Springtime Harvest Struggles

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  • Опубликовано: 15 дек 2024

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  • @jw8848
    @jw8848 5 лет назад +73

    You guys take the best care of your animals. The cleanest and best fed that I've seen. Milking's down to a science on how clean of a milking system you have. I've watched other video's of dairy farms and I have to say I wouldn't want to have anything to do with their dairy operation but your farm is so well taken care of especially with the cattle. I'm glad to see there are still people out there that actually take pride and care with what they have.

    • @1Corinthians151-4
      @1Corinthians151-4 4 года назад

      Some farmers don't have the accessibility like these guys do...

  • @billfitzpatrick6910
    @billfitzpatrick6910 5 лет назад +58

    You folks have a beautiful farm. It shows a lot pride and hard work to get it there and to maintain it at this level.

  • @LKellyStevenson
    @LKellyStevenson 4 года назад

    Thank you for setting a great example of what it is to work hard each day and turn our moments of potential into a beautiful product for our society.
    Thank you for taking your limited time and constructing these videos for the public to learn how much is involved in a glass of milk.
    I'm 62 years young, and appreciate what your family has contributed to our consciousness. Blessings from Kelly.

  • @davejones6812
    @davejones6812 5 лет назад +2

    This guy just doesn't stop. He's extremely knowledgeable on every aspect of what he does and I'll say it again, if I had 25 of him for my business, I'd be a multi millionaire in 2 years.

    • @martibowland5911
      @martibowland5911 5 лет назад +1

      i totally agree. It begins with involved parenting and willing children and this family has all. Eric apparently feels the responsibility of carrying this to the 11th generation. Running a family-run business needs all this to succeed. It's beautiful to watch. HIs children will enjoy watching these 'home movies' many years from now,.

    • @virginiaoflaherty2983
      @virginiaoflaherty2983 5 лет назад

      If there were 25 of Eric I would hope they would work as he does and not for you. How about YOU work that hard. I wonder, if you would be a multi-millionaire in 2 years, just where your 25 hard working Erics would be... perhaps not multi millionaires.

  • @TheJust22az
    @TheJust22az 5 лет назад +18

    As a city dweller, always look forward to escaping to the farm life. Thanks for posting.

    • @genedameier8746
      @genedameier8746 5 лет назад

      Lar, Then you should watch "Green Acres", a comedy from the 60's. It's on MeTV, or it may also be on RUclips. :)

  • @waterbug85
    @waterbug85 5 лет назад

    Thank you for being a dairy farmer, a good son and a Christian Soldier. City slicker here and your videos are fantastic, it reminds me what hard work looks like. I pay $2.65 a gal. for 2% milk at Walmart here in Riverside County, California. I think thats really cheap for the amount of work that goes into making that gallon of milk. thanks again
    P.S. I know I'm not drink your milk (or am I ?). So thank you to all dairy farmer (every where) for keeping prices low and for all the hard work that you do. You are the ones Keeping America Great !

  • @markcovault1413
    @markcovault1413 5 лет назад +4

    Like your videos. I lost my cows to p.b.b. in 73 when I was 17 years old . And still miss them
    But love watching people milking cow and doing a there chores. Takes me back. Thank you

  • @Yanko2410
    @Yanko2410 4 года назад

    YOUR DAD IS A BLESSED MAN TO HAVE A HARD WORKER LIKE YOU .

  • @PeterHughes
    @PeterHughes 4 года назад +1

    That Claas Jaguar makes the sweetest music. Always love hearing that sound during the summer here in the UK.

  • @marykent4380
    @marykent4380 5 лет назад +1

    Watching your videos makes me realize how much I miss farm life it is hard work but makes you feel good about what you’ve done. Keep up the good work

  • @ryanhagerty4799
    @ryanhagerty4799 5 лет назад

    I absolutely LOVE your channel. I worked on a farm in high school then I dated a farmgirl for a few years and I loved everything about it. These vids bring back fond memories. Thanks!!!

