As a former dairy farmer. I really enjoy watching your videos. I am amazed at how fast you are able to get all of the hay raked together and chopped up and blown into your silos. Back in my day we just had the smaller pull type forage choppers that simply did not have the capacity to move fast. Seemed like we were never quite able to get finished chopping before the rains came. I jus wanted to let you know that I appreciate all of the hard work you and your family put into your farm. And I am so glad you have your silos full, what a nice blessing. And a peaceful feeling for you all to know that your cows have plenty of feed now. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
@zzroupe2 жыл бұрын
You folks have an awesome farm!!! The dairy industry and all consumers such as my family are very lucky to have you!!!! Thank you for all the hard work!!
@douglasbusse41022 жыл бұрын
You certainly had a good problem with all that feed. Many farmers are struggling in Midwest due to drought. Thanks for the videos.
@topperhatschire2 жыл бұрын
Michigan has been flooded all summer. We're the lucky part of the Midwest
@asquithmainlines6992 жыл бұрын
It is always a good video when Eric breaks out the Holly Jolly oil mug.
@justwondering55402 жыл бұрын
Kevin F Does he wash it out and drink Milk out of it?
@asquithmainlines6992 жыл бұрын
@@justwondering5540 Rum and Eggnog. Only on Christmas day though.
@BlazeDuskdreamer2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. That cracks me up. Best not mistake that for hot chocolate.
@justwondering55402 жыл бұрын
lol
@matthoyle4842 жыл бұрын
The farm is looking great. The videos have been great, thanks Eric
@michaelc.38122 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos yet, Eric. Your dad is a great guy, and while I’ll likely never meet him, he is someone I like a lot. And you guys are blessed with the extra feed while so many out west are really struggling with keeping their herds alive. Finally, the video revenue is surely helping to make much-needed upgrades to the farm, even as simple as new tires when you need them. Nice job in helping the family farm grow.
@BlazeDuskdreamer2 жыл бұрын
Nailed it! Ha, ha. Two things I love though: the view from the top of the silo and the choppers working. Great video.
@dbrown83882 жыл бұрын
Nailed it lol
@lidsman22212 жыл бұрын
It's always good to have more crops than you know what to do with than not enough. Eric you may consider getting LEDs on that raking tractor. I noticed how dim the lights were.
@robynmorris79452 жыл бұрын
Oh my, what a terrible hot work space in the concrete silo!! Double pay, right🤣. What a great space it will be when all the crushed concrete is spread out. Sure hope that you did not get too much rain from the remains of “Ida”. Thank you Eric for another awesome video. I do agree, the view from the top of the silos is simply beautiful.
@ZekenStreak2 жыл бұрын
“Land of opportunity.” Great statement. I didn’t realize how hot & dusty the cement silos are. When I was a kid the neighbour had a 35’ wood silo & it didn’t have a roof. It was a heck of a job forking silage down to the cows in the wintertime. Lol Take care & stay safe. Cheers
@HomerJ19642 жыл бұрын
We had a 32’ Harvestore for high moisture corn, a 60’ Harvestore, and a 70’ cement stave silo on the Iowa farm I grew up on.
@galicianatura2 жыл бұрын
I see you from a small farm in Galicia (Spain). Thanks for sharing!
@dantomlinson44072 жыл бұрын
Great work Eric. Thank you for keeping the milk flowing. Thanks
@markrasmussen79182 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness silos came and went in my country. There’s still a few around but it’s mostly silage bags.
@geofflee86712 жыл бұрын
After seeing you from being inside that silo all sweaty and covered I won't complain so much when I mow and weed whack my yard. A useful tip. When oiling chains use a turkey baster. You're able to pinpoint where to apply the oil. Great video as always.
@jamesbeavan90572 жыл бұрын
Amazing how much work you and dad do in a day . Nice to see maintenance kept up on 4240. While down for tires and oil, might be good to check front wheel bearings . They always seem to sneak up on you . Great job !!Hay and silage work is really dirty .
