WOW thank you for sharing which state you located at
@Melidontcare12 күн бұрын
Excellent information. Thank you. Would you share what you have planted ?
@LtColDaddy7116 күн бұрын
I love Greg Judy. I don’t think any of us should be doing it exactly the same way, because even what is right for us is constantly changing and evolving. We’re producing organic row crops at scale, with fertility derived from livestock and poultry. We stock at 1000lbs per acre, dedicated forage ground in recharge is credited 1:1, the silvopasture credits 1/2 acre for every actual acre of land, and the row crop ground itself is still grazed in the spring-fall-winter, and every acre is counted as 1/4. Our calves are sourced via our dairy herd, with solid beef genetics from embryo transfer, and we provide veterinary services and run fertility programs for other dairies, getting bottle babies from them as well. We’re just not purist grass on genetics here. We need to maintain full inventory and sell off as pounds are gained. That requires an easily marketable animal, which is a big black hippo in the making. But good grass genetics are definitely part of what we do, and grazing for soil, animal, and human health is a very real concept, with measurable results.
@kahlerfamilyfarms17 күн бұрын
How did the crop do you planted into that do?
@GiffinFarms17 күн бұрын
The corn that was planted in to this cover crop made a field average of 190bu/ac.
@country_lawyer_ga18 күн бұрын
Have you posted a video on the results?
@GiffinFarms17 күн бұрын
Not yet, but we will soon!
@country_lawyer_ga18 күн бұрын
Have you posted a video on the results of the soil test?
@GiffinFarms17 күн бұрын
We haven’t yet, but we are working toward it. Thank you for following up!
@country_lawyer_ga18 күн бұрын
How did the corn turn out?
@GiffinFarms17 күн бұрын
The corn wasn’t too good. We’ll post a video soon on how everything turned out. 2024 wasn’t a kind year for later planted crops.
@Dresoils20 күн бұрын
Awesome aggregation. You’re obviously not tilling like a madman.
@GiffinFarms18 күн бұрын
It’s amazing how things can change in a short time.
@MrPrivate-r6e25 күн бұрын
Great video
@AllenCarlson-cn3kw26 күн бұрын
Need more content bud
@bobbyhaney8322Ай бұрын
One point, when trying to improve your land by increasing animal density even though it accelerates the process, just a month after is not going to give you the information you need, Its still a slow process. One reason so many traditional farmers/ranchers abandon these methods is they don't see an improvement in one season, and in many cases see a decline in productivity and quickly abandon it. No one like to take a hit in the pocketbook and less productivity is just that. Although, like any investment it takes time to build the soil, and then you start to see the benefits. These methods add more carbon than before in a short time and that then locks up your nitrogen causing less yields. like in investing in stocks the compounded interest starts to add up over the years, so does good field management as that material starts to add organic matter and microbes. You just have to get over the hump which could take a few years, but that can be an issue that some can't afford.
@eatingelizabethsfrizbeeАй бұрын
Great song 😊
@cattleandcovercropsАй бұрын
We need to see how you use the big roll of fence you wound up on the pvc pipe
@GiffinFarmsАй бұрын
A whole lotta walking 😅 I’ll show that the next time we’re building fence!
@davidpk6254Ай бұрын
Another consideration is the cover crop was overly trampled and not eaten enough of, leading to your thick thatching. The manure patties also make a difference, but the dung Beattle is a major player, bringing those nutrients down. I hope to see more videos!
@AllenCarlson-cn3kw2 ай бұрын
You sponsored by FBN?
@GiffinFarms2 ай бұрын
Still waiting on that 🤣
@NathanCooke-k9x2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@GiffinFarms2 ай бұрын
Thank you 🫵🏻
@mtpocketswoodenickle26372 ай бұрын
Nothing to do with your cattle, but... I was hoping to see some corn & soybean's being harvested after the cover crop experiment. The field updates looked very promising for the yields. Was there some kind of problem? Just curious.
@GiffinFarms2 ай бұрын
Thank you for checking in! We do have some updates coming. We have the video footage and information. We’re trying to wrap up harvest and cover crop planting. After that (which will hopefully be soon) we will put these videos together and get them uploaded. Stay tuned, we appreciate you watching!
@mtpocketswoodenickle26372 ай бұрын
@GiffinFarms . Thanks for responding to my inquiry, it's very much appreciated. I've been following Matt & Kelly for some years and was glad to learn they'd reached out to you for assistance. I realize farming in E. Tennessee presented its share of challenges and was curious how you'd fared as well this season. Don't give up on your channel yet, looking forward to seeing it growing.
@denniskemnitz13812 ай бұрын
I purchased 6 row 30inch crimper roller a few years ago. Haven't gotten the entire method incorporated to operate organic successfully. Wanting to. Dennis
@GiffinFarms2 ай бұрын
Best of luck to you! It is definitely a process.
@denniskemnitz13812 ай бұрын
I attempting the termination of cover crop with roller crimper. Next attempt I may plant overwintering fall cover crop. Then roll before drilling soybeans the next spring season. It takes a bit of cooperation with weather too I am sure. 😮
@ricardomontes49402 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work. Just got back from Mexico corn still being cut down by hand
@GiffinFarms2 ай бұрын
That would be tough. We are blessed to have access to the equipment we have for sure!
@denniskemnitz13812 ай бұрын
Vetch rye oats and triticale cover crimped then planted to what.....Dennis
@denniskemnitz13812 ай бұрын
Corn cash crop planting ted jly 4 in muddy ground at 160K population. Dennis
@denniskemnitz13812 ай бұрын
Planted July 4 right ? Dennis
@denniskemnitz13812 ай бұрын
Corn cash crop...correct??? Dennis
@GiffinFarms2 ай бұрын
Soybeans planted on July 3rd and 4th 👍🏼
@GiffinFarms2 ай бұрын
Originally intended to go to corn but had to regroup after a wet spring and plant soybeans.