  • @FarmerC.J.
    @FarmerC.J. 5 лет назад +7

    Ive got a very small homestead in NW Ga..nothing even close to your operation! But all the same...
    Agriculture is part of the foundation of the Holy Bible and The backbone of civilization!
    Stay safe all the best!

  • @GSPDUKE
    @GSPDUKE 5 лет назад +7

    I was born in Ayrshire County in Scotland in 1951, and ran into your channel by mere luck. Farming in late 50s was quite a bit different than today.
    I just wanted to give your Dad and Mom and the 8 generations before, due credit for creating such a wonderful young man, meaning you. Your Dad must be so proud of you, and I think you know how fortunate you are in carrying on what you were born to do.
    God surely blessed you and at times I envy your youth and get it done attitude.
    I ran the Trades for 42 years and hope you do not mind me saying that in my opinion only, there is one thing that you can work on.
    You seem to work at a pace that usually results in an injury or worse. I do understand safety and regretfully I witnessed two deaths with vendors the last 2 years of my career and both accidents were caused by not paying attention, and both happened in early morning.
    Slow down and pace yourself and if you are around moving equipment be careful. If you go go into that silo where you mix feed with molasses do not go in there with that machinery running. I might have gave a man a 2 week unpaid vacation for going into an enclosed space with equipment running.
    You are just to important to your family and eventually you must with help, produce the 11th generation generation.
    Please take no offense. I haven't figured out yet what state your in yet.lol It would be cool to meet you and especially the operation itself. I personally have doubts on no till farming, especially the herbicides. We have a field across from our house, and I am convinced its affected the field mice population and over the years Fox have dissapeared and I trapped up to 2010 when I was diagnosed with a neurological condition that just worsens each year.
    Have you ever thought about installing a small recirc pump in a loop so the water is always moving avoiding the frozen water issue. You can buy a 115v one for a hundred bucks.
    Hey It just dawned on me, it's that pop you drink. Don't drink so much or at least cut down to a case a day. Stay Cool and God Bless.

    • @10thgenerationdairyman
      @10thgenerationdairyman  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. We are located in Pennsylvania. I'll make sure I'm being careful!

    • @GSPDUKE
      @GSPDUKE 5 лет назад +2

      @@10thgenerationdairyman Thanks for reassuring me. I am in the Buckeye state and I am working on your detoxification plan to get you off Mountain Dew & Pepsi. I figure by this time next year you will be be drinking the best water in the world, "FIJI WATER."

    • @GSPDUKE
      @GSPDUKE 5 лет назад

      OK, I am ready to start your detoxification and seeing that you hide these cans, this might go longer than I planned. You know what just popped in my mind? Actually, I forgot and I'll get back at you once I remember my young friend.

  • @stephenphilp1380
    @stephenphilp1380 4 года назад

    I’m impressed with care you take of your cows.

  • @clintonmississippi2108
    @clintonmississippi2108 4 года назад

    I like your old green tractor you use to scrape manure. It earns its keep every day. Keep up the good work.

  • @8287tjsaboe
    @8287tjsaboe 5 лет назад +1

    I just found your videos, great job! You are an extremely hard worker, and it certainly shows that you care a great deal about the work you do. It's also obvious that you care a great deal about the farm. I even like like your interaction with the cows, they are God's creatures after all. You take care of them, and they'll take care of you! Again, great job! Keep up the good work, and please keep on posting!

  • @joshhiebert5474
    @joshhiebert5474 5 лет назад +7

    That's one of the things I really like about these smaller operations, the pace of milking is much more relaxed when you don't have to get 1000+ head milked in under 7 hours. Easier on the workers, easier on the cows.

  • @philipkimber6302
    @philipkimber6302 5 лет назад +1

    hi. I used to work the cattle on the home farm 30+ years ago. We did our silage with same type self-unloading trailers and blowers into a barn. But we used clamps and barns. sadly dairying has declined right down over here in the UK. Now i run a computer business but miss the cattle

  • @Gobucky63
    @Gobucky63 5 лет назад +2

    Nice video, thanks for taking time in your very busy day to share. Keep up the great work!

