@@dennislang4375 Around 1960 you had to lock your stock trailer at the sale barn. Farmers went around sticking bull calves in trailers to get rid of them. Hard to believe. Southern Wisconsin
We are dairy farmers in Wa state and we justify lots of purchases these days because we say it’s only a few bull calves. It’s funny that he is doing the same
@@Otis1953 Actually, Otis, I was not a buyer, so for me, the small dairy, I spent more on gas (40 miles roundtrip) than I got for the calf. At one point, I remember contemplating just burning the carcass's.
Eric, I am a Philadelphia suburbanite. I am so often blown away by the nuances you MUST attend to be a successful dairyman/farmer. I had no idea what you must attend to ( from grubs to silos to cost of what seems to me like every tidbit of what you touch every day, etc., etc., etc. ) to keep your head above your expenses and labor. Seems to me that I would have to be on fire to move and think fast enough to do all you do. You (and your dad )are awesome. So good to know people like you are caring for the soil and grass and critters we depend on for our existence. God bless people of the earth.
Farming like any business is complicated with many moving parts. The people that cant stay ahead of the curve go out of business pretty fast. Farming is a hard and complicated job.
Just seeing how clean ur animals are is just amazing. By watching the videos u can see what kind of farmers ur family is, should be proud of this. Great job!!!
Nice optic showing those three tall silos...towering over your family home farm...maybe sell advertising space...lol...thanks for taking us along..👨🌾🚜👨🌾😍
Seriously, he might be able to sell ad space on those silo's. Basically 3 panels 135' up, and if local regulations allow it, it could be extra income. Perhaps even cellular antenna, since they are poured concrete and not stave type. Again, local regs... 🤔
I agree. Grew up in Central Maine. After 29yrs of Military, DOD & DOS Service, with 10 overseas tours. Find myself in Nicaragua, Central America for the last 24 1/2 yrs. Grew up on a Farm. Now, I grow; Coconuts, Bananas, Lemons/Limes, Mango's, Ovalados & Etc... Two Seasons, grow Year-Round. Farming in My DNA!
When I read the Title to your video Eric I was amazed. I was not aware of slugs being a problem out in the country fields. I of course was thinking of the ones I always see in my garden and around my lawn especially after it rains! So, you could imagine my surprise when you showed us a slug up close and how small it was considered to the ones I have in my front and backyards! But then you mentioned the number of slugs in your fields and that explained the damage they can cause along with the groundhogs added. Besides enjoying just hanging out with you all, I learn a ton and that really helps connect the dots for this knucklehead! Appreciate your time in making these videos too Eric! MOO From next door in COW-lumbus, Ohio 👋
For years i had trouble growing in my garden. I finally figured out it was slugs. They would chew the stems on everything and kill the plants. I started using sluggo (diatomaceous earth) and it works great.
Ahh, no better feeling than getting a new set of wheels and tires for your equipment! I’ve been a subscriber a few years now and for some reason, I didn’t realize you had pastures for your herd. A joy to see how the cows reacted knowing they are going out to it!
Sorry to hear about the slugs after all that hard work. Just a side note, it would be great to see a mural of 10th Generation Dairyman on your new concrete silo!
I didn't know about the slug bait or how it was applied. I'm having issues with moles and groundhogs, I know how to take care of those critters. You got a good deal on the tires and rims. Thanks for sharing, I hope all goes well, have a nice evening!😀
I enjoy your commentary on what is going on and why as it makes your videos more interesting to folks like me that is not farming. Thanks for taking the time editing and posting.
An udder great video.. Thanks! Hey Eric, I bought some Triticale breakfast cereal. I'm already mooing. It tastes good and also has oats, barley, red & white wheat, spelt, and flax seed. I like it with a little pure maple syrup. Yummm.
Woah, so many new things I learned about today! It seems like farming would drive me crazy with worry. I'm a perfectionist, so having things go wrong even when I do my best is so difficult. Big respect to you for grit and perseverance and problem solving!
Thanks for all the uploads recently you’ve been pounding them out. I watch a lot of farm videos but yours is my favorite. Haven’t found any chocolate milks hiding in awhile 🤣🤣
I've been struggling with slugs and groundhogs in southern York county much more than normal this year. I feel your pain. Thanks for all your work on the videos.
