Great video Eric. The drone parts were amazing. I'm excited to see you climb the outside ladder to the top so we can the see the fabulous view from the top. The top would be a great place for a satelite office!!
i have poured a lot of concrete for bridges all over. and that system they have setup is one of the coolest things i ever seen. really brings back the old nostalgic feeling. thanks
I was a PM for a concrete company back in the day. We did some bridge work too. I got told by someone from the BLM "that we PLACE concrete." :) I wonder if placing an anchor for pipe to allow a pump to hook up at the bottom then the cart operator could chug the pump to fill the cart. Or, the pipe could be plumbed to attach to the hopper. That said, the formwork may only be rated at a slow rate per hour.
"strange feeling that I'm being watched"... well, I mean, you're carrying around a camera that represents 434,000 people who are interested in what you're doing... =). Great vids as always, interesting to watch horizontal bunker space get turned into vertical silos...
Interesting instalment, be interesting to see the changes coming to the farm. In the U.K. farmers are being done over with milk pricing so watch with interest how you’re keeping the farm profitable and functioning in a way that keeps the tradition alive. Can’t blame you for trying new things and soon I fear complete automation of farming and losing the family traditions of dairymen and farmers. You can also tell how much you all care for the animals and each improvement is calculated on not just cost and time but the animal welfare is paramount.
Thank you for giving us a look at how they pour; that was so interesting. I have seen a few silos, and it was always a wonder how they poured them in the past. It would be interesting to watch them switch out the forms to move up. I have seen slip forming on a dam, and I wonder just how similar the forming of your silo is.
They unlock the bottom form and pull it up and lock it in on top. We have 3 poured silos on our farm. The last one was in the mid 70s. 1st one in 50s lol
Thanks to the Silo crew for letting us have a look at their work. That cement cart is a ride like no other. I'd be checking the rigging on that swinging arm often but I would do it. 8:15 I chucked when Erik mentioned he feels like he's being watched lately, by two guys, while thousands of us are looking over his shoulder at the same time! I guess you can't edit real life eh Erik? Cheers to all. 🇨🇦
Great video! Old tried and true method is great, spent summer on dairy farm in Perry County in early 70's and that is how they contructed a Star silo then. They were milking 50 cows, farm is still operating today.
Eventually the whole Farm will be done by robots? I'm still in the early stages trying to figure how to spend money to move our farm forward with the economy price of beef calves thanks for sharing the video hope you have a great day
Great video!! In my mind, I always thought that the bunker silage pit was cheaper than putting up an upright silo. But maybe its cheaper or about the same expenditure? It would be interesting to compare the costs....
A bunker is a lot cheaper, the reason they are using upright storage, is because they are moving to fully automated feeding. So the feed needs to be stored this way.
@LastNamefirst-wv7jj you need to watch the video where he explains all of this, they though through everything and decided that defacing and loading feed boxes just wasn't a viable option. So they opted for this. I actually agree with them, if you are having an automated system, why mess around filling feed boxes.
@LastNamefirst-wv7jj the big kicker for me with using the bunks is feed freshness. Defacing the silage and letting it in a pile for 4 to 16 hours before feeding it to the cows is a problem. Our bunk floors need to be resurfaced and we should expand the silage capacity and buy new walls for a couple narrow triticale bunks. Then buy a used payloader and some quality com boxes (45k each) for loading feed into the robot. We could use some old forage boxes but I know those are not built to have acidic fermented feed setting in them 24/7. There we already spent close to two silos worth of money and we still have the labor of loading the boxes 2 or 3 times a day. Also the problem of moisture changes when we get rain in bunker silos. The towers bring other advantages- less feed shrink, little to no mold, no dirt or manure getting tracked into the feed, no throwing tires and cutting plastic. I know what we are getting into with silos. Gotta stay on top of maintenance to avoid most sunday night calls. Triticale door needs moved every 20 days and corn silage every 10 days. Fresh feed on camand for the robot, hard to beat.
