Piet van Bedaf - ND Dairy Farmer
Piet van Bedaf - ND Dairy Farmer
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Harvesting Alfalfa Haylage (142)
In this week’s video, we're chopping alfalfa silage that will be fed to our milking cows.
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If you have any questions about this week's video, leave them in the comments, and I will post a Q&A video on Sunday if needed. As always, thanks for watching!
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My name is Piet van Bedaf, together with my wife and my parents, we own and operate a family dairy farm in North Dakota. We are originally from the Netherlands, and immigrated to Canada first and then the United States in 2008. Subscribe and follow along to see the ins and outs of a modern day dairy farm!
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Mowing First Cut Alfalfa (141)
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Mowing First Cut Alfalfa - In this week’s video, we're mowing first cutting alfalfa with our Fendt 942 and Claas triple mower. Find me on Instagram : @pietvanbedaf_nddairyfarmer COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato-to-your-door If you have any questions about this week's video, leav...
Fendt 942 and Claas 1100 Triple Mower (140)
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Fendt 942 and Claas 1100 Triple Mower - In this week’s video, we're getting our Fendt 942 ready to mow alfalfa. We removed the rear duals and attached our Claas 1100 Triple Mower. Find me on Instagram : @pietvanbedaf_nddairyfarmer COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato-to-your-door If...
Major Milk Parlor Upgrade (139)
Переглядів 8 тис.21 день тому
Major Milk Parlor Upgrade - This week, we're upgrading the milk hose in the parlor from 5/8" to 3/4" hose. The increased hose size will allow us to reduce the vacuum level, which will benefit udder health. Find me on Instagram : @pietvanbedaf_nddairyfarmer COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/s...
4-H Heifers (138)
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Due to technical difficulties with our computer, this week's video is a few days late. In this week's video, we're moving heifers into a separate pen where local 4-H kids will halter train and groom them in preparation for the county and state fairs. Find me on Instagram : @pietvanbedaf_nddairyfarmer COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is includ...
Hoof Trimming Heifers (137)
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Hoof Trimming Heifers - This week, our heifers are going to the hoof trimmer prior to having their first calf. Find me on Instagram : @pietvanbedaf_nddairyfarmer COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato-to-your-door If you have any questions about this week's video, leave them in the co...
Fresh Bedding in Heifer Barn (136)
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Fresh Bedding in Heifer Barn - This week, I am adding bedding to the free stalls in our heifer barn. Find me on Instagram : @pietvanbedaf_nddairyfarmer COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato-to-your-door If you have any questions about this week's video, leave them in the comments, an...
Pumping 8 Million Gallons of Dairy Manure (135)
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Pumping 8 Million Gallons of Dairy Manure - In this week's video, we're applying liquid manure to our fields. Manure is used as fertilizer to grow crops that we'll harvest as forage for our cows. Find me on Instagram : @pietvanbedaf_nddairyfarmer COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato...
Calf Barn (134)
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Calf Barn - This week, I go over some of the details of our calf barn where we raise calves from birth to 6 weeks old. I'm also excited to announce the birth of our baby daughter! Find me on Instagram : @pietvanbedaf_nddairyfarmer COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato-to-your-door If...
Feeding Calves (133)
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COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato-to-your-door If you have any questions about this week's video, leave them in the comments, and I will post a Q&A video on Sunday if needed. As always, thanks for watching! My name is Piet van Bedaf, together with my wife and my parents, we own a...
Cleaning Bed Pack Pens (132)
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This week, we're cleaning the bedded straw pack pens in our heifer barn. COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato-to-your-door If you have any questions about this week's video, leave them in the comments, and I will post a Q&A video on Sunday if needed. As always, thanks for watching! ...
Servicing Dairy Farm Equipment (131)
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In this week's video, I'm servicing two skid steers and our telehandler. I'm changing the engine oil and filter and looking them over. COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato-to-your-door If you have any questions about this week's video, leave them in the comments, and I will post a Q...
Winter Storm Warning & A New Camera (130)
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We were in a winter storm warning where we were expecting 8 inches of snow but only received a small portion of that. I got a new camera so I tried that out instead. COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato-to-your-door If you have any questions about this week's video, leave them in th...
Dairy Cows Going on Vacation (129)
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In this week’s video, we're drying off cows. Fifty days prior to calving, we stop milking our cows in preparation for their next lactation. COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato-to-your-door If you have any questions about this week's video, leave them in the comments, and I will pos...
Winter Water Line Break (128)
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In this week’s video, we're repairing a waterline break. A water line coupler split open underground that feeds water to our cows. COWS & CO CREAMERY If you're interested in placing a CHEESE or GELATO order, the link is included below: cowsandcocreamery.com/collections/ship-gelato-to-your-door If you have any questions about this week's video, leave them in the comments, and I will post a Q&A v...
Cheddar Cheese Curds (127)
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Cheddar Cheese Curds (127)
Day in the Life of a Dairy Farmer (126)
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Day in the Life of a Dairy Farmer (126)
Spreading Solid Manure (125)
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Spreading Solid Manure (125)
A2A2 Milk & Parlor Maintenance (124)
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A2A2 Milk & Parlor Maintenance (124)
Raising Calves in Group Pens (123)
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Raising Calves in Group Pens (123)
Chopping Trees (122)
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Chopping Trees (122)
Frozen Pump & Broken Door on a Dairy Farm (121)
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Frozen Pump & Broken Door on a Dairy Farm (121)
Deep Freeze Hits the Farm -55 F! (120)
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Deep Freeze Hits the Farm -55 F! (120)
Dairy Farm Reproduction Strategy (119)
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Dairy Farm Reproduction Strategy (119)
Ice Road Truckers (118)
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Ice Road Truckers (118)
Christmas Day at the Farm (117)
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Christmas Day at the Farm (117)
Christmas at the Creamery (116)
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Christmas at the Creamery (116)
Feeding Cows on a Dairy Farm (115)
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Feeding Cows on a Dairy Farm (115)
Colostrum Thawing Machine (114)
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Colostrum Thawing Machine (114)
Solid Manure Spreading (113)
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Solid Manure Spreading (113)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @valleyviewacres9120
    @valleyviewacres9120 12 годин тому

