Farm Work In Between Storms/Spreading Manure/New Holland 489 Haybine Bearing Replacement

The Midwest has been hammered with storms and torrential rain. On the dairy farm, we have been lucky enough to avoid any severe storms, but the rain has certainly caused some trouble nonetheless. All the rain tends to drain right by the barn and corral. Trying to keep the cows out of the mud and clean is a challenge. We are also milking more cows than our barn can hold, so we need somewhere to put the extra cows until we can get them milked. Alan cleaned out the red barn by the main barn for a holding area, but the rain flooded it immediately. Alan did a crop check to see how the oats and corn handled the heavy rain. Lastly, the New Holland 489 Haybine needed a bearing replaced, so Alan shared how he replaces them.
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Alan Klejeski
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Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
Trinity Dairy was established in 2006, in Minnesota. Alan and Jennifer farm with their 5 children; Jessica, Justin, Jordan, Joshua, and Jason. We milk a mix of 33 Jersey, Holstein, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, and Ayrshire cattle. We also enjoy sharing our family's love of Draft Horses and using them for logging and other farm work. Dairy Farming in Minnesota can be challenging, but it's a lifestyle we really enjoy. Subscribe today to watch our small family dairy farm and family grow while continuing to thank our Lord for the blessings we've been given.

[@petrokemikal]

A quick fix for your barn that keeps gettin flooded would be to dig a trench right down the middle of it and put in a perforated drainage pipe siting on a bed of gravel..Make sure the perforations are sitting in gravel so they dont get blocked.. Run the pipe right out the back wherever you want it to flow possibly into a sump ?Or if you can send it far enough away that your not too worried about it.. Then to catch really harsh storm water you could install a drain cap at the front of the barn where the pipe starts with a grate on it.. Shouldnt be more than a days work if you could borrow a digger and find some drainage pipe.. I had to do this at the side of my Irish cottage, storms would flood the path at the back of the cottage and the standing water was making the old limestone walls damp.. The water now runs off into a sump I dug about 4 foot deep and 4 foot wide with a good bed of gravel and clayish soil enough for it to hold the flood water and drain it away naturally over the course of a day or so..

[@chrisburke848]

Great video. Great lesson for your son; changing that bearing. A couple more times and he will be able to do it himself.

[@rick5482]

You and your family are the epitome of the American farmer.

[@chadpaider1009]

Gierok farms might have some ideas for you with the hills they farm. With what to do with that washout.And I know the two of you are friends. the winter rye idea is a good one I think and then you could no till into it during the spring next year. That should keep the soil in place until it gets established

[@anthonyhengst2908]

Yup, check with George.

[@KellyBenedix]

Here in Iowa, all I have to say is wow. We got a lot a rain. Homes just gone. Washed away. But by God's grace, no one has been lost.

[@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586]

I have been watching the weather a lot this year. You and several other states seem to have been hit hard. I pray that it calms down now and you can recover.

[@theburnhams2925]

Alan, thank you for showing your challenges (as well as your triumphs) in your videos. That's a bad wash (with the potential of becoming even worse...) and might well be best taken out of production. Explore soil retention strategies or comp land usage with your local ag rep. Me? If I had access to old bedding pack would probably just use that, cross my fingers, pray to God, and see what happens... btw. We've followed your channel since the great drainage-line cleanout-replacement, so I realize that this is neither your first nor your last "roadeo." God bless (as always) your diligent efforts. There is no higher calling than to raise a family (in the fear of the Lord) than your path.

[@nailbender7223]

Your still looking better than the Rapidan Dam and the Dam Store!!

[@trinitydairy]

I feel terrible for those poor families! My washout is absolutely nothing compared to what others are dealing with.

[@larryking1908]

Your nrcs technician may have ideas

[@lesterhertel2945]

Another very interesting video Thank you 😊😊😊😊😊

[@farawayfarm2520]

Wow thats quite a washout. My parents have a grass waterway down a fairly good slope that worked well when we were working fields along it. Those fields have been in perpetually grass since I moved here. I think the rye idea might work.

