Filling Silos with Corn Silage Day 1

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  • @RadicalLinguisticDescriptivism
    @RadicalLinguisticDescriptivism 3 місяці тому +76

    Yes! Classic corn silage harvest video with drone shots and music! Let's go!!! Its so cool to see the new silos getting filled! That off gassing was incredible. Other than one feeding issue they seem to be working perfectly. Looking forward to seeing them get filled the rest of the way.

  • @bobblossom2713
    @bobblossom2713 3 місяці тому +48

    I am amazed at the talents of the Harvester, the trailer drivers, the whole crew do a fantastic job. A pleasure to watch.

    • @jjarm
      @jjarm 3 місяці тому +4

      💯
      I agree with you. They do it everyday and are bound to get professional 😀. Very entertaining to watch.

  • @Xtremeraverbaby87
    @Xtremeraverbaby87 3 місяці тому +4

    The drone footage is amazing to see, it makes the combine eating up that crop look so satisfying. Wonderful to see the whole process from beginning to end in your new built silos

  • @dougcs1496
    @dougcs1496 3 місяці тому +25

    Best video yet 👏. Congrats on the first harvest in the new silos.
    I loved the shot of the silos filling up from the bottom. It gives great perspective on the amount of space those silos have for grain.
    Looking forward to seeing those robot feeders in action.

  • @jeremy1350
    @jeremy1350 3 місяці тому +20

    Hi Eric. Congrats on filling the remaining silos. Hopefully with good feed for awhile. Now the last component we need to see work as well are Rosie and Evie the robots !!!
    Hopefully the whole system will work fine !!

  • @johnbeam-d3v
    @johnbeam-d3v 3 місяці тому +7

    Miss cutting silage. Was my favorite part of farming. We ran a Massey 1105 with a 2 row header. 3 silage wagons and 2 6500 cevy dump trucks. 1 upright 65'tall and 1 pit about the size of your center pit. Thanks for taking me along. Loved the video. Brings back a lot of good memories.

  • @AurigaMV
    @AurigaMV 3 місяці тому +10

    Great video! Your attention to detail in harvesting corn silage and preparing the silos is impressive. It's awesome to see everything organized and running smoothly. Looking forward to the next updates!

  • @DonD532
    @DonD532 3 місяці тому +8

    Good video! It’s great to see that everything seems to be working as planned. Your farm has invested a lot recently with many improvements in almost all aspects of how you operate. Let’s hope they all work out as well!!

  • @jimmclean160
    @jimmclean160 3 місяці тому +9

    Excellent video Eric I wasn't sure how much the side of the settle but wow when you said it was at the bottom of the unloader and it settled a good 20' down it will make great feed for your cows ... At least you ain't got to pack down the bunk silos then cover them with plastic and tires

  • @rearlt
    @rearlt 3 місяці тому +3

    Eric, praise God for a good harvest so far. So excited to see the silos in use! Great footage in this video, especially the shot from inside the silo with the chopped corn coming down.

  • @jdschini
    @jdschini 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for producing another spectacular harvest video! Including the drone footage of your beautiful farming operation. And then taking time to add some awesome views from inside the silos while being filled. Brilliant! Thank you again for your attention to the details! And have a continued safe harvest season.

  • @rayaustin4400
    @rayaustin4400 3 місяці тому +23

    Loving this channel been watching for a long while amazing to see how much you've upgraded over the last few years ♥️

  • @fuelpagan1
    @fuelpagan1 3 місяці тому +13

    That shot inside showing how the deflector worked pushing the feed against the walls was very cool.

  • @isaiahmwangi-u2x
    @isaiahmwangi-u2x 3 місяці тому +4

    I can tell you re happy with the progress of succesful first parking of corn in the silos.
    I really learn alot from your farm skills.

  • @davidbishop4015
    @davidbishop4015 3 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for sharing the process with us. You and your dad have a very special set-up going on at the farm. Looking forward to seeing the automatic feeding work.

  • @Ticky66MN
    @Ticky66MN 3 місяці тому +15

    Dang, that is impressive. Has to be exciting to use those brand new silos. I hope it works out well. That blower is so impressive to me! We struggled at times blowing into an 80' Harvestore in the 80's. That takes all you can give it and it goes up 135? So cool!

  • @dalestinnett324
    @dalestinnett324 3 місяці тому +2

    Well yet another outstanding video! I’ve watched you and your family’s farm transform for a couple of years now and am so impressed that you always make sure that everything you do and buy is done to ensure the best results for the heard of the best kept cows in America! I also love all the harvesting videos watching the Massey Ferguson tractors at work.

