Cattle Damage

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

It's hard to see that damage to your corn. I'm amazed at how calm you are about it. But then I also know that you've had cattle get out as well, and most of the time neighbors do what they can to keep cattle corralled. It just happen some time. Good luck on your corn yeild... great video Ryan....

[@augustreil]

I think you are doing the right thing by not seeking restitution. Good neighbors are hard to come by.

[@ryangrider9607]

august yeah, he did say it looked like the neighbor removed the cattle in a timely manner. It's hard to take a hit on the damage, but on the other hand it's hard to live with a neighbor that you are continually at war with. The best outcome would be if the neighbor offered compensation.

[@mossjones7375]

Yep $500 and a hand shake should do it...

[@claytonbatten7317]

Don’t tick neighbors off to bad. I’m sure they would be there in your time of need. That’s why we are farmers. Love the drone work. Thinking of investing in on myself. Another great video

[@TallTexasGMan]

Glad you have such a calm outlook. Neighbors didn’t do it on purpose and the tide could easily be the other way.

[@dsmreloader7552]

Old adage... Good fences make good neighbors.. but that notwithstanding stuff happens, can't prevent everything and being on good terms with your neighbors is very important.. Thanks for sharing the video..

[@robpond9628]

Nothing gets your heart beating faster then when you get the cows are out phone call

[@ChrisTessmer]

That is my biggest worry as a cattle farmer, that and them getting out and on to the road and causing an accident. Luckily my own fields border my pasture, and they have gotten out in them before but damage was minimal. In your case I would brush it off and not cause a stink like you said, it doesn't appear to be too bad.

[@RiverbendBicycles]

At least you have the option of seeking restitution. In Wyoming we still have antiquated laws that say I have to fence the cows out of my fields.

[@MatthewHoag77]

This is one type of incident for which your drone really does help protect your bottom line. Sure, it's there to help you make videos that entertain us (and we're definitely thankful for that). Between this and your security cameras, you have some very useful risk management tools at your disposal. A drone is not a practical investment for me, but it makes total sense for you and others who have real estate and facilities to protect. Thanks for the video!

[@HoodZy69]

Wow this is a great video. I’ve never seen the damage like this before. Technology at its finest.

[@AndersonCattleCo]

Around hear you call crop insurance and get a yield damage report and your neighbors insurance writes you a check, but we are Canadian's and not as sue happy as our neighbors to the south. I know not all American's are sue happy but all my family in the states deals with it.

[@kiwifruit2022]

Fencing is both landowners responsibility here in Australia so how can you sue?

[@autocat9371]

You should see what one mama black bear does to a corn field when she takes residence in it

[@cavettpottere]

I will take cattle damage any day over bear damange

[@craigcupitt5656]

How far are your row spacing for your corn

[@phillippeterman1051]

Bummer - I've seen it happen here too - in north-central South Dakota.

[@albertusmostert5418]

How long does corn take to crow in your area also about 100 days

[@logangiesen4167]

Great vid. This happens to us just when it does cattle usually get mixed with ours.

[@SUPERSORNO]

Do you know roughly how many were in the field? I have had my cows out in my renters field overnight and it didn't look like they did as much damage as this field. I had one calf i couldn't get rounded up for 6 days. It was a hard way for the little fella to get weened off but it had plenty of silage to eat.

[@koolman2021]

Thinking about getting a drone what is a good one to get ?? Thanks Ryan

[@sasquatch_77]

be glad you dont have wild hogs to deal with like we do here in georgia

[@matmoser5563]

What kind of drone do you have?

[@markmortensen4341]

Drones are going to be a nice to for things like this. It would be hard to walk all that and try to figure where the damage is. Thanks again for sharing your video.

[@danvrana277]

That was cool footage!!! You should do more? Sorry for your loss it's a tough year with all the trade issues going on with price. It would be nice if your neighbor would man up and offer you something even a few chickens lol or fuel something? I would if it was my cows.

[@jakebrady4133]

How do you like the cab on the gator?