    been a pretty nice growing season so far up in here in Manitoba. I'm not sure exactly where in North Dakota you are but compared to last year it doesn't even same we are living in the same hemisphere. Don't want to jinx it but maybe the drought is finally over for the long term. I know my cattle can't even come close to keeping up to the grazing rotation I need four times the cattle.

  • @BRPFan
    @BRPFan 18 годин тому

    Sure nice seeing some equipment on your farm that has the right colour green paint! LOL!! 😂 Another awesome video Piet! I love seeing everything is so neat and tidy! That’s the same way I grow up on the farm as well. My Dad was very fussy!! We milked 8 cows by hand and shipped the cream to the local creamery. They would come and pick it up from the farm in this 5-8 gallon metal cream jugs.

  • @dsvidhill3409
    @dsvidhill3409 23 години тому

    Riverview dairy's has announced announced plans to build a twenty five thousand cow Dairy in trail county. Would like to know what you think of that.

  • @PedroSantos-bw2sf
    @PedroSantos-bw2sf День тому

    Good pile alfafa I use also barrier oxygen from SILOSTOP, good quality product.

  • @davidfahl9106
    @davidfahl9106 3 дні тому

    May I ask how many acres you farm and do you grow all your own forages?

  • @dennislang4375
    @dennislang4375 3 дні тому

    And lovely, the break has to be in the SHADE!

  • @timjorden8329
    @timjorden8329 3 дні тому

    Your barns, barnyards and piles are always neat and tidy. I love seeing that. You’re obviously on top of that, I know you must be busy with other things

  • @keithvanpolen9049
    @keithvanpolen9049 3 дні тому

    Awesome drone footage!!Happy Birthday Ian !

  • @boertjejanvh3696
    @boertjejanvh3696 4 дні тому

    Ik ben benieuwd Piet. 20 cm zand over heel de kuil is garantie op succes maar onbegonnen werk voor jullie volumes. 😅

  • @DFB-1990
    @DFB-1990 4 дні тому

    When you take a feed test to see the quality of the alfalfa do you sample it right away or let it ferment and sample closer to feeding time?