I remember 20 years ago taking a load of 30 baby bull calves to an auction 2 hours away to watch them go for $1 a piece. Dad said we didn’t make enough money to buy us lunch. It was a good memory.
We are having the exact same thing in Wisconsin here!! We had a beautiful field of beans and the slugs are everything. It looks like we never planted it.
Absolutely.ducks eat slugs and their poop is fertilizer for land.chemical companies destroy your land and laugh all the way to the bank to cash out your checks
Time to do some ground hog hunting. Sad to see your hard work messed up so soon in the year. The new silos look really impressive. The construction process is really interesting. Hoping the slug bait works well. Amazing how much damage the slugs have done. The investment in the bait might pay for itself by saving the plants. hopefully the bodies of the slugs will add some fertility to the soil. The new tires and rims make the skid look sharp.Thanks for another great video Eric. I always look forward to them and enjoy them.
I got large vegetable gardens for 4 decades and the slugs are worst I ever seen them this year. I also had to replant peas 3 times so far. Beans are suffering but might make it.
Love watching your videos, I'm out in Indiana County and we've got more slugs then usual as well. My chickens are loving it though. Have you guys ever been out to the Indiana County auction? They have it every Thursday at 1 in Homer City. Usually pretty good prices.
The space shuttle SRB’s (2 white rocket motors) were only 30 feet taller than your silos. Your work ethic is phenomenal. Young people should see all you do instead of complaining about “how hard they work”. They haven’t a clue. I love Jersey cows. Is this an experiment ? Milk fat plus quantity of milk ? I really enjoy it when I see you’ve got a new video. As busy as you are, that’s admirable. SaskDutchKid must be busy. It’s been three weeks since he posted but can’t see how he could be any busier than you with all the major construction you’re doing, etc. Thanks for your efforts !!
I'm thinking, Slugs be Slugest. Congrats On your last concrete Silo! GREAT WORK, on behalf of the Builders! The future is Yours! Just in case no one has told this Month, YOUR THE GREATEST! Farm On, Thanks for sharing! ❤😂❤
Awesome video Eric. Hey I've heard you can cook and eat those slugs. Hmmmmmm. Guess you could do a garlic alfredo sauce with them 🤣. It's impressive as to the amount of knowledge farmers have. Not only are they knowledgeable on crops, but livestock and equipment as well. Then most have an education to further their knowledge on other things as well. 🚜🚜🚜
Great video! Slug problem isn't a good thing. You should seriously consider selling ad space or leasing silo's for cellular antenna. I don't know your local regulations, but I know of several poured concrete silos being used for cellular antenna around here.
Silos look good, Sorry to hear about the slugs. I think potash was a good choice, as nitrogen is either prescription, and or you don't want to burn crop. Now i know what you can put on the field for a farm. Back in the garden I would put plastic frogs with a top, and in the chamber i put beer, it was great until you clened it up. PBR or Pathmark no frills, Cheap as possible. I'll drink a cold one for your farm for a good crop, cheers!
I had to get new rims for my 35 year old 4 wheeler for the same reason. Rusting out and wouldn't hold air. I guess drowning slugs in beer doesn't work for that kind of acreage.
12:25 Never-ending height! That worker standing in there looks like a little child in comparison to that vast silo. What a project for the growth of your farm. In 100 years from now when your descendants are running the operation, those silos will be near the end of their life. Maybe they will fill them with shelves to store things and put an elevator in to get to the shelves. You never know!
Eric...are you missing a flash drive or pocket knife? (14:50) on the ground...might have a Targus logo on it...maybe too late by the time you review this. Hope it wasn't yours.... Great video of completion of the pour of the third silo! Keep up the good work Sluggo?! 👀🐌🐌🤣🙂😆🙃😆🙂🙂💪👏👏
Tweels are a lot more expensive, but I wonder if the downtime saved from flats, etc would be worth it. Only the hubs are steel and supposedly they work in manure that freezes on the vanes.
There is the humor we all know and love! Sluggish 😂
I love that the new monetary unit is "Bull calf"
In the 80's when I was dairying, bull calves were topping at $100 bucks and for awhile it was a good bull calf that would bring
$10 some weeks.