  • @hoophil
    @hoophil 3 місяці тому +5

    Fantastic video Eric! Love seeing the silos on a farm. So many do away with them. Your videos are amazing, such great content and views! Thank you and stay safe and healthy!

  • @robpersons
    @robpersons 3 місяці тому +4

    This is great information on how to store corn in a silo. Please keep all the details in as you do.

  • @BlazeDuskdreamer
    @BlazeDuskdreamer 3 місяці тому +15

    What a tremendous view from the top of those new silos!

  • @pattiwagner1980
    @pattiwagner1980 3 місяці тому +2

    It is so interesting to see how everything works- the machinery, the crops, the upgrading and constant changing and improving. Thank you and your family for sharing your lives with us!
    Much love to you and yours'!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dairyfarmer9346
    @dairyfarmer9346 9 днів тому

    Ich bin absolut begeistert und beeindruckt wie professionell ihr eure neuen Hochsilos betreibt und managt. Auf deine Farm kannst du wirklich stolz sein. Da wäre ich gerne selber dabei! Denke aber bitte immer an die Sicherheit! Das heißt am besten immer mit Seilsicherung klettern und vor dem Betreten des Silos sicher sein, dass keine Gase mehr im Silo sind. Den Mais immer über 40 % Trockenmasse silieren (vermindert Gasbildung) und immer vorher frische Luft mit dem Gebläse hinein blasen. Zur Kontrolle gibt es Gasmessgeräte. Danke für dein Video.

  • @dougdiplacido2406
    @dougdiplacido2406 3 місяці тому +6

    Great idea with the plastic on the ground to get every bit of silage into the silo. You will save a lot of fuel not having to pack the bunkers not to mention the cost of the plastic liner and cover. Also nice to see the new silos put into service. The summer sure seemed to go fast. Seems like just a few weeks ago you were planting. Do you think you will ever need another silo? Amazing how much gas was coming out of the silo, i learned more about how they work today. i love your educational videos. Great video and thanks till next time.

  • @Happybluedog-t2q
    @Happybluedog-t2q 3 місяці тому +7

    So cool to see you cutting the physical labor down great for your dad and your body will thank you when you get to be your dads age.

  • @nuprinfeelgood
    @nuprinfeelgood 3 місяці тому +6

    Congratulations on the harvest, always a good day when the Corn comes in. And you didnt have to work until midnight setting tires, another bonus.

  • @robynmorris2408
    @robynmorris2408 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for a great video !!! AMAZING to see and a great education for this old grandma. Keep up the great work.

  • @CK-yi6pc
    @CK-yi6pc 3 місяці тому +4

    Excellent planning, this new system install is so cool!
    🇺🇸🇨🇱

  • @fokkerd3red618
    @fokkerd3red618 3 місяці тому +8

    You guys have this down to a science. I'm impressed.

  • @bryanhubner9848
    @bryanhubner9848 3 місяці тому +9

    Great video Eric!! I really enjoyed it and appreciate your time and work to put these together.

  • @jonplante7589
    @jonplante7589 3 місяці тому +6

    Such a cool video! I love chopping and learning about Silos is very interesting. Great job!

  • @mikemontgomery7337
    @mikemontgomery7337 3 місяці тому +2

    How many of neighboring farmers are watching you and all the changes your making !! Especially the robot feeders !! Someone has to step up and advance w technology!! Good for you !!

  • @BlazeDuskdreamer
    @BlazeDuskdreamer 3 місяці тому +8

    Harvest never gets old.

  • @windirono5409
    @windirono5409 3 місяці тому

    This is something I wait for all year. Getting to see the progression of the expansion and going through the seasons. Love the content!!

  • @Zeke-yv3nw
    @Zeke-yv3nw 3 місяці тому +3

    Things seem to be going good so far. Can't wait to see the rest of silage harvest.

  • @DamoQ888
    @DamoQ888 3 місяці тому +6

    I'll miss the harvester blowing straight from the field to bunker silo

  • @robwegner3705
    @robwegner3705 3 місяці тому +5

    Looking good on the corn silage for 2024!

  • @Mike-zs7bk
    @Mike-zs7bk 3 місяці тому +4

    Biggest silo I ever helped fill was 20x60, just amazing how much that settled over night!

  • @MichaelCuthbertson-zl6in
    @MichaelCuthbertson-zl6in 3 місяці тому +2

    You are a LEGEND Eric!
    A credit to your family!
    Blessings from Australia.👍🏾

  • @irvenrathburn9421
    @irvenrathburn9421 3 місяці тому +8

    Looks like a good day and a lot less work than the bunkers.