Another great video Eric. Really nice that you take the time and effort to keep us up on what is going on there on your farm. I enjoy watching you and your dad work together, an opportunity I never had. That silo building is very interesting. Thank you.
This seems like a situation tailor made for a concrete pump. Maybe it's too high for a pump to "push"? I've always thought pouring concrete was a race against the clock to get it poured. Then again, I'm no concrete man - I don't even know what I don't know.
Another great video, Eric! I went looking for your new silo yesterday after our Church service. I figured I would see it from a distance because of its height in your past videos. I found it! Looks good so far. Can't wait until all 3 silos are up and finished. Also, your triticale looks good for early March. Wait until mid week with warmer temps. Should help it grow. Thanks!
You're going to want to at least break up those concrete washout piles asap. That stuff gets harder every day & it cam be a problem in the future. I have a pile at the end of my shop that will outlast the shop.
People that have never worked under equipment just don’t know what it’s like it be lifting something heavy in position and have a dog stick his cold nose in there ear!!!!!!
A few years ago, my son and I replaced a few of his skid plates too, it wasn't too bad to do. Didn't have any issues with the shafts, the gearing or oil, but the knives are always replaced or sharpened to begin the hay season. Good to see the silo progressing, thanks for the update, I hope you have a good week.
Still enjoy watching you work with your Dad each day. That very tall new silo is coming along nicely. Good workers up there. You remain as awesome as ever. Be careful. Tom in Minneapolis
I'm new to your channel and had to pause it. We used to have a dairy back in 1980 to 1988 our Mom sold it after our Dad passed away from cancer on December 22,1987. I loved walking to the dairy barn in the wee hours of the morning when I'd still be awake and sewing on my needlepoint on plastic canvas. Our dairy barn was a lot different than what yours is. Now, I'll get back to your video. Just finished your video and really enjoyed it. Our dairy wasn't as big as yours and it was only the barn, calf barn, silo and 3 feed bins back of the dairy barn.
Great day. It's great to see father/son working together in family business. You and dad need to wear safety glasses when working under or on equipment.
Bravo! This is the first time I've heard you refer to him as Dad. You usually say "my dad, x y z...) I know because it irritates me. I can't account for why, but it does, and am happy to have seen you change it up. Maybe it was just awkward? Stick to the more familiar, though; it really does suit you AND your channel's personality better.
those silo drone shots are sweet. really puts the gravity of their concrete work into perspective. edit: after reading the comments, i guess a bunch of people feel the same.
I used to build silos back in the early eighties. The tallest was over 300 ft. Built smoke stacks the same way. Built a few up around 1000 ft. Quite a view from that high up. Brings back a lot of memories.
Do you ever have earbuds or headphones on, or play music in the different areas you work, different pens, milking parlor or in the skid loader? Without music I’d get bored I think.
What is the life of the new silos? I love the way you explain what you are doing. That helps me understand just how a farm really work. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤❤
Hey Eric love the video's could you show how they move the form up to next stage? Can't wait to see this new system up & running & the vidoes along the way thanks for showing us the great videos.
It was good to be along for your morning milking and chores. Your cows are all so clean and well cared for. And I want to commend you and your family as it takes everyone to keep a dairy farm this clean and tidy. And thank you so much for the drone footage of the silo build. I am looking forward to watching the rest of the build. Have a blessed day!
I'm surprised you don't seem to using never sieze on the bolts or even grease on the shafts, that is a rule of mine, especially if i know I'll be back in there taking it apart. Or did i miss something? Nice looking cows btw, really clean looking herd.
That is a pretty slick system they have, fast too. Nice drone shots. I would have been awesome if you got closer or zoomed in to get up close and personal with what they are doing.
Love the video ….but…..Maybe it is your personality and that is fine … but humour sels… and make a outrow to your videos so people ave time to press like …. Often the video ends before they ave time to press like and don’t comme back to do it ….
Eric, I enjoy your videos very much, and I’m always excited to see a new video.your videography has been steadily improving, and it’s clear you have many gifts (from above). Keep them coming!
