I'm probably a little older than your dad, so I remember chopping corn with a 2 row and 4 wagons to haul. We did a lot of climbing on and off the tractor - they were full days as we had 3 of those silos to fill. We also had a side business working on CLAY silo unloaders, so I've climbed more silos than I care to remember - I feel your pain! Thanks for sharing this with everyone. I think your doing a great service to the dairy industry by showing daily life on the farm and the humane way most farms treat their animals. Thanks again Eric and just so you know, you young dairy farmers are much smarter than we were. Great job.
@erickschulte49602 жыл бұрын
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@karloarsch15792 жыл бұрын
Sam, I disagree with your last sentence. I'm sure you did your job very smartly with the technical possibilities of your time. And the generation after Eric will again have new technical possibilities that we may not even dream of today. I hope that this generation will be very smart too!
@frankbaitinger94442 жыл бұрын
Thank ok
@johnkruton97082 жыл бұрын
Your filming expertise amongst all those places to DROP your GoPro is astounding. Your ability to get the shot with all the stuff flying around is awesome! Thanks for all the hard work and videos.
@clayboist2 жыл бұрын
Just think, we could repay him for all of his hard work with a simple like.
@4PeTe22 жыл бұрын
interesting to see the contrast between the corn choppers. modern automation has made the job easier but as you point out there is still a lot of hand work needed to get the job done. thanks for taking us along
@HomerJ19642 жыл бұрын
That rig you have for blowing the silage into the silo is pretty cool. Seeing the old school chopper, wagons, and blower brings back a lot of great memories. We had a neighbor who had all the equipment that we hired to fill silo for us. My uncle would usually come drive a tractor too. Mom always made huge meals to feed everyone lunch. Good times.
@warehouseman63252 жыл бұрын
Love the old school tractor and the 2 row chopper. Brings back great memories on the neighbors farm. One of the best videos to date.
@jimc47312 жыл бұрын
Was that a Mennonite farmer you hired to chop Corn? Cool tractor on steel. You should have shown some closeups Keep up the good work! Hard work never hurt anybody JIM
@steveplett21092 жыл бұрын
Maybe Amish? Some of those guys are pretty camera shy🤷♂️
@jasonleckrone25772 жыл бұрын
@@jimc4731 they are a jerked over breed of amish and mennonite they have electric but ride around in horse and buggy
@eugenekline85182 жыл бұрын
Amish
@jasonleckrone25772 жыл бұрын
@@eugenekline8518 they are not
@bigfoot45152 жыл бұрын
The pitchfork in your hand was the silo unloader of the 1930s.😉
@spoodervr47342 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric I just want to say that your videos have helped me through a rough time in my life. Hope you and dad stay well
@Marshall_Weber2 жыл бұрын
Hope all is Well brother, keep your head up!!!
@patricianewton14172 жыл бұрын
Is there anything I can do to help you?
@Green1e982 жыл бұрын
Keep your chin up mate, from another Charlie in Aus 🇦🇺
@beckyumphrey26262 жыл бұрын
Hold your head high and keep pushing. Prayers your way.
@ismetahmeti59502 жыл бұрын
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@busterhyman66382 жыл бұрын
There are thousands of people who think you are a outstanding young man..a person with honor an integrity...something your generation is sadly lacking... your family must be very proud of you , i know as viewer's we are ..thank you for your dedication and hard work to bring us along with you ..
@Dan-qy1rg2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with the comments on the great job you did on filming and the admiration of the old school method of chopping and filling of the silo's. You and your dad work hard and like all of the farmers out there, we want to do the best for our livestock, and that shows in what you do. Great job to you, your dad and all the help you get from friends and neighbors. Have a great weekend and, "Thanks again for sharing your experiences with us"!
@NeilGastonguay2 жыл бұрын
I remember a time years ago when I thought I wanted to be a farmer. Now I see how much work there is, I realize I never could have done it. Congratulations on a successful harvest. A friend of mine milks 110 cows and pastors a small local church. He's a glutton for punishment.
@orsonwells79972 жыл бұрын
Brought back a bunch of memories inside the silo. Winter time scraping the frozen silage off the wall of the silo cause that Patz unloader was something to be desired.
