WAS IT ALL WORTH IT? SPENDING £10'000S ON 200,000KG OF MAIZE!?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- In today's video we have come to the end of the maize... The BIG question is was it all worth it?
What do you guys think? Any tips?
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Tom, just wanted to say thank you. Even in a rough time you still found the time to bring us a new video to enjoy. I don't think many of the regulars here would mind if you dropped less vids until lifes a bit calmer. Maybe a longer tues vid as a catch all. Just bung a lil disclaimer at start and end of "no friday vid this week guys". I for one would be totally fine with it. Might take a lil stress off your shoulders. Remember it's Family, Farm, TH-cam.. *ONLY* in that order x
Do not let TH-cam stress you! Family,work,and the rest is the order. I used to put work at priority and I paid for it in later years. I know TH-cam has improved your situation greatly. But you have a loyal base that will understand if you don’t get to keep a perfect schedule at times. Many “tubers” have people to edit and to do the backend items which makes things easier. But we viewer understand and respect you and will not get mad if things get a lil wonky.
We used to feed Sugar Beet whole to the cows, placed in feeders at 06:00 by my IH 414. They would not leave it, but would get their sharp teeth into them, until the troughs were empty. My uncle used to add Aniseed powder to the dairy cake, and that would also cause a feeding frenzy.
Growing and harvesting maize in wet conditions is challenging. I thought my place was wet 'till I saw your drone shots. I doubt we'll get on the land in March at this rate
Terrific upload in very trying conditions Tom ,it’s never boring ,it’s alaways informative and ultimately a joy to watch.
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Sending love, keep plodding along and embrace the amazing family and team you have around you Tom ❤ you are doing great.
Thanks for still delivering with the videos! ❤ luv them
Can you go over how the separator fits into your midden/waste/slurry system? 🇨🇦
Looking at the field behind you when you were on top of the maize, maybe you should look at selling fishing licences!😉
That’s what sets you apart from the rest Tom, you appreciate viewers have supported you and come accustomed to there weekly farming fix and look forward to it. Some think they can ask for subs n buy merchandise and then just vanish for a month without a mention. You’re a professional, simples, sorry you’re feeling a bit flat, think we all get our share of that, sometimes a small thing will change it back and you’ll be back on top. Top man.
Thanks mate. Appreciate it. Was a bad week 🙈
I ca hear the cows singing “I Want Candy” as they munch down that sweet tasting beet pulp. 😊
Like any farm or kitchen, there is just never enough storage space. I see another feed clamp in your future. You are doing a great job young man! ❤️
Sorry to hear Harvey is sick , but i am sure all will get better and who knows maybe you will have a better year.
Keep up the good work Tom and look forward to you maize. ❤
Fantastic video always love the interaction with you and your dad wishing you the best Tom
Look after you and your loved ones
Love your videos but once a fortnight would be fine until your family is settled and your Dad is back on board. Maize silage is standard in NZ but this year the wet weather has made life challenging.
The rain! With Harvey not being well it does get a bit much. Glad you have a lot of good people around you.
Would drainage ditches around the fields help, then poured out to the main ditches you have.
I watch a channel that is in the Netherlands, specifically Friesland where they have ditches everywhere. Friesian horses are bred and looked after.
Mud everywhere is a real downer, I know!
Im watching from the Philippines. (US citizen) I really enjoy learning about how beef and milk farms work🎉 Thank you for the fantastic videos. They are time consuming to produce and upload. Maybe a month of only dropping one video a week will give you a good rest with your family❤You all definitely deserve it !!
Ginger and all his experience vs the science ! Interesting to see the outcome 😎👍
Never boring videos. Thank you
I don't know how long your growing season is ,but some dairies in the USA plant winter rye after harvesting the corn or maize,then after harvesting the rye for silage in the spring plant corn
We put maize into Ag Bags here in NZ,no waste,anywhere on the farm and easy transition for cows.
Buy it in and keep your grass producing milk.
Good luck with everything on the farm ahead stay safe 👍👍👍
It's been over 50 years but when I saw the sugar beet pulp I could smell it.
I remember it darker than that though.