[@tucobenedicto109]

I think for now being at peace with the neighbor might be worth it's weight in gold. The drone is key and saved you lots of time walking through the field. Also that a you had a problem planting might hurt efforts for restitution in court. If it was worse that would still play a factor. Well hope the corn is good. Some corn here on the east coast is eight feet high, but the farm said so are the weeds.

[@pmessinger]

What drone do you fly?

[@vner]

Too bad. Hope that things ended well?

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Oh man, what a crappy situation :( what did your neighbor say? I'd be mortified if my cows got out and damaged a field. Does insurance kick in?

[@jeffgixer5185]

WTFarm Girl crop insurance won't cover that unless the total yield is down. Liability insurance might but you would have to prove its not deer and it's cattle. You know insurance won't pay anything unless it has too.

[@michaelcorning3851]

When i was dairying in nys i had a deer problem so bad that i had to contact fish an game and they came out agreed an issued special hunting tags to thin the deer population only hunters registered with the program could shoot the deer does only .The meat was all donated to charities

[@SlipShodBob]

Jeff Gixer now be fair you'd know they would pay out right up until they discover the maize is over 60 inches as in the small print it states that they will only cover it up to 60 inches in height. Mind you I was following one farmer who farms in Somerset and in the floods all his field were under and it came close to flooding his house and barns his neighbours called him a fool because of who he insured with and the fact there were other cheaper ones but they offered to put him up in a hotel if it was needed and as soon as the waters went down the adjuster came out looked around and transferred the money into his account then and there for feed and bedding for the animals and gave him help and advise and promptly paid all the invoices so his fields were cleaned up and his business was back on course quickly. His neighbours were still struggling three years later and were still fighting their claim with their insurers.

[@jeffgixer5185]

Michael Corning they do that here in Wisconsin too. They can be a huge problem in some areas.

[@StreuB1]

Up here in northern IL they did the same thing 3-4 years ago. Deer were really bad and they issued 50 special rifle tags (IL is a no-rifle state) for vetted hunters. IDNR set up stands in specific locations, baited and then set up the time periods for the "snipers" to come in. Once the hunters were done, they delivered the deer to a drop off location where then a selected processor would come once a day and pick up. This was in the winter so spoilage wasn't an issue. I think they knocked the population down the 150 head they needed to in 2-3 weeks. Highly efficient and lots of good meat went to people who needed it.

[@davehughesfarm7983]

This happens a lot and I mean a whole lot in Missouri especially in this drought..

[@joelwindsor525]

Do you guys have any or much problem with bears in your corn

[@wt-frazier]

Have y’all ever irrigated your corn? Or beans?

[@HowFarmsWork]

Not in our area. We receive enough rainfall combined with clay soils that retain moisture means that the rain typically gives us the precipitation we require.

[@wt-frazier]

How Farms Work man y’all don’t take that gift for granted. Here in SE Arkansas we rarely turn off any wells or relifts.

[@wt-frazier]

How Farms Work you’d cry seein our expenses on diesel and electricity to keep 13,000 acres wet

[@wt-frazier]

Steve Slade If we get a good rain, 2” or so within 24 hours, we can shut down most of the motors. Usually won’t shut off the rice but that’s just something we’re used to. We’ve got powder down here, mixed in with some more buckshot hard dirt scattered around. But mainly it’s a dust bowl here, smack dab in the middle of Desha County there is almost ALWAYS a split in a storm system so by the time it hits us it has disappeared for the most part and we may get lucky to get .02”. No offense taken man, it’s all good

[@kevinwillis9126]

Any chance of compensation?.. Thanks for sharing Ryan..

[@JamesOBrien2253]

Kevin Willis his neighbour could be the bigger man and offer money himself my neighbors cattle broke into my silage field a few weeks back he called into the yard and told us the situation and offered to pay for any damages. We didn't bother thought because he is going through tough enough time already.

[@kevinwillis9126]

I see your point James....

[@Thomas-cl6iu]

Y’all plant really close to the tree line, or it appears that way from the drone footage.

