Sickle Head Chops Sweet Corn and Steer Feeding

[@Budd56]

This is one reason why I like your channel. You do the old school way whatever it takes to get the job done 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Thanks for taking the time to show us your way👍👍✌️

[@michael7423]

Amen, I love this channel

[@joshk.6246]

That direct cut head works pretty good on the sweet corn. Hope your Dad heals fast and feels better.

[@dawsoneubank1432]

That little new holland is a perfect chore tractor for y’all’s farm it can do it all

[@jankotze1959]

The cows is very patient, the last ones wait for their food, that's awesome

[@french-canadianfarmer5049]

I've cut down a poor crop of corn for a neighbor with a old versatile 400 15 foot swather. Doesn't knock it down because you can lift the reel. He then round baled it and wrapped it. Not ideal but it worked. Thanks for the video.

[@lukestrawwalker]

Do what ya gotta do. Just be careful in drought stressed corn... if it had plenty of fertilizer applied for a "normal crop" it can have excess nitrates which can kill cattle-- eating high nitrate corn will dissolve the nitrates in their blood, where it binds up the ability of the hemoglobin to pick up oxygen and carry it to the body... cows get labored breathing and lay down or collapse and can die from asphyxia. Their blood will look like chocolate milk due to the lack of oxygen in the blood. Nitrates are unaffected by curing for dry hay (or even concentrated further as moisture evaporates from the plants) nor is it reduced by fermentation as silage either in the wrapped bale or silo, and it doesn't dissipate over time. Only way to know is have the forage lab tested and then if it's high nitrate, mix accordingly with straw or poor quality hay to "dilute" the nitrates down to safe levels for the animals to eat. Best way is to bale process it in that case with a tub grinder. Back in the killer drought we had in 1996 and again in 2011, a lot of farmers across central and south Texas had poor corn and grain sorghum crops that didn't produce enough to bother combining for grain, at the same time ranchers were short on hay, and a lot of guys started baling the crops for hay. Some guys lost cows to nitrate poisoning and so the Extension service put out the word to be sure and get any failed crop hay tested for nitrates and how to spot problems in the cattle, and how to address the problem of high nitrate feeds. Later! OL J R :)

[@Marshall_Weber]

"Let's pet dinner" 😂😂😂💀

[@tbone0183]

That’s the best line I have heard in a while. Love it no beating around the bush.

[@lukestrawwalker]

Even had a heart on its head LOL:) Love your steak! OL J R :)

[@chargermopar]

Hard to believe that somewhere summer has ended and it is no longer hot and humid.

[@michael7423]

I love your stubborn Dad, crack the whip Jacob and make him take time to heal. You always do a fine job getting what needs doing done! Maybe let him do some filming, just strap a camera to him and hit the record button. If he still refuses at least put a wheel spinner on the steering wheel, I love you all on your farm and I pray Dad Boehm listens to common sense so he will come back better than ever rather than suffering in pain the rest of his life. Please stay safe and be safe 😷!

[@Kale050]

farmers just want to farm, not even a bad arm cant stop a farmer from farming :)

[@landontesar3070]

I suppose it's been said but really great to see how a farm closes the loop from seed to livestock, lotta work and organization to tie it all together.

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

I am glad you are out with pops because he could need you after surgery since he seems bull headed.

[@thesmallscalefarmer1849]

Great video as always! I always like the videos with the chopper in it.

[@train1962]

I was pretty much waiting for this video to show up.I figured silage was coming. You are making that livestock happy.....for now.

[@michaelowen1750]

If he's like my Dad-- he pushes his healing-- but not so much he sets himself back.. keep an eye out- but Pop knows how he heals...

[@AntiGovernmentAction]

Never seen a header like that before interesting

[@makingithappen5178]

As long as it works, it is not the wrong method.

[@richardharms8748]

Those front tires look very aggressive. Nice video. Thanks

[@HarrisPropertyMaintenance]

The front tires are rice tires that’s why

[@Joey966]

Forgot to thumbs up! Had to come back and hit it, good to see Shiloh.