Eric please take a moment and think about what you stated at the 8:20 of this episode ? Dosen't our lord 🙏watch over all of us every day from the heavens above and just because we can't see him ( like you can see the men building the silo ) doesn't mean he not in our presence . I teally do enjoy your video's and keep up the great work that you and your father do 😊.
Brother I speak to Pakistan my business is tracking and gas station and bricks company Mera Dil karta hai main ERP country mein business dairy ka karun you advise me
I wonder why they haven’t adapted that bucket system to use 2 buckets? I can see a bucket on each end of that line used to raise and lower. That way a bucket is always ready at the top. As one full bucket raises, an empty bucket lowers. Make sense? Every day is an IQ test.
Thank you for showing us how they get the concrete up there and how they Pour it, boy that is going be very tall, and thank you for how you fix the field hay cutter, and showing part of your day.
Eric - That drone shot of the silo work really puts the height of the job into perspective. Thanks!
God bless our farmers for they feed us! We love you guys!! Thank you.
Amen
Great video Eric. The drone parts were amazing. I'm excited to see you climb the outside ladder to the top so we can the see the fabulous view from the top. The top would be a great place for a satelite office!!
thanks for the silo build coverage - neat!
12:38 what are your plans for the old silage bunkers.
Are you considering future buildings.
Would a merry go round milking system be next?
Very very interesting. Thank you so much for sharing this with us 😊
Why such a tall structure made of concrete? Why not the shorter and wider steel storage bins? Im assuming there's a difference?
With forages we need to take enough feed off the top every day to keep it fresh. Wide bins are for dry grain which is a very different type of crop.
You Schould show the break down process of the silo once completed
Is there going to be a cage around the ladder on the outside
Yes.
Your farm has the cleanest cows with the nicest looking hooves of any farm channel I watch!!! Great job.
💯
Nice drone shot, en nice cows
i have poured a lot of concrete for bridges all over. and that system they have setup is one of the coolest things i ever seen. really brings back the old nostalgic feeling. thanks
I was a PM for a concrete company back in the day. We did some bridge work too. I got told by someone from the BLM "that we PLACE concrete." :)
I wonder if placing an anchor for pipe to allow a pump to hook up at the bottom then the cart operator could chug the pump to fill the cart. Or, the pipe could be plumbed to attach to the hopper. That said, the formwork may only be rated at a slow rate per hour.
"strange feeling that I'm being watched"... well, I mean, you're carrying around a camera that represents 434,000 people who are interested in what you're doing... =). Great vids as always, interesting to watch horizontal bunker space get turned into vertical silos...
He legit edits EVERYTHING we see...
He chooses what is shown to his channel. Completely different from someone watching you in real time
@@khancrow7015 (sarcasm) WHAAAAAAAAT??!?!?!
I think you missed the original joke...
@@hikanthus I understood the joke
...made ZERO sense.
Interesting instalment, be interesting to see the changes coming to the farm. In the U.K. farmers are being done over with milk pricing so watch with interest how you’re keeping the farm profitable and functioning in a way that keeps the tradition alive. Can’t blame you for trying new things and soon I fear complete automation of farming and losing the family traditions of dairymen and farmers. You can also tell how much you all care for the animals and each improvement is calculated on not just cost and time but the animal welfare is paramount.
Sounds like Meghan is a great help around the farm. i think you said she also looks after the calf barn. Great to have such good people around you
That was a great shot of the top of the silo. Thank you
Damn that’s high. Not for me. Love your videos.
Thank you for giving us a look at how they pour; that was so interesting. I have seen a few silos, and it was always a wonder how they poured them in the past. It would be interesting to watch them switch out the forms to move up. I have seen slip forming on a dam, and I wonder just how similar the forming of your silo is.
They unlock the bottom form and pull it up and lock it in on top. We have 3 poured silos on our farm. The last one was in the mid 70s. 1st one in 50s lol
Great to see you and your dad working together. 1st silo almost done and machines ready for hard work.Greets from Slovenia!!
