Chopping Straw Into The Dairy Barn with Gehl 400 Chopper and International 1256

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Chopping Straw Into The Dairy Barn with Gehl 400 Chopper and International 1256

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8 ай бұрын

Old Man Winter has yet to show his face, which is fine with the Trinity Dairy crew. The cows are still going out onto pasture at night and we're almost into December. As nice as the weather is, soon enough the temps are going to drop which means the cows are going to have to start staying in the barn at night. That means the cows will need some bedding. Alan hooks up the 1256 to the 400 Gehl Chopper and chops our big squares of straw up into the barn. We end the video by remembering 3 family members we have recently lost.
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Trinity Dairy was established in 2006, in Minnesota. Alan and Jennifer farm with their 5 children; Jessica, Justin, Jordan, Joshua, and Jason. We milk a mix of 33 Jersey, Holstein, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, and Ayrshire cattle. We also enjoy sharing our family's love of Draft Horses and using them for logging and other farm work. Dairy Farming in Minnesota can be challenging, but it's a lifestyle we really enjoy. Subscribe today to watch our small family dairy farm and family grow while continuing to thank our Lord for the blessings we've been given.

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@ryanlesperance7926 8 ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to lose a close farmer that you can learn from. It's getting harder and harder to find them

@douglasmacarthur8775 8 ай бұрын

6:38...........What a wonderful tribute to those (3) men !

@stevenhancock7462 8 ай бұрын

Good to see you and brother working together

@jamesbristow5740 8 ай бұрын

That's a rough go of it, sorry to hear. I think I just recently got over some stuff from losing my pops 2.5 years ago. Take care of each other.

@glennschlorf1285 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your losses.... Ive lost so many farmer friends and neighbors Ive looked up to as well... every Video you post reminds me of the life I yearn for and miss... I miss farming I miss milking cows. I miss the freindships, the nieghborly ways... I miss the connection. I miss family.. I miss the memories of the best times... I miss planting corn and oats I miss baling the hay... I miss driving tractors... Filling silos... working all day the joys the sorrows... These videos your family posts just take me home... I wish I could be participating in this

@maddog2771 8 ай бұрын

If we don't see you before Christmas . My wife and I want to wish you and the kid a marry Christmas.

@dannygoss2649 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss Alan the dairy farm and family i used to work for just recently lost there mother she was 93 and raised ten kids and did the books and paper work for farm until she was no longer with us right after that I lost my uncle just a part of life God has a plan for them

@herbhouston5378 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, that's a good idea to use that chop straw for your application. I remember when I was a kid, the wheat that we had was taller back in those days... and the long stringy straw was difficult at times. That was a very nice thing you did at the end of the video. To acknowledge who they are and the impact they had on your family's lives. That's a nice thing to do❤

@robertenglebrecht668 8 ай бұрын

Trinity dairy is known for clean cows in the winter time. We now know the secret.

@tkgaming8819 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your losses you guys do a great job keep it up

@farawayfarm2520 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful bedding. A lot easier to handle that way. Nice tribute at the end of the video. 👍

@kevinwilliams563 8 ай бұрын

Very sorry for the loss of your family members. I guess maybe the Good Lord had some new acreage to be farmed in heaven. Take care guys and treasure every moment with your family.

@bioniclife 8 ай бұрын

Touching tribute to your friends! People underestimate the connection of folks in the ag community. Sorry for your loss.

@DonWelter 8 ай бұрын

My thoughts and prayers for the loss of your family members. Everyone has played an important part in a family's heritage. Quite a setup for chopping straw into the barn loft.

@jrbpa5775 8 ай бұрын

When I was growing up on the dairy farm back in the late 50’s, we did things like your doing with the chopper. I look back and it scares me now, trip and go into the chopper, over!!! Never thought of it then, we should have had an emergency shut off for the auger close…. Thx for the video…

@faFsman 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss 🇮🇪

@bodiehot 8 ай бұрын

sorry for your loss

@ronaldfeuerstein435 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. You do take really good care of your cows and the family business. Most of that care of cows is a lost art in the big operations of today. Iam sorry to hear of the losses of so many people who has been a big part of your life. They will always live on though you and your family..