Bloody hell just seen the drone shot of your fields. I thought we were wet but that is something else 😳😳. No early turnouts this year
I'd love some of that muck shame so far away need to fill loads of raised beds
Bale the maize Tom. It’s expensive alright but the waste is absolutely minimal. Even if a rat gets at a bale it won’t rot through it’ll only be a spot. Great job
Hey tom will you be going on fed by farmers podcast I hope so i love watching you guys and i love watching cammy please do it
We buy our maize silage in, costs a bit more than growing it ourselves but we haven’t got the risks of growing it or the land out of production for other stuff either
You should video the milk run. I think you should plant more maze.
This is what I put into chat, into GPT. I asked it the following question. As humans are tastebuds, very change with taste and texture as we get older.
What do farmers actually do to make their products better not so much on the yield side, but taste better for the consumer . The answer came up with the following below just to let you know..
Diet and Nutrition for Cows:
The diet of dairy cows significantly influences the quality of milk they produce. Cows that graze on fresh grass tend to produce milk with a richer flavor and higher levels of beneficial nutrients (such as omega-3 fatty acids).
Conversely, if cows are fed a diet primarily composed of grains or processed feed, the milk may have a different taste and texture. Some farmers intentionally adjust the cow’s diet to achieve specific milk characteristics.
Cow Breed and Genetics:
Different cow breeds yield milk with varying fat content, protein levels, and overall composition. For instance:
Holsteins: These cows are known for their high milk production but lower fat content.
Jerseys: Jerseys produce milk with a higher fat content, resulting in creamier dairy products.
Selective breeding also plays a role. Farmers may choose specific genetics to optimize milk quality.
Hormones and Growth Factors:
Some dairy farmers use growth hormones (such as bovine somatotropin) to increase milk production. While this boosts yield, it may alter the milk’s composition.
However, in many regions, the use of growth hormones is regulated or prohibited due to potential health concerns.
Animal Welfare and Stress Levels:
Happy, stress-free cows tend to produce better-quality milk. Stress can affect milk composition and flavor.
Access to clean water, comfortable shelter, and proper care all contribute to the well-being of dairy cows.
Processing and Pasteurization:
The way milk is processed and pasteurized affects its texture and taste. Ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization, for example, extends shelf life but can alter flavor.
Homogenization breaks down fat globules, ensuring uniform texture but potentially affecting taste.
Age and Taste Perception:
As you rightly pointed out, individual taste perception varies. Age, genetics, and exposure to different flavors all influence how we perceive taste.
Some people may prefer milk with a stronger flavor, while others prefer milder options.
Artisanal vs. Industrial Production:
Artisanal dairy products often retain more natural flavors and textures because they undergo minimal processing.
Industrial-scale production may sacrifice some nuances in favor of consistency and longer shelf life.
In summary, dairy farming practices, cow management, and processing methods all contribute to the final product. While some changes enhance certain aspects (like yield or safety), others may impact taste and texture. Ultimately, it’s a delicate balance that dairy farmers strive to achieve to meet consumer preferences and nutritional needs. 🥛🐄
We also use beet pulp, but we get what left after the sugar has been extracted first
That is what this is, just before it is dried and pressed into a pellet. Plenty of waste products from human foodproduction ends up in animals.
@@hillockfarm8404Tom's father said these were shredded and pressed sugar beets. He didn't mention that the strips had also been cooked. Thanks for your reply
@@Michael-8903No problem, the terms used can confuse people.
My uncle sprays molasses in western australia in 10,000lt sprayer with 1,000lt molasses instead of spraying chemicals for weeds and the cows eat everything plus it helps the microbes in the soil too helping in reduced fertiliser
My family really loves your videos and look forward to seeing them. We realize they do require work but they do bring interesting content and a bond with farmers and people around the world. Thank you for sharing your journey. Best wishes to you and your family.
We went from one mais silo to the next, first 3 day the cows (95) took 450 kg more to feed
If you had the option of baled maize next year it could be a solution to your storage problem. It would eliminate waste when you don't have a clamp.