[@walterlaubscherjr2011]

Gotta love chopping corn great video Jacob how close are you to grain harvest

[@boehmfarm4276]

At least two weeks on beans.

[@daniel25gartnernbastelnund88]

I am amazed how well the cutting unit works! would have chosen a row independebit corn bit

[@lukestrawwalker]

Only problem is he said they're super expensive and can you get one to fit that chopper?? Later! OL J R :)

[@caylatroyer7605]

Do a Equipment tour that would be a good video

[@AntiGovernmentAction]

I have done a equipment tour

[@AntiGovernmentAction]

And yes that would be cool

[@2ToneWalt]

A friend of mine has a smallholding and he names the animals with numbers and the kids often ask. What number are we eating today?

[@greggergen9104]

I wonder what the header would do without the "knock down" bar in the front.

[@lukestrawwalker]

Beat the tar out of the reel even worse than it is... looks like it'd be really hard on the reel teeth since it's turning so fast. Wonder if there's any way to slow it down. Probably not since it's not a combine. Later! OL J R :)

[@nealavamorgan5571]

Get you a new holland 824 head to put on the chopper it will fit plenty of parts available

[@eduardsfarm4445]

Nice video

[@BarnyardEngineering]

Were you running the narrow or wide head when the chopper blew up last year? Your dad's definitely a farmer at heart. Just had surgery, and wants to go back to work the next day. Just tell him no, and if he gives you too much lip, call mom in for backup!

[@joshk.6246]

If I recall correctly. Jacob has a video where they switched from narrow to wide. They were able to take 3 rows, I'm guessing wide.

[@boehmfarm4276]

Yep wide

[@billhunter8868]

Great video.

[@randybenne9968]

Wow, never saw that used on corn before.

[@s.pursell8901]

I do have to say you and dad are very innovative. But dawm you have %70 or better of your yield still on the ground. If it works for......... go with it my friend.

[@bobe.5189]

The processor I use told me that he’s booked for 2 years because of this ridiculousness

[@shawnfox8002]

Will you go back across your field with the bush hog then rake it and square bale it or round bale it?

[@boehmfarm4276]

We don't plan on using the direct cut for corn much. We'll just leave the leftovers for ground cover.

[@mt.hopemeadows]

I’ve never seen a sickle head used like that before.

[@michael7423]

Boehm farm ingenuity, some times you got to do what you gotta do!

[@lukestrawwalker]

Nothing new on a combine to get down corn... chopper is something new I guess but the same priniciple... Later! OL J R :)

[@farmerpete5885]

Like your version of a kemper head. lol Actually seems to work pretty good!

[@boehmfarm4276]

It was much cheaper too.

[@michaelmurphy3567]

Are you going to plant wheat this fall for silage again?

[@AJmx2702001]

whatever works lol i have used a grain head in down corn before lol but when my uni head gave out i just bought an old kemper head and it works great and easy to get parts for

[@boehmfarm4276]

That's a rotary?

[@AJmx2702001]

@@boehmfarm4276 Yes sir a 330 Champion it would be a 4 row which is plenty but usually dont take a full swath with it unless opening up and cutting threw

[@boehmfarm4276]

How old? All the one$ on tractor house are too new.

[@AJmx2702001]

@@boehmfarm4276 made in the 2000s you may have to see if there are any 3000 series which were older yet. otherwise horning is about the only one i know that makes 2-3 row heads but i doubt there are many used ones since they are new to the game

[@dougvaldivia3395]

strong spirit heals a hurting arms i suppose

[@cassidylockard1527]

Are the steers on concrete or dirt floor?

[@mattlyon5156]

Nice looking steaks on the hoof...... 😉😁

[@zacharythompson4593]

We have a pig with are steers that will till then what to do

[@makingithappen5178]

It is not difficult to "process" a pig. You need a sledgehammer and a sharp knife. I know, I've done it more than once.