@@dennislang4375 Around 1960 you had to lock your stock trailer at the sale barn. Farmers went around sticking bull calves in trailers to get rid of them. Hard to believe. Southern Wisconsin
We are dairy farmers in Wa state and we justify lots of purchases these days because we say it’s only a few bull calves. It’s funny that he is doing the same
@@Otis1953 Otis: We had to do that in '85 in Minnesota also.
@@Otis1953 Actually, Otis, I was not a buyer, so for me, the small dairy, I spent more on gas (40 miles roundtrip) than I got for the calf. At one point, I remember contemplating just burning the carcass's.
Eric, I am a Philadelphia suburbanite. I am so often blown away by the nuances you MUST attend to be a successful dairyman/farmer. I had no idea what you must attend to ( from grubs to silos to cost of what seems to me like every tidbit of what you touch every day, etc., etc., etc. ) to keep your head above your expenses and labor. Seems to me that I would have to be on fire to move and think fast enough to do all you do. You (and your dad )are awesome. So good to know people like you are caring for the soil and grass and critters we depend on for our existence. God bless people of the earth.
Farming like any business is complicated with many moving parts. The people that cant stay ahead of the curve go out of business pretty fast. Farming is a hard and complicated job.
Those silos are begging for some cell antennas.
Just seeing how clean ur animals are is just amazing. By watching the videos u can see what kind of farmers ur family is, should be proud of this. Great job!!!
.22 with a good scope!
Ground hog stew tonight !
Nice optic showing those three tall silos...towering over your family home farm...maybe sell advertising space...lol...thanks for taking us along..👨🌾🚜👨🌾😍
Great idea Eric for a new shirt/hat etc. design. I’d buy one with the three silos with a large Old Glory behind them. Great idea mate!!
Seriously, he might be able to sell ad space on those silo's. Basically 3 panels 135' up, and if local regulations allow it, it could be extra income. Perhaps even cellular antenna, since they are poured concrete and not stave type. Again, local regs... 🤔
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I agree. Grew up in Central Maine. After 29yrs of Military, DOD & DOS Service, with 10 overseas tours. Find myself in Nicaragua, Central America for the last 24 1/2 yrs. Grew up on a Farm. Now, I grow; Coconuts, Bananas, Lemons/Limes, Mango's, Ovalados & Etc... Two Seasons, grow Year-Round.
Farming in My DNA!
Mansfield pa here.
17:00 You just had to do it, didn't you? lol
And 17:33 That one was funny.
Your cows look so healthy, and clean. Nice job. You should be proud.
When I read the Title to your video Eric I was amazed. I was not aware of slugs being a problem out in the country fields. I of course was thinking of the ones I always see in my garden and around my lawn especially after it rains! So, you could imagine my surprise when you showed us a slug up close and how small it was considered to the ones I have in my front and backyards! But then you mentioned the number of slugs in your fields and that explained the damage they can cause along with the groundhogs added. Besides enjoying just hanging out with you all, I learn a ton and that really helps connect the dots for this knucklehead! Appreciate your time in making these videos too Eric! MOO From next door in COW-lumbus, Ohio 👋
Almost time for Silo Celebration Party!!!! Something to be proud of Eric!!!
We’ve been dealing with slugs in Northern PA as well. Haven’t noticed them in corn yet but they’ve hit the beans hard.
For years i had trouble growing in my garden. I finally figured out it was slugs. They would chew the stems on everything and kill the plants. I started using sluggo (diatomaceous earth) and it works great.
Awesome farm good job feeding people 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸thank you!!!
Those silos look great. That's a lot of storage 👍 thanks for the video
Ahh, no better feeling than getting a new set of wheels and tires for your equipment! I’ve been a subscriber a few years now and for some reason, I didn’t realize you had pastures for your herd. A joy to see how the cows reacted knowing they are going out to it!
Love the farming vids keep the good work up
Slugs are the worst! Silo. is looking good. Take care...
Sorry to hear about the slugs after all that hard work. Just a side note, it would be great to see a mural of 10th Generation Dairyman on your new concrete silo!
I didn't know about the slug bait or how it was applied. I'm having issues with moles and groundhogs, I know how to take care of those critters. You got a good deal on the tires and rims. Thanks for sharing, I hope all goes well, have a nice evening!😀
I enjoy your commentary on what is going on and why as it makes your videos more interesting to folks like me that is not farming. Thanks for taking the time editing and posting.