Maze seems to take more minerals and nutrients out of the soil than grass. Healing thought to Momma and Baby and you!!
to add to the stress - the clamp just worked this year with a good amount of waste being so close to the muck pile (the weather did not co-operate this year and be fine so you could spread it) - if you are doing 10-20-40 acres you will need somewhere different/better to store it - another clamp or bagged or a bit of both - I can see a concrete truck in your future - result of cows on maize was great Tom you must be really pleased with that
You know what they say right? store your poop right next to your food.......... Its a smart idea
@@SnarkyMcSnarkles if the weather co-operated then the poop would have been spread on the field ready for the 6 week rest period before the girls (cows) are let out for the summer - they took the risk that they weather would behave for them and lost the bet -they lost a good amount of feed as well - a new concrete clamp or bags will be used for this year - the maize was a late offer from his godmother so they didn't have time to prepare - the put the clamp in a area that was available on the farm
@@TifJones-p9z Thats just a bad excuse. It should have been cleaner on the farm, and whatever brain cell told them its ok to put the poo next to the food is crazy.
I love how interesting farming is !! What a transformation from what your farm was and what it’s become!! Keep up the good work
Amazing what half a million TH-cam subscribers can finance because it sure isn’t the milk cheque that paid for it. Like most successful farms they need another income stream
tom if you gonna do maiz do it in that bunker silo over the road, that one thats full of pallets.
I know it has been wet, very wet, but the amount of standing water in the fields was a shock. Has there ever been any plans or initiatives to pump the excess water from the fields in your area? It seems that relying on gravity alone is a bit unreliable.
why don't you try brewers grains that will put milk in the tank and the cows will love it great video tom keep up the good work and I hope your dad all the best when he goes for is op
When we were milking all we fead with grass silage was pressed pulp and trafford gold to everything milkers young stock and beef used to clamp 1000 tons+ of each if milk does not drop when on best pulp do a cost comparison between maize cost and pulp cost
Would love to see a milk run. Great video as always. Thank you xxx
Alot of long leafs in that silage... Chopper needs to sharpen the knives or put maize knives on the drum
Easy cut 6 inches off the concrete wall to make the tub feeder work
Ah Tom you look so tired, mate. I hope Harvey is feeling better soon and it was another great video 😊
beet pulps is really great feed. On our farm we are making silage from it mostly in "the noodle" eurobag we also try to feed the dryed ones but our beefs and ostriches prefers the pupls to be fermented. So I have question: Do you plan to feed the full load as fresh? becouse if so, how long does it take you to get through the whole load becouse it goes bad a bit quickly if you leave it on the ground like that.
PS: good video as always keep up the good work and this might sounds as clishé but I think you need this: you're amazing and you're doing great so have a nice day and don't forget to take care
It’s goes off pretty fast tbh. To quick. Don’t think we will buy another load becasue of this. As a feed great, but no good if it’s rotting 🙈
Thank you very much ☺️
Sure enjoy the music you add to your montages. Sorry it’s so wet, we have been cool and some rain here in Pasco, WA USA. Love and prayers 😇💜
Good job Tom. Sorry it's been a crazy week. I get it. Life's like that sometimes. Make sure you get time with Jo & Harvey. Little man will grow up before you know it. You don't want to miss anything. God bless you all.
Hey Tom, long time fan. You're doing a hell of a good job. Just an idea. It might get you better organized. Instead of dumping your Celco and the beet pulp in your clamp, Maybe put up a commodity shed with 2 or 3 bays directly across from the 2 clamps, where I see stuff is currently stored. That way the trucks could just dump directly into the bays. And save some headache with trying to get at the grass in the clamp. Thanks. Keep up the great work!
Very interesting video. Really enjoy hearing how things such as type of feed effects the farm. Love the program you have so you can have a visual view and comparison view of things and able to know what’s changed. Incredible how the Pemberton farm has changed, improved and grown. Hope you get some good rest Tom. All my best to you and your family. ❤❤
WE also ise maize u have to be very carefull whit it some cows have hard time whit it and they get sick super fast. if one gets a bit to much of it it can end pretty bad for the cow and also very importan to watch how the cows shit coz maize can destory the stomic pretty fast
23:39 great interesting content again
Also a really interesting video. I can't believe how wet all the fields are. I hope they will dry out soon
Hi Tom
One other bad thing about maize you might want to consider is the increase in the local rat population
If you research the health detriments to feeding corn, perhaps you wouldn't do it. I like seeing someone not feeding maize/corn. It's a human inflammatory. Yes, it goes right through the animal to the milk.