    • @pietvanbedaf-nddairyfarmer9047
      @pietvanbedaf-nddairyfarmer9047 3 дні тому

      I'll take fresh samples when we're harvesting and our nutritionist will pull a sample again when we start feeding it.

  • @tomadelsberger6101
    @tomadelsberger6101 4 дні тому

    Could you do some videos from inside the tractor with the blade and show how it works with seat facing backwards Thank you Happy birthday Ian take a day off work if you can 😊

  • @hanesbosh
    @hanesbosh 4 дні тому

    Lol, good old North Dakota wind, alway makes things tougher.

  • @user-kn7qd7um1d
    @user-kn7qd7um1d 4 дні тому

    Is this a lite crop for you or good crop

  • @nomerc3608
    @nomerc3608 4 дні тому

    👍🏻 From NC. I know how hard this work is…

  • @alfredomarotta6604
    @alfredomarotta6604 4 дні тому

    Happy Birthday Ian. 🎉 🎂 Nice drone footage, shows how big those fields really are 👍 Hope the new plastic works out for you and glad the company sent you for trial.

  • @vincentdevos8982
    @vincentdevos8982 4 дні тому

    It may be late but Happy Birthday Ian , hope you had a good birthday.

  • @jansky7063
    @jansky7063 4 дні тому

    I really enjoy this video

  • @jeremy1350
    @jeremy1350 4 дні тому

    Happy Birthday Ian. Hope it's a great day. I was wondering why the pile was in the yard and not in a bunk ? You've got many different piles spread around the farm. You're gonna pile corn silage there later on. Now I get it. it is interesting how in different areas, farms are either doing very well, or are under water from excessive rain in the last couple of weeks. You've got sunny weather and blue skies and good silage right now, that's a good sign.

  • @airblainer
    @airblainer 4 дні тому

    Awesome! Been out several times and always missed the tour - this is great! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @alexgordon5698
    @alexgordon5698 4 дні тому

    I love being the first view and comment

  • @caseyarmstrong7064
    @caseyarmstrong7064 5 днів тому

    How often does this whole process take place, draining the ponds and applying to the fields

    • @pietvanbedaf-nddairyfarmer9047
      @pietvanbedaf-nddairyfarmer9047 3 дні тому

      Twice a year, in the fall after crops have been harvested and in the spring prior to seeding the next crop.

  • @dereka6168
    @dereka6168 6 днів тому

    How many acres of alfalfa do you have for first cut?

  • @johnzewen
    @johnzewen 9 днів тому

    Have you seen any changes in your mouth quality or quantity from when you put the new 3/4 hoses on

    • @pietvanbedaf-nddairyfarmer9047
      @pietvanbedaf-nddairyfarmer9047 8 днів тому

      It hasn't affected milk quantity, I think it might be too early to tell if it will have a noticeable effect on milk quality. In theory, it should be positive for milk quality long term because it's lower vacuum on the teat ends of the cows.

  • @dennislang4375
    @dennislang4375 10 днів тому

    That is one big arse tent.

  • @michaelkreiner8948
    @michaelkreiner8948 10 днів тому

    GREAT JOB THANKS FOR YOUR FARMING WORK TOO FEED PEOPLE ENJOY

  • @benjaminskuhblog6034
    @benjaminskuhblog6034 11 днів тому

    I wrote my bachlor thesis about alfalfa silage in dairy diets. Queen of forage! What is the cutting height? The stubble look very small.

  • @alowl450
    @alowl450 11 днів тому

    Your place blows my mind! I used to farm and I know how you feel.

  • @JjDay-id7vr
    @JjDay-id7vr 11 днів тому

    That nice mower how many acer can do hour?

  • @alfredomarotta6604
    @alfredomarotta6604 11 днів тому

    👍👍✌️

  • @joshwhelpley3979
    @joshwhelpley3979 11 днів тому

    Why do you run the conditioners?

    • @davidraaf3865
      @davidraaf3865 11 днів тому

      The crimper crushes/break the stalks of the alfalfa. This speeds up the drying time of the crop.

