3rd Cut Alfalfa, More Manure, and Barn Update!

[@debbieblakely4848]

Thanks to you and your family for all your hard work, so that we can all enjoy the “fruits” of your labour!!! A proud Canadian!! 🇨🇦

[@Durufle68]

I grew up on a dairy farm as a kid and never appreciated it at that time. I wanted to get away from that so bad. However, now I'm much older and really wish that I was back farming again. Maybe I will in a homestead kind of way. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@jamesbarry4324]

Thank you for the barn update. Going to be really nice when it's done. Thanks.

[@jamielenoir4618]

New barn is looking nice

[@jamie376]

Yes 2021 growing season was horrendous grass silage didn’t yield to well normally my neighbours take 2 cuts but last summer done 2 full cuts and 3rd small cut to being bunker up to near full plus made few silage round bales to hopefully make silage stretch the whole winter

[@Baronstone]

I sure hope they get done with that expansion before the snows hit. I have a feeling this could be a very cold winter. Also, switch to using sawdust instead of sand, that gets rid of the problem completely

[@Bortnoone]

Glad you are sharing your excitement about the expanded barn.

[@rosemarymurphy5767]

We get three cutting off our alfalfa last year almost four but didn’t risk it. Same with hay and straw . We plant field corn a lot of it and soybeans , wheat ., rye , canola plant . Sometime we let our land go to goverment to help with bills but still put manure on the fields but can’t till or disc for one year.Does your sisters haul manure or just feed calves and red cows and open gates and milk.Your new barn is looking really good hope you don’t run into the walls.

[@melissagreen1117]

New addition is looking nice. Hav a good nite🌛

[@charleslynch7274]

Great video got a chuckle out of the cow sleeping 😴

[@meghanplamondon8639]

WoW, that new barn is really coming along great! That area where you said you will get an insane amount of water…..I sure hope you can use that area for something. Storage maybe…but not in the winters…..it just looks like a good spot to do something with. Anyway, great video, and can’t wait to see the finale building. 👍👍❤️🐄

[@lightbulb1982]

I think that could actually be a great spot to put a little extra money into eaves trough in that area to minimize the mud buildup and use that space for something useful, I agree...

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

That area between the barns will make a great little goat pasture

[@lightbulb1982]

That would be an oven in the summertime

[@austinp8942]

I have a nursery and we literally build beds to root cuttings in in the field and we cover the top with 2 inches of sand and work it in every year. It took about 6-7 years before the soils got sandy. We didn’t mind because it actually is beneficial for us to have sandy soil rooting cuttings. But the amount you are spreading will not affect your ground for years and years. Maybe like 20 years+

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Wow the work never stops! Love your operation!

[@angelFernandez-x8d]

beautiful family farm

[@darrenblattner2508]

Around here farmers would sure like all that sand in their fields but where you are the topsoil is already blowing away, thats a tough one but your Dad is a smart feller, he'll figure it out. Keep smilin

[@tarekelba4999]

From Sydney Australia Love your videos

[@joyaadland8778]

Beautiful operation. Really enjoy your videos

[@casey5711]

Great as usual , thanks 😀👍🏾🚜🇨🇦

[@SAB_Agri]

New barn add on looks the job 🤙🤙👍👍

[@jimmcginty2344]

Jan, thanks for the video, been wondering and waiting for your next video. Really enjoyed, thank you as always for making the time to do this.

[@dougdiplacido2406]

The barn extension is looking really great. Like the upgraded drone shots. Hope your alfalfa winters well and grows up strong in the spring. Great video and see you next time. Thanks Jan.

[@DK-qc4dd]

You might consider getting a Mensch Hydraulic folding alley scraper for the skid loader. We use one and it allows you to just make one pass to completely clean the alley. Its pretty sweet and saves a lot of time!

[@martindavis9930]

Kanuckistan time was Friday, September the 13th ?

[@chucksmith155]

Jan things are coming along just great can’t wait to see all done

[@KanakaMaoli1]

Aloha brother that barn looks sweet the heard is going to be huge. Can't wait for your next video, Thanks. Aloha 🤙🏼

[@michaelsutherland5848]

Jan, I don't think sand in those quantities is going to be a problem for your soil. Topsoil is just sand mixed with organic materials anyway; you're spreading a whole lot of organic material along with the sand.