Its not good for the cows either, a little is fine, but I mean little.
Another brilliant video, you said your going to be taking soil samples samples, will they be affected by the amount of water thats laying on the feilds? I suppose until the samples come back you won't know, its going to be interesting no matter what they say though. Don't worry about getting out 3 videos a week, they take time to edit without you doing your day job. Nice to see your Dad is really interested in the science. 👍
Well Maze is high in sugar well a sweetener off salts because that's where they get high fructose corn syrup from and everyone's got a sweet tooth even cows😂😂
Can the separator pulp not be used for beef cattle bedding or is it not dry enough?
Not dry enough I would say
You should see your butterfat increase with that beet pulp. We tested, on average with our Holsteins, around 3.4 (US in the 70s), once we added the beet pulp, our butterfat average increased to 3.8 and some of our red & white’s tested at 4.5 regularly. Looking forward to hearing how it goes.
One day at a time ….❤
you not got any local allotments that could buy or make use of some of the excess muck?
It’s so wet to grow maize in uk
Maize (Corn) does not like wet feet. You will need well-drained fields, which appears to be an issue in the UK even on a good year. And of course, there is the harvesting; a nightmare for equipment if too wet. Hang in there Tom. Take a breathe. ❤🙏
He is in one of the wettest parts of the country.
Tom if you grow 40 acres of maize you could reduce your grass silage area by 120 acres which would solve the problem of where to put 40 acres of maize. 1 ac of maize will yeild what 3 acres of silage will and it will cost the same as 1st cut silage. 2nd/3rd and 4th cut silage is very expensive
If you do go sowing maize I think you should sow it under plastic and sow it early so you can get it off early. You’ll be nearly guaranteed a high yeild and good starch with using plastic and you will have it off in late September or early October before land gets wet and you will have time to get a crop in after it aswell. Winter wheat or westotwolds maybe
Dear Northern England, please send North Eastern British Columbia your rain
Looking out the window and seeing snow and sleet, you're very welcome to it Hilary. Best wishes from NE UK 💜
@@trippinggauntlet4520 thank you so much! I'd take any moisture at this point... I believe our fires will be making your news again this summer if this continues. Sending you warm, cozy thoughts for your dreary day!
Take it, please take it
Tom, I love how are you risking spending a lot of money on things just to test it and see how it goes with the milk production and what not
If you want to make corn work I would recommend making sure you chose maturity and can chop at the right timing to achieve your desired quality, corn yield and quality can decline rapidly if not harvested timely
If you do maize again, where is it going to be stored? Especially if you do 40 acres of it.
Separate thought. I notice there's a significant berm beside the clamp to help hold the walls upright. Don't remember that ever making it into a video. But maybe I missed one along the way.
Your Instagram stories looked challenging, for sure.
Growing your own maize next year should be interesting
Do you have a long term forcast for some significant dryer weather? If not then you need to plan on buying your maize since the water will help it grow but you'll never get it out of the field. Good luck on your future endeavors!! Also good luck with the back Ginge!!
I think the old man'st houghts is correct Tom! Give him that credit Sir! He deserves it! From Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe 😂😂😂!
Sugar beet is excellent...if you could get Brewer's grains and mix the two...ask your Dad Tom
Do you like the new farm Tom you are great
We tried beat pulp £72 a tonne. Weve found it not to be great, not as pokey as its analysis suggests, and goes off very very fast.
The results don’t lie you need maz for your cow’s . Great video as always Tom
A dairy farmer here from the upper Midwest U S A and we use corn silage as the primary forage base. Milking 200 cows and young stock and normally chop 200 to 300 acres of corn a year. Can’t image trying to feed our herd without corn silage. We also put up around 50,000 bushels of high moisture corn grain also.