  • @bombardier3qtrlbpsi
    @bombardier3qtrlbpsi 5 лет назад +2

    Missed the Mountain Dew beverage appearing out of no where!! great job thanks for sharing.

  • @mikemoore8135
    @mikemoore8135 5 лет назад +19

    I somehow found your video. You do a great job. 👍🏻 you’re editing is on point buddy. Thanks for your content.

  • @curtweatherbee2523
    @curtweatherbee2523 5 лет назад +4

    Thanks for the video I miss not seeing them 😉 take care God bless🌟🌟

  • @chriscrosby8012
    @chriscrosby8012 5 лет назад

    Very good to see you!! Awesome video!! The view inside the silo really gives you an idea of how large they really are!! So glad the weather finally cooperated!! You surely are busy busy🚜 Thanks!!😊Take care!!

  • @waynereed863
    @waynereed863 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for a great video and glad to see you back at it, keep up the good work.

  • @haze42082
    @haze42082 5 лет назад

    I love watching this channel, cool vids. You stay humble, patient, and make a really hard task seem easy. Drone footage would be a cool addition

  • @lidsman2221
    @lidsman2221 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for posting! Your vids are so great! Still, keep hoping you will go back to posting more often. Take care and thanks for the video.

  • @douglasmcmillion
    @douglasmcmillion 5 лет назад +13

    This country would be in much better shape if our young men were of your caliber. With that said, you should wear some type of hearing protection when operating machinery. You may think if its not bothering you now, it's okay. Its not! In your later years it will show in diminished hearing. Don't argue, just do it! God bless you and be with you.

    • @billfitzpatrick6910
      @billfitzpatrick6910 5 лет назад +2

      Amen Bro' Just got my hearing aids last month. 40 years of larger hvac equipment took it's toll.

    • @douglasmcmillion
      @douglasmcmillion 5 лет назад +2

      @@billfitzpatrick6910 Jet aircraft, thinking just a couple seconds won't hurt. Times a million..lol

  • @denzelheden4256
    @denzelheden4256 5 лет назад +1

    You work hard Bro. ...you do everything.

  • @Chief21075
    @Chief21075 5 лет назад +1

    Had no idea how much goes into a gallon of milk!! Thanks for the info.

  • @leesteele9290
    @leesteele9290 5 лет назад

    Great to see you back this weather is FRUSTRATING for practically everyone involved in agriculture in a huge part of the US ! patients is running short with everybody but you gott'er done! That stationary power for the blower is pretty cool ,is that the custom guys? That is also some serious raking power there , once you could finally go what those big machines can do is impressive!! Keep the faith and thanks for the video!

  • @farmerluke4660
    @farmerluke4660 5 лет назад +1

    I am hooked on watching these videos! Keep up the great work

  • @Comet925
    @Comet925 5 лет назад +1

    Nice to see another video from you keep up the great work

  • @Michael88t
    @Michael88t 5 лет назад

    Your mom and dad must be proud, Good values hard working together with family. Plus you have found one more way use for poop, to film it...

  • @ernestdougherty3162
    @ernestdougherty3162 5 лет назад

    Another great video of big thumbs up thanks for sharing that with us that was pretty cool watching loading the silo that's pretty fast amazes me how fast it loads glad to see all the cows are producing milk doing a good job keep it up

  • @joshhubbard430
    @joshhubbard430 5 лет назад

    Good video. Glad you shared it. Miss seeing your videos weekly.

  • @theatimmermans9071
    @theatimmermans9071 5 лет назад +1

    Once a farm girl , always a farm girl. Thanks for reminding me of days long gone on the farm.