  • @andrewterry8092
    @andrewterry8092 3 місяці тому

    What a treat it has been to watch you build this system over the summer. Wow! What progress, everything looks great. I can't imagine how good it will feel to have the robot running out feed for the first time. Good luck and well done!!!

  • @BBQNBLUES
    @BBQNBLUES Місяць тому

    EXCELLANT Video of the amount of Work Farmer's do to produce our foods. Even Feeding the Cattle throughout the Winter is never considered by the public.

  • @stevebiddle8912
    @stevebiddle8912 3 місяці тому +4

    Another great video. Glad to see you getting silage cut. Everything working great. Stay safe.

  • @JackieDannenberg
    @JackieDannenberg 3 місяці тому

    I was excited for you to get these silos “in work” as they say at NASA. I’ll bet you’re really excited ! How long till everything’s operational ? You must be counting the days ! Saving wear and tear on tractors with the harvest and feeding. That’s wonderful ! Hope it all works well for you in the cold weather with snow.

  • @billpotmesil
    @billpotmesil 3 місяці тому +3

    Exciting. Very nice camera for the top of the silos!

  • @WFCinSC
    @WFCinSC 3 місяці тому +3

    That shot at 16:59 with the cows watching the chopper, perfect.

  • @ANW-cl7bw
    @ANW-cl7bw 3 місяці тому

    Great video! Also hats off to your custom operator for working with you switching back and forth between silos and types of corn to get the silos filled properly! I know from experience that it is necessary but not necessarily fun😂

  • @jackkilgannon1644
    @jackkilgannon1644 3 місяці тому +2

    Great video, looks like the new stilos are worth all the money! Nice and easy for aswell! Keep on working hard Eric and family👊🏼

  • @robinghunt
    @robinghunt 3 місяці тому

    I’m so glad to see the plastic to catch stuff. I’ve been yelling at you watching these videos for years to do that. I know you all clean up afterwards but I’m sure it’s going to make the job easier. Love your work.

  • @TheDumpTrailerGuyLLC
    @TheDumpTrailerGuyLLC 3 місяці тому

    It used to take so many people helping you, now its just you watching a monitor and scooping up the stuff that spills. So much easier and less stressful I'm sure. Very Impressive

  • @BlenderRookie
    @BlenderRookie 3 місяці тому +2

    In those tall silos, will the juice move down to the bottom over time and does that lead to the bottom spoiling?

  • @tkinvy9750
    @tkinvy9750 3 місяці тому

    Good to see you trying new things👌
    Also your typical humble approach second guessing but explaining your thoughts and learnings so well.
    Thank you

  • @andrewsmith2591
    @andrewsmith2591 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video from the top of the silos and the drone shots are great too. Your videos are always fun to watch but also very educational too. I love watching your channel.

  • @rndmcnflct
    @rndmcnflct 3 місяці тому +32

    The shot of the gas was amazing. Surprised you could actually see it.

    • @jerrellmartin9715
      @jerrellmartin9715 3 місяці тому +2

      It's usually worse on a bigger silo... I've seen it Plenty of times on ours.

    • @MorganOtt-ne1qj
      @MorganOtt-ne1qj 3 місяці тому +2

      It's almost eerie, you can see it at your feet when you are in a silo that's just been filled.

    • @knfrmer
      @knfrmer 3 місяці тому +1

      He needs to be extremely cautious with his conveyor opening and feed room right there. That stuff can kill quickly

  • @dizydiz
    @dizydiz 3 місяці тому +1

    Can you talk about owing equip cost vs contracting to custom cutting? And calf breading for beef farmers? Cost, hassle. Keep up the good work!

    • @tmzz3609
      @tmzz3609 Місяць тому

      I don't think any dairy farmers can afford to own a self propelled forage harvester unless they also run a custom harvest business........
      But then your aren't a dairy farmer....... You are a custom harvester who owns a dairy.
      It's basically two opposite ends of the hard work spectrum.
      Dairy farmers never get a day off but are always home. Custom Harvesters get half the year off but also spend half the year away from home.

  • @Gonefishing-hm3jv
    @Gonefishing-hm3jv 3 місяці тому

    I've always wondered how farming works,always wonderd how silos get filled. Very informative, Cool

  • @darrenk4507
    @darrenk4507 3 місяці тому +2

    Just curious your thoughts on how much better/ taller the replanted beans on the home farm look. Was it just the timing/ weather with the 1st planting, or something else?