[@fullers1966]

Last time I checked those rollers are about 3 000 in the way things are going nowadays they could even be more and again thank you for how you went through showing about the baler I went and looked at the one after your video did fine quite a bit wrong with it I Guess That's why they were selling it pretty cheap I decided not to buy it thank you for everything that you showed about it it was very helpful

[@deancampfield4703]

Years ago we used save all of the twine from the hay bales put them in guney sacks and put them in the wash outs really seemed to help easy fix just couldn't work that area up hope that works

[@ronzezulka6646]

Hey Allen,,were suffering the same thing here in Wisconsin. Were actually really close to you. Gierok Farms is a great resource. They're within 15 miles from us. But,that said, you know you're ground. Next 2 months are critical.

[@fullers1966]

Southern part of Minnesota got hit real bad they ended up in 2 days 13 inches it went down into North Iowa southeast part of South Dakota they showed it on KZbin there was a lot of underwater up to their knees a lot of roads got washed out too I guess

[@markflick1641]

Best of luck to you and your family , God Bless .

[@fullers1966]

Fixing your field you do have a lot of stone piles I would fill it in with stone try to keep it more narrow so you don't lose too much field

[@MrMagnum7220]

You need to pump water out of your fields and here in VA we are pumping water out of the river into our fields

[@jimvanderlinden7249]

What about a terrace or a few of them. In southwest Minnesota had 6 inches as well.

[@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586]

Last year drought, this year rain, rain. It's like it saved it all up from last year and is giving it to us this year. I hope you're not getting sick or maybe it is just allergies to all of the mold and rain induced problems. Maybe next year we will have a better mix. It is a good learning experience for the kids to see how repairs are made. Maybe one of your children will go into mechanics, a much needed trade.

[@Midknightdairyllc]

Soil and water could help out with erosion planning and funding

[@Stephenklausmeyer-hr9rb]

That is quite a wash out.

[@roysutton9688]

Love how you teach the kids to repair on the farm 😊

[@CMDSR]

I do believe that washout would be a good place for some old bales.

[@lindadanielson7405]

I'm so happy you're ok with the rain

[@Timkrenz-gr6ol]

❤😊YOU CAN TURN OFF THE WATER ANY TIME !!! WE'RE SWIMMING DOWN HERE BY LE SUEUR😮😢 STILL❤ THE CHANNEL❤😊

[@MichaelDoering-js2gl]

Hi guys, we are getting rained out here in Ontario. According to the commercials on tv, all you need is a couple of bounty paper towels for your water problems. Keep plugging away and take care. 👍🇨🇦🚜❤️

[@MarkGamble-wj9cm]

Could u lay a tile in where wash out is.then fill it in.

[@marcomarangon9619]

Complimenti, ottimo lavoro....saluti dall' Italia

[@burtzorn4059]

Example you have 10,000 views at $ 10.00 that would be a $ 100,000 to put in the place. 3 coffee's, breakfast one morning.. We could all afford that and what a blessing for your family farm Just a thought , TAKE CARE !!!!

[@aedenjohnson6103]

For the washout, check with NRCS. They can help with long term solutions. Short term, if you have junk hay bales, use them to make several dams.

[@DonWelter]

My thoughts and prayers have been with all you folks in the upper midwest with the flooding. Even well-designed conservation structures can be compromised with some of these storm events. We aren't in real hilly terrain in N. Central Ohio, but the slopes will run a lot of water during heavy rains. Never-ending challenges being a farmer!!!

[@joshk.6246]

The freestanding pipe panels are one of the best creations. The ole' Massive Beast looks pretty nice with the set of radials. Rain has been pretty nuts in all of MN this year, would have been nice to have a little if this last year 🙂. Good video, I enjoyed having a few different days all brought together. You know there was some serious water when it cuts through so deep you can see the different soil and rock layers. You might want to try just putting in a couple little rock piles/dikes to slow water down in the future but then it would still let you till without having to have a massive waterway.

