They will most likely experience an increase in milk production also which with milking 170 cows even a 2ib per day per cow increase is 340ibs a day or 124,100ibs a year
Those bunkers will make nice buildings. One would make for a super shop! Find a company that shoots lines underground and have them put in a water line and a drain. You’ll be in there washing your tractors, cars, trucks and equipment in there. Add a bathroom - the convenience of having it right there will be worth the expense and the messing about with it. The other … will come in handy for several things over the next hundred years!
Excited to see these things run. Something to consider for the snow removal along with just summer maintenance for your pathways. Look into a power brush for your skidsteer.
I don't envy you having to more your shop. I did that four years ago and it is amazing how much stuff you find to move. The way they set the bind is really clever. The picture of the new silos and bins is really impressive. Your thought processes are great. Loved this video, thanks.
Be careful with salt on newer concrete it can cause damage. Made that mistake with our new house and now our concrete has minor salt damage. The rule of thumb tends to be a year but that concrete is very valuable to your operation so maybe wait even longer.
Eric, I’m a semi-retired electrical engineer and your channel is in my top five for sure. I love this robotic feed project and this makes your channel number one for quite a while. I know electrical systems and energy, but I learn all of my farming knowledge from YOU! I’m quite confident that your dad is beyond proud of you and how you contribute. You’ve not said much, but I’m guessing that your RUclips income is helping make the robotics feed system a reality. Anyway, keep up the great work and take care of your wife (and kids second). God bless.
Nice to see you getting things set up the way you want them. On a smaller scale, I've moved workshops and garages a few times. I don't think I could dislike a task any more than that. It's never ending and no matter how many useless things you throw away, there are plenty more to keep. 😁😁
A hydraulic street sweeping brush for the skid steer might be in order, you'll be able to sweep the lanes in the spring, summer and fall and sweep off snow in the Winter keeping snow off will keep it from melting and freezing at night as ice. Thinking about how they do it at airports
Eric - you and your dad are really on it utilizing new technologies to increase your efficiency and productivity. Have to hand it to you. Best of luck; I know you have the hard work already....
Wow!!! Congrats on getting all that work done as that is one big over all job/as well as planning extra stuff on the go. That company working all the forms and the cement pours must have enjoyed all the extra work and money as well. Nice to see your new bins, still have lots of work ahead of you once things are all in place. Thanks for posting what you could for us.
You could make very large work shops out of feed bins. Not very hard to build short walls and a roof, glad you thinking of doing that. Hard part is already done.
That last pathway... You may want to build some sort of retainer wall at some point. Going over with heavy equipment plus the freeze and thaw action of the seasons will tend to squeeze the dirt to the outside and cause your lane to list. Please note that I don't know much about this stuff so I recommend seeking expert advice.
Just a thought, seal the concrete to improve longevity. Do Not use salt on concrete. Our local farmers in SE Pa use a concrete saft product that works to -20 F.
You answered a lot of questions I had about the robot feeders and the snow along with the grade concerns. I think you did the right thing by going into the side rather than the end, I was wondering how you would solve that problem. Good luck with the rest of the set up, you and your dad are really working hard to get this system in, especially with all the shop items. Thanks and I hope you have a good Sunday and week ahead!
Instead of stone for the garage, check with the local quarries. The larger ones usually will have a "recycled" blend of gravel made from crushed concrete and sometimes has asphalt millings blemded in too. Stuff packs and locks up much tighter than just crushed gravel. Might even get them to take that old concrete pile you have going there.
Looking great brother! I sure hope you saved/sold those brochures!!! Every penny counts when you bite off a committment like this! TY so much for sharing!
Wonder if you could cover the pathways with the fabric buildings like you’re considering for the bunks. That would keep the snow off. Issue would be cost and where you have to cross the pathways with equipment. Something to kick around maybe.
Yeah I’m from near Syracuse NY… we used to get a lot of snow. I mean like when it snows we used to measure in feet… as of late the past few winters have been light… last year think I plowed only one time.. great video
Can't wait to see the robots in action. Really happy for you guys! As far as snow/ice management, check out an Echo PAS-2620 and get a bristle broom. If the snow is too deep to push, flip it over and pull the snow towards you. There's so much y'all could use that for and a rubber paddle broom.
Eric instead of sand or salt get a hydraulic angle broom for the skid steer. Those brooms do a great job of clearing ice and compacted snow at airports and universities.