[@deshaunjackson8188]

It really just depends. From what I have heard the top soil on Jan's fields are pretty sandy as is. I am pretty sure their is a service that collects soil samples from different points in all your fields and gives you a comprehensive soil report. It isn't "cheap" per say but can easily pay for itself in increased crop yields. Something to think about. To much sand can be bad and might require deep ripping, which is really expensive (so i gather) my friend's family provides the service here in the central valley of California and they are doing very well. From what I have heard the deep ripping here has more to do with the dissolved salts from the water, that have built up in the soil over time.

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[@franciscosandiego3026]

I like your videos very informative. And you give good explanation.

[@steveneal2706]

great video Jan. The new barn is lookin awesome. Thank you

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

I am impressed how that manure spreader can break up the clods that can get so hard when manure dries out.

[@jarettgros5821]

Having vertical beaters and good blades helps. We have horizontal beaters and it doesn't nearly break the chunks up as good. Have to work it into the ground

[@tompreiss5010]

Will that increase the number of milking cow's??

[@gussoefje6430]

It’s okay. We only got one cutting of hay in south Texas because we had to much rain. Hope y’all get some rain next year.

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great SaskDutch Kid Video, thanks for sharing

[@merf64]

Would love if you did a video that expanded on your beef operation. How profitable it is, how many finished cows you sell a year, and if the feed ration changed from the beef cows and the dairy cows.

[@Rodmanvt]

Welkers best wheat this year came off manure ground. Composting will do more than chemicals. So put to it.

[@purplebunny7728]

That was so nice the way you woke up that cow. That's why your cows are so laid back. You are nice to them. I read today on "Snopes" about housebreaking cows. Pee only, but hey. The study was done in New Zealand. Talk about new developments. Do you have any thoughts? Also are there any other studies that might be of interest to us viewers? Always new ways on the horizon. Thanks for sharing.

[@timothymbonham4453]

Given how much work it takes to housebreak one puppy, I can't imagine the work to housebreak 350 newborn calves each year!

[@purplebunny7728]

@@timothymbonham4453 My understanding is that the original study contained 16 cows. Follow up studies will be quite entertaining. But any informal studies should really start with fewer calves. Maybe 3 or 5. LOL

[@juliedenisclark3778]

Hay paddock and cow 🐄 shed looking very good 😊 👍🏿

[@anthonysmith3187]

Thanks for the video, I always look forward to watching your videos, I remember spreading manure in South Dakota when I lived on my uncle's Farm it's a crappy job but somebody's gotta do it.😂

[@jimmycurran5355]

Awesome video. Barn is going to be spectacular.

[@pamelanoirot1427]

I had been looking for a new video and this one finally popped up. Love to watch your videos. You ha ve me hooked I keep looking for more videos!

[@corridor42]

With the additional barn space coming....how many more milking cows will you add to your herd?

[@mykalmcb]

Great video as always thanks Jan,

[@Whispering.]

Nice update! Was wondering how it was going.😀👍

[@queticomoe4495]

Jan, I wonder if you'd consider showing us the actual building process of your barn expansion? Thanks from Minnesota!

[@RichoG85]

Friday September 13th? I think you meant Monday?

[@randaloopy]

Great video. Impressive farm I must say.

[@johnc8112]

Great video

[@jb1047]

Friday? September 13? At least one of us is confused...

[@donnawoodman6249]

The 13th was on a Monday

[@dustintwellman7365]

Same here

[@marksmall7790]

He was still asleep 😴 at 4 am

[@angus9941]

When you farming and working 18 hours a day at this time of year you often have one day blend into the next. Drive a tractor all day, get up after 5 hours sleep and see how sharp you are.

[@geraldgibeson6781]

What cow is your largest producer and how much milk. From California

[@the_real_x]

Holstein Friesian -highest rec 60 liter a day

[@monikajohnson8236]

It’d be nice if all your outdoor corrals had a lean to,I noticed only a few do. That way they could get outta bad weather if they choose.

[@matthewcrossman980]

They do.

[@monikajohnson8236]

@@matthewcrossman980 no they don’t. Only like 3-4 do not all.

[@CountylineFarming]

Nice Job on the videos keep up the great work!

[@saskdutchkid]

Thank You!!!

[@julielumsden5184]

I’ve been watching and waiting for your video Jon It’s nice to know that you have your Dad who ha s more experience and can make smart decisions

[@kdenney66]

With the new barn, are you planning on getting more cows?