Thanks to the Silo crew for letting us have a look at their work. That cement cart is a ride like no other. I'd be checking the rigging on that swinging arm often but I would do it.
8:15 I chucked when Erik mentioned he feels like he's being watched lately, by two guys, while thousands of us are looking over his shoulder at the same time! I guess you can't edit real life eh Erik? Cheers to all. 🇨🇦
That's funny. I was thinking the same thing. He forgot about us.
Reminds me of riding the Big Shot on top of the Stratosphere in Vegas...
i wonder if they felt similar having a drone fly over their heads haha, awesome video sir. Thank you
Incredible how they build that silo!
Great video! Old tried and true method is great, spent summer on dairy farm in Perry County in early 70's and that is how they contructed a Star silo then. They were milking 50 cows, farm is still operating today.
Eventually the whole Farm will be done by robots? I'm still in the early stages trying to figure how to spend money to move our farm forward with the economy price of beef calves thanks for sharing the video hope you have a great day
Great video!! In my mind, I always thought that the bunker silage pit was cheaper than putting up an upright silo. But maybe its cheaper or about the same expenditure? It would be interesting to compare the costs....
A bunker is a lot cheaper, the reason they are using upright storage, is because they are moving to fully automated feeding. So the feed needs to be stored this way.
@LastNamefirst-wv7jj you need to watch the video where he explains all of this, they though through everything and decided that defacing and loading feed boxes just wasn't a viable option. So they opted for this. I actually agree with them, if you are having an automated system, why mess around filling feed boxes.
@LastNamefirst-wv7jj always some know it all 😂. It's a shame there's no right way to farm, they can do what they want.
@LastNamefirst-wv7jj They aren't stupid, it's their Farm, Their money, They can do whatever they like.
@LastNamefirst-wv7jj the big kicker for me with using the bunks is feed freshness. Defacing the silage and letting it in a pile for 4 to 16 hours before feeding it to the cows is a problem. Our bunk floors need to be resurfaced and we should expand the silage capacity and buy new walls for a couple narrow triticale bunks. Then buy a used payloader and some quality com boxes (45k each) for loading feed into the robot. We could use some old forage boxes but I know those are not built to have acidic fermented feed setting in them 24/7. There we already spent close to two silos worth of money and we still have the labor of loading the boxes 2 or 3 times a day. Also the problem of moisture changes when we get rain in bunker silos. The towers bring other advantages- less feed shrink, little to no mold, no dirt or manure getting tracked into the feed, no throwing tires and cutting plastic. I know what we are getting into with silos. Gotta stay on top of maintenance to avoid most sunday night calls. Triticale door needs moved every 20 days and corn silage every 10 days. Fresh feed on camand for the robot, hard to beat.
As you get older, you'll wish you had an elevator for those new silos.
That or someone younger around to help climb them
@@10thgenerationdairyman61 better start encouraging the kids to like climbing now!
@@nickjewart9351 Kind of naturally start climbing stuff in the yard
I was 8 years old when I first started climbing silos. 2 80’s and a 40’. He’s got nothing to worry about.
Its not a big deal. Grain farmers climb grain legs all the time too. My 60 year old dad still climbs silos if he has to.
great work as always - thanks for the content!
Wearing a filtering face piece 2:00 is the smart way to save your lungs... long term they will thank you! Take care and have a good one.
Another great video Eric. Really nice that you take the time and effort to keep us up on what is going on there on your farm. I enjoy watching you and your dad work together, an opportunity I never had. That silo building is very interesting. Thank you.
Is this silo tall enough that you have to have the red beacon for planes on the top?
No I think they need one at 200'
This seems like a situation tailor made for a concrete pump. Maybe it's too high for a pump to "push"? I've always thought pouring concrete was a race against the clock to get it poured. Then again, I'm no concrete man - I don't even know what I don't know.
Congrats to you! Very few would admit that!
I've worked on a few farms as a farm hand and with a construction firm I must say that you're cows are the cleanest ones I've seen ever. On a farm
I agree. His girls and barns are beautiful and so clean.