  • @georgenetroe2670
    @georgenetroe2670 5 лет назад +20

    So glad to see your Vidoe. Your fans I hope understand why you had to cut back on your Vidoes. When you do put them out you sure pack a punch. There was so much to see and so much equipment I was in overload. I have been doing some research to know how I can best support my Local Dairy Farmer. There seems to be more questions than answers. I found a co-op in Va in the Mountain that serves ou local Food Lion. So for now I am buying theirs which is $4.00 per Gallon. Food Lion is $3.00 per gallon.
    So many sad Stories of Dariy Farms getting 90 days notice their contracts are ending with no one to buy their milk.
    Thank You for a awesome video.
    George Netroe
    Deltaville Va

    • @chechnya
      @chechnya 5 лет назад

      That's big corporations for you. *cough* Dairy Farmers of America. They dictate who you can sell your milk to(no one but them), at a price they set. I read a story about a small scale dairy farmer in Houston who sold to a lot of upscale coffee shops, restaurants, etc. Well, when they increased production, they had a lot of excess milk, so they tried to sell it to the local dairy co-op who is DFA. They stipulated that they either sell them all their milk or none at all.

    • @Tate.TopG.
      @Tate.TopG. 5 лет назад +1

      @@chechnya do you know the name of that farm in Houston, TX. I wouldn't mind start buying milk from them to support their farm

  • @mikebonge7206
    @mikebonge7206 5 лет назад

    Nice chopper equipment. Congratulations

  • @elijahkrantz1176
    @elijahkrantz1176 5 лет назад +2

    Very excited to see this upload

  • @steveadams99708
    @steveadams99708 5 лет назад

    Surprised you don't use a high sideboard extension on the left side of the wagons to avoid blowing over the side - not a lot of waste, but... Anyway, I love watching your videos - excellent presentations that sometimes makes me almost think I am right beside you! Thank you for sharing your arm life with those of us who aren't farming anymore. Wishing you the very best!

  • @USVIsteve
    @USVIsteve 5 лет назад

    wow...amazing to watch....you have it dialed in

  • @billmonczka7197
    @billmonczka7197 5 лет назад

    It may not have come in tall but it was thick. Good yield at 6 ton an acre. That claas is very good machine. Farm up the road from us has one. Sucks it right up. I'm in Vermont. Corn works behind due to very wet spring.

  • @StuBizzzle
    @StuBizzzle 5 лет назад

    Nice to see you back making videos really like your videos nice to see the dairy farm side of things

  • @lukewalters4716
    @lukewalters4716 5 лет назад

    Seriously I love milk and many dairy products. Thanks for a look into modern day operation.

  • @shibumi5210
    @shibumi5210 4 года назад

    Suggestion? Wireless backup cameras have gotten cheap- maybe mount those on tractors to cover where you spot the equipment you're pulling, use a monitor mounted in front of you instead of having to crane your neck all the time? If you have to go cheap, just make a mount point on each tractor, move it from one to another- they're battery-powered, and wireless... ?

  • @MrGjc310148
    @MrGjc310148 5 лет назад

    LOVE your work ethic
    farmers the best ever
    cheers Eric ayay

  • @Fiftybuckchuck
    @Fiftybuckchuck 5 лет назад

    Like your videos, very well put together. One suggestion would be to put a clock, like a time table of your day. But who am I.

  • @annmittelstadt2938
    @annmittelstadt2938 4 года назад

    I like it when a random cow see the camera and comes in to sniffs it. Funny.

  • @codeehollick1390
    @codeehollick1390 5 лет назад

    upload more !!! I love watching your videos of the cows especially when there are gets cleaned :)

  • @FarmingFixingFabricating
    @FarmingFixingFabricating 5 лет назад +1

    Nice video, been real wet here

  • @brookswerner9975
    @brookswerner9975 5 лет назад +2

    Keep up the great content. I work on a dairy here in indiana

  • @george14756
    @george14756 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome videos!!!

  • @matthewcrossman980
    @matthewcrossman980 5 лет назад

    great video really great hearing from you.. figured ya might be busy...

  • @FierceGamersChannel
    @FierceGamersChannel 5 лет назад +49

    Boy you best start drinking some WATER!!

    • @dawsoncallaway3821
      @dawsoncallaway3821 5 лет назад +1

      You sound like my grandma 😂😂😂😂

    • @jimf-150
      @jimf-150 5 лет назад +5

      He probably does just not on camera for the joke

    • @BlazeDuskdreamer
      @BlazeDuskdreamer 4 года назад +3

      @@benh735 Y'all do know that soda is largely water, right?