Is your land draining better since you had the ditch cleaned out
Tom we are not a farming family but we all love your content but do take care of No 1 your family as all the work is worth nothing without them don’t burn yourself out I’m sure none of us want to see you fall ill love and prayers to you and your family xxx
I think doing maize is a good move , its such a good feed and this time you will have time to have a better place sorted to store it , and plenty of muck on the land you going to grow it on , its a good crop to to clean up any docks and such in the grass too , and in a month or 2 cattle will be out cuts the work a bit freeing up time to do the field work , now you need to just chill a bit more take a bit of time for yourself and the little one , you have Luke who knows what he is doing , also planting maize will not add to your work load a phone call and as your dad says its done , so so interesting seeing the info on your computer too
Dear Tom Sir! The titel of this video is a cliff hanger! Do answer get later! Let see...from Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe 😂😂😂?
Prayers for you and yours. 🙏 💗🐄
The Ginger Warrior !
It wasn’t that long ago that manitou had new tyres…is it me or they are wearing fast?
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BRILLIANT VIDEO 👏🏻👏🏻 very informative!! Luke is some tasty driver 👌🏻great to hear your doing maize 👍🏻 maybe try and reseed a paddock after it grown? But definitely use your muck to fertilise it!!!
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Again Tom, listen to the stubborn Dutchman. Put plastic on the walls and no air get in at 8:30
And holy moly it's wet!!
You should do a bit of maiz. We are doing it for years and my cows go so good on it
Hi Tom sorry to learn your having a stressful day. Babies are tougher than we think I am sure the doctors will have him right in no time. Stay strong and positive just like Heidi and the rain will come again tomorrow. Take care buddy.
Chin Up Tom Mate.
Looks like you'll be growing rice next.
It was worth it if the Corneal Processor Was setup correctly, To Crimp/Squash the corneal so the cows can process the nutrients FOr effectively than what we seen On the video were major of the corneal were Done badly from the processor not been processed correctly. @Tom You need to watch some proper US dairy farmers that use Maize and you will understand the Corneal processor inside the harvest is the major part for harvesting that effect the cows toward end Milk output.... I even said this on a previous video
You got Un-accurate Processor Harvest, I even seen it from the Crack from the corneals and how they wern't done correctly Compared to 100% maize farmers in the US.
if you want a few good farmers to watch and get some good research how they set up their harvest for maize let me know. UK is primary Grass, Not maize, All this extra feed your purchasing could be reduced with maize being done properly for your farm, However it's a HUGE change. I don't expect a reply from you But some US Research will Teach you alot
After you did BBC, I felt you lost that Personality for your farm and how you did the videos
Never mind Tom, it’s nearly salad season🏃🏻♂no need for running🤣
Tom, you have a very busy life! Thanks to you we see a lot of behind the scenes, that we never saw before. I would be surprised if you had enough time to pick your nose! You know we think the world of you, your family and other workers on the farm! If you need to cut back a bit on videoing then do it! You must be healthy and happy but not haggard. We will appreciate anything you put out! Have a great weekend! ❤️🙏🏼👋🏻🇨🇦🦫🫎🫶🏼
I’m playing catch up, watching in July, I’d forgotten how hard you all work, and how awful the weather was earlier this year, bless ya…
over half of farming is planning so you don't make so many mistakes you go out of business. You get to buy every thing at retail and sell every thing at wholesale.NEVER put your muck next your feed, never!
Hi Tom and the Ginger Guy, will it ever stop raining. I don't think I have seen your paddocks that much under water. At least once the sun comes out the grass will fly out of the ground. Looks like you have a lot of dry matter to spead before the wet slurry, making your jobs pile up. I think the reason to use maize silage is in the stat's, so whether you grow it or buy it in is the next decision. The girls cubicles are working well and they look very content in there. While things are steady at the moments, maybe it's time to step back a bit and recharge your batteries for when the Ginger Guy is away. I hope the rain stops for you soon and the sun appears now its spring time. Chris from Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺.
life won't get any easier if you keep taking on more things to do mate !!!!!. looks to me if you were going to do maize every year you could do with another silage clamp.......quite a bit of waste with the way you done it this year. i think every livestock farm has got heaps and heaps of muck /slurry taking up room ........your farm certainly is wet ........the down side of it being so level .......if you had some hills it would run off
Im amazed you're even able to keep anything dry in that part of the world lol....I'm in Iowa here in the USA.
Really didn't hear how the beet experiment turned out. Also like your dad's comment, "Let's see what the science says."
Would love to see a milk round video Tom ❤📹