The Official Farming Thread...

[Tbrown]

I always thought it was a deere. I guess its a case. Pulling it with deere 520.

 

[Only the Tony]

Anybody called around to get a beef processed? All around here we are looking at next year as the earliest for a slot. Some places aren't even giving estimates for then. This is craziness.

 

[Tbrown]

Anybody called around to get a beef processed? All around here we are looking at next year as the earliest for a slot. Some places aren't even giving estimates for then. This is craziness.

It might not change very quick, I think there is going to be a shift of more people sourcing local meat. Buying halves and quarters from farmers directly then paying processing. Some of my family have a standing spot on the schedule, they send a cow in every month or so.

 

[Mastermind]

Anybody called around to get a beef processed? All around here we are looking at next year as the earliest for a slot. Some places aren't even giving estimates for then. This is craziness.

I have three appointments to have beef done in January. Never has been easy to work one in, but its getting tougher.

 

[Mastermind]

Had a couple born last week.

 

[kingOFgEEEks]

Plowed a little garden tonight. Hope to get it ready to put plants in by Memorial day.

 

[Only the Tony]

It might not change very quick, I think there is going to be a shift of more people sourcing local meat. Buying halves and quarters from farmers directly then paying processing. Some of my family have a standing spot on the schedule, they send a cow in every month or so.

I have three appointments to have beef done in January. Never has been easy to work one in, but its getting tougher.

It is unusual for a wait for more than a month for this area. With major processing plants closing down people have been hitting us up wanting to buy. Haven't really wanted to have to go that route because if someone backs out I don't have the storage space in my freezer for that much extra. If I can get a shop up I may have to get an extra freezer and do more of this. I have two slots at the place I normally use for February 5.

 

[Tbrown]

It is unusual for a wait for more than a month for this area. With major processing plants closing down people have been hitting us up wanting to buy. Haven't really wanted to have to go that route because if someone backs out I don't have the storage space in my freezer for that much extra. If I can get a shop up I may have to get an extra freezer and do more of this. I have two slots at the place I normally use for February 5.

Here it is if you go the selling from farm route you need to have freezers and room inspected to get a license. But well worth it. Hamburger here was $6.49 yesterday at a local meat shop. Was closer to $4 a few weeks ago.

 

[amberg]

Couple pics, of the silage hay. As stated.

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It takes three tractors with two bales each to feed this thing!

 

[Mastermind]

It's time.

 

[exSW]

Anybody called around to get a beef processed? All around here we are looking at next year as the earliest for a slot. Some places aren't even giving estimates for then. This is craziness.

I have a local butcher shop(no kill floor) who will process halves you bring them. Looks like we may be killing and hanging one up here. Wouldn't be the first time.

 

[Mastermind]

I laid down over 30 acres yesterday. Now the weather guessers have moved the rain closer.....

Just my luck.

 

[exSW]

I laid down over 30 acres yesterday. Now the weather guessers have moved the rain closer.....

Just my luck.

Raining here.

 

[Mastermind]

Raining here.

I'm not ascared.

If it gets wet....I'll tedder it back out. I really couldn't wait any longer. The wheat was a little further along than I wanted it as it is.

 

[Cat 525]

Our wheats heading out here in central Kansas. Needs to dry up a bit to get beans and Milo planted. No first cutting of alfalfa done yet because of the weather!

 

[Mastermind]

Dodged and weaved....no real rain yet.

Just a little sprinkle.

 

[Only the Tony]

Worked some calves today. Glad I don't have to worry about worms or blackleg. Got pricked a couple of times when they jerked a bit.

 

[Mastermind]

Worked some calves today. Glad I don't have to worry about worms or blackleg. Got pricked a couple of times when they jerked a bit.

Be glad it wasn't Micotil. That stuff is dangerous to humans.

 

[Only the Tony]

Be glad it wasn't Micotil. That stuff is dangerous to humans.

Had to do some quick reading on that. Causes rapid heartbeat and no cure. You have to sign off it looks like just to get it from a vet. If I have to use this I"ll just have the vet take care of it. I'm too clumsy at times.

 

[Mastermind]

Had to do some quick reading on that. Causes rapid heartbeat and no cure. You have to sign off it looks like just to get it from a vet. If I have to use this I"ll just have the vet take care of it. I'm too clumsy at times.

We use it when we get a seriously sick one. It works really fast, and can get one back on the grass.