@browneyes-cj8eg2 жыл бұрын
amazing.. I would be so claustrophobic in there. good job. love the footage of the working of the silo..
@emmaleamcelhinney86502 жыл бұрын
Glad you’re able to fill your silos. Iowa’s been split in the middle. Upper half is drought (just like the rest of the Midwest) and the lower part where we are we have too much rain. Thank you Eric for all you do.
@stalliontrainer2 жыл бұрын
Feeding your beautiful cows is serious work! Thanks for sharing this video with me.
@dimduk2 жыл бұрын
You are a very hard worker, thank you for all you do to help feed us.
@dmfor90012 жыл бұрын
I loved the hammer toss!! I respect how you and your dad are so calm. When that new tire went flat I may have been a tad bit frustrated. Up and down those silos must be a workout in itself. Prob helps with your basket ball jumps
@thomasperez44122 жыл бұрын
Hello Eric, what a good video of daily work that is always changing all in one day. I felt bad seeing you after the silo event. Sweat equity +++ .I admire your strong work ethic and daily effort to do the work required. I alway look forward to getting your updates. Please be safe and take care of your self. PS. your summer tan looks great on you. Tom in Minneapolis.
@ez19132 жыл бұрын
Hardest working tractor on the farm gets new shoes and some liquid love. Seems like the wheel rake is a longer lasting design. Thanks for sharing.
@rwf54232 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the Doc Halliday t-shirt your Dad had on. Great pitcher that exemplified perseverance on a marginal Jays team. Hated to see him leave but thrilled to see his ability be recognized with the Phillies - "RIP Doc". Eric, I truly appreciate yours and your fathers perseverance and dedication in all you do.....thanks!
@tidelovinyankee13682 жыл бұрын
I think it's time for a shower, Eric. I happy to see the amount of feed you have stored this year. So many western state farmers are hurting for feed with the drought, at least some eastern state farmers have an abundance. Mother nature is a fickle lady.
@dalemyers39452 жыл бұрын
Glad you got that in the silos before the rains Ida brought to your area, we got 3” and still counting .
@mbbuckeyes83862 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video! Appreciate all the time you put into your videos to share your work. 😊
@gtbproductions12 жыл бұрын
Beautiful farm. Really enjoy watching your farm.
@anthonyhengst29082 жыл бұрын
I know all about filling those stave silos and coming out looking like the Jolly Green Giant. Great video. Now, go hit the showers😉
@brucemanley75932 жыл бұрын
Yes, awesome view from the top of the silo!!
@jimmcginty23442 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, lots of hard work but you make it look easy. The place is really looking good.
@ilijaradovanov41322 жыл бұрын
There is nothing better than when you finish all the work on the farm, come home take a bath, lie back in the armchair and watch Eric. Greetings from Serbia! ;)
@john342612 жыл бұрын
a warm bath after work is always nice and it's also nice in the morning as a comfortable wake up call like just stand in the shower for a bit while waking up is nice
@equallywrong2 жыл бұрын
do not forget to light up a Marlboro and have a few good smokes.
@michael74232 жыл бұрын
@@equallywrong Marlboro killed my father, at least the lung cancer from them did!
@ilijaradovanov41322 жыл бұрын
Nah i dont smoke , i can only drink beer my friend ;)
@chadthate27822 жыл бұрын
@jeffreyworth68602 жыл бұрын
Great video eric, love the view of the farm from atop the silo, thanks for being a farmer
@boathead220002 жыл бұрын
Lots of good feed put up for the next year. It feels good that you had good crops this year and still lots of corn to cut yet.
@blessedfrank71012 жыл бұрын
your farm is my favourite Dairy Farm on youtube.Congrats Eric and all the hardwork you put into it.
@tracyshewell95442 жыл бұрын
Love the view of the farm from up on top of the silo. Great job.