    • @Econcrafter
      @Econcrafter 4 года назад +1

      @@BlazeDuskdreamer Finally! Someone who gets it!

  • @chrisbennett8538
    @chrisbennett8538 3 года назад

    That Ferguson looks like a powerhouse.

  • @zanecolley5387
    @zanecolley5387 5 лет назад

    Great video Eric, great to see some good crop!

  • @Stormin13
    @Stormin13 5 лет назад +2

    I recently stumbled on to your channel - nice operation your family has going. I don't recall seeing any drone shots in your videos, but think the perspective could add a little something extra.

  • @otornJack
    @otornJack 5 лет назад

    Thanks for your video! Missed them!!

  • @davidwhittredge3416
    @davidwhittredge3416 5 лет назад

    Great video glad to see another one from you. You must be busy!

  • @hardlyableacresrsh7212
    @hardlyableacresrsh7212 5 лет назад

    Much interested in triticale for high producing milk cows. Hope you have time to answer some questions. Was it cut at flag leaf stage or boot stage? Do you consider 60% to be the ideal moisture? What rate per ton do you try to apply the molasses? What type of preservative where you applying at the chopper. Is it not necessary to allow time for fermentation? You seemed to be setting up to feed right away. Sorry if too many questions.I appreciate your hard work with your dad and your willingness to share your faith.

  • @wrightfarmshoffman8663
    @wrightfarmshoffman8663 5 лет назад

    Great video, glad to see u back

  • @jeffgixer5185
    @jeffgixer5185 5 лет назад +2

    Great video. Thanks for sharing. I always hated that part of filing silo with top unloaders.

  • @randaljohnson9177
    @randaljohnson9177 5 лет назад

    What you like about each rake we use a New Holland 12 wheel V rake.great to hear from you take care.

    • @10thgenerationdairyman
      @10thgenerationdairyman  5 лет назад +1

      We like the wheel rake better. The vermeer rake doesn't have any flex to it

    • @randaljohnson9177
      @randaljohnson9177 5 лет назад

      @@10thgenerationdairyman How did the disc mower work for you or just can't beat that New Holland Hydra swing. What do you plan on planting now after chopping.thanks for replying

    • @10thgenerationdairyman
      @10thgenerationdairyman  5 лет назад +1

      Randal Johnson we liked having a second mower running. Didn't notice a big difference as far as drying but didn't have a great test because it got rained on. Half will get corn and half beans

  • @icebabysnocain
    @icebabysnocain 4 года назад

    That headliner is driving me crazy. If I ever run into you and I have my scissors the skin tags are goin. Luv the vids.

  • @lonestar5233
    @lonestar5233 5 лет назад

    Good to see you man hope your doing good.

  • @patrickstynes9676
    @patrickstynes9676 5 лет назад

    Awesome stuff well worth the wait young man

  • @tommyhunter1817
    @tommyhunter1817 5 лет назад

    Makes me want to go cut some hay but now I'm too worn out from watching y'all work!

  • @johanhernandez5308
    @johanhernandez5308 5 лет назад

    @10th Generation Dairyman at 1:43 the bone on the cow pops out a lot. We have about 8 cows on my ranch like that but i never knew why their bone was like that

  • @hicktownpa1233
    @hicktownpa1233 5 лет назад

    Glad to see a update video. Been waiting lol
    Hope weather gets better and stops raining for awhile jeeze

  • @zimmhollowfarm8414
    @zimmhollowfarm8414 4 года назад

    Love the videos.

  • @mikematv1
    @mikematv1 5 лет назад

    Nice video glad you’re back

  • @Raggamuffinz917
    @Raggamuffinz917 5 лет назад

    You must have some sort of God-tier tripod man. Those shots inside the silo were dope.

  • @CamoSpetsnaz
    @CamoSpetsnaz 5 лет назад +1

    Here in Washington where I've worked farming no one uses silos anymore, they're all just rotting away.

  • @dandechallenges3292
    @dandechallenges3292 5 лет назад

    Nice video. Bn wet spring in Vermont also, no corn in ground yet. Best of luck

  • @coriolisgamingyt6904
    @coriolisgamingyt6904 5 лет назад +1

    love your videos man‼️hope u do more!