@robertburt9071 8 ай бұрын

My deepest condolences to all neighbours friends and family You have great beding there

@ericpryce7311 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss.

@danmcgowan8563 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss, They all looked like the lived very active lives.

@johnclarkkitner9556 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss. I miss couple old farmers I use to work for.

@clintonchristopher138 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for y'all's loss alot of the old Farmers around here in NC that I learned a lot from and respected have passed away to they don't make em like them anymore

@duanebolen543 8 ай бұрын

That looks very nice. The cows should just love laying on that.an should be better for the barn cleaner good job

@Lazzar1958 8 ай бұрын

Condolences for your losses, may their legacy carry on thru you.

@anthonyhengst2908 8 ай бұрын

That works pretty slick the way you do that.

@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586 8 ай бұрын

So sad to lose anyone and it does seem to go in groups and it seems like the sadness will never end. But, it is a part of living. Please accept my condolences and prayer that God will give you all strength and healing. Thank you for this video, that straw really was well shredded and I bet Alan and Paul were very tired that night.

@MichaelDoering-js2gl 8 ай бұрын

Hi guys, sorry about losing people that are close to you. We also used chopped straw but we used to chop right in the field and then blow it up in the barn, I didn’t like the mess up in the barn though. We used to chop corn stalks right after corn picking and if it was dry enough we would leave the last three forage wagons full to the roof and just push them up in the barn for the winter. Times are changing pretty quick though. New ideas are changing everything , farms are getting bigger and bigger. Nice video, take care,🇨🇦👍🚜❤️

@colorado1088 8 ай бұрын

I have a 1890's family journal from DeKalb Co., IL where they talk about chopping the tops of the corn before picking when it was still green. Do you figure they would be feeding that to livestock or for bedding?

@MichaelDoering-js2gl 8 ай бұрын

@@colorado1088 I am not sure, I have never heard of that, sorry.

@hartungdairyfarm0713 8 ай бұрын

Nice way to bed down stalls in the barn👌. Sorry for your losses 🙏

@jamesmorrison1884 8 ай бұрын

Hello enjoyed your video Sir. I know when someone passes away its not easy just remember there just ahead around the corner. Like to meet you one day have a good one see you then.

@Richard-ml1te 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss it hard to loose a mentor

@cadcad4974 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for the loss of three of your fellow farmers, I know it hurts to see them one day smiling and then never to see them again! Life is filled with good emotions and memories that will fill the emptiness as we heal! 🙏🙏🙏

@mennoreuten1563 8 ай бұрын

Its always hard but life goes on and memories are for ever, take care and greetings from a Dutch dairyfarmer

@toddvandyke1023 8 ай бұрын

Alan, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of such great people. We pray that with time and great memories that the lord may ease your pain. God bless and be safe

@duanebolen543 8 ай бұрын

When I worked on the dairy farm? We went with regular field chopper and chopped.corn Took the screen out. Chopped corn stocks and blow up in the barn for betting at 1 of the guys farm that we worked with together

@gsw313 8 ай бұрын

You are doing a great job Alan running the farm as usual. I really enjoy your videos. God bless you and sorry for your losses.

@jimwerner636 8 ай бұрын

We are so sorry for your losses it is never easy especially this time of year. May God bless you and your family

@ryanbachman9227 8 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers. God bless

@matthewthomas5494 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for the loss of friends and family. Another great video and keep up the great life

@joutdoorsmen23 8 ай бұрын

So sorry your loss prayers for You and Your family and friends

@Travis_Rivers 8 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry Alan keep that farm going just the way you are and they'll forever live on my friend much love to you and family and God bless ❤

@ronzezulka6646 8 ай бұрын

Hey Allen,,,sorry to hear about another friend and farmer lost. Upside,,straw didn't seem too dusty,,and that's a great way to handle it.