[@travisvolf1804]

Don't worry about your videos covering multiple days alot of other channels do it..I'm used to it...I guess

[@dorperranch3748]

I’ve struggled with the thought of spending more on something that a machine is worth, but If it’s less than it costs to replace and you know what you have…. Enjoyed the video!

[@stevecobb7844]

About a year ago I saw a video of folks building a barn floor from used tires with gravel inside. I dont remember the exact method. Maybe something like that could work for you. I thinking it was through an extension program.

[@burtzorn4059]

Lay straw bales in there every 25 feet or so and grass it over. I've seen it done many times. In between some old crappy round would be a bonus in my opinion. Have a good day !!!

[@leonjennings4632]

Hopefully you can come Up with a solution for the washouts I Would put a Gravel base down to help with the drainage then try the Grass runway Good Luck Blessings and Please Be Safe ✌️

[@Elijah-me5yg]

My dad always tried to keep our hilliest fields in hay and corn on the flat.It's an idea,but its a 2 year procedure to fix that problem.

[@philipr7686]

I like your idea of the grass waterway. I suppose that is what I see in Iowa fields as we travel through there. They do a lot terracing of hillsides too. All interesting solutions.

[@MyPromixdirt]

all you can do for that washout is fill it with rocks and make a river bed, you will be able to drive over it and not be trapped on one side, no shortage of rocks in the area, neighbors might have a pile or two for the cause, constantly filling it in while working the land only to have it wash down again sucks, at least it didn't wash into a river its only down field. thanks, keep filming.

[@duanebolen543]

Them rollers were 300$ back in the 80s so I can guess there 3 times that now

[@colorado1088]

As a rough rule of thumb inflation alone (average 3.5% per year) causes prices to double about every 20 years.

[@garyfaulds2613]

First thing , in the big washout you need a bulldozer to fill in the canyon of a ditch made by the river of water an then you need to get some Terraces put in with some drainage tile to show down the water . I dont think grass water way alone will work . But you can try it an see, but in my Is experience that steep of a grade your going to just keep going in circles. Good luck to you Sir .

[@tomconway8061]

On your wash out issues remember you have collected a variety of piles of rocks and that would work well in that area. There free???

[@ronaldfeuerstein435]

Tks for sharing. My Prayers to all put your way too. We got some nasty storms here in western lower Michigan too. There some along Lake Michigan. Muskegon without power for 3 or 4 days.

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

"The kids are sweeping out the manger, now" not "the kids are sleeping in"! Farm life is the best life. Harder to make a living, but a great way TO live!

[@JohnDoe-m7x]

Hi it's Jeremy from Wisconsin. Just a thought maybe tiling would help with the field issue

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Hello thats a heck of a wash out a tile might be the best fix for that before you put dirt back. Your son asked what a burr is maybe the way to explain is part of the shaft that is damaged and the shaft is thicker so the bearing wont fit. Its wider than the shaft. Enjoyed your video Sir and son have a great day.

[@Stephenklausmeyer-hr9rb]

Regarding yesterday's episode, that was baleage and not dry hay correct? Also I would be interested in a description of that vine like weed in your oats and corn and what you are using to eradicate it. Oh and happy belated birthday.

[@frankdeegan8974]

The washout in the barn yard grass will not stand a chance you need small rocks formed a wash lined with stones do some grading to run the rain water off toward the silage bags area possably

[@br927]

I'v taken carriage bolts that wouldn't hold and find a wrench size and square off the head on a grinder to fit the wrench!

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

This has been an interesting start to the growing season. I was wondering if your road was flooded and hoping you could still make it out. Please stay safe, and God bless.

[@stevecobb7844]

I have cut the bearing races with a grinder and dremel on one side. Then I drive a chisel in the crack and it splits and spreads the race.

[@ronzezulka6646]

You'll find yer happy spot with the washout. Yer a pretty smart guy.

[@georgeungemach6834]

Put the rocks in the washout watch the washing slow down and fill in

[@rodneybalog4605]

Put weeping tile pipe and smallrock then dirt but leave op in the beginning so water can go in the pipe like a drain as well

[@stevebrooking4506]

What do you call 'Switch' cows please? Are they colostrum cows? Different terminology for different countries 🤷

[@trinitydairy]

They are just extra cows, that we don't have stalls for, in the milking barn, so we switch them with other cows, once they get milked.

