Molasses Tank in Place

[@brian7327]

Best part of this video is dad farming in Crocs 😂😂😂

[@Palmit_]

getting Dennis off of the grass mower long enough to do anything else is a win!. ;-) 😂

[@irateamatsu]

Common dad w

[@stevengoogin3729]

Good stuff, Eric! A recommendation for filling your seeder: I had the same issue with not being able to lift the bag high enough. I took a plastic pallet and cut out a square in the center, big enough to access the tie on the bottom of the bag. Then I put the bag on top of the pallet, and then lifted the pallet with the forks. That should buy you several more feet, and you won't need to cut the bag, so you can use it again in the future. Take care!

[@SUPERSORNO]

I love how your pop's just farms in Croc's.

[@carolynrose753]

Flat tyres are a pain when you just wanta get the job done. 1 little hole and it grinds to a halt.

[@trwaintime]

I'm thinkin' that he drinks his Clover Dairy Chocolate Milk while in Crocs too?😅

[@drhenderson40]

I feel like a 3rd robot with a brush/snow plow attachment would be helpful to keep path clean when needed.

[@daveklein2826]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@StevenMiller-cx4rr]

They don’t get that kind of traction I believe- great idea plus adding a third isn’t as easy as it seems. They have to pass each other in that case because the two would work in synchronous fashion and to keep that track clear would screw up the rotation. I was a facility manager for a huge warehouse 450,000 sq ft. Part was automated and it was a nightmare to make them avoid the manned forklift trucks. I’m sure that for enough money anything is possible in robots. 🤖

[@StevenMiller-cx4rr]

I love the improvements!❤ I’ve seen the LeLy robot on “Iowa Dairy Farm (er?)” They also use robot milkers & feeders but he’s much larger Funny how you’re dry but Montana is drowning this season (Larson Farms). You do things right for the right reasons man stay dry & safe.

[@adamjacobs8715]

I believe the mixer is 80k alone

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

I would think that they have a little experience with dealing with snow, so cleaning the robot pathways would be second only to getting the milk truck in and out in a snow event. Maybe even first, depending on when the snow falls.

[@matkremzar5474]

The old man ain't playing with those tires.. good work guys

[@lstone.09]

Best of luck on crop yields, as well as a safe and accident free harvest. Awesome video Eric. 🚜🚜🚜

[@canvids1]

Never a dull minute on your farm plus problems and break downs/throw in a couple worn out flat tires. I enjoy you showing your new set up for feeding the animals, hope it takes some of your everyday labour away from that operation.

[@trwaintime]

9th Gen is counting on that to happen!

[@Dan-qy1rg]

My dad use to get liquid molasses back in the late 60's early 70's for our cattle, but can't get it around here now. I like the looks of the New Holland combine. We actually had a wheel come off our JD baler, had to get a new rim, ripped out the lugs, not fun when you have hay down. Thanks for the video, I hope you have a nice evening!

[@RadicalLinguisticDescriptivism]

We're getting really close to the robot project completion! Looks like a good bean haul too. Thanks for the update, Eric!

[@benhesterly462]

Can't wait to see the robots in full operation.

[@dan9323]

Great video. Feed system is very impressive. I would put some concrete in that pole barn where the molasses tank is for your shop, it has that nice big doorway, and your equipment is all right there.

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Eric, so have we decided on license plates for the robots, Miss Rosie and Miss Evie !!! All the farms I follow have had really good harvests across the board this season. It is very cool to see the new system in action and Rosie and Evie rolling around the farm at long last !!

[@robynmorris2408]

So many moving parts to get the robot up and running. You are almost there, congratulations. Tires are always needing to be changed out and always at the wrong time.

[@ezone913]

It's nice to see the 4240 on camera again. It use to be in every video. Nice edit, Eric.

[@sandystrickland9950]

I can't wait until it's all up and running ❤

[@steveneal2706]

Awesome video Eric. Thank you Eric and Dad in his crocs

[@michaelc.3812]

I’m repeating myself, but this is a wonderful series you have put together Eric, and I’m happy our viewing will help pay for it! As a matter of fact, I’m planning to watch each episode twice or thrice! We have to get those viewing hours up for you and grandpa (your awesome dad).

[@techman8817]

It’s awesome to see your plan coming together. It looks to be a huge benefit to your dairy and farm for many years.

[@gunsaway1]

Lovely beans. Hope you guys get a large crop

[@badgerbill336]

Flex augers are great, if the hose clamps don’t hold use exhaust clamps.

[@gregsutherlin3501]

That feed system is starting to look like a Rube Goldberg machine. Nice work!

[@PartyOf8Please]

I had that same thought! They’ve done a great job hooking everything up and getting it all ready to go. I can’t hardly wait to see it in action!!

