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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
  • My boss and good friend Greg is making some sizable investments in the future of his farming operation by improving his grain handling system.

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  • @Georgiagreen317
    @Georgiagreen317 11 месяцев назад +87

    Oh course we need to see part 2. It's always fun and interesting to watch "pros" at work. Well, you're darn good at what you do. If I was 800 miles closer I would have gladly rented a sod cutter and removed that nice grass for you. I would guess it's about a thousand bucks worth around here. Time for breakfast. The wife now has to wait until the Sunday morning Neil show is over. :)

  • @blackdogexcavator21
    @blackdogexcavator21 11 месяцев назад +8

    Let's see the whole project Neil. I love stuff like this.

  • @1CaptainMoose1
    @1CaptainMoose1 11 месяцев назад +17

    Would love to see the whole build process.. Great content - Living vicariously through these vids :)

  • @TekedixXx
    @TekedixXx 11 месяцев назад +36

    Your finesse with the backhoe is incredible! Watching you pull the sod right along the radius of that curve. it can be difficult to achieve that when you take your time with a shovel but you're 15 feet away having to imagine what the opposite side of the bucket is doing back there. Great work.

  • @mathewstephens949
    @mathewstephens949 11 месяцев назад +16

    George did a great job. I’ll be waiting to see part 2. I love watching this kind of stuff

  • @robsmith7681
    @robsmith7681 11 месяцев назад +3

    You’re gonna get lucky Neil, I’ll be back for the next one

  • @tonynieuwlandt5407
    @tonynieuwlandt5407 11 месяцев назад +7

    George poured my slab for my shop also, he’s a hard worker, definitely knows what he’s doing

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  11 месяцев назад +2

      I think he's poured a lot of concrete around here!

  • @watermouse9296
    @watermouse9296 11 месяцев назад +2

    Yes please continue with this stuff. - cool to see

  • @sameaston1301
    @sameaston1301 11 месяцев назад +23

    I love the variety from your channel. Other channels do the same thing every video, which is fine. But you give us entertainment AND an education. 😁👍 Very cool!!!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  11 месяцев назад +6

      I appreciate that!

    • @travisstone3489
      @travisstone3489 11 месяцев назад +2

      After a little weekend trip to Chicago, I'm glad to be back home again in Indiana to enjoy your weekend video. Your skillful operation of the backhoe is quite amazing. I always love the variety of your videos you put out each week. I can't wait to see part two next weekend. Thanks for another great video Neil.

  • @260woodman
    @260woodman 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video Neil! As always. Greg did a fantastic job of holding his phone to his ear!

  • @andyscheiderer291
    @andyscheiderer291 11 месяцев назад +1

    “You’re killing me smalls”. Nice work. Love seeing that you show your mistakes.

  • @tylerwilkins2096
    @tylerwilkins2096 11 месяцев назад +2

    Good morning Koch family! I love my Sunday morning coffee and dig drive diy ❤

  • @thedelcodave
    @thedelcodave 11 месяцев назад +24

    Impressive backhoe work Neil with attention to detail. Greg is lucky to have you on his team. I bet there are very few few Agronomist... backhoe operating, dump truck driving, content creating, people out there in the world.

  • @darcyscott2406
    @darcyscott2406 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! Your channel is growing fast! Nice work everyone,keep it coming Neil. Have a good week everyone. From Northwestern Vermont

  • @Kevin_D1
    @Kevin_D1 11 месяцев назад +2

    I use to assemble grain bins when I was a teenager. That is some hard work!! Your making it look easy with your backhoe work. Great work!

  • @jasonmaxfield6y312
    @jasonmaxfield6y312 11 месяцев назад +7

    Looking forward to seeing this project progress. Looks fantastic so far.