[@TheGhostOfLuciasClay]

Probably over all the loss wouldn't be anymore than what you have from tire tracks spraying. It's not like someone was partying on four wheelers. Things happen and someday your cows may return the favor so its not worth starting issue with the neighbors.

[@MrVailtown]

madfarmer912 dave agreed, deer eat a bit that they don't see, cows eat n wallow things down. A few bushels of corn is normally lost anyway.

[@jacobsimpson3901]

Awsome video Ryan our cows did the same thang not to long ago

[@antunmarinfilipovic]

I love your KZbin canal

[@derekcrowley330]

Ryan I can’t believe that your being calm through this I wouldn’t

[@trevorfout4759]

Derek Crowley cattle get out all the time it happens Ryan has had cattle get out to

[@chair362]

i could see being upset to yourself and family, but to them, i would be calm and understanding. its not their fault and who knows, maybe one day my cows would get out and cause damage to theirs crops/fence/what ever.

[@jeffgixer5185]

Derek Crowley it happens. Cattle get out. There might be a day their cattle get out and do damage. It's not like the farmer did it on purpose or didn't make an effort to get them out.

[@christophermclaughlin1142]

Why get upset over this? It's just cheap corn. It's not worth growing anyway.

[@TheRevWillNotBeTelevised]

An American that isn't going to sue at the drop of a hat? Good on you.

[@kenarnold9132]

Irks my soul when people don't put up proper fencing. There's really no excuse for cattle getting out into the neighbors plots if the fencing is up to par. Too often people put up shabby fencing, throw a little electricity to it, and call it "good-to-go". Few strands of barb wire, metal fence posts (barely tapped in) and let's put a couple strands of Electric to it over a 2 mile stretch, and hey! We can keep buffalo in here. Then to make matters worse, they don't inspect it several times a year. Yep. Good-to-go. Time for a little rant. My late father wasn't a lifetime farmer per say. Yes, we had a small farm, 60 acres, and he worked for the airlines. But one thing he knew how to do (from his youth) was put up a fence. And it all started with the corners. Railroad ties were the standard. And they weren't pounded in with a post driver. Yeah, we drilled a tap hole and posthole diggers for the rest. Tamp em in by hand. And none of that new fangled useless tightening/twisting stuff either (seen enough of that garbage, and people actually use it cause it's easy). Double #9 wire twisted by hand. Woven wire stretched by an 8n ford, and 2 strands barb wire stretched with a rope pulley stretcher. Typical configuration was 1 wooden post, 4 steel posts. If the run was extensive, we'd put another double railroad tie setup in the middle. Fence was put up in 1969. and guess what, it's still as taught as it was the day we built it. Never had a cow get outta there or into. Our neighbor who shared the burden, had a falling out because he wanted to just lay some wire on some steel posts. Never talked to my father til the day he passed away after that. Silly man. Bottom line, if you put up a fence, put up a damn fence. Not some type of an ill gotten bandaid. And if yer neighbors don't want to participate in cost or labor, Fek em.

[@buckhorncortez]

Depends upon where you live. In New Mexico, if you're a farmer, it's up to you to fence the cattle out according to the State's fence laws, Article 16 Fences; section 77-16-1: "Every gardener, farmer, planter or other person having lands or crops that would be injured by trespassing animals, shall make a sufficient fence about his land in cultivation, or other lands that may be so injured, the same to correspond with the requirements of the laws of this state prescribing and defining a legal fence." Hope your soul can make it through that one...

[@kenarnold9132]

So basically, if I have a garden (be it flower, veggie or cannabis) and my neighbor has several pit bulls, it's my responsibility to keep my family safe from their animals, and stop em from pissing on me carrots? Nice law. Suppose you can still beat your wife on every day but Sunday.