[@eastcorkcheeses6448]

And a bit of knowledge.. to hit the right spot first time ..

[@makingithappen5178]

@@eastcorkcheeses6448 Jeupp.

[@whit4275]

I knew a guy that combined his corn with a grain head....

[@boehmfarm4276]

OLF.

[@HardiganFarms]

Years ago I tried something like this with a haybine take the front gard off it will work much better

[@boehmfarm4276]

Thanks

[@gregorythompson2251]

Good video nice content

[@lukestrawwalker]

Looks like it might work a touch better if you removed the front bow for the roof, I take it they bolt on... would let it throw it more to the back... OL J R :)

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

I think I know why he is cutting high. It has to do with the lower stalks having less food value and the animals not liking it as much. Same with us with asparagus.

[@lukestrawwalker]

True but cutting higher you're not losing that much, it looked like it was feeding better, and cutting high greatly reduces the chances of picking up a rock and feeding it through the chopper... Later! OL J R :)

[@markreynolds1663]

What happened that case tractor that you were doing the transmission in? Was it like a 6x6? Thanks

[@ronniesorter1888]

Let's pet dinner...😂😂😂

[@randybenne9968]

I gotta wonder how that head would work on a combine?

[@boehmfarm4276]

It would be like a straight cut head with no auto float.

[@angus4202]

you going to try to find a pickup head for that for doing haylage?

[@boehmfarm4276]

No, the logistics of haulage aren't good. To many miles to hay fields.

[@2125-r7n]

Do a farm tour

[@jimjonrs3932]

Update on the 2+2?

[@davetylutki]

ive seen it all now

[@boehmfarm4276]

Keep watching us and you'll see even more

[@ratrodbubba]

So you got that problem also hu the butchers are all backed up last year i could call and have them in to be butcherd the next week this year there booking for june already so looks like i will be feeding 6 pigs and 7 bulls all winter now

[@boehmfarm4276]

Yeah, it's a mess.

[@carstscheltinga279]

Do the cobs get in well?

[@lukestrawwalker]

Yep it all gets ground to pulp in the spinning chopper section... OL J R :)

[@williamwells7775]

Turner farms on KZbin gather up corn stalks with a pull flail chopper and blow it Into a wagon and use that for cow bedding . Would that work for your cows

[@boehmfarm4276]

For bedding? Probably.

[@williamwells7775]

@@boehmfarm4276 yeah instead of baling the stalks they chop them. Saves wrecking your baler on corn stalks or wood chipping

[@aaronjarvenpa1743]

Some times you just have to bite the bullet and spend the money 💰.

[@adam...50]

Hey do u live louisiana beaches I live south Louisiana and one day I might need a job 😂😁

[@boehmfarm4276]

Nowhere close.

[@adam...50]

@@boehmfarm4276 ok

[@paulettari976]

Hello Boehm farm fans...

[@brianmorris1792]

Try mannings in sardinia, they might process ur pigs

[@boehmfarm4276]

That's old news, not fake news. The old way to get a spot at manning's is to inherit one. And that was before the pandemic.

[@brianmorris1792]

@@boehmfarm4276 must be different than deer, i get right in with a deer

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌🇨🇦❤

[@waynejones5239]

Hamburger also

[@jaycool7805]

👍

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Hey, if it works :)

[@chrisb2564]

13:31 some poor animal is gonna skewer itself on that chicken fence. shut it downn !!!!!!

[@j.b.maxwell8300]

It looks like you only got half of what you should have, bit of a waste.

[@ozz5350]

👍👏👏👏

[@scottk8245R]

Deere wagon💪

[@boehmfarm4276]

Badger

[@memestealingdub]

Corn is bad for 🐮

[@lukestrawwalker]

Not if fed correctly. Don't believe everything PETA tells you. They're nothing but liars with no real world experience. OL J R :)

[@bmanferlife]

Respect the future dinner cmon man. Little cringe..

[@SmallMartingale]

Not cringe at all

[@waynejones5239]

Hamburger also