This project is so coo!! Really looking forward to seeing it running! If it snows heavily this winter at least you can say "I told you so"... not much comfort when you are shoveling it though. Are you going to grow your hair out a bit? You do you, of course...but I think its cool. I say grow it while you got it my dude... it usually only gets thinner with time.
It might be worth putting some steel or some metal edges on the sides of the concrete that you’ll be driving vehicles off of as climbing up and down the edge of concrete like that will eventually break the edges. Or try and raise, compact the soil on the edges near areas you’ll drive off so it’s level with the edges of the concrete or some stones to raise it up.
Nice bulk tech bins! Made about an hour away from me, just ordered 4-45 tonne steel hopper in from them, should be here in a month for my soybean roasting.
You might want to consider a rotary broom attachment for the skid steer to clear those robot lanes. Several businesses with lots of long walkways around. South Central Montana use them. They work well if the snow has not been driven or walked on, which creates patches of ice.
I can see how blowing snow would be a problem. What comes off the roof of the barn might not be very deep but shows up any time the wind is blowing after a fresh snow.
I imagine that in a few years or less the power plants and traction motors and surface to wheel traction will improve. Which will make the transporting distance easier to traverse no matter the conditions. This is America we always find a away to make it faster, better, stronger.
Hey great to watch . Question: How good will the Bot be in winter ... traction in snow etc ... just saying brushing the top while it dries would have been prudent . But they have do have various Anti slip concrete sealer . Bins look 👀 like towers 👍🏻
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Going to be interesting to see the robot feeder in operation ,but can't even imagine the expense.
They have never seemed to be the type to spend money where it isn't needed. I can imagine it's been costly but planned down to the final dollar
Me either I don't get it. Seems like a water of money to me
Time is money and not easily quantified from person to person ... the robot will def give them back a lot of time
They will most likely experience an increase in milk production also which with milking 170 cows even a 2ib per day per cow increase is 340ibs a day or 124,100ibs a year
It’ll take a few years but they’ll make savings on the time and labor and begin to break even then profit.
It really has been amazing to see how far you and your family has come over the last few years. Everything looks amazing!
I need a work in your frame
Those bunkers will make nice buildings. One would make for a super shop! Find a company that shoots lines underground and have them put in a water line and a drain. You’ll be in there washing your tractors, cars, trucks and equipment in there. Add a bathroom - the convenience of having it right there will be worth the expense and the messing about with it. The other … will come in handy for several things over the next hundred years!
I am amazed at your stamina especially with the heat.
Love the 'family' photo of the three silos and the 5 bins. Good start, lot of work too.
Excited to see these things run.
Something to consider for the snow removal along with just summer maintenance for your pathways. Look into a power brush for your skidsteer.
Its so fascinating to watch this all take shape. I think some of us are just as excited about this as you guys are!
I don't envy you having to more your shop. I did that four years ago and it is amazing how much stuff you find to move. The way they set the bind is really clever. The picture of the new silos and bins is really impressive. Your thought processes are great. Loved this video, thanks.
Be careful with salt on newer concrete it can cause damage. Made that mistake with our new house and now our concrete has minor salt damage. The rule of thumb tends to be a year but that concrete is very valuable to your operation so maybe wait even longer.
Eric, I’m a semi-retired electrical engineer and your channel is in my top five for sure. I love this robotic feed project and this makes your channel number one for quite a while. I know electrical systems and energy, but I learn all of my farming knowledge from YOU! I’m quite confident that your dad is beyond proud of you and how you contribute. You’ve not said much, but I’m guessing that your RUclips income is helping make the robotics feed system a reality. Anyway, keep up the great work and take care of your wife (and kids second). God bless.
Nice to see you getting things set up the way you want them. On a smaller scale, I've moved workshops and garages a few times. I don't think I could dislike a task any more than that. It's never ending and no matter how many useless things you throw away, there are plenty more to keep. 😁😁
I enjoy watching your progress. Can’t wait to see it finished and in operation. Best of luck to you.
Hope all the planning turns out as expected, looks impressive!
"okay google, feed the cows"...
He probably has an iPhone so it'd be : Hey Siri feed the cows. 😆
Don't forget alexa!
@@davidkramer6585 At this point I'm just glad people got the joke.
True that
@BlenderRookie and for me , I got a Samsung so if it was me running the farm doing all that feed stuff it'd be: Bixby , feed the Heifers 😁😁😁😁🤭🤣
A hydraulic street sweeping brush for the skid steer might be in order, you'll be able to sweep the lanes in the spring, summer and fall and sweep off snow in the Winter keeping snow off will keep it from melting and freezing at night as ice.