[@lukestrawwalker]

Depends on the state... some states have "fence in" laws and some are "fence out" laws... IOW some states require you to "fence in" your livestock to keep them off neighboring property... some are "fence out" meaning most folks have livestock and not crops, so if you want to grow a crop, it's your problem to keep the livestock out the crops YOU want to grow... Later! OL J R :)

[@buckhorncortez]

Gosh Ken...the one thing you can't beat is the stupid you've demonstrated with your comment. What does assault have to do with fence laws? Care to explain? As far as I know, pit bulls don't really care about gardens...at least the three I've owned haven't. So your carrots would be just fine. The rabbits, on the other hand, are a completely different story and, yes, it's up to you to keep the rabbits away from YOUR carrots.

[@kenarnold9132]

Late to the party Buckhorn (btw, that's the name of a cheap beer). No other response necessary considering the source.

[@samrugtiv3839]

Real good flying ,doesn't look to bad.

[@TheFarmingLife]

It sure does look like the cattle did some damage. But look on the bright side if it was your cattle in his field maybe they won't get upset either. It's always good to have good neighbors. Because you got to live with them. It all works out in the end. Have a great afternoon

[@andyzumwalt3632]

The Farming Life I agree, if all neighbor's treat each other this good we would have a much better country

[@russellmoore943]

That sucks. And yes cattle always find a way thru fences

[@boehmfarm4276]

Did you pay for your half the fence?

[@HowFarmsWork]

Only applies if you replace the fence.

[@ihus9950]

What drone brand are you flying, takes nice footage! 👍

[@Irishguy075]

I think Ryan is calm because he knows after Travis has a couple Natural Lites and gets on his camera he will have something to say and maybe what he thinks should happen, lol. Love you guy's. For a guy that is not into the prices, is this like a couple hundred bucks or we talking thousands? Just curious, thanks.

[@Ethan-ck6iz]

No big deal. Just put a sign up at the entrance to your property with a "corn maze" sign charge the kids $3 per admission and all the damage will be paid for. lol

[@ratrodbubba]

Well at least they got out in a safe place unlike when ours got out they were in a subdivision roaming the streets and peaples yards and literally eatting the flowerbeds 😫

[@WorldsOkayestFarmer]

Well that stinks but its nice to be a good neighbor too

[@ghostb5501]

Like a good neighbor state farm is there

[@FKSPARTO]

14 cows disliked this video. hahaha

[@claydog6422]

that sucks...animals will always find a way to get out of a pasture .

[@brysonryan7022]

Your corn is still green? Our's is already tan

[@nicholasminnock3046]

You will be fine don't worry OK

[@dougsmith1166]

Great video 👍

[@wimpytigger7423]

I got my order today thank you 08/11/2018

[@antonyfarming]

Some times this happens cattle will break out maybe the deere broke the fence line as long as the farmer got them back ASAP and fix the problem I'll say it's ok as a cattle farmer I would fix problems and go apologies hopefully that will be ok

[@jodimiller7931]

how has technology like drones and tablets helped you guys farm?

[@JimEstep12071]

constrained anger, well done Ryan

[@BenRiddick07]

Colorado has clear laws on this, you fence animals out,not in. The state is actually replacing a fence along the highway for us because it borders the road. A cow jumped the fence last year and got hit and killed

[@buckhorncortez]

Same applies in New Mexico.

[@craigschofield64]

Dang not a good time for this to happen it has already been a rough year for farming with the crappy weather. I hope you neighbor that owns the cattle offers you a (corn fed) cow or something to cover your corn losses. To me that would only be right of him to offer you, animals will do whatever they want and the owners should take responsibility. If my dog gets out and damages anything of my neighbors stuff I pay for it and this is no different other than the scale of the damage

[@raymondaston4796]

good thing not bear they leave 15 to 20 foot section flat to the ground

[@cavettpottere]

I have seen bear take a 12 acre corn felid and make it less than 5 acres of standing corn

[@Well_I_am_just_saying]

It does not seem as if a deer would do any damage walking through a cornfield. I understand that a deer might eat the actual ears of corn and damages that way. I know raccoons can do quite a bit of damage to corn late in the season.

[@jeffgixer5185]

gary batchelder deer can do a lot of damage. Just think of how much corn two bucks fighting could destroy.