@Cole080062922 жыл бұрын
Eric, I love this channel. Your sharing of insightful knowledge, exemplifies how we should live as a society. Knowledge is power, and the more that people know, the better things will be. When I watched this video, one thing stood out to me, only because I was speaking about it recently how my uncle reprimanded me as a young boy when I did something unsafe. When working so close to PTO shafts, they really should have safety guards over them. We take it for granted that nothing will happen when we work beside them so often but in reality, one wrong move and your life could be kaput. Whether it’s your machine of not, safety should be paramount. Even changing the end closest to where your working and making that safe, blocking off access to the rear of the tractor, sometimes unique situations require creative planning solutions. I only say this from experience as my neighbour died this way. PTO guards are in expensive when compared to the loss of a limb or life. Just want you to be safe. Keep up the awesome videos👍
@chriscrosby80122 жыл бұрын
Love love the harvest and filling the silos. Awesome video thanks 🙋♀️😊
@shirleybewley66462 жыл бұрын
Watching them work, it's like a ballet. Fun to see the machines and people in sync
@k3venn2 жыл бұрын
Watching here from Brazil. I'm in love with your channel, Eric. I'm impressed with the innovations and technology that surrounds this farm. A hug, and congratulations for your work and dissemination!
@davidcantu872 жыл бұрын
LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS ERIC AND HAVE A GREAT DAY
@steveneal27062 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, Eric. Thank you. your farm is beautiful
@jimpolk2 жыл бұрын
Great job Eric. Good to have full silos I bet. You are one hard working man. I know your Mom & Dad are proud of you. God bless.
@pauljohnson19362 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your hard work to get the great shots. Along with your editing skills, your videos are always captivating. Great job and God bless!
@matthewpowner71732 жыл бұрын
You know what would be cool? A time lapse of the feed settling down in the silo. Sped up of course, but that would be very satisfying to watch!
@ronhooks11232 жыл бұрын
Still fascinating work!! God bless you and your family!!! Peace from SW Florida 🤗🤗🤗!!!
@susanniman55072 жыл бұрын
Love the way neighbors help neighbors! Was nice seeing the dairy cows again
@Brian-ov1rj2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you had a really good crop this year. Silo’s are full.👍
@robertburt90712 жыл бұрын
I one fall we were filling our 20 by 70 upright silo In the 70s I was climbing on the outside Just as my head was coming into the basket the plate came down on my head I was about 15 at the time Love all your video Keep up the great work
@williamburns97312 жыл бұрын
Great job boys. Your work ethic and tidyness on the farm is impeccable. All the best from Australia
@yetiofthenorth2 жыл бұрын
That's why I always liked hauling wagons with a smaller tractor, better maneuverability. But sometimes no matter how many times you back up and pull forward it just won't get close enough to the blower. Another pass around usually will do the trick. Loved the steel wheels on the tractor. Any chance we see a team of mules next?
@ichtus112 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric! As always great video! Blessings from the Netherlands!
@felipeschmidt48492 жыл бұрын
Iron wheels on that tractor that's interesting. Great explanations like always. Thanks and be save with all those moving parts
@mykecollins32552 жыл бұрын
After watching you climb up and down as many times as you did in this video...I had to go take a nap..lol! Thank you,as always,for sharing. Take care.
@davenhla Жыл бұрын
Back when I was farming with my Dad, we had the regular IH version of that blower. I know you were using neighbors stuff etc. but we ran our wagons off at 540PTO speed and unloaded them in no time. That was a long time ago now. That is the best design blower they ever made, you won't plug it unless yours is getting worn out. The unloader looks like a Patz and they still make them you can buy one brand new. Your Dad probably was not so much rusty as used to doing that back in the day with a smaller tractor.
@paulwalsh5482 жыл бұрын
going old school can't beat anything like it. You just have to imagine what it was like back in the days with all the old stuff but you still would've got the job done. great video.
@tedc.49562 жыл бұрын
I am always impressed with your honesty showing the goofs and 2nd attempts to make stuff work. Makes it more interesting. Looks like you are set for winter feeding. Glad you had help and glad you and your Dad wear ear protection around equipment. Hearing loss is no fun!
@jeffmcbride4692 жыл бұрын
Love the family aspect, Cousin Cody.