[@rickramirez2220]

I just watched the channel for the first time. Love the content. You’re very informational I like that! and your dad‘s got a hell of a kick lol.

[@F3RR0US1]

I love this channel

[@andreakeeling9217]

12:00 Love that kick! Go-Daddy!❤😂😂

[@mattmckinstry]

Good ole steel toe cap crocs 😂

[@snapon666]

In farming you can never stop learning

[@leighvrooman2824]

Got to see operation in winter. Automation saves labor but sometimes creates problems.

[@diamondjim7560]

IKR? We have all seen what winter looks like in Pennsylvania from Eric’s earlier videos in January. Hope those robots don’t explode because their A.I. has one mission and Mother Nature another. Be like the episodes of the early Star Trek when Kirk and Spock confound the logic of various computers. “Can’t compute….Illogical….Illogical!”

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Great video brother from the imperial county ca 🇺🇲

[@Melting_Fireman]

Hey neighbor, I work in Imperial Co., but live in Yuma. 😎

[@franciscosandiego3026]

@@Melting_Fireman what is up brother 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Diesal3]

You shouldn't have told us you were starting the robots on Sept 30! As I sit here watching this on Oct 3 I can only think about finally seeing those robots working! Hopefully in the next video we will get to see them in action!

[@db7059]

Sometimes not everything goes to plan

[@coocookachoo2806]

Thanks for sharing, this is a fascinating view of a day in the life of a diary farmer.

[@Trav84]

Please start filming your entire life plz.. I need more 10th gen in my life. ❤️ trav

[@JohnDoe-jq5wy]

Raised on the farm in the 50's and 60's my dad fed molasses during calving.... Had 55 gallon drums and measured into a cut off drum every day

[@nickjewart9351]

I saw Lely posted a video of your robots working!!!

[@rosemarymurphy5767]

Eric , what about the winter and the robots running will it stop them from feeding cow’s? You and your Dad made a lot of changes on the dairy farm looks real good . Can’t wait to see the whole thing done and show uses again how things work and how you refill the molasses tank up since it’s inside the building. Your Dad and his crocks 😅😅😅😅🥹

[@garyfaulds2613]

I thing the robot feeding is good in your area but up in Canada when we get sometimes 2feet of snow many times throughout the winter, the robots feeding would be dead in a snow bank . But very Jetsons like a fun to watch on your farm .

[@Chrisgrannysmith]

Thank you for posting!

[@freddylove9914]

GOOD MORNING ERIC AND DAD HAVE A BLESSED DAY GREAT VIDEO

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Thanks for the great video. Till next time, take care.

[@TheRealJesseStoltzfus]

Idk, a jcb teleskid might be in your future if that kubota ever goes down the road.

[@rosemarymurphy5767]

Eric can’t wait to see it all done and how it’s changed the outside.

[@theimaginator16]

I was so happy to hear that the faithful little Juno was going to live on at a nearby farm. Just like my pet goldfish when I was a kid!

[@patriotforever295]

You could put some fork extensions on your forklift to load your drill easier.

[@neillouise7533]

What's the plan when it snows? Robot got caterpillar tracks, tank treads?

[@daveklein2826]

Wait and see

[@elizabethbradley7621]

Looking good be glad when finished. Keep the videos coming. ❤❤

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Gonna be interesting to see the robots feed.

[@MichaelHull-rq9fe]

Excellent video

[@phyllishalley8972]

Anxiously awaiting to see the robots do their work!!!!!🎉🎉🎉❤️🙏🇺🇲

[@rearlt]

Be blessed Eric!

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video and Much Love as Always 🐄 Man!!!

[@kenpalmer1900]

I cant wait to see it up abd running

[@andreakeeling9217]

2:30 I wish you had shown more of the molasses clearing and cleaning.

[@black_arrow]

The most useful part of your machinery is that KUBOTA

[@ricklarouche4105]

What! no blinking lights, no antenna, no mechanical voices.. and you call yourself a farmer! Just kidding.. ❤ These improvements are very cool, and you are moving with the times, besides your dad probably wants to retire and buy a fishing boat! 😊

[@michaelkreiner8948]

GREAT JOB

[@nashcobb3056]

thank you

[@michaelc.3812]

Eric, question: does the molasses need to be churned every so often (to keep it mixed well and to prevent a build up of solids), AND, does the molasses need to be heated on cold winter days? Thanks Eric, I am enjoying the installation of your “Dad’s replacement”!

[@ScotWalt858]

All good!

[@allenols3175]

I would like to see the 2 robots running, loading, feeding, ASAP PLS

[@daveklein2826]

When it's ready then you will see

[@db7059]

Not everything goes to plan. You have to be patient

[@jw8848]

I hope this new system will work the way you're hoping. I'm nervous for you. lol

[@jaybernieschoep]

never a dull moment on the farm.