Love the silo pouring just cool
Another great video, Eric! I went looking for your new silo yesterday after our Church service. I figured I would see it from a distance because of its height in your past videos. I found it! Looks good so far. Can't wait until all 3 silos are up and finished. Also, your triticale looks good for early March. Wait until mid week with warmer temps. Should help it grow. Thanks!
You're going to want to at least break up those concrete washout piles asap. That stuff gets harder every day & it cam be a problem in the future. I have a pile at the end of my shop that will outlast the shop.
I’ve been waiting for that one drone shot. The one where you follow the bucket up at the same rate 👌. Nicely done. Keep up the great videos.
To add life to spline shaft and socket --try a little MOLY GREASE..EH..?
People that have never worked under equipment just don’t know what it’s like it be lifting something heavy in position and have a dog stick his cold nose in there ear!!!!!!
Will you need to climb to setup the unloaded and open doors?
You a little scared to be climbing 3 24 by 132 foot silos all the time especially during harvest?
We will have cameras at the top to reduce climbing. Shouldn't be too bad.
A few years ago, my son and I replaced a few of his skid plates too, it wasn't too bad to do. Didn't have any issues with the shafts, the gearing or oil, but the knives are always replaced or sharpened to begin the hay season. Good to see the silo progressing, thanks for the update, I hope you have a good week.
Still enjoy watching you work with your Dad each day. That very tall new silo is coming along nicely. Good workers up there. You remain as awesome as ever. Be careful. Tom in Minneapolis
I'm new to your channel and had to pause it. We used to have a dairy back in 1980 to 1988 our Mom sold it after our Dad passed away from cancer on December 22,1987. I loved walking to the dairy barn in the wee hours of the morning when I'd still be awake and sewing on my needlepoint on plastic canvas. Our dairy barn was a lot different than what yours is. Now, I'll get back to your video. Just finished your video and really enjoyed it. Our dairy wasn't as big as yours and it was only the barn, calf barn, silo and 3 feed bins back of the dairy barn.
That guy riding the bicycle thing that puts the concrete in the forms, nope, nope, nope.
Do you need to have warning lights on the top of the silos when finished?
Been waiting for the drone shots of the concrete pour. Really, really cool. Thanks
With switching to DST how does that affect your milk production? Have you done any recording of production?
Drone shot is perfect. What I'm wondering is who is gonna be climbing up that thing?
Great video. Your girls are so clean and well cared.for in their immaculate barns.
Wow your going to need some HP on that blower a center fill with dry silage can plug easy
I am curious I have no idea but how long does a knife on the mower last you? I know you do a lot of cutting. Hope you have a great day!
Great day. It's great to see father/son working together in family business. You and dad need to wear safety glasses when working under or on equipment.
All glory to Yah, thanks to men who likes heights. i am a ground worker, lol.
Bravo! This is the first time I've heard you refer to him as Dad. You usually say "my dad, x y z...) I know because it irritates me. I can't account for why, but it does, and am happy to have seen you change it up. Maybe it was just awkward? Stick to the more familiar, though; it really does suit you AND your channel's personality better.
those silo drone shots are sweet. really puts the gravity of their concrete work into perspective. edit: after reading the comments, i guess a bunch of people feel the same.
Eric, thanks for the silo updates. It has been amazing to watch. Question: Are the other two silos going to be as tall as this one?
Yes they will all be the same
I used to build silos back in the early eighties. The tallest was over 300 ft. Built smoke stacks the same way. Built a few up around 1000 ft. Quite a view from that high up. Brings back a lot of memories.
Very interesting!
Do you ever have earbuds or headphones on, or play music in the different areas you work, different pens, milking parlor or in the skid loader? Without music I’d get bored I think.
What is the life of the new silos? I love the way you explain what you are doing. That helps me understand just how a farm really work. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤❤
Hey Eric love the video's could you show how they move the form up to next stage?
Can't wait to see this new system up & running & the vidoes along the way thanks for showing us the great videos.