  • @scottschaeffer8920
    @scottschaeffer8920 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for doing such a thorough job of explaining the steps!

  • @albertbusscher4270
    @albertbusscher4270 3 місяці тому

    Great to see all your hard work is getting results. The silos will be a big time saving for you. Greetings from Australia

  • @rogerofrhodri
    @rogerofrhodri 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video as usual, very informative on every aspect of how you harvest and store your feed.

  • @dennismartin03
    @dennismartin03 3 місяці тому

    Awesome video! Interesting to see those silos get filled. Loved the drone footage

  • @markweiler8172
    @markweiler8172 3 місяці тому +2

    I always thought the cows preferred the drier silage.
    It’s been 30 years since I’ve had anything to do with cows.
    We never were close to the production the dairy are seeing today.
    I’m very interested to see how your cows will produce on the drier silage

  • @Dan-qy1rg
    @Dan-qy1rg 3 місяці тому

    Great explanation, good for us novice to know what you're doing and understand the reasoning behind your processes. Thanks for sharing, I hope you have a great evening!

  • @billjoat
    @billjoat 3 місяці тому +3

    So if you're already looking for corn to fill the silo's, does this mean you will plant more next spring?

  • @jaapbruijn1300
    @jaapbruijn1300 3 місяці тому +2

    It makes sense to have dryer feed on the bottom of the silo. The moisture of the more moist feed on top of it will make it moist.

  • @franciscosandiego3026
    @franciscosandiego3026 3 місяці тому +9

    Great video brother from the imperial county ca 🚜🚜🚜

  • @Mauroc2202
    @Mauroc2202 3 місяці тому +5

    Finalmente dopo 4 anni che ti seguo avete messo il tendone sotto il silos

  • @mattshell7753
    @mattshell7753 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the video Now everything makes a lot more sense How your big new silos work Love watching your videos. From down here in the Missouri Ozarks

  • @frankdavis1234
    @frankdavis1234 3 місяці тому

    You and your dad are pretty awesome. Hard working Americans doing good things for the people. Thanks for what you do.

  • @p4pacrust
    @p4pacrust 3 місяці тому +1

    Curious to hear what the custom guys think of the new silo setup and how they liked loading into it as opposed to the old setup. I'd imagine they enjoy seeing you guys upgrading and growing as much as all of us viewers.
    22:29 that is crazy that you can see all that gas actively coming out of the silo

  • @jbbrown7907
    @jbbrown7907 3 місяці тому +4

    The old Farmall we used on the blower had a smoke stack that would glow red.

  • @mrpesky163
    @mrpesky163 3 місяці тому +1

    Great going, looking real good. Hey, I noticed that your tractor lanes next to the silos look like they're not packed well and are loose like marbles. You might need some "fines" or stone dust added to lock that in a little better. Advice from the cheap seats, lol. 👍

  • @cooletijdgast
    @cooletijdgast 3 місяці тому

    Amazing view on top of the silos, must be fun to watch the farm from way above!

  • @troypersson7630
    @troypersson7630 3 місяці тому +2

    You need to put one of the weather cameras on top of the silo. I love the view from up there but it always gives me the willies when you look straight down.

  • @Vernon-Chitlen
    @Vernon-Chitlen 3 місяці тому +2

    How much will you save not buying plastic to cover bunkers?

  • @james-i1d
    @james-i1d 3 місяці тому

    the inside shots of the silo was so cool and the video from inside the silo was great thank u

  • @jazzerbyte
    @jazzerbyte 3 місяці тому +2

    I was astonished at the first silo switch until I realized that it was switching to put dry matter in the bottom of both. Surprised that corn silage could plug with that giant blower system.

  • @jjarm
    @jjarm 3 місяці тому

    What a great video Mr Eric. Awesome to see you put those big badboy silos to work!

  • @michaelrust7614
    @michaelrust7614 3 місяці тому +1

    Eric, curious 🤔 is there any thoughts as to silo wall wear from the silage being directed to bounce off the walls instead of directly dropping into the center. I know it's a long-term question. But wondered. Great program, look forward to seeing you each week.😊

  • @goldinvestments1314
    @goldinvestments1314 3 місяці тому

    How do you plan out your year? That’s amazing you had planned 3 months ago to grow short season corn to have a dry stalk. Good job.

  • @x_Dude1
    @x_Dude1 3 місяці тому +1

    Having a safety harnas climbing the ladders on the silo looks smart for myself. Just a belt that can connect to a safe cable?