[@coyroberts8356]

Thanks 😊

[@jeffhollingshead8299]

Pretty cool

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Erik put temperature tape on the side of the tank. You’ll see the level and it’s waterproof.

[@PartyOf8Please]

In this day and age of high technology, and we’re still using a slab of cardboard to aim the seed into the drill 🤷🏻😂😂 👍🏻

[@bobblossom2713]

I think your big challenge will be to keep the concrete / steel strip travel paths for the autofeeders clean

[@steffbaselbiet7450]

I think so too

[@dougdiplacido2406]

I am willing to bet someone will invent a cleaning robot to do that job.

[@MellowYe77ow]

He said that they'll probably get a sweeper for their skid steer to help keep it clean.

[@krenkosenforcer]

10:50 The graphics of farming simulator keep getting better and more realistic

[@harveypenner2386]

excellent!

[@tacitus7408]

Don’t see many farmers wearing Crocs😁😁😁

[@Scotthobart1086]

Another great video

[@david19659]

I can’t believe you got all the conveyors and pipes to go into the feed mixer

[@AuditRecon]

Would you know any of my cousins over in McConnellsburg? Last names are Culler or Horton? They own dairy farms like you. I like the upgrades.

[@farmshoffman8475]

Great awesome video eric , everyone is doing soybeans now

[@davidwpinkston4226]

throwing in a few biscuits with the molasses might increase uptake

[@davidkimmel5153]

Thanks for sharing

[@stevebiddle8912]

Good video. Hope beans are yielding well

[@yugoyankoff-vh7in]

How many Farm Hands does this automation replace and how well do you think it’s going to work in the winters ? It gets very cold where you are and large amounts of snow.

[@davidcantu824]

❤ YOU ERIC ❤

[@b2617]

So much work just for feeding then you see the other farmer just feeding silage or hay lol

[@karencary3312]

Nice looking beans. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FootBallDad67]

Does the molasses tank require a heating element during the winter months ?

[@tinkerjar396]

Would be cool to see a timelaps of the robot doing it's rounds

[@michaelbudzinski9880]

Use ultrasonic level gauge..

[@tomconway8061]

Nice Video!!! Where do cow farts come from??? THE DAIRY AIR

[@todpinkerton5581]

Are you keeping the mixer tractor?

[@Anthony-hc7ej]

It will be interesting to see how it works with snow and ice.

[@jeepxj]

Can I send you giant googley eyes for the feeders?

[@towel2473]

those steel-toe crocs :D

[@Skymouth]

How well would it work in the snow and through puddles of water?

[@ebrahimbobat4227]

What's the cost of this system

[@CMDSR]

Don’t forget to let us know what the yields were on the beans.

[@Palmit_]

Eric bro @10thgenerationdairyman61.. love your updates. watching and following how the development of seemingly innocuous small business keeps up with modern day consumer and industry demands. and boy you're nailing it. Thanks for taking us along on the journey and documenting it. I shudder to think of the margins after all the investment. But that's what investment is. margins get narrower and narrower yet expectations get more and more. Love to you and yours.

[@danfinley3690]

God bless y’all 😅

[@denniskuehl8080]

Can you share approximately how much this whole project will cost?

[@somethinburnin]

Number 5 going on to new turf ... Hopefully he don't run into Los Locos

[@cofffeejoe2079]

Weird question but does a truck come to pick up the milk you produce and sell?

[@daveklein2826]

Yes

[@gcranch9913]

What do you do if it’s pouring down rain when the feeder takes off on its run?

[@daveklein2826]

Raid won't affect feed

[@nickjewart9351]

It would be no different if they were mixing feed themselves and it started raining

[@joelmoody1569]

Just think how much money farmers pump into the economy . Between this farm and Andy Horigan's family farm they spent several million this year.

[@ronnie100393]

Question: why cut those bulk bags for seed, they have a tie rope on the bottom. Those bags can be reused and you’re paying for the bag instead of swapping the cost of the bag????

[@burtzorn4059]

Maybe a small pop place might refill them. Most everyone says throw them away weather the seed is treated or not.

[@gavinperry7237]

They have to cut the side of the bulk bags because forklift doesn’t have the height clearance to lift bag high enough to empty from the bottom

[@JimWhitaker]

I think he said that they could not raise the bag high enough to use the spout.

[@db7059]

Bags gets recycled no matter what

[@DannyHarris-vc4ct]

Will these robot feeders manage the harsh winters?

[@MellowYe77ow]

Their winters aren't really that harsh. They generally get light amounts of snow. They will treat the lanes for ice and clear any heavy snow if needed. The robots can push through light amounts of snow themselves.

[@joha7484]

❤❤❤❤❤