  • @robcschweitzer
    @robcschweitzer 11 месяцев назад +2

    Of course, I want to see more! Keep it coming. I want to see all the way until it’s done… and maybe bonus features of it operational

  • @shanesherwood343
    @shanesherwood343 11 месяцев назад +5

    Looks good of course we need to see part 2 George and the concrete crew do awesome work

  • @kevinlucht1500
    @kevinlucht1500 11 месяцев назад +2

    Neil, I look forward to seeing your videos every Sunday. Please keep up the great content. Thank you!

  • @kevndo
    @kevndo 11 месяцев назад +7

    Some nice backhoe skills. Most people think that would be easy to do. Probably the longest broom handle I have seen .definitely want to see the finished product A.

  • @wrenchdoozer
    @wrenchdoozer 11 месяцев назад +2

    George did a great job with the concrete.

  • @SteveBalboni916
    @SteveBalboni916 11 месяцев назад +2

    It’s alway great when you walk through and explain the entire process like a narrator. Makes for a great video. Great variety in content too!

  • @PurpleCollarLife
    @PurpleCollarLife 11 месяцев назад +2

    Neil, you’re a man of many talents and skills. Great job!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  11 месяцев назад +2

      Appreciate it Chad.

  • @sassafrasvalley1939
    @sassafrasvalley1939 11 месяцев назад +3

    Neil, we had a small steel grain bin on our dairy farm. We used it to store cattle feed. (Bulk feed cost less than bagged.) Our neighbor used an old clay block, silo type, bin for his hog feed.
    Back then, there were dozens of different types of bins used for a plethora of food storage needs…
    I don’t know if the relentless march of technology is more to blame… or, the government/ market forces affecting farming… but, now most of those bins and silos are idle…. Or gone.
    Our metal grain bin serves as a pad for the current family’s grill and picnic table. As you know, there is no profitability in small dairy farming.
    The neighbors clay block silo sits idle with a tree growing out of its top. It’s business model, small hog operation, is a thing of the past… the farmland now has a pay-to-fish lake and cabins on it.
    I think a guy can get a pretty good historical read on rural America by just looking at food storage methods. From old brush filled trench silos to the latest computer controlled spiderweb of bins… each one was built to fill a need or chase a dream.
    I find it fascinating that so much history is contained in the stories behind those methods. Thanks for telling this one. Please continue to enlighten us on the progress of this project’s place in history.
    PS: nice job of feathering that boom around those curves.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hadn't thought about the read you can get from all the old different storage solutions of yesterday. When reading this I thought of all the old corn cribs around here. WE had one at Mom and Dad's and it didn't make for very good storage with the slatted-siding design. It was great for firewood storage though as it really helped to air dry the wood. Every year we filled that thing up with wood. The Amish are the only ones around here that still use that style of corn crib.
      We also had a grainery at Mom and Dad's that they would supposedly fill up with dry corn. I can't imagine scooping all that out of there. Matter of fact the big old red barn in the center of of our property is a grainery as well. It still has the elevator in it and the upstairs used to accommodate over 7000 bushels. Can't imagine parkin 7 semis overhead!
      You're right it certainly is fascinating. Might make another interesting component to the grain bin series! Thanks for the idea Dave!

  • @TheHobbyShop1
    @TheHobbyShop1 11 месяцев назад +4

    Absolutely want to see part 2! Nice work guys!

  • @wayne735
    @wayne735 11 месяцев назад +4

    Part 2 yes. The concrete guys are fantastic. They are really masters of their trade.

  • @SLCFarms
    @SLCFarms 11 месяцев назад +1

    It was satisfying watching you cut that’s sod. Just watching it peel out like it did. Beautiful job with that backhoe.

  • @hollandduck79
    @hollandduck79 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hello from the Netherlands.
    thanks for the video Neil .
    Sincerely Hollandduck

  • @Aerospace_EdC
    @Aerospace_EdC 11 месяцев назад +2

    Impressive backhoe work Neil and wow there is a lot of electric conduit runs to power everything. The DIY project is progressing nicely, it's helps to have the right equipment and manpower. Can't wait for part 2. 🙂...... and another great concrete job by George, I didn't see his daughters working this pour.

