I find your videos fascinating and quite enjoyable. If I was say 30 years younger I would love to do what you all do. I know that farming/raising cattle won't make you "rich" in the money aspect, but to me you guys are "rich" in that you are doing a lifestyle and work that you all seem to enjoy. My wife and I are settling down for retirement on our 35 acre "hobby farm" and enjoy every bit of the hard "work" (I call it my therapy) that we do. God bless and keep the great videos coming.
I just discovered your channel a day ago & it's so addictive. I just 🧡 the simplicity & rawness of your content. Please keep us glued. ❤️ from Dubai - U.A.E.
Nice operation you guys have. I miss working at the feedyard. I live in Western Iowa. I worked for my neighbor in the 90s. It was Hanson Cattle Company. He had a 10,000 head feedyard in the Loess Hills east of Onawa. 6 pens total. We finished the cattle. He would buy them around 700-850 pounds. The feed ration was cracked corn, corn silage and hay plus their vitamins and minerals. The only part about feeding cattle in the winter i didn't like was chopping ice out of the water tanks.
It’s humbling to see how much work, effort and care that you do 7 Days / 24Hrs week! Just like people animals eat everyday. Thanks for showing us the depth of involvement. This is truly educational. Appreciate so much the Farmers because “this does not happen in the Supermarket storeroom. Appreciate what y’all do, makes one think about what goes into these when you go to the grocery store. Plus Farmers eat to, they eat what they grow. If you do any upgrades/ improvements, etc what would they be? All takes “Resources” that is for sure! Thanks for Sharing your Family operation.
First year vet student here, from Alaska. Thanks for these great videos! Do you ever have rodent problems with your grain storage... here, we get a ton of meadow voles when it gets cold starting in september. Also, it's making me cold watching you guys out in cotton! Lol! wool for the win! Looking forward to the rest of your videos. Wishing you the very best of years!
Thanks for the video. a farmer here in Pennsylvania I appreciate all the hard work you do in Kansas to help feed the world. Feeding 200 for me is pretty hard some days especially when the weather is not working with you. Have an awesome day 😎
Folks these men but a lot of time into this operation and it’s every day of the year and the equipment is constantly breaking down,,,my hats off to them,,,been their ,winter can be harsh,,,and flies are everywhere…one point a big company sent us a new mixer to test out we feed 1200 head ..filled it up to mix every gear Box , chains, bombed the front of the mixer box and All was twisted up they were mad as , need say no more ,,would love to hear some great stories on when things went wrong…
Very informative thanks. Here in southeastern pennsylvania there are almost no backgrounders only small feedlots. The cattle come mostly from Virginian.
Do uall have an expected daily gain of so whats uer target weight..were kind a smaller operation just tying to get started we love your videos keep up the good work.
Greg - I’d love to see an updated video of how you guys and your dad make it work financially. Obviously not asking you to share how much anyone makes or anything like that but I’m curious as to how things get divided, from bills to profit. And also, what other other revenue sources you guys have besides RUclips and the cattle, do the wives work, etc.
Great points Matt. Greg - you've obviously done the math that says your in profit at 875 lbs. What would you get if you kept them through to slaughter weight? Obviously you would need bigger lots & different concentrate (feed); bigger equipment. You have realised that 875 is your optimum weight to realise your best profit margin!
Man I should have waited on the question I asked you guys the other day about the cow calf operation or you guys are doing this video because of my questions but one hella job guys keep it up. God bless
What ingredients are in each individual ration? How much of each individual ingredient is in each ration? How much fed per head per day in each ration? Over how many day period do you step up your ration?
I live north of McPherson and enjoy seeing your operation. I am subscribed and have been keeping track of your family life as well as your work. You must be close to Coronado Heights so with Google Earth it might be possible to find an overhead of your location. After this arctic weather it would be fun to take a trip and accompany you during your feed run.
Hey guys. Family and I run a full wean to finish feedlot in Eastern central Ohio. Don't see many just background operations around here. What kind of daily gains do you all look for in background in and on average how long are they in your possession.
With that thought in mind. I suggest you watch this excellent video again. Not troll ,I like you vids. Just saying, this may be the way we are looked at by others . Pretty scary but just as real.
Gentlemen , If you made silage from milo , stalks and the head would that also work . Just wondering . I've always been around where we only used corn silage
Ok Thanks I missed the notification . The farmers around my area , east of Emporia Ks. used to grow milo . I've hauled several bushels to the elevators to sell & 2 winters I was hauling 2500 bushels a week for cattle feed to a large farming operation . I also was hauling 2500 bushels of ground corn a week to the same operation . I really enjoy watching your operation , aren't you around Salina Ks. ?? Sorry for my long story & comment .