[@joyceforsmann8445]

Perforated drain tile and maybe a pond right at the rock pile.

[@ralphriddle8864]

Great job and I will be praying for y'all too and the other one

[@rodneybalog4605]

Fillin with small rock up to a foot then drit

[@gunnarbeck225]

The washouts need to tile maybe

[@anthonyhengst2908]

Sometimes what is convenient trumps what is considered overkill. When things get muddy we run out cows down the driveway and a little ways down the gravel town road to get to the pasture. They know their way now. Just wondering if you got a chance to try using loading using the 530 Case??

[@trinitydairy]

Yeah, we loaded some hay with it last night.

[@gunnarbeck225]

Nice looking calves they look amazing do you sell them right away?

[@trinitydairy]

We have a buyer for our Angus cross calves. We give them a few days to get off to a good start before he takes them. Our buyer has young kids, and this is his way of getting them involved in agriculture. We don't sell our dairy heifers, typically.

[@johnhenderson299]

Hopefully no more rain like that

[@dennisbelles9236]

That was a very big wash out. You may need to have some dirt hauled back in to refill that ditch.

[@trinitydairy]

Yeah, I'll be hauling dirt back in

[@randybedker1584]

Could the drought be part of the reason it washed out so bad along with not much moisture this winter.

[@trinitydairy]

Possibly

[@Chico-td2fy]

Good video ya'll 😊🐄🐂🐃

[@ryanpockat8846]

I wanna see more silo filling videos 😊

[@trinitydairy]

We will have more, but not until fall.

[@ryanpockat8846]

@@trinitydairy do you not like putting hay in the silos? What is cheaper hay in the silos or wrapping bales ? Just curious we have a 12 by 30 Madison that I might put oat&peas in this year

[@trinitydairy]

@ryanpockat8846 it's probably cheaper to use the silos, but I had a lot of trouble with plugging the pipe, when blowing hay,so I usually use them for corn silage. But oats and peas, would probably be okay.

[@fredgranger7116]

How about the other end

[@ronniewayne5748]

Great video as always

[@martymartin2894]

That tractor is beginning to smoke a bit of blue smoke the engine must be getting a bit worn.

[@trinitydairy]

It could probably use an overhaul, but it doesn't burn any oil.

[@tomconway8061]

Corral area

[@karencary3312]

Love you ALL!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jerryjohnson8268]

WE GOT 12 INCHES OF RAIN IN SIOUX FALLS SD

[@trinitydairy]

Wow!

[@davidwhittredge-rr7ti]

Build a concrete swale in front of the barn running to your pit, put a broom finish on it so it’s not to slippery for the cows. I know it would cost a bit but it’s an idea.

[@trinitydairy]

It's a good idea, but the barn is lower than the pit.

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

Ouch. You will figure it out though.

[@glennschlorf1285]

Sounds like you just need to build a barn for the heifers dry cows and excess cattle and some overhang machinery storage or hay

[@trinitydairy]

One day, we will for sure, but not until we get the farm paid off first.

[@glennschlorf1285]

@@trinitydairy I hear you.....

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌❤️🇨🇦

[@rossnolan2883]

😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@gregroling2973]

You guys getting flooding up that way

[@trinitydairy]

We haven't had any.

[@mikei2141]

Rain needs to quit for 2 weeks. I think some of my neighbors still have corn to plant. Probably too late now

[@trinitydairy]

Our neighbors on clay are struggling with that decision, too.

[@nategardoski]

Why don't you fill that washout back in? Like with your skid steer just so that ditch doesn't wash away more. That looks really deep

[@trinitydairy]

My uncle does some road work and had some good ideas on how to keep any new dirt I put in from just washing it all away again.

[@richardhawks4684]

Take a nap!

[@trinitydairy]

?????

[@richardhawks4684]

@@trinitydairy rainy day naps are the best