    • @pietvanbedaf-nddairyfarmer9047
      @pietvanbedaf-nddairyfarmer9047 11 днів тому

      The main reason is because we mow some sorghum sudangrass with this mower. I don't have them set very tight, we could probably get by without them on alfalfa.

  • @wolzer90
    @wolzer90 11 днів тому

    Which conditioner do you have on the mower? Tines (Disco 1100 C) or rollers (Disco 1100 RC)?

    • @pietvanbedaf-nddairyfarmer9047
      @pietvanbedaf-nddairyfarmer9047 11 днів тому

      Rubber rollers, I don't have them set very tight. We went with the conditioners on the mower because we mow some sorghum sudangrass with it.

  • @jerseyscows8553
    @jerseyscows8553 11 днів тому

    Hello ! How many rate proteine of alfalfa ?

  • @herbhouston5378
    @herbhouston5378 11 днів тому

    I wish you good luck with you with your hay crop. Alfalfa sure makes good feed.

  • @ZEFF_MEDIA
    @ZEFF_MEDIA 12 днів тому

    Hi Piet, my name is Roan. I'm a 34 year old South African seeking employment on farms in USA. I was wondering if you perhaps hire foreign workers under the H2A visa program? Any info would be much appreciated.

  • @robcooper5813
    @robcooper5813 13 днів тому

    Great video, never thought about using 3/4 milk hose, we do get some cup slip or complete fall off with high producing cows especially new heifers. Can you do a follow-up video in a month or so and analyse how the change has gone with cell count and cup slip. Thank for taking the time to make these videos.

  • @DutchsMked
    @DutchsMked 13 днів тому

    Pff wat een plaatje die fendt zou dat ook wel willen doen

  • @FoekeDijkstra
    @FoekeDijkstra 13 днів тому

    Beetje laat maar van harte gefeliciteerd met jullie dochter

  • @tquick3321
    @tquick3321 15 днів тому

    Piet I just wanna say I see your joy of life. And I feel everyone on your farms who makes y’all accomplish your goals is a team effort and have so much affection for the idea of growth. You inspire me the blind guy from Minnesota.

  • @dennislang4375
    @dennislang4375 17 днів тому

    I remember how hard it was for me to start using hutches in MN winters. As soon as they were cleaned off by the mother I moved them out, no matter the temperature. Just lots of straw bed in -20 degree weather. Never lost one in hutch living.

  • @user-us9rv8yw3s
    @user-us9rv8yw3s 18 днів тому

    Hi Piet-do you feed your cows fresh grass?

  • @user-gp6lh6jl7s
    @user-gp6lh6jl7s 18 днів тому

    Need a front camera

  • @user-zu2bw7ig5v
    @user-zu2bw7ig5v 18 днів тому

    No heifers on pasture this year?

  • @ZEFF_MEDIA
    @ZEFF_MEDIA 18 днів тому

    Hi Piet, my name is Roan. I'm a 34 year old South African. I was wondering if you perhaps hire foreign workers under the H2A visa program?

  • @TimHoggarth-qs9xb
    @TimHoggarth-qs9xb 18 днів тому

    Piet. Will the analysis on the “Straw” Manure be similar to the other? Tim Hoggarth

  • @boertjejanvh3696
    @boertjejanvh3696 18 днів тому

    Ik wens je geluk met het weer. Hier is het weer nu omgeslagen na 5 maanden regen komt de zon er door. Ik moet al de mais nog zaaien. Onze derde snede is al wel flink gegroeid. Groetjes

  • @AlanChalmers-lc2un
    @AlanChalmers-lc2un 18 днів тому

    Always interesting to see how things are done across the pond! Keep the videos coming.

  • @michu5038
    @michu5038 18 днів тому

    ♥️🇵🇱👍

  • @wolzer90
    @wolzer90 18 днів тому

    Nice mowing tractor. We also mow with a Fendt 942 and a Claas Disco 9400 DUO triple mower with reversing device. Greetings from Germany.

  • @albertjohnsonjr.2311
    @albertjohnsonjr.2311 20 днів тому

    Does the liquid irrigate the land in any appreciable way as water or is it only a medium for the stuff in the manure to enter the soil?

  • @Raja33335
    @Raja33335 21 день тому

    Very nice beutiful farm