Thinking about how they do it at airports
Eric - you and your dad are really on it utilizing new technologies to increase your efficiency and productivity. Have to hand it to you. Best of luck; I know you have the hard work already....
Looking great. I hope your local concrete plant put y'all on the annual Christmas card list.
Wow!!! Congrats on getting all that work done as that is one big over all job/as well as planning extra stuff on the go.
That company working all the forms and the cement pours must have enjoyed all the extra work and money as well.
Nice to see your new bins, still have lots of work ahead of you once things are all in place. Thanks for posting what you could for us.
You could make very large work shops out of feed bins. Not very hard to build short walls and a roof, glad you thinking of doing that. Hard part is already done.
That last pathway... You may want to build some sort of retainer wall at some point. Going over with heavy equipment plus the freeze and thaw action of the seasons will tend to squeeze the dirt to the outside and cause your lane to list. Please note that I don't know much about this stuff so I recommend seeking expert advice.
Just a thought, seal the concrete to improve longevity. Do Not use salt on concrete. Our local farmers in SE Pa use a concrete saft product that works to -20 F.
This upgrade is very interesting.
Thanks and Cheers to all 🇨🇦
The project is coming along!! Looks good!
You answered a lot of questions I had about the robot feeders and the snow along with the grade concerns. I think you did the right thing by going into the side rather than the end, I was wondering how you would solve that problem. Good luck with the rest of the set up, you and your dad are really working hard to get this system in, especially with all the shop items. Thanks and I hope you have a good Sunday and week ahead!
Think about gutters on the buildings for keeping water off the ramp going into the side of the barn. Keep rain then possible ice off the ramp.
Kudos to the cement workers. And of course, you and your Dad. Orange shirt guy!! 👍🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Just found your channel, it's my new addiction. Super exited to see how the robots work. Cheers from Nebraska
Being flexible and fine problem solving skills came through again. ❤❤❤❤
Instead of stone for the garage, check with the local quarries. The larger ones usually will have a "recycled" blend of gravel made from crushed concrete and sometimes has asphalt millings blemded in too.
Stuff packs and locks up much tighter than just crushed gravel.
Might even get them to take that old concrete pile you have going there.
What a hard workers, great crew. Much life guys, favorite channel🎉
Looking great brother! I sure hope you saved/sold those brochures!!! Every penny counts when you bite off a committment like this! TY so much for sharing!
Wonder if you could cover the pathways with the fabric buildings like you’re considering for the bunks. That would keep the snow off. Issue would be cost and where you have to cross the pathways with equipment. Something to kick around maybe.
Just a tip when putting fill in keep it a bit wet it compacts a lot better
Great awesome video , love the new feeding taking place, those bunkers be good for a coverall shed for all the equipment and straw storage or bedding
What a major upgrade. Definitely once completed give us a breakdown of all the new additions. Congratulations
18:49 lol - I was sitting here in NY thinking that seems like it's going to be a problem come winter.
Looking great be careful in those silos
Keep those old owners manuals. They become valuable.
The farm is going to be awesome once you get things all set up.
Congrats on being able to do the upgrades.
Awesome video as usual. 🚜🚜🚜
Use urea fertiliser on concrete,,,great for snow ice control and doesn't damage the concrete
Yeah I’m from near Syracuse NY… we used to get a lot of snow. I mean like when it snows we used to measure in feet… as of late the past few winters have been light… last year think I plowed only one time.. great video
Great video again Eric!! You and your dad are putting in the extra thinking hours for sure. Looks like its coming along just fine!!
Getting so close to actually seeing it happen, and you did this Eric!
This whole project seems to be coming together really quickly! Excited to see some robots in action…can’t wait!!
Your skid steer is the best utilized farm machine I have ever witnessed.
put layer of crushed asphalt over stones in new shop. will make the floor much smoother and make concrete not needed at least for quite a while
Are you talking about road grindings?
Awesome update Eric. Can’t wait to see it all come together 👍🏻🇨🇦
Those smaller dirt rollers ALWAYS feel like theyre going to tip over at the slightest incline. Props to your dad.
Ever grab your head on both sides, squeeze, and ask, "What the heck am I doing?"