@SteveMccarthyAus2 жыл бұрын
Vey cool to see the unloaded at work and the smaller equipment, thanks for the videos
@beckyumphrey26262 жыл бұрын
Beautiful drone footage. Awesome channel.
@johnwoods67512 жыл бұрын
Dear Eric, I'm praying for you to be fully engaged in life to your satisfaction. After watching you for a couple seasons, you never cease the hard labor. I just want you to know, I am thankful for America's farmers. Its gotten much easier with advances in technology, but I'm watching you do things I am no longer able to accomplish. Good speed.
@glennkudlevicz23692 жыл бұрын
It took me awhile to watch all prior years. Now the videos are few and far between. I am a transplanted city boy. I enjoy seeing what it takes to run a dairy farm.. Thanks for the lessons. Great watching.
@hoophil2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see your cousin Cody helping out on the farm! Look forward to seeing him when he can help out. Great video Eric! So much hard work around the farm. Thanks for sharing with us through your awesome videos! I'm sure they take a lot of hard work too! Stay safe out there guys!
@downhilltwofour00822 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your very interesting farm-life with us!
@stromxtc20332 жыл бұрын
Another great video Eric! TY for your documentary efforts. I now see why y'all contact out the cutting, quite a job and that crew is fast!
@Ladypuppy5102 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video and great background music.
@lindadanielson78492 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful sight. A full silo
@julianearl50262 жыл бұрын
Great video ERIC ... most informative ... thankyou for making the time and effort to make it ... Hi to CODY too
@ericklamotte6172 жыл бұрын
Drone footage is amazing, great job.
@SUPERSORNO2 жыл бұрын
Those are some very interesting looking wheels on the neighbors tractor. I don't think i have seen anything like that on newer style equipment.
@defan4evr2 жыл бұрын
For menenite farmmers
@mikemiller1342 жыл бұрын
Some of the Amish aren’t allowed to have rubber tires
@buckilawncare1722 жыл бұрын
Nice video keep up the great work
@eugenespreutels83052 жыл бұрын
Yeah, brings back a lot of memories. That was our job since we were old enough to drive our old farmall M, bringing up silage wagons to the blower. Use to hate going up in the silo, always dark and noisy, when your 10 and dad says go up there and fix it, you go!
@boblangenberg78592 жыл бұрын
Every time you cut to the straight down view from the top of the silo, my head spins and I fall out of my recliner😜 go easy with that man! Great video tengen!
@davidbishop40152 жыл бұрын
Always interesting to see the farm prepare for another season.
@drsmith48062 жыл бұрын
I've been watching your videos for about a yr now & I can't wait for you guys to hit 500k subscribers. Your a hard working family with morals & good ethics we need more people like u guys in this country. Keep up the good hard work wish you all the best.🇺🇸🖒🇺🇸🖒
@sincerelybemore44462 жыл бұрын
I didn't want this video to end, can't wait to see the next one.
@rollingrock51432 жыл бұрын
LOVE seeing the older way of chopping sileage!
@magpie57102 жыл бұрын
Haven't been on much lately and this really made me miss all the things you show and teach us. Appreciate that it isn't just mindless watching but learning how things get and got accomplished. Thanks for the video, stay safe.
@cindymarker20872 жыл бұрын
Amazing what all goes into running a farm. Thanks for the extra work you do to put out videos.🐮
@jerrellmartin97152 жыл бұрын
That is a very interestingly looking unloader. Never seen one like it. All of ours are ring driven
@donstor12 жыл бұрын
I don’t think people in the city’s have a clue just how much you guy’s work an a farm like that. Thank you for all that you do to keep our food on the table.
@kmcinerney12 жыл бұрын
You are a very good example to your generation and younger. I'm sure your family is proud of how you show real farm life! Cmon people share these videos! Eric and family deserve to hit 500,000!
@janetdupree63532 жыл бұрын
First, I ❤️ the 🎶. Second, those silos are awesome and scary. The shots you take from 70➕ in the air……W😳W. You consistently produced top videos. Thanks for sharing the variety of life on a working dairy farm.
@brucemanley75932 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric for the silo tutorial! Interesting. Have yourself a great day! (Robin)
@alexdrake99312 жыл бұрын
Don't feel bad about having to take a second pass at the silo blower. We call the second run " the pass of shame". We've all had to do it. Luckily, it's not filmed when we do it though
@michaelladue56552 жыл бұрын
I know it wasn't easy thanks for taking the time to record all that, really cool to see.