I really enjoyed this video - there is so much science behind what you guys do. It is not as easy as having cows that have calves that you sell. To be successful it is amazing what all has to be done in picking the stage of the process you want to specialize in and be efficient and profitable at it. People don't understand that this all does not even consider the crops that you are raising to sustain these feed rations. Well done guys - enjoy both channels but I like this one the most! ~ Terry
I really enjoyed your video. I farm in the uk and we have a different system for growing and finishing cattle. We get the calves feeding much earlier so the transition from grass to concentrate happens earlier while they are still on grass. Do you get your silage analysed or do you just take an average?
Another great video guys! Do you have a preference on what breed of cattle you buy? I always hear black type cattle tend to bring a premium. Do you see any of that in your operation?
Yes, we like black angus cattle and they fetch a premium, but it's more about the price you buy them for in backgrounding, so we just try to get good deals if you will.
We do not use the upright silos. They were built when that was the popular thing but were only used for about 20 years. Replaced by the bunkers that have way bigger capacity and way less upkeep
How are all the immunations, those never no antibiotic claims followed and documented as the calves migrate from one owner to the other? When you say high risk calves what does that mean? Why are they high risk?
Our animals receive antibiotics if they get sick. It is inhumane not to do so. There is a strict withdrawal period before slaughter where an animal cannot be given antibiotics. So all meat is antibiotic free. When we buy or sell cattle we usually tell or know if the cattle are vaccinated. High risk is what it is. These cattle have a higher chance of getting sick compared to ones that stay in one place their whole lives. Most farms are not equipped to take cattle from start to finish nor is it efficient to do it that way.
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I find your videos fascinating and quite enjoyable. If I was say 30 years younger I would love to do what you all do. I know that farming/raising cattle won't make you "rich" in the money aspect, but to me you guys are "rich" in that you are doing a lifestyle and work that you all seem to enjoy. My wife and I are settling down for retirement on our 35 acre "hobby farm" and enjoy every bit of the hard "work" (I call it my therapy) that we do. God bless and keep the great videos coming.
How many head does Peterson farm bros background per year
I just discovered your channel a day ago & it's so addictive. I just 🧡 the simplicity & rawness of your content. Please keep us glued. ❤️ from Dubai - U.A.E.
Nice operation you guys have. I miss working at the feedyard. I live in Western Iowa. I worked for my neighbor in the 90s. It was Hanson Cattle Company. He had a 10,000 head feedyard in the Loess Hills east of Onawa. 6 pens total. We finished the cattle. He would buy them around 700-850 pounds. The feed ration was cracked corn, corn silage and hay plus their vitamins and minerals. The only part about feeding cattle in the winter i didn't like was chopping ice out of the water tanks.
It’s humbling to see how much work, effort and care that you do 7 Days / 24Hrs week! Just like people animals eat everyday. Thanks for showing us the depth of involvement. This is truly educational. Appreciate so much the Farmers because “this does not happen in the Supermarket storeroom. Appreciate what y’all do, makes one think about what goes into these when you go to the grocery store. Plus Farmers eat to, they eat what they grow. If you do any upgrades/ improvements, etc what would they be? All takes “Resources” that is for sure! Thanks for Sharing your Family operation.
Very informative! The cattle feeding is very different here in West Texas on the North Plains. Mostly 50,000 to 100,000 head custom feeders.
Great video! Having raised cattle my entire life, it’s great to meet some farmer/feeders! Keep up the great work!
Great video cattle look strong and have a good coat of hair for the winter elements. Here in ireland 90%of cattle are indoors for winter
First year vet student here, from Alaska. Thanks for these great videos! Do you ever have rodent problems with your grain storage... here, we get a ton of meadow voles when it gets cold starting in september. Also, it's making me cold watching you guys out in cotton! Lol! wool for the win! Looking forward to the rest of your videos. Wishing you the very best of years!
Thanks for the video. a farmer here in Pennsylvania I appreciate all the hard work you do in Kansas to help feed the world. Feeding 200 for me is pretty hard some days especially when the weather is not working with you. Have an awesome day 😎
Interesting
May you clarify different kind of feed mix on all pans please
You guys have quite the farm. Thanks for the overview and detail on cows.
Folks these men but a lot of time into this operation and it’s every day of the year and the equipment is constantly breaking down,,,my hats off to them,,,been their ,winter can be harsh,,,and flies are everywhere…one point a big company sent us a new mixer to test out we feed 1200 head ..filled it up to mix every gear Box , chains, bombed the front of the mixer box and All was twisted up they were mad as , need say no more ,,would love to hear some great stories on when things went wrong…
Very informative thanks. Here in southeastern pennsylvania there are almost no backgrounders only small feedlots. The cattle come mostly from Virginian.