  • @maxobara1496
    @maxobara1496 11 месяцев назад +1

    No clean up necessary!! Nicely done guys!!👍🇺🇸

  • @Jeffreysmith747
    @Jeffreysmith747 11 месяцев назад +1

    Neil! This is a big job!! Enjoying it greatly!!

  • @Recovering_Californian
    @Recovering_Californian 11 месяцев назад +5

    Love these construction/landscaping type videos. Would like to see more.

  • @kevinritchie9227
    @kevinritchie9227 11 месяцев назад +9

    As an electrician, I have worked on two farms with grain bins/elevators the last few weeks. It is amazing what goes into just drying and storing corn. Farming is not an easy or inexpensive 'job'.

  • @joeclaymore
    @joeclaymore 11 месяцев назад +2

    Would love to see part 2. Loved how you edged out the sod before removing it. Made for a clean edge!

  • @NathanLoudenslager
    @NathanLoudenslager 11 месяцев назад +1

    That concrete jobs looks fantastic! I just had a new driveway poured, that didn’t turnout great. I understand Gregg being nervous, there is a lot of heartache and frustration when a pour doesn’t turnout right.
    Thank you for the video!

  • @CowboyCarCrushing
    @CowboyCarCrushing 11 месяцев назад +3

    Duuuudddee!!! Over 4,000 new subscribers in a week 👍🤠 good for you Neil

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  11 месяцев назад +3

      It's kinda crazy!

    • @stromxtc2033
      @stromxtc2033 11 месяцев назад +1

      Seems like you tube numbers reach a certain critical mass then they kind of self support themselves, good for sustained income.

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 11 месяцев назад +3

    Nice build, always a pleasure watching your channel content, definitely looking forward to part 2. Thanks for your video.

  • @shepgre
    @shepgre 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love it. We want to see it all the way to finish.
    Greg

  • @jonharris3476
    @jonharris3476 11 месяцев назад +3

    Very cool! Destin from "Smarter Everyday" has done a few Agro episodes and building bins and how they are designed and how they work was really cool.

  • @argee55
    @argee55 11 месяцев назад +3

    Love the content. You are one heck of a backhoe operator. You've got to have a part 2, maybe even a part 3 and possibly a part 4. Randall in Kentucky.

  • @ErictheAmateur
    @ErictheAmateur 11 месяцев назад +1

    I like the way you max it up. You’re always bringing us something different. Keep it up. 👍🏻

  • @joegentz4662
    @joegentz4662 11 месяцев назад +1

    Impressive. Can't Wait to see the completed project.

  • @beeroquoisnation
    @beeroquoisnation 11 месяцев назад +1

    I just bought a used bin last year, took it down last year, and reassembled it on the new pad on our farm this year. Luckily the crew I hired to do the work was able to do everything but store the bin over the winter. The bin was originally erected in 1979, and it looks to have had a low amount of grain through it really. 27' 8 ring Bougman bin with a 2 screw stirator for $3500. it was $35000 to move it without the electric. I still have the electric to deal with. Great work. Cheers.

  • @shk2564
    @shk2564 11 месяцев назад +10

    Heck yeah we want to see the rest of the project! Everyone is top notch in every way! You have found excellent concrete contractors! I love the way you keep everything aesthetically pleasing and manicured which isn’t always priority on a farm. It’s clear that you are following the example of the larger scale clients that you have worked with. 👍 ❤

  • @tii2015
    @tii2015 11 месяцев назад +2

    Let's see the next one guys!
    Great job!

  • @joebacarella2829
    @joebacarella2829 11 месяцев назад +2

    You know us Neil, we want to see it all, I gotta tell you, those are the right concrete guys, they make it look simple, when we all know it`s not. This is a massive project, take us till the end.

  • @bobgrier3103
    @bobgrier3103 11 месяцев назад +1

    As always, if you publish it, I will watch it. Always enjoy your content.