An udder great video.. Thanks! Hey Eric, I bought some Triticale breakfast cereal. I'm already mooing. It tastes good and also has oats, barley, red & white wheat, spelt, and flax seed. I like it with a little pure maple syrup. Yummm.
".....a little sluggish there for a bit before they pass on"! Couldn't resist, couldjah!?
Woah, so many new things I learned about today! It seems like farming would drive me crazy with worry. I'm a perfectionist, so having things go wrong even when I do my best is so difficult. Big respect to you for grit and perseverance and problem solving!
Hi Eric, hope you get the slug problem fixed, it looks like things are going well. The new silos look nice and sure are big!
Army worms and cutworms took out a field of our corn that was next to spring harvested triticale. Mid lower Michigan
i enjoyed your 'true vertical tillage' video.
Thanks for all the uploads recently you’ve been pounding them out. I watch a lot of farm videos but yours is my favorite. Haven’t found any chocolate milks hiding in awhile 🤣🤣
I've been struggling with slugs and groundhogs in southern York county much more than normal this year. I feel your pain. Thanks for all your work on the videos.
“A little sluggish!” How punny!
17:05 mark, slugs being sluggish! 😂 Good one!
I like the idea of sluggish slugs. I hope it helps your crops. You have to spend money to make money
I remember 20 years ago taking a load of 30 baby bull calves to an auction 2 hours away to watch them go for $1 a piece. Dad said we didn’t make enough money to buy us lunch. It was a good memory.
We are having the exact same thing in Wisconsin here!!
We had a beautiful field of beans and the slugs are everything. It looks like we never planted it.
The cows jumping around always makes me smile
Happy, happy, happy!
You need some ducks they love slugs
🤣😂🤣
Absolutely.ducks eat slugs and their poop is fertilizer for land.chemical companies destroy your land and laugh all the way to the bank to cash out your checks
and also young crops😅😅
they have a youtube of a farmer over seas have hundreds of ducks, they eat all the weeds too.
Ya but it's that the Canadian dollar
hahaaaaa your dad jokes are getting better man i was feeling sluggish before this vid and now im all bubbly like im full of salt!
great video Eric. Thank you guys
nice teaching - being able to put yourself in the shoes of a 'know-nothing about farming' person watching is a noble attribute.
Them Slugs must be definitely Slugging them crops down
Time to do some ground hog hunting. Sad to see your hard work messed up so soon in the year. The new silos look really impressive. The construction process is really interesting. Hoping the slug bait works well. Amazing how much damage the slugs have done. The investment in the bait might pay for itself by saving the plants. hopefully the bodies of the slugs will add some fertility to the soil. The new tires and rims make the skid look sharp.Thanks for another great video Eric. I always look forward to them and enjoy them.
Continuing to enjoy hearing about the farm.
The silo’s look awesome
Awesome Video and Much Love as Always 🐄 Man!!!
There should be some pre-treatment for those slugs at the right time of the year
I got large vegetable gardens for 4 decades and the slugs are worst I ever seen them this year. I also had to replant peas 3 times so far. Beans are suffering but might make it.
Impressive three silo's, your holsteins look great. Nice video presentation!
The silos are awesome. ❤
Thank you for being a farmer it's way too much work for a so little pay. Have a great one brother
Great Video Eric, Wow they got that 3rd silo up quick, shame about the slugs, thanks for sharing
Pete here NC the deer love the soybeans been watching about 7 out in the field I enjoy watching them
Looks good with new tires, thumbs-up pal❤
Tuesday& Wednesday we were at Hershey Farm to see Daniel at S&S. Idrove over Wednesday am, you were milking, I wanted to check out those giant silos😊
Those solos look great
Oh my, you had the dad joke with the sluggish comment! Had me laughing out loud!
Good job!!
Crop damage sucks! Horrible out here in southwestern Pa
Love watching your videos, I'm out in Indiana County and we've got more slugs then usual as well. My chickens are loving it though. Have you guys ever been out to the Indiana County auction? They have it every Thursday at 1 in Homer City. Usually pretty good prices.
Reminds me of a racing snail I once had. I took his shell off thinking it'd make him faster, but it just made him more sluggish
The space shuttle SRB’s (2 white rocket motors) were only 30 feet taller than your silos. Your work ethic is phenomenal. Young people should see all you do instead of complaining about “how hard they work”. They haven’t a clue.