Can't wait to see the robots in action. Really happy for you guys! As far as snow/ice management, check out an Echo PAS-2620 and get a bristle broom. If the snow is too deep to push, flip it over and pull the snow towards you. There's so much y'all could use that for and a rubber paddle broom.
Great to see your vision becoming reality!!
Parts of this project looks challenging but exciting for you I am sure, I am happy for you, Eric,
Eric instead of sand or salt get a hydraulic angle broom for the skid steer. Those brooms do a great job of clearing ice and compacted snow at airports and universities.
Glad you’re making progress with this large project. Looking good.
Farm's coming along beautifully
Boy lots going on. Big changes. Thanks for taking us along. 🙏🇺🇸
Labor is a major cost today so your planning will free up labor and speed up operation. Great to see when it all comes together.
This project is so coo!! Really looking forward to seeing it running! If it snows heavily this winter at least you can say "I told you so"... not much comfort when you are shoveling it though. Are you going to grow your hair out a bit? You do you, of course...but I think its cool. I say grow it while you got it my dude... it usually only gets thinner with time.
It might be worth putting some steel or some metal edges on the sides of the concrete that you’ll be driving vehicles off of as climbing up and down the edge of concrete like that will eventually break the edges. Or try and raise, compact the soil on the edges near areas you’ll drive off so it’s level with the edges of the concrete or some stones to raise it up.
Nice bulk tech bins! Made about an hour away from me, just ordered 4-45 tonne steel hopper in from them, should be here in a month for my soybean roasting.
This is so interesting how everything is going to work.
You have to buy some go karts for the kids - they have a nice race track now😂
The silos are amazing. I grew up with 80 footers.
cant wait to see it all running. hope it all works good
Cute lil doggie workin' hard 😊
You might want to consider a rotary broom attachment for the skid steer to clear those robot lanes. Several businesses with lots of long walkways around. South Central Montana use them. They work well if the snow has not been driven or walked on, which creates patches of ice.
I kinda sensed in this video more than any other- how tiring this all must be. and sometimes overwhelming. Sending some extra strength your way!
Your plan is coming together nicely. I marvel at it all on what you’re doing! The future looks like a lot more videos 😂
Really exciting seeing everything come together!
I can see how blowing snow would be a problem. What comes off the roof of the barn might not be very deep but shows up any time the wind is blowing after a fresh snow.
Cleaning and moving the shop is one monumental task! All those decisions....do we keep it or toss it?
I imagine that in a few years or less the power plants and traction motors and surface to wheel traction will improve. Which will make the transporting distance easier to traverse no matter the conditions. This is America we always find a away to make it faster, better, stronger.
A special happy birthday to your father on his 60th birthday
Everything is looking good sure is a lot of work.
“Bin there, Done that.” Good one. 😂
All of this is fascinating to see automation😊
But I sure wish the farmer got paid relative to the cost inflation
Its looking great. I'm very happy for you and your family. I'm for anything that frees up time...lol. Thanks for sharing. Be safe. Stay well. Victor
Good plan. Good luck!
It is coming together nicely now
Nice to see a plan come together for you.
Our local dairy farmers here in SW Michigan have had “robot feeders” for many years, most from Mexico.
Man it's all looking so good can't wait to see the robot feeding
Hey great to watch . Question: How good will the Bot be in winter ... traction in snow etc ... just saying brushing the top while it dries would have been prudent . But they have do have various Anti slip concrete sealer . Bins look 👀 like towers 👍🏻
Calcium!! Salt will damage the concrete!
It’s nice that you keep us updated
Keep up the videos can’t wait to see the finish product looking good and very interesting
I’d use something else besides salt on the cement. Don’t want it ruining that new path during snow/ ice!
calcium
Gotta say,,what your doing is frigging amazing.
Great video Eric can't wait to see the completion of this project
Starting to look like y’all know what y’all doing!! 😂😂😊
Awesome video as usual just don’t put salt on the concrete use calcium it won’t flake off the concrete
We didn't get much snow last winter in ny. But it seems like ever other year we get dumped on
heck job setting up load concret, cost must be huge, be interesting see how it goes, hows new house living in it? great videos.
I always enjoy your updates.
You should put a small slab in the new shop. That way you can work on some smooth ground
Man, you guys are dropping some serious money into the operation.
Well thought out…Erik love this project!
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I didn't know that Farming Simulator 25 added construction equipment and buildings that you actually have to build.
I think you found a new spot for a drain box - that's a lot of surface water in the bunks!
It takes a lot of heat to keep concrete warm enough to melt snow.