Feeding America! Thank you for your hard work. Great video.
Interesting video about feed lots in the USA. Going to watch somemore video of yours to understand more.
Gotta feed everybody!
Truer words have rarely been said!
Gotta feed them so they can feed us!
Keep it up fellas
Do uall have an expected daily gain of so whats uer target weight..were kind a smaller operation just tying to get started we love your videos keep up the good work.
Looking good guys be safe out there see you next time your buddy from Nebraska 👍
Go Big Red! No matter how long it takes
Wow lots of feed. Be safe
How many pend do u get out of one loud. How much does the feed wagon hold I love your dad's johnny poper
Greg - I’d love to see an updated video of how you guys and your dad make it work financially. Obviously not asking you to share how much anyone makes or anything like that but I’m curious as to how things get divided, from bills to profit. And also, what other other revenue sources you guys have besides RUclips and the cattle, do the wives work, etc.
Great points Matt. Greg - you've obviously done the math that says your in profit at 875 lbs. What would you get if you kept them through to slaughter weight? Obviously you would need bigger lots & different concentrate (feed); bigger equipment. You have realised that 875 is your optimum weight to realise your best profit margin!
Man I should have waited on the question I asked you guys the other day about the cow calf operation or you guys are doing this video because of my questions but one hella job guys keep it up. God bless
Very interesting, thanks. I was raised on a farm but didn’t know any of this stuff, because we were a dairy farm.
What ingredients are in each individual ration? How much of each individual ingredient is in each ration? How much fed per head per day in each ration? Over how many day period do you step up your ration?
I live north of McPherson and enjoy seeing your operation. I am subscribed and have been keeping track of your family life as well as your work. You must be close to Coronado Heights so with Google Earth it might be possible to find an overhead of your location. After this arctic weather it would be fun to take a trip and accompany you during your feed run.
How many times a day do you feed each pen? Nice videos for sure!
Do the cattle ever get their heads hit by the feeder. Or are they trained to get it out of the way.
And I love the drone shots they are awesome.
Of course Dad gets the nicer tractor 😜 That's the advantage of being the eldest. You've got a nice set up there. Good video 👍
Great stuff.... Glad y'all are not feeding ration with high hormones. Thank you.
Proud of y'all
Hey guys. Family and I run a full wean to finish feedlot in Eastern central Ohio. Don't see many just background operations around here. What kind of daily gains do you all look for in background in and on average how long are they in your possession.
Yes, distiller grain is like candy to cattle! I’ve watched them worked through the ration just to get to it, and then they’ll eat the rest!
Do a video on cattle health please. When new cattle lots arrive what do you do to make sure they do well. Do you cut horns etc?
Have you considered selling straight the the consumer like "Our Wyoming Life" or at Farmers Market like "just a few acres farm" Pete
Fantastic footage and explanations of your routines! (Especially with the generational differences!)
With that thought in mind. I suggest you watch this excellent video again. Not troll ,I like you vids. Just saying, this may be the way we are looked at by others . Pretty scary but just as real.
Hi! how long does it take to feed all the animals?
Btw thank you for explaining everything in such detail!
Do you buy all those feed or grow them , do you collect leftovers somewhere?
Thank you farmers
70:30 is a good ration.. nice work
really enjoyed this video.
Approximately what % of your cattle is on pasture/stubble through the yr. Do you notice any differences between the pens and fields?
Gentlemen , If you made silage from milo , stalks and the head would that also work . Just wondering . I've always been around where we only used corn silage
Yes, that is called forage sorghum and we put up a pile of that in the south bunker for when the corn runs out
Ok Thanks I missed the notification . The farmers around my area , east of Emporia Ks. used to grow milo . I've hauled several bushels to the elevators to sell & 2 winters I was hauling 2500 bushels a week for cattle feed to a large farming operation . I also was hauling 2500 bushels of ground corn a week to the same operation . I really enjoy watching your operation , aren't you around Salina Ks. ?? Sorry for my long story & comment .
Great video I’m trying backgrounding this year for the first time
are those electric tractors? or are they on gas (internal comb engine)?
Pretty well oiled operation first time watching and just subscribed stay safe
*I didn't know you had so many cattle to feed!*
I really enjoyed this video - there is so much science behind what you guys do. It is not as easy as having cows that have calves that you sell. To be successful it is amazing what all has to be done in picking the stage of the process you want to specialize in and be efficient and profitable at it. People don't understand that this all does not even consider the crops that you are raising to sustain these feed rations. Well done guys - enjoy both channels but I like this one the most! ~ Terry
That's quite an operation you have. I like how the whole family is involved.