[@jbmbanter]

Also, your cattle will get out in the future so you will need to take the high road and be a good neighbor!

[@dmuss303]

Shouldn't a good neighbor offer to compensate you for the damage.

[@dwightl5863]

A good neighbor would offer and as a good neighbor in reverse I would appreciate the offer "but lets just call it day". and be done with it at that. Looks to be there was more corn lost from the lousy planting job than from either the cows or deer. IMOP

[@Gator-12]

If the red bull got in there, you might have some red calves in the spring.

[@juliatodhunter6454]

If my cows did that, I think my neighbor would have some beef in his freezer

[@minnesotaoutsider1083]

I am in Poland and the farms are Different

[@karlbrohammer9105]

I trust that you shared the drone views / date with the neighbor, thus no surprises later on for resolution. Fix the fence neighbor ASAP.

[@klugfarmsklug9323]

That's one poor corn planter, JD finger planter. I said before you need to replace that planter & not invest all those new options in it.

[@rdekort9273]

These things happen

[@thejolleyfamilyhomestead344]

That stinks I hope all is good for your corn.

[@hturbo1007]

Looks can be deceiving, If I had to guess I would say that is only about 2-5 % yeld lose.

[@koolman2021]

Wow that drone footage was amazing shame on those moo moo !!

[@sneakysnake109]

Tough luck. Sorry it happened. Glad it's not Any worse than it is.

[@johndeere3743]

Thats bad that the cattele destroys your corn. But a good video👍

[@Speedster-hu5cu]

WOW that footage would work in court........HeHe

[@jeffgixer5185]

Speedster1919 all that shows is crop damage. Was it deer or cows? If it was cows, who's cows were They? Then the question is do you want to take you neighbor to court for a few hundred dollars and make your neighbors made, especially when you're own could get out someday.

[@bobthebuilder2922]

Ahh that sucks man!

[@SledgeHammer43]

You won't know how bad your damages are till Harvest anyway.

[@peteraernouts5741]

I woud think they woud pay you something for the damage done by their cows I mean if you want to keep good neigbours you woud anyhow having catlle out is always a nightmare like you guys said befor if they see a opportunity to escape they whil do ore try to do it and it is most of the time all of them that get out it happend to our cattle back in the day to not a lot but it happend.

[@Lowlandelf]

Having cattle yourself makes you a little more empathetic to the neighbours.

[@jimmesc]

Hopefully the rain did more good than the cattle did damage.

[@markallen3293]

Bummer.

[@derrickadam78]

Animals get out there's no way to avoid it...I believe last year u had some of your own get out?? A couple times no reason to posterize a farmer for critters getting out it happens.

[@HowFarmsWork]

Depends, if cattle get out into a pasture, it’s one thing, but if they do damage it’s another.

[@oscarddhh8183]

That sucks

[@epmadness9612]

Hi

[@brianrurherford2983]

I would go and talk with my neighbors if it was me.maube work out a hay trade over it.prefer face to face to work it out first.

[@dianehaggart9344]

love your vids i would love to meat you in real life but im onley 11

[@waltercook3197]

Catttle and Hogs can do major damage to a crop especially corn, why people who own farm animals especially cows or hogs do not check thier fences atleast one time a week is besides me ,HEY NEIGHBOR FIX YOUR FENCE.!

[@cs-su9ko]

farmers problems !! we all have them a small loss is better than a long term problem neighbour one day yours will get out

[@ustinman8446]

Just a pot hole ,in the road of life.

[@shakerLT]

Well......what goes around comes around. Next week your cows will be 2 miles down the road eating and stomping your neighbors lawn. Let it go.

[@rodgercottrill3342]

Whats worth more corn or cows get the cows corn an steaks yum

[@madox76]

Another reason to eat cow SAVE THE VEGANS FOOD!!!! Your welcome :)

[@Lurod_]

madox76 those murderers separate plants from thier family

[@gamermoney5879]

First

[@jacobsimpson3901]

Awsome video Ryan our cows did the same thang not to long ago

[@Leonie07756]

Hello