@theaustrianboy94092 жыл бұрын
We use a rotary rake with 4 segments. It works 15 meters wide and produces wonderful swaths for the chopper
@ABCDEFG1237882 жыл бұрын
You’re such a hard worker!! Love it!
@mikeadkins18542 жыл бұрын
You are doing a great job on the farm.I like the way you guys are keeping it looking nice says a lot for your farm!👍👍👌🇺🇲
@tractorcorleone2 жыл бұрын
I always like to watch your farm videos - they are very varied and informative. You are doing a good job 👍👍
@sweethomevirginia77462 жыл бұрын
You handle each situation with a godly, hardworking spirit. Bless you!
@nathangandara96072 жыл бұрын
Glad yall take such good care of that old tractor. It will last another 50 years with good care like yall do
@albertbusscher42702 жыл бұрын
Great job, nice to see the concrete getting used. Will look nice and clean. Good to see Eric and Dad working so well together. Greetings from Australia
@rodlowder18372 жыл бұрын
As always from one project to the next on a dairy farm ( lots of hard work)
@danfinley36902 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Eric keep them coming and thanks for all you and your family so for us god bless
@jayborchardt47422 жыл бұрын
I am glad you are getting the cow chow, Ive leveled out silos in the summer, also baled hay, I was always the guy in the barn next to the roof getting that last bale in, its tough!
@stuartsplace1002 жыл бұрын
awesome crew,awesome setup
@Midwesternrailroader2 жыл бұрын
Eric, you and your dad are a great team. I always look forward to a new video. Great job and God bless.
@drsmith48062 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see you guys hit 500k. Eric I have few questions what's the purpose of the crops being planted in those sweeping angled rows? Why not straight rows & why does most chopping & silo filling happen in evening/ night?
@sergiomarin17932 жыл бұрын
They chop at night so the leaves on the alfalfa don't fall off
@drsmith48062 жыл бұрын
@@sergiomarin1793 thanks for info
@andywintz9592 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric, loved the view of the farm from the top of the silo.
@Michael88t2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Hope you faired well in the rain.
@davidcantu872 жыл бұрын
LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS ERIC
@chrisdurso33252 жыл бұрын
Love that your dad was rocking the Holiday t shirt!
@chaddeplazes66202 жыл бұрын
It’s great seeing your family farm do well. The videos are excellent!
@mitchellgourley36532 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos you do a great job and a lot of work
@charleslynch72742 жыл бұрын
Can't get enough of ur videos u do a great job
@JB-mf1zc2 жыл бұрын
Good show! God Bless!
@ericklamotte6172 жыл бұрын
I like the videos where you work on the tractors and farming equipment. Good job.
@vlearmoes70122 жыл бұрын
And a power wash is also needed on the tracktors, with a degreaser
@steveadams997082 жыл бұрын
Another great video Eric. I know I've said it before, but it gives me great pleasure to watch you working with your Dad, and your work ethic is beyond excellent!
@sueupham25192 жыл бұрын
Eric you are so valuable to the farm,,jack of all trades,and daring...we learn so much ....you and your dad work so good together,,,God bless you...
@hannahfoster92982 жыл бұрын
Love your vids keep up the good work
@waynecummins97132 жыл бұрын
You are by far the most hard working guy I've ever seen on KZfaq. 🇬🇧 👍
@lindascott21072 жыл бұрын
Am incredibly impressed at the work that you all do in a day. Great work ethic, well done
@nicholasayers80652 жыл бұрын
I liked the last video recap in the beginning you should do that every video !
@Marshall_Weber2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video and Much Love as Always 🐄 Man!!!
@TheGilbert481972 жыл бұрын
Thank you for what you show us, how do that pick up the hay and put in them carts, and glad to see everything coming to getter for the farm
@steveneal27062 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Very interesting Eric. Thank you so much
@TheFarmingLife2 жыл бұрын
It takes a lot of strength and energy to climb a silo. I don't know how you do it three or four times in a day
@kenprevatt12672 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a lot of work glad you share this
@jastewart97662 жыл бұрын
Where the old heifer barn was you should build a shed for the straw and hay bales before you chop them and always have stock in case prices go up
@gaylewatkins46852 жыл бұрын
Awesome operation! "Nailed it" 😎😎
@larrykeener79002 жыл бұрын
Glad you got your hay made before Ida hit. Thanks for the video.