[@jofarwell9744]

Good question "k". Or are they keeping lots of the 'baby girls'? Dad & Jan, since you 'AI' your 'lady cows,' I assume the genetics are great and with all the info you keep on 'production' of each milker, can you be very selective and keep the best possible candidates?

[@midnite630]

Friday September 13th??? Are you 2 years behind on videos? :)

[@justindye3372]

Do you guys have gutters on your barns

[@peewee.3138]

That pack manure is nice and should help that ground.

[@jackthewisedog5171]

Great video as always thanks for sharing

[@garrywade7130]

Whens the hood going back on the loader

[@DonVDBorgh]

At start, did you say Friday September 13, or finally September 13? Hay is looking like a nice crop, barn also looks great! 👍🐄👍

[@myronparks3495]

He did say Friday September 13.

[@radfishguy6784]

Thinking same thing. Poor guy probably doesn't really know what day it is. Probably doesn't really matter.

[@myronparks3495]

@@radfishguy6784 sometimes the days and weeks run together

[@marinusverwey4446]

Manure...that is fine. It will keep down the soil when those northerly winds start blowing. Too bad that there wasn't an additional cover crop growing to sequester the nutrient or perhaps to provide a moisture barrier on that sand base for next year's planting. 🍁👍😎

[@oxfordmontello3281]

Hey Jan, when you move cows from one group to another does the group with the added cows instinct develop a new pecking order to adjust for the addition?

[@MRblazedBEANS]

I dont think cows have a leader like wolf's or dogs.

[@ericteneyck8691]

Sure they do. In most herds there is a cow that pretty much rules the roast.

[@jarettgros6634]

Yep. Every pen has a boss cow or heifer. Once you take the bossy one out, someone else always fills in

[@timothymbonham4453]

In horses, they definitely have a boss -- 'alpha mare' is in charge, and others have an order below her. A new animal in the herd will generally move into about the same position in the pecking order as she was in the herd she came from. Problems occur when the new one was the boss in her old herd -- there will be serious conflict between her and the current boss of this herd, until one of them comes out on top.

[@randallmidgley7589]

Oh yes there is a pecking order it's incredible to watch, same cows first into parlor, and if they are outside and you put a pile of dirt, lots of josling to see who is the top cow.

[@handiman5001]

that new pack barn is gonna be nice, but I am concerned about the water in the middle of the buildings and isn't that the same area where you had the problem with freezing water lines last winter, how are you going to access that area if you have to

[@suzydoerger104]

Will all the cows be in the barns when this barn is finished, or will some still be outside in the corrals? Love the “Ladies”!

[@timothymbonham4453]

I think they are increasing the milking herd to fill the added barn space. Only the milking cows, those about to give birth, the weanling calves, and the sick/special needs cows are inside. Still staying outside are the milk cows during their 2 month 'vacation', the young heifers not yet at milking age, and the steers being raised for meat.

[@warehouseman6325]

Love the new addition. Why did you leave so much open space between the barns. Isn't that gonna be wasted real-estate

[@lightbulb1982]

I bet they did that because of the roofs. It would be very difficult to keep everything flowing downhill with both roofs being at their lowest slope by the time they come together

[@michaelsutherland5848]

@@lightbulb1982 Not to mention, being Canada, you need a place for the snow to go when it slides off those roofs.

[@dannygerrits1157]

Do u chop corn?

[@azzamaddas4437]

Why don't you install electrical flies killer all over the ceiling of your barns?

[@douglassmith6448]

Plus sand is hard pumps to

[@remsman86]

When’s the hood getting fixed on the loader?

[@markybear92840]

Wait a second. Friday was not Sept 13....oh wait, you are in Canada. :-) I forgot. Canada calendar.

[@mt.8606]

Even in Canada Friday was the 10 and Monday was the 13

[@FlyingGentile]

0:33 exactly me when my alarm clock hits at 4 in the morning

[@barnabeadriaens3703]

how much water do you use ? where does it come from?

[@wlaros]

Vrijdag / Maandag wat maakt het uit. Iedere dag is geweldig. Ben benieuwd of je ook Nederlands spreekt. Jullie zijn daar iig goed bezig. Keep up the great work. Groeten uit Nederland

[@kevinklingner3098]

I'm inclined to agree with some of the comments. The amount of sand in the manure is very small I doubt if it will make much difference. Except maybe in your Lucerne paddocks where the sand could prove use full when sowing small seeds like Lucerne and clovers.