Hey bud love your videos I’m from Canada am not a farmer just enjoy watching how many acres do you farm in total
How many people is enough to operate a farm for 1000 cows?
Awesome video, really interesting, what's the purpose of the herefords with all the Angus cattle
Herefords convert better and grade just as well.
I really enjoyed your video. I farm in the uk and we have a different system for growing and finishing cattle.
We get the calves feeding much earlier so the transition from grass to concentrate happens earlier while they are still on grass.
Do you get your silage analysed or do you just take an average?
We get it analyzed.
How are the pens built to keep mud down? How do y'all decide on pen size?
i like your guys place look good you guys do a good job. we feed cattle 300hd home raise
I would love to ask, so roughly how many people work on this farm
City dweller here. I notice you have straw in your feed ration. I thought straw was for bedding?
Like your video. South Afrika
How many pounds per head per day for each ration?
Another great video guys! Do you have a preference on what breed of cattle you buy? I always hear black type cattle tend to bring a premium. Do you see any of that in your operation?
Yes, we like black angus cattle and they fetch a premium, but it's more about the price you buy them for in backgrounding, so we just try to get good deals if you will.
Nice operation and great video, do you still use the stave silo?
We do not use the upright silos. They were built when that was the popular thing but were only used for about 20 years. Replaced by the bunkers that have way bigger capacity and way less upkeep
@@petersonfamilyfarm1778 we used our stave silos for when we chopped earlage.
Good to them charge the bunk. Great minds think alike.
I did NOT realize the size of your operation. Do you raise all the corn and different types of hay
Yes we raise all the silage and hay and purchase the distillers and mineral pellets. We get the grain screenings for free essentially
Do you an order buyer to buy your feed lot calves? Great family operation.
Yes we have several!
Great to see your farm! Do you buy all the animals or is it your cows calves that you raise? Regards Pettersson from Sweden
Good job boys.
You guys have a really nice operation. Do you only have John Deere tractors
No check out our equipment tour!
What is the value of the straw for you operation? Like what good does it do other then add weight to the hau
It is filler. So is the grain screenings. They help dry down the ration and are a low cost feed.
@@petersonfamilyfarm1778 makes a lot of sense to use it then
How many acres ya'll have for that cattle?
Good video guys
Recorded horizontally:)
Do you grow your own feet or do you buy it
Hey cool video
How. Long did those chores take. 4,6,8 hours?
2 hours in morning and 2 hours in evening typically but can be shorter or longer.
Do you feed once or twice a day?
I enjoyed the heck out of you video. I helped grow feed for folks like you (Ag Chem Agronomist) Alan Roach
Good looking animal's
Do y’all buy Mississippi cattle?
Do you guys have a lagoon since it’s 1000 head?
Yes there is a lagoon that captures runoff.
@@petersonfamilyfarm1778 I had always wondered that cause I don’t think you have ever shown us unless I’ve missed a video
How are all the immunations, those never no antibiotic claims followed and documented as the calves migrate from one owner to the other? When you say high risk calves what does that mean? Why are they high risk?
Our animals receive antibiotics if they get sick. It is inhumane not to do so. There is a strict withdrawal period before slaughter where an animal cannot be given antibiotics. So all meat is antibiotic free. When we buy or sell cattle we usually tell or know if the cattle are vaccinated. High risk is what it is. These cattle have a higher chance of getting sick compared to ones that stay in one place their whole lives. Most farms are not equipped to take cattle from start to finish nor is it efficient to do it that way.
He where are you, temperature, snow thickness, utm.
What do you consider high risk calves? Does the hay and pellets alone get them started eating easily? Thanks for the great video .
Recently weaned, long transport, or comingled with other groups. Hay and pellets work pretty good but we do some supplements too
How long does it take to feed the cows?
We feed morning and night. Takes 1 to 2 hours depending on how much goes wrong!
You should try for a briter day so we can see better
Comment #88 - Absolutely excellent video!
I am a peterson to
How to breeding all cow bro ?
nice!
What's your dad's ration
i will say whiskey distillers is way better the cows love whiskey distillers
That's John Deere 520
Not that many cow herds
You need your sister on videos more often
She is in college we only see her in the summer
Precondition cattle
An example of who and what we are to the evil elite. God help us all
I like a great steak. Am avid hunter. I hope you see the point.
Why buys calf’s when you can raise your own.
lots om mold on the feed, also lot of dirt beeing scooped up .... i really hope you eat this way at home, you would deserve it
Doesn't look like they get much feed .. ☹️
Not much different than we are being fed and takin care of. Just a thought.
To much open land, need to fill with houses....Texas