  • @clintonmississippi2108
    @clintonmississippi2108 4 года назад

    I haven't seen you feeding milk to any cats. Most diaries seem to have quiet a few cats to keep the mice and rats down. I enjoy your dairy daily activities.

  • @conjoe176
    @conjoe176 5 лет назад +1

    TEATious way to milk.....get it😄
    7.5 ton is all those trailers will take? They looked bigger to me, 20 ton trailers are most common in Ireland now! Great video thanks man👍

  • @michaelstott8529
    @michaelstott8529 5 лет назад

    love your videos dude.

  • @spencespencer3814
    @spencespencer3814 5 лет назад

    Was wondering when you was going to post another vid. I love your content. And you do great videos. Please keep them coming

  • @willgodard828
    @willgodard828 5 лет назад +3

    i love your vids p.s. congrats on 12 thousand subs

  • @zackbertholic9401
    @zackbertholic9401 4 года назад

    The little blue chopper you tested the triticale in is that a little chopper for that or is it a wood chipper??!🤣🤣 what brand

  • @landonmuhlstadt2583
    @landonmuhlstadt2583 5 лет назад

    Not being able to chop is frustrating in Illinois we haven’t started planning corn yet and we should be done. We got set back because of rain

  • @MrGjc310148
    @MrGjc310148 4 года назад

    cheersx matey
    keep safe
    gnz

  • @gregtwogood9442
    @gregtwogood9442 5 лет назад +1

    Maybe I missed it, but why do you add molasses to the feed?

  • @garyfurlong9487
    @garyfurlong9487 5 лет назад +1

    What's the yellow stuff that comes out of the cows utters first
    Thanks

  • @redeemedfarmer2670
    @redeemedfarmer2670 5 лет назад

    No drink...hmmmmm nice video keep them coming, you look a bit frustrated....

  • @brookswerner9975
    @brookswerner9975 5 лет назад

    Do you feed tritacal instead of corn silage? This is more like a haylage right? And why isnt it stored in a bunker like silage and in a silo? Since this is a loose forage is it baleable too? Sorry for the questions i have never really been around treatical much since everything in indiana is corn 😂

  • @richardcleasby105
    @richardcleasby105 5 лет назад +5

    I always thought leveling and putting unloaded together was worst job on farm

  • @tomjones648
    @tomjones648 4 года назад

    I have watched a lot of your videos and I always see you borrowing and using the rack. Just curious why your farm has not bought one sense it seems you guys are always using it.

  • @baggefarms3795
    @baggefarms3795 5 лет назад

    Another great video!! 👍🏻 Keep up the work

  • @andrewroberts2318
    @andrewroberts2318 4 года назад

    What is the yellow stuff

  • @farmerdre1
    @farmerdre1 5 лет назад +1

    Keep it up!!!

  • @rollingreclinerRecumbent
    @rollingreclinerRecumbent 3 года назад

    Isn't it dangerous being inside the silo? No chance of the silage collapsing?

  • @mikehunnekink6677
    @mikehunnekink6677 5 лет назад +1

    Is the Black liquid melasse? Sorry for the bad english

  • @annmittelstadt2938
    @annmittelstadt2938 4 года назад

    Does anybody's back hurt from racking in the silos?

  • @bucbucbuc111
    @bucbucbuc111 5 лет назад

    Nice lid trim bro

  • @olddavid814
    @olddavid814 5 лет назад

    Again, I am entertained at 5:11 am CST.

  • @chaseallen9707
    @chaseallen9707 5 лет назад

    What is the blue thing

  • @colind7957
    @colind7957 5 лет назад

    Why does your dip foam up like that?

  • @FierceGamersChannel
    @FierceGamersChannel 5 лет назад

    I have a friend that is 20 years old and his family sort of fell apart. He is a GREAT kid like you and HARD worker. He is stuck here in Arlington, Texas with city folk. I would like to know if you need a brother or helping hand on your farm ...I would like to put you two in touch to see if he could come work with you????