@denniskemnitz13812 ай бұрын
Did you roller crimp the rye to terminate? Dennis
@GiffinFarms2 ай бұрын
We used a chemical application to terminate since this was a multi species blend. Then ran the roller crimper over it to lay it down.
@denniskemnitz13812 ай бұрын
@@GiffinFarmsI do remember now you chemically terminated the rye. Thanks again
@NathanCooke-k9x2 ай бұрын
Outstanding thank you for the video
@GiffinFarms2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@denniskemnitz13812 ай бұрын
@@GiffinFarms I may try planting fallcover to roll in spring before or after drilling soybeans in ks. Gotta refresh my thots to get timing at least close to correct. Seems like you guys outlined the procedure a few days ago. Thanks...I in NE ks. Dennis
@cattleandcovercrops2 ай бұрын
Congratulations. Always a relief with heifers.
@GiffinFarms2 ай бұрын
Huge relief!
@richard30082 ай бұрын
pasture grazing but a lot of work to set up remember watching it been talked about by a company called grass tech went into detail about how many cows per pasture for how many days depending on field size they use GPS to map out fields sub and liked great job filming and explaining we all need to know what great work farmers do for us yes they make good money but also have big bills and work hard
@promesasbiblicas20232 ай бұрын
How much weight they gain per day using that method? average
@AllenCarlson-cn3kw3 ай бұрын
Why is the grain cart auger up in all your harvest videos?
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
We don’t leave it out in every field. Just so happened to be on the farms that are open enough to operate that way when I took these videos.
@matthewmoody18503 ай бұрын
Thank you for keeping America great
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🫵🏻
@JermieYoung-v4w3 ай бұрын
Getting it done
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
Takes a team 💪🏼
@kellies.57043 ай бұрын
Nice to see the mama cow and her baby having such a nice place to call home, where they get to walk on the nice green grass in the sun.
@pierreleroy68263 ай бұрын
Corn is looking good! Blessings from France
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@lazaruslazuli61303 ай бұрын
Regenerative farming, is using techniques like 'no-till' and not discing the fields and killing off the micro-flora and fauna. It also limits the use of fertilizers and pesticides. This appears to be out-dated old-style dig-it-up and pour on the fertilizer farming. Good tune. (Featuring Sting on vocals)
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
You’re right on your definition, but this isn’t what you say it may appear to be. This farm is no-till that had corn planted green into a living cover crop this spring. I’m currently drilling this cover crop into corn stalks that haven’t been disturbed (no-till). Also, our fertility program on this farm revolves heavily around chicken litter (manure). Chemical use has also been limited here. Check out some of our other videos if you’d like to get a better idea of what’s going on here.
@cattleandcovercrops3 ай бұрын
Behind every successful rancher is a woman that can load the bull by herself
I reconnize charolais cows!they look great! Blessings from France !!!
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
Very cool! Thank you! I actually have a neighbor that has French Charolais.
@pierreleroy68263 ай бұрын
You should try salers cows they are easier to grow,they calve all alone,need nobody's help,they are time'saving@@GiffinFarms
@wallyyuriy89123 ай бұрын
No way my bulls would stroll into a trailer out in the open like that
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
I’ll admit, most of the time these are a pleasure to work with.
@russpennington75533 ай бұрын
😂😂
@BradButtrey3 ай бұрын
Now that’s funny.
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
*very annoying
@jocelynmoore73683 ай бұрын
Is this where the term "bull-headed" comes from 😂
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
100%!
@feelnrite3 ай бұрын
Where is Hoyt?
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
He offered to help but his cripple knees wouldn’t hold up in these tangled beans 🤣
@waltobringer29283 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@cattleandcovercrops3 ай бұрын
Very nice. Are you all fall calving?
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
We are about 50% spring calvers and 50% fall calvers but I really like calving in the fall. We are strongly considering moving our springs to falls.
@sreekanthsreekanth7243 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@DrirAndréKelders3 ай бұрын
future steak
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
You know the drill 🤘🏼
@margaretalmeida18903 ай бұрын
Beauty mom and her baby❤❤
@cattleandcovercrops3 ай бұрын
What a cow!
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
Thank you. She’s one of my favorites. She doesn’t know what grain is either 🤫
@denniskemnitz13813 ай бұрын
Must be several days old...he staying close to mama. Dennis
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
Day #3 for this one
@jeronelawrence8263 ай бұрын
"Well son this the hood we ant got nun but grass" Ah cows
@justthings64053 ай бұрын
Everything looks good when reading books in saving the enviroment with no till, have to use a ton of herbicides to make up for not prepping the ground properly but you will go broke in a hurry.
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
What kind of ground prep are you referring to? Go broke in a hurry with which practice?
@justthings64053 ай бұрын
@@GiffinFarms plow, pack, and seed in one motion. The old timers were pretty wise . Bury the tangled mess, then pack the moisture in with burying the weeds, and have beautiful seed to soil contact.
@GiffinFarms3 ай бұрын
I’ve never known of any row crop farming practice that allowed you to plow, pack and seed in one pass. I’ll say the old timers did the best they could with what tools they had and I respect them for that. Many of their practices still came with an expense in the form of erosion, fuel, and time. I’ve witnessed the erosion problem firsthand over the years. It’s a shame to see your soil wash away into the creek, never to return. That’s why I believe in notill and cover crop use. I’ve had some of my best yields using these practices with half the chemicals all while protecting our land asset. Tillage in most of today’s farming practice requires chemicals too and if you’re not using a chemical, odds are you’re doing repeat tillage which is constantly exposing your soil to erosion and creating other problems.