  • @melaniehoffman
    @melaniehoffman 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful skill with the backhoe. Well done

  • @rustyul
    @rustyul 11 месяцев назад +1

    I could love to see all the progress of this project!

  • @edsecorr7812
    @edsecorr7812 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great job looking great love your videos thank you keep up the great work more more

  • @ponypwr
    @ponypwr 11 месяцев назад +1

    Neil you are one heck of a backhoe operator!

  • @vanDeudekom
    @vanDeudekom 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice work Gentleman nice work! All the best from the Netherlands.

  • @markpayne3029
    @markpayne3029 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! I’m all for seeing part 2, 3 & 4. Thanks for sharing!

  • @michaelmaker8169
    @michaelmaker8169 11 месяцев назад +1

    I'll be waiting for part 2
    Should I order popcorn 😂.
    Going to be a good series.

  • @ajm2200
    @ajm2200 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great project. I'd like to see it through. Thank you

  • @caesar1295
    @caesar1295 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yes keep us updated on this project really enjoyed it.

  • @ront8261
    @ront8261 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great job!! Definitely would like to follow this project! And wow on the hoe operation! You're good Neil!!

  • @redoorn
    @redoorn 11 месяцев назад +1

    George and his guys did a great job.
    i'm guessing this is not their first rodeo

  • @steveeriksen7351
    @steveeriksen7351 11 месяцев назад +1

    Looking forward to seeing the Part 2. Great job

  • @kmrbsc
    @kmrbsc 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Neil. Great video. Show us more!!!

  • @Oklahoman-in6ph
    @Oklahoman-in6ph 11 месяцев назад +1

    Incredible!!! Superb job Neil.

  • @ZrubekFamily
    @ZrubekFamily 11 месяцев назад +1

    Definably want to see the rest of this project.

  • @Shopdog1550
    @Shopdog1550 11 месяцев назад +1

    For sure. Show us the rest this project. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @raytalbot5890
    @raytalbot5890 11 месяцев назад +2

    Yes please show us all 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @gravelr512
    @gravelr512 11 месяцев назад +1

    Another good one. Interested to see the progress. Enjoyed the very end. Ha

  • @kim1974super
    @kim1974super 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hallo from Denmark🇩🇰 new to the channel, great videos, say hello to the family

  • @pc5569
    @pc5569 11 месяцев назад +1

    That will be a nice setup. Should save him money over time drying it himself.

  • @jasonhovey815
    @jasonhovey815 11 месяцев назад +1

    That’s awesome would love to see this all the way through

  • @ElectroAtletico
    @ElectroAtletico 11 месяцев назад +1

    That's one outstanding concrete crew!

  • @watershedoverlook
    @watershedoverlook 11 месяцев назад +1

    Super impressive bucket skills...nice job. Definitely want to see the follow-up!

  • @barrywalsh9790
    @barrywalsh9790 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! Yes, please show all the aspects of the project!

  • @ALZ2526
    @ALZ2526 11 месяцев назад +2

    I would love to see the progress. Great video.

  • @meirionevans5137
    @meirionevans5137 11 месяцев назад +1

    Never be afraid to jump in with the shovel and rake. Too many folks with cab fever.

  • @aaronburford5701
    @aaronburford5701 8 месяцев назад

    It's so amazing to both watch and listen to you on this project. I love it when you get to dirt work for big projects.... You are so detail oriented ,.....I love it!

  • @BorisFett
    @BorisFett 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is a cool project. It will be cool to see this progress.

  • @user-vn6hi2bi3g
    @user-vn6hi2bi3g 11 месяцев назад +1

    Looks good works good, I like farmer Greg's way of executing infrastructure improvements and expansions allowing for new processes, it's investing in his family's future which is always in my opinion, a great investment and no DEI or ESG -- hooray! Ray Stormont

  • @gtuttle4
    @gtuttle4 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yes, love to see more of this build!!

  • @nealinator
    @nealinator 11 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to watch all parts to this. I find it all very interesting.