  • @christokaloudis2050
    @christokaloudis2050 3 місяці тому +3

    Great shot from inside man nicely done never seen that done before

  • @81carrerasc
    @81carrerasc 3 місяці тому

    Eric, I love watching these harvesting video's, they are so relaxing.
    The camera shot of the feed dropping down was a great new angle.
    Can you give us viewers an indication of the custom crews fees ......... do they charge on hours / acres / tonnage ......... would be very interesting to get a further insight.
    I also am impressed by their work ethic ....... drive up and get straight into it.
    I'm sure they're quite sought after.
    G'day from Oz !

  • @trainfan7316
    @trainfan7316 3 місяці тому +2

    Your content is amazing n your farm is awesome. Keep the great content coming. Plus can you do bigger sizes for your merch please

  • @jppom1880
    @jppom1880 3 місяці тому

    I love so much your video. Now I look like I know my stuff because of you and the way you show and explain every thing.

  • @danpeterson8957
    @danpeterson8957 3 місяці тому +1

    Yay! Harvest bluegrass!!! Was hoping I’d hear some again!!

  • @JohnJ-q5j
    @JohnJ-q5j 3 місяці тому +2

    I love the views from the top of the silo's

  • @cletusschaub4398
    @cletusschaub4398 3 місяці тому

    Great job I remember the cows drinking the run off from the silo they got pretty loopy was funny

  • @Dereck_Ryan
    @Dereck_Ryan 3 місяці тому

    I knew silage gases were a thing, but I didn't expect it to be off-gassing that much. Thanks for that visual, it sure puts things in perspective!

  • @theimaginator16
    @theimaginator16 3 місяці тому

    Great idea with the plastic under the blower. You're able to get a lot more of the spillage cleaned up. I noticed quite a bit got left behind with the first silo.

  • @CharlesReiche
    @CharlesReiche 3 місяці тому +2

    Yesssss the annual corn chopping musical aerial montage!

  • @WiedemannPhotography
    @WiedemannPhotography 3 місяці тому +1

    Curious what you do with the robot feeders when you will be filling that one silo. I see the blower and tractor were on its path.

  • @JohnDeereGuy-l6q
    @JohnDeereGuy-l6q 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome chopping video... chopping corn is always my favorite time of year

  • @mikegozdziewski3289
    @mikegozdziewski3289 3 місяці тому +3

    I wish you the best with the big investment your family made. Safe harvest 😊

  • @tonykazz2779
    @tonykazz2779 3 місяці тому +2

    outstanding storytelling,
    Outstanding Visuals
    Delightful Music
    ***** 5 Star *****

  • @eldenshore744
    @eldenshore744 3 місяці тому

    Awesome videos, I have enjoyed watching your videos for years!!
    What percentage of loss can you expect during harvest? Silage that ends of on the ground during onload into the trailer on field, and then during unload from trailer to silo?

  • @jmalone2758
    @jmalone2758 3 місяці тому +3

    One suggestion, since you have to scoop what gets spilled, why not make a simple clip-on shield and attach to the discharge shute of the wagon?

    • @ArmpitStudios
      @ArmpitStudios 3 місяці тому

      Because it would have to be attached and detached with every load, and the drivers don't have time for that. Plus, it still wouldn't stop the tiny bit of spillage that happens. It gets tossed off of the rotors and everything. It's part of silage life.

    • @daveklein2826
      @daveklein2826 3 місяці тому +2

      Because the wagons have zero time to mess around

    • @jmalone2758
      @jmalone2758 3 місяці тому

      @@daveklein2826 only takes a second or two to place and pulls off just as easy. I guess when free labor is readily available no compromise can be made. Too bad we still arent mowing hay with a 5 foot cycle bar and horses.

    • @ArmpitStudios
      @ArmpitStudios 3 місяці тому

      @@jmalone2758 Free labor? They have to pay the custom choppers to do that. And many people still do mow hay with sickle bar mowers.

    • @daveklein2826
      @daveklein2826 3 місяці тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @dpeagles
    @dpeagles 3 місяці тому +1

    Modern Farming is truly amazing.

  • @BarnyardEngineering
    @BarnyardEngineering 3 місяці тому +3

    How fast can they dump off a load? Well, obviously too fast plugging the pipe like that.... That's one reason why bunker silos got so popular.

  • @randyh.6019
    @randyh.6019 3 місяці тому +1

    132 feet woo!! good excerside I said the same thing when I was your age now at 60 I DONT miss climbing silos at all and mine were only 75 feet!!

  • @cafox4275
    @cafox4275 3 місяці тому

    It'd be kinda cool to see a time lapse of the feed settling in the silo, if you could set that up. Keep up the good work!