[@tysonvandenbrink6025]

Sand lane is the best way to go

[@tenor817]

Friday September 13?

[@Darth.Fluffy]

What are you going to do with that courtyard you are creating with the new barn?

[@trevorrowe6231]

Jan between the barns will grow up out of control in there are you going to try and put something down to stop any big growth like gravel or paving stones

[@azzamaddas4437]

It can't be Friday and September 13th, 2021. It seems you didn't have your coffee yet. 😁

[@roberthakeman9822]

Jan are you going to build up the ground between the two buildings and slope it to the drain. I think it was a good decision to cut the alfalfa since your short foliage for the cows. Are you going to put the bales under plastic if it doesn't get rained on ? Your new building addition looks like it's coming along nicely, looks great. Always love drone footage of the farm. Have you filled up the sand pile in the building yet cuz last time it was pretty wet out to get at it to fill up the building. Waiting for the next video to come out as I love your milking videos and what it takes to keep it running and I have to complement you on how clean it always looks. Have a great week and stay safe.

[@ericteneyck8691]

in that open area between the barns where you were showing us the drain, what's going to be in that area?

[@donaldshinn1915]

Why not put gutters on roofs uto eliminate mud area, which if left to accumulate will provide breeding area for mosquitoes. Bacteria and other diease organisms. Run the gutters right in 8 " drain pipe

[@timothymbonham4453]

Gutters are an expensive addition when building, and require regular maintenance to keep working. Otherwise leaves, etc. build up in them, and provide an excellent breeding ground for mosquitoes. And Jan et al don't need another maintenance task to do a few times per year! So it's pretty common to not have gutters on barns or other farm buildings.

[@TheGazmurphy]

Brilliant video

[@donnawoodman6249]

So why is the new barn extension higher than the older part?

[@jarettgros5821]

I think it is because it will allow for more clearance for the front loaders and skid loader when they have to clean the barn out

[@martincaetano5415]

sep 13 was monday bro

[@stevenpw389]

Could bale and rap the hay bales for baleage

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌🇨🇦❤, another Sask boy, me too

[@saskdutchkid]

Thanks again for tunning in!

[@jwiereng]

4 AM in the morning ?

[@bobjohnson1710]

I looked at your place on Google Earth. The satellite view is from 8/23/2015. With the addition of the new pack barn, you will have tripled the square footage of your barn space since 2015. With the meticulous records you're currently keeping on your milking herd, I was wondering how many cows you were milking on August 23, 2015 compared to the 335 you're currently milking today to be able to afford such a leap in barn space?

[@robertjd2208]

Hi Jan, How many hours do you work each day? Started before the sun comes and then still there after dark.

[@louiev3577]

Will you need a bigger lagoon with the barn being expanded?

[@timothymbonham4453]

Probably just have to haul manure more often to empty it.

[@paulwalsh548]

should put some giant water tanks in that middle part help with the drought times.

[@Its_Me0000]

What is the reason for the taller roof on the barn extension? Thanks

[@jdj3042]

Same height as the new barn beside it

[@jarettgros5821]

That and it allows for more clearance for the front loaders when they go to clean the barn out

[@the_real_x]

To keep the place isolated from temperature rise or drop

[@christianpratanto1424]

Could you mind to make a playlist consist of all your vlog sorted by oldest to newest.. So we can binge watching every episode with autoplay according to the timeline.. Pleasee... :) Love your videos..

[@nielsknol2309]

friday september 13 ;)?

[@sueupham2519]

Hahahahaha wakie wakie momma

[@peggyt1243]

Seems to me that the gardening books all say that the best soil is 30% sand.

[@mohamadkarkar7722]

🇪🇬Follow you from Egypt

[@saskdutchkid]

Thats crazy thanks!

[@charleyhanson2006]

Friday September 13? That’s not right?

[@saskdutchkid]

Huh you right! Probably meant to say Monday lol

[@charleyhanson2006]

@@saskdutchkid YOU RESPONDED!! Do you play Farming Simulator in your free time? They should make a map of your farm. Also the barn is coming along great. Keep up the great work Jan. I hope I said your name right. I’m sorry if I didn’t.

[@deanpenterman4632]

Why don’t you guys have a sand shooter? It’s really efficient.

[@lesterhertel2945]

Why don't you plant your cover crops then you could use it for feed

[@eldonhoward7925]

👍