@davidbarnes706 8 ай бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss Alan

@MATTREBARCHEK28 8 ай бұрын

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF THE FEW FARMERS IN YOUR AREA

@ralphriddle8864 8 ай бұрын

Very nice job and God bless y'all and pray for you and your family and friends

@frankallen9419 8 ай бұрын

Love your videos may God bless you all and merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

@mannymello104 8 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss

@grantpowers 8 ай бұрын

Hi Allen/ Jen and kids,,, got my new hoodie and winter beanie for the season, they are great,, hope all of trinity dairy family has a good holiday season 😎😎 ( from your merch store )

@brandonhoad9033 8 ай бұрын

I've got a 400 in the corner of barn unused since I got the 600. Have swiped some parts but if you need something I probably have it.

@ronniewayne5748 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video as always

@MorganOtt-ne1qj 8 ай бұрын

I used a WIC electric small bale chopper to shred newspaper for bedding freestalls. Had to be careful with the Washington Post supply, cows only wanted to come in the LEFT side of the Parlor if I used to much of it! 😂 Great video!

@trinitydairy 8 ай бұрын

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@dlzastera 8 ай бұрын

Hello Alan, always tuff to lose people who are close to the family. Merru Christmas to you and your family.

@TomSmith-me7ph 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your losses, great videos, thanks for sharing.😊

@mleppert8535 8 ай бұрын

Folks don't see how good little farms like yours are. Big farms produce nothing but a lot of waste. No children, GMO corn and beans that we can't eat. And did l mention, ethenol that folks overseas say is ten times worse for our air then coal or curd oil. The big farm agenda is from Sociallist God haters. They shall receive their reward. So glad to see you still using that good old machinery. May you and your family have a blessed Christmas!

@stevecobb7844 8 ай бұрын

I can appreciate your thoughts and comments. I like small operations. I also realize without large ones there would not be enough food production.

@mleppert8535 8 ай бұрын

Good morning! I must make mention that l didn't want my comment to seem hurtful to big farmers. But, mega farms don't produce healthy food. For over 50 years hassidic socialists that totally run our government have been bent on Getting rid of the small farm family. Now there are very few left in most Of the US, and most of those are struggling or on their way out. Big farms need to quickly heed Christ's words and "sell all that they Have and give to the poor" before it's To late! There is one near Timber lake SD setting up young farm couples with land that he bought for The cost he paid decades ago. That Is very remarkable these days! But we are loosing so many people Every day, and there isn't even a small fraction of new born babies!!! Please folks wake up!!! Stop listening to these wicked people in Government. Stop putting the children we have in socialist US schools. They are all the same. Just stop doing what's wrong and Our Savior will have mercy, and spare us. Also don't listen to the Preachers that say we should be subject to this wicked government! That is a lie! Read His word without The Zionist preachers glasses. "He that hath hears to hear, let him Hear"

@johnhenderson299 8 ай бұрын

Great Idea

@MATTREBARCHEK28 8 ай бұрын

WE WOULD CHOP CORN STALKS FOR OUR BENDING

@nightrider6769 8 ай бұрын

Hey Alan, I see your brother is there quite often helping you doesn't he have his own farm? Does he have any calls or is he just plant stuff in the field?

@trinitydairy 8 ай бұрын

He'll be taking over my parent's farm someday, but for now, he just enjoys coming over and lending a hand.

@randyvilleneuve4907 8 ай бұрын

That is what we used for bedding. We blew it into a barn that is connected to the main barn I believe it was originally a square silo. Need to wear a dust mask when handling it coming out. Just a point of safety I really did not like your chopper setup. One bad slip into that chopper and it would not be good. Consider adding a railing on the chopper side of your wagon. It would not hinder slading the slabs to the chopper.

@french-canadianfarmer5049 8 ай бұрын

Yes I remember the video with the old silage chopper. Is it permanently retired?

@trinitydairy 8 ай бұрын

It's, may be called back into action, you never know!

@davidmicalizio824 8 ай бұрын

❤ 🐄

@CMDSR 8 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss. Over 150 years of farming knowledge loss between the 3. Technology helps but not replaces experience that OJT can’t be learned from a book. Education has its place but so does sweat and an aching back.