I love Jersey cows. Is this an experiment ? Milk fat plus quantity of milk ?
I really enjoy it when I see you’ve got a new video. As busy as you are, that’s admirable. SaskDutchKid must be busy. It’s been three weeks since he posted but can’t see how he could be any busier than you with all the major construction you’re doing, etc.
Thanks for your efforts !!
I'm thinking, Slugs be Slugest. Congrats On your last concrete Silo! GREAT WORK, on behalf of the Builders! The future is Yours! Just in case no one has told this Month, YOUR THE GREATEST! Farm On, Thanks for sharing! ❤😂❤
Awesome video Eric. Hey I've heard you can cook and eat those slugs. Hmmmmmm. Guess you could do a garlic alfredo sauce with them 🤣.
It's impressive as to the amount of knowledge farmers have. Not only are they knowledgeable on crops, but livestock and equipment as well. Then most have an education to further their knowledge on other things as well.
🚜🚜🚜
Another great video!!
Yaw gonna install a catwalk to walk between each Silo
Wouldn't be much use, as each will be filled at different times, or on different "schedule". Unnecessary expense.
Great video brother from the imperial county California 👍🇺🇲🚜🐐
I love the sluggish joke. I was hoping you would make one.
Great video! Slug problem isn't a good thing. You should seriously consider selling ad space or leasing silo's for cellular antenna. I don't know your local regulations, but I know of several poured concrete silos being used for cellular antenna around here.
You said a they’ll get a little sluggish 😂
amazing the base is enough to hold that silos height.
Theyll definitely be sluggish...
I had no slug damage on the west side of the road, but bad damage on the east. Had to replant some, hoping the rest will regrow out of the seed leaf.
Silos look great. Now you need some flashy spinners on those new rims! 😄
All good!
Making the slugs sluggish!! 🤣🤣
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us 😊
Slugs in Ontario this year too
Silos look good, Sorry to hear about the slugs. I think potash was a good choice, as nitrogen is either prescription, and or you don't want to burn crop. Now i know what you can put on the field for a farm. Back in the garden I would put plastic frogs with a top, and in the chamber i put beer, it was great until you clened it up. PBR or Pathmark no frills, Cheap as possible.
I'll drink a cold one for your farm for a good crop, cheers!
I had to get new rims for my 35 year old 4 wheeler for the same reason. Rusting out and wouldn't hold air.
I guess drowning slugs in beer doesn't work for that kind of acreage.
Can hear the slugs screaming in the background!😂
You should paint the 10th gen logo on that center silo.
Very unfortunate u had to do some replanting hopefully those darn slugs dont damage the replant to much
Tillage might be your best friend for some insect suppression...
Great 👍 video thanks for sharing 👍
12:25 Never-ending height! That worker standing in there looks like a little child in comparison to that vast silo.
What a project for the growth of your farm. In 100 years from now when your descendants are running the operation, those silos will be near the end of their life. Maybe they will fill them with shelves to store things and put an elevator in to get to the shelves. You never know!
Great video Eric
Excellent video
Great video Eric. The slug on your finger looked like a little piece of dirt to me
#220 conibear traps one over each hole work amazing for woodchucks
another great video
“Sluggish” 🤣🤣
That’s good money for calves! here in New Zealand we’d get about $75US for a Angus cross bull calf
Eric...are you missing a flash drive or pocket knife? (14:50) on the ground...might have a Targus logo on it...maybe too late by the time you review this. Hope it wasn't yours....
Great video of completion of the pour of the third silo! Keep up the good work Sluggo?! 👀🐌🐌🤣🙂😆🙃😆🙂🙂💪👏👏
Love the dad joke!
Ground hog of most any age is fine eating! Especially young bean fed tendaronies...
How fast does a sluggish slug go? That is the question. 😉
good puns with the slugs Hope all goes well
Tweels are a lot more expensive, but I wonder if the downtime saved from flats, etc would be worth it. Only the hubs are steel and supposedly they work in manure that freezes on the vanes.
Not even near worth the price for what they do.
The main there in Oklahoma is that we are getting to much rain and the wheat farmers can't harvest because the fields are wet.
Hedgehog are the solution to slugs 🐌
If say they maybe just a little sluggish lol