It was good to be along for your morning milking and chores. Your cows are all so clean and well cared for. And I want to commend you and your family as it takes everyone to keep a dairy farm this clean and tidy. And thank you so much for the drone footage of the silo build. I am looking forward to watching the rest of the build. Have a blessed day!
I'm surprised you don't seem to using never sieze on the bolts or even grease on the shafts, that is a rule of mine, especially if i know I'll be back in there taking it apart. Or did i miss something? Nice looking cows btw, really clean looking herd.
Thanks for bringing us along
Nice Silo construction video..... Do the cows use the Brushes during the winter time?
When a dairy/Feed farmers says “It could always be worse, could be a concrete silo builder.” That says it all
Your cows looking good and so clean. That's really nice
Hi
You should raise your bull calves and sell them at around 450 pounds
Hey Eric, maybe this was already answered. The scaffold/floor system those guys are standing on. How do they move it? What is it mounted to?
I worked for star silo in 1978 I was on the 16 feet diameter height was 60-80 sure was a good experience hard work thanks for video
That is a pretty slick system they have, fast too. Nice drone shots. I would have been awesome if you got closer or zoomed in to get up close and personal with what they are doing.
Cool video man! Good explanations
Love the video ….but…..Maybe it is your personality and that is fine … but humour sels… and make a outrow to your videos so people ave time to press like …. Often the video ends before they ave time to press like and don’t comme back to do it ….
Eric, I enjoy your videos very much, and I’m always excited to see a new video.your videography has been steadily improving, and it’s clear you have many gifts (from above). Keep them coming!
Eric please take a moment and think about what you stated at the 8:20 of this episode ? Dosen't our lord 🙏watch over all of us every day from the heavens above and just because we can't see him ( like you can see the men building the silo ) doesn't mean he not in our presence . I teally do enjoy your video's and keep up the great work that you and your father do 😊.
Awesome video!! Love the drone footage!!
Brother I speak to Pakistan my business is tracking and gas station and bricks company Mera Dil karta hai main ERP country mein business dairy ka karun you advise me
I wonder why they haven’t adapted that bucket system to use 2 buckets? I can see a bucket on each end of that line used to raise and lower. That way a bucket is always ready at the top. As one full bucket raises, an empty bucket lowers. Make sense? Every day is an IQ test.
You would have to adjust the spacing of the two buckets every time you raised the forms.
Thank you for showing us how they get the concrete up there and how they Pour it, boy that is going be very tall, and thank you for how you fix the field hay cutter, and showing part of your day.
How long do your jobs take everyday. Spread the hydrated lime with a push spreader then do bedding.
Imagine popping wheelies in a mini concrete truck at 100 feet. At 10:00.
New silos maybe thinking about a new kind of bedding such as sand like the iowadairyfarmer?
There’s not enough money in this world to do that job of building that solo. Also can’t you put never seize on them shafts
For all the time I watch the hoofGP I think I could pretty confidently say that your cows feet look pretty good
Hello so I have a question how did the workers get off of the level that they're working on because the steps can't be solid in the side yet?
Questa stalla è disgustosa, dov'è la paglia il fieno, solo metallo e cemento ma che schifo è? Come li tieni questi poveri animali? 😡😡😡
Again , Thank You for this interesting View of Farm Life
My family built a number of silos this way. Thanks for the video
You should think about greasing those spline shafts. They should last longer
It's funny that poured concrete silos are coming back.
i am impressed that the ladies are looking so clean
I'm gonna miss seeing you put feed into those bunks hard to believe u won't be using them anymore
Them boys must have nerves of steel. I never thought they still built poured silos.
Eric, they are really doing great work! Is that Schollenberger?
Hi Eric, everything is looking good.
Put in some stainless rebar, and it'll last longer than you.
Maybe this has been asked before. But how do they get a good seal between where they stop and start for the day, between sections?
Interesting they dont use concrete pump
What would life be without an electric impact wrench 😂 ...
How is your solar project working out? Can you give us some statistics