crib. I couldn t wait to get home from school as there would be one or two wagons waiting for me every evening. I really enjoyed that. Earlier in the season I would cut two rows by hand with a corn knife to feed to the cattle. This made room for the first pass with the picker and we wouldn t loose that feed. That was loaded to a trailer pulled by an Allis model C. That tractor was Grandad s first after he d farmed with the horses. Though my parents are retired now, we still have all the equipment resting snugly not too far from you - in southern Ionia county. Thanks again for the great story. Dan Paul Munsel wrote on Monday, November 26, 2007 (PST): OK, you understand the kids and tractors part, so I'll skip that. I mean, I was on one working from a very young age... It's a great story, bringing a family together, spending time with a friend, and learning or re-learning something we have put away. I'm sure the memories of Grandpa were well revived, and will stay for a while. Keep the wife happy, and involved, it makes for a great life, and something to pass on to the little one. Just remember to be VERY careful and safe, with or without him. shane mckeown wrote on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 (PST): Hi Rick.. Really enjoyed your article. I grew up in south dakota, picked alot of corn with a 2 row new idea and dc case. al Used a wc allis for hauling/unloading, between weather delays and breakdowns it took a month to pick 2 or 300 hundred acres. Some days were bitter cold, I well remember untangling cocklebur stalks from the husking bin and main apron. Keep taking your son with you, like you he will never forget ! Brooke Devore wrote on Monday, November 09, 2009 (PST): Nice story.I have a NI one row picker and I use a 706 Farmall to pull it with.I am very familiar with the problems you mentioned.Of all of the farm work I do, picking corn is my favorite.To me there is nothing like sitting on that old tractor on a sunny October day just humming down the corn field.I sell most of my corn to deer hunters and a few farmers while I keep a little for my own cows.I remember as a little boy riding with my dad picking corn with his old Case picker.This year my corn had super yields and I had to really creep down the rows or else the corn would run over at the bottom of the secondary elevator.I wish I had several more acres to pick because you don't have any trouble selling ear corn to deer hunters down here in So. Ky. Milton Foster wrote on Thursday, November 26, 2009 (PST): I love to read this storys It makes me thank back when we had a D17 jamie wrote on Monday, October 31, 2011 (PDT): Boy dont I remember those days, and they wern't but a few years ago. Some of my best memories were of the corn picking days with my daddy and new idea model 10 one row picker. VicS wrote on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 (PST): Sounds like you-all had a great day. Those of us who do things like this most every day, it is good to hear someones else's story and realize how blest we are. Thanks for sharing Vic Simpson Fred Martin wrote on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 (PST): Better late than never on my comment but, I feel older after reading this fine article. When we moved to the country I was around 8 or 9 years old and Uncle Bill lived the next farm up the road. It was corn picking time and the tractor was an old F-20 Farmall. Don't remember the make of the one row picker but, it didn't take the husk off of the ears very good and I was put to work right away sitting on the wagon shucking those ears by hand. Thanks for sending my mind back there today. I am 70 years old now. ohfred

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