@danpeterson89572 жыл бұрын
Thx for the interesting and different shots. Those top of the silo shots are crazy scary!!!
@Zeke-yv3nw2 жыл бұрын
Glad you got all of your silage in!
@ellisritz76542 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching the milking process as well as the harvest
@dougegbert422 жыл бұрын
Like the music 🎶 during the drone footage
@tjairicciardi97472 жыл бұрын
great video, very interesting to see how the silos work
@kotnikhomestead10692 жыл бұрын
it’s amazing to see how much work it takes so that customer can buy milk in store . many people are not even aware of it. we also have a small farm with 15 cows and it is really amazing to see such a big farm.
@harveystephens61152 жыл бұрын
Rookie wagon puller😃😃. Hehe. Enjoyed video. Any more corn. You would have had to bag it.
@shanelamell22292 жыл бұрын
Great job guys and thanks for sharing. Have a nice safe day!! PS: I enjoyed watching this!!!
@CooperDog7462 жыл бұрын
I know from my FS19 experience, you have the best forage harvester out there available
@dougdiplacido24062 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric.; It was nice to meet Cody. You sure know how to film your work and it is so relaxing to watch. thanks so much and see you on the next one.
@mrhumpty2 жыл бұрын
Love seeing how all of this stuff works... especially the old stuff.
@asquithmainlines6992 жыл бұрын
Gettin er done any way possible, thanks for another great video.
@larrygarner67222 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video.
@terrywhitall43922 жыл бұрын
Looks like your cows will be happy this winter
@jeffw80572 жыл бұрын
Awesome 'first-time' footage and angles. I appreciate it!
@TheDgdimick2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thew grass by the new barn really came in nice.
@seadog63512 жыл бұрын
Nice footage. Thanks.
@HalinaSundling2 жыл бұрын
Everything you film from the top of the silo and filming down my stomach turns. Terrified of heights. Your such a brave man
@lindascott21072 жыл бұрын
My heart goes into my stomach when you are up so high please be careful. Another good video
@beancountlynda2 жыл бұрын
Great views inside the silo! I've always wondered how it worked.
@danfinley36902 жыл бұрын
The drone footage is sweet
@chadpaider10092 жыл бұрын
I despise that type of unloader. So much maintenance... I had 3 of them to deal with. When I worked on a big dairy.. I'd take ring drives all day long with. Augers pulling in the feed to the blower.
@adammiddleton40372 жыл бұрын
Love the pull type choppers!
@bryankeator83962 жыл бұрын
Going old school. Getting excited. We haven't started corn. And I'm ready. Can ya tell lol
@paulpetzar74012 жыл бұрын
Music's been reminding me of Serenity.
@AuditRecon2 жыл бұрын
What an operation. I did some of the same things helping out on my Grandfathers farm in McConnellsburg PA back in the 60's. Of course many things have changed since then.
@sergiomarin17932 жыл бұрын
The tweels on that tractor are nice
@bryanhubner98482 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Haven’t seen a two row like that in use for quite some time.
@Marshall_Weber2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video and Much Love as Always 🐄 Man!!!!
@maxinerose66642 жыл бұрын
I chopped many a load of corn with a 350 Farmall and a two row chopper. We always ran the blower for 20 minutes before entering the silo. We did this for at least two weeks after filling. Those gas can be deadly.
@patmastrangelo87412 жыл бұрын
Bmr seems to be the best for the cows. 2nd year with it. Thanks for your videos
@homey30512 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing with us!
@Ever4432 жыл бұрын
Great information, glad your getting the harvest done. Did you ever find out why your "newest, used" JD tractor, the 7220 that you guys bought was running hot?
@jjarm2 жыл бұрын
Nice video Eric. Tractor and silo points of view very cool.
@johnboller76212 жыл бұрын
Loved the banjos in the back ground music.
@thepubliceye2 жыл бұрын
When I lived on the farm we tramped the silos down between wagon loads. Around the edges was the most important.
@hectorsfarm2 жыл бұрын
So encouraging to see you 'going around again'. I cannot reverse an articulated trailer for toffee!