@shaun34392 жыл бұрын
Love your videos
@jasonhilliker4922 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing what you do with your 'land of opportunity'
@bryankeator83962 жыл бұрын
I would have some actual lighting up on top of silos. U guys are up there in the dark few times would make it some much easier and safer
@JamesCool-sd7jz2 жыл бұрын
Went in the top unloading silo normal. Came out a sweating grass monster lol. Amazing video and very nice to learn about these silos.
@thelegonermaster2 жыл бұрын
I do wonder if it would be possible for y'all to do twitch livestreams of your day to day working. Would people actually watch it and/or would it be possible to stream off your phone/camera's. Much love from Idaho, love seeing the Dairyman on my feed!
@brucemanley75932 жыл бұрын
Hello Eric hope all is well with you and your family! Always wishing only the best for you.
@chriscrosby80122 жыл бұрын
Wow that was brutal for you !! Ug!! I do love the view from the top of the silo also just beautiful 😍
@julianearl50262 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video .. thank you ... the videos from on top of the silo were awesome ... if it could be done with better lighting would love to see the the machinery at the top of the silo ... 👍👍
@FortSnipe82 жыл бұрын
The farm is looking good
@michaelcollier87172 жыл бұрын
I truly enjoy your video s. I grew up working on farms this size
@josecarlosoliveira96442 жыл бұрын
One of the joys climbing the silo just to see the view
@gunsammo75822 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait for corn silage videos looks about ready
@mAGIKwill2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Eric! Very nice video once again! You might be able to qualify for the next F1 grand prix with these new tires ahah!
@betadoctor2 жыл бұрын
6:00 I bet that first whiff of air out of that silo is lovely ;)
@jeffbrooks61662 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video Eric.👍 the harvesting crew looks familiar do you know if they are out Quarryville Pa?
@i14692 жыл бұрын
Eric I have watched you for some time. You folks sure go though the tires! Did you get the cow pencil toppers?
@jimbeck60932 жыл бұрын
Man the JD needs a bath!! Lol!! Now that’s a way to add oil to a chain out of a coffee mug! Lol How is the chopped “feed” propelled up to the top of the silo?? Btw, this ole city boy from Raleigh, NC looks forward to your next video!!! Keep em coming!
@sueupham25192 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the plate on the green machine monster...! 😊
@arthursmith55152 жыл бұрын
When I need motivation, I watch your videos. Inspires me to get off my ass and get some work done.
@johnearhart88112 жыл бұрын
The finest oil cup I've ever seen. Lol. God Bless
@joaorafaellimaamaral43812 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric, i love your vids. I'm a dairy Farmer like you. Greetings from Brazil!
@HendricksonFamilyFarm2 жыл бұрын
Great video up the great work!!!
@jerrybowe59172 жыл бұрын
Good video nice View from top of silo I use to love it on top of the silo you sure get a work out going up and down
@tucobenedicto1092 жыл бұрын
Compact that in layers.
@braddarling14632 жыл бұрын
great videos and appreciate the hot hard work to be a farmer
@edharnish32942 жыл бұрын
I sure don't miss going up silos in the summer. Come to think of it i don't miss it any time of year.
@dougdiplacido24062 жыл бұрын
Have not seen your wife and child lately. Hope they are doing well. Good hammer throwing there Eric. Going into the silo sure did not look like fun. As always it is fun to watch you work o the farm. Thanks for sharing it with us. Till next time, peace.
@jodibabbitt37892 жыл бұрын
Silly question from a city girl - Eric, why do you plant in alternating swaths and not all in one large area?