  • @ToRo909r
    @ToRo909r 11 месяцев назад +1

    I live in Mexico with dreams of one day owning a farm. Amazing work and skills on that backhoe sir 😎

  • @matthewanirtm4960
    @matthewanirtm4960 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yes part 2 please I’m not able to work anymore. and this kind of helps me cope. For some reason I was picked to have cancer so I am on some pretty heavy medication’s, that renders me unable to work

  • @joesjunkgarage
    @joesjunkgarage 11 месяцев назад +2

    Looking forward to the next video on this project! There is definitely an art to concrete finish work! Looking forward to a part 2 video on the completion of this project! It would actually be very cool to see the equipment actually working afterwards. Im sure many of us here are interested in farming, would like to learn more, but have no idea of how it happens!

  • @jimmyj9838
    @jimmyj9838 11 месяцев назад +1

    better than discovery channel, tks. rgs from Italy

  • @DeirdreHickey-nx8nt
    @DeirdreHickey-nx8nt 10 месяцев назад

    Great job, I love the digging out. Well done. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @gregd931
    @gregd931 11 месяцев назад +1

    I gotta say, it was good to see you actually working for a living brother! Also good to see Greg right there giving you crap. I'm very intrigued to see this project come to fruition. You just continue to impress me Neil. As always, love home and kiss the girls for me. You hunka, hunka stud you!!!

  • @scotter_dotter
    @scotter_dotter 11 месяцев назад +2

    Best concrete penmanship ever😂

  • @mainerdiy8399
    @mainerdiy8399 11 месяцев назад +1

    You’re a smooth backhoe operator!

  • @KingsOutdoorLife
    @KingsOutdoorLife 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! Love how you cut out the sod. I do that and try to save it and replant it somewhere. I can't stand to see it just buried.

  • @bentdog5921
    @bentdog5921 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video. Keep posting on this project.

  • @curttrubee5914
    @curttrubee5914 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yes, I would love to see episode 2.

  • @BlackArcticElec
    @BlackArcticElec 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, keep them coming..... interesting to watch

  • @aguerrero393ag
    @aguerrero393ag 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nice job George, eeeeeeeasy money

  • @tylerwilkins2096
    @tylerwilkins2096 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yes let’s see this project out!

  • @SLCFarms
    @SLCFarms 11 месяцев назад +2

    I think you and Frank (diggin ok ) are some of the most skilled operators on a backhoe. I do fair with my jcb but nothing like you guys.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  11 месяцев назад +2

      It makes me look a little better being a time lapse probably! 😉

  • @mriley4955
    @mriley4955 11 месяцев назад +1

    Can’t wait to watch this project

  • @tonycasterline8936
    @tonycasterline8936 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good to know I have all my "erosion" under control too.😂

  • @robertadams2857
    @robertadams2857 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very Nice. Part deux is a must.

  • @duaneamos4413
    @duaneamos4413 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice job, enjoyed it, would like to see the process!

  • @simonsmall-UK
    @simonsmall-UK 11 месяцев назад +3

    Awesome content again Neil. As Georgiagreen317 wrote, we need to see part 2. Always a school day watching you guys, always a school day 👍✌🇬🇧

  • @pawkie2
    @pawkie2 9 месяцев назад

    Many skilled men from the old days would be blown away by modern scale. Those concrete workers are amazing..yes pt2. Tam mai lak = of course

  • @goptools
    @goptools 11 месяцев назад +5

    Hi Neil. That's a pretty involved project. I would be interested in seeing more of it. The concrete turned out beautiful. The first load looked more brown than gray. Was it a different type? Just wondering. Thanks for the video!
    -mike

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  11 месяцев назад +1

      That brown concrete was a small bit of a left over batch from a dyed concrete job. Instead of wasting it they were able to use it in the footer on this job where luckily it would never be seen.

    • @goptools
      @goptools 11 месяцев назад

      Cool, no sense wasting it and maybe saved Greg a couple bucks.@@digdrivediy