The Official Farming Thread...

[mdavlee]

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

We’ve been using Draxxin at $35 a shot for sick ones. We ended up going through every medicine the vet had and the oldest one worked...

 

[Only the Tony]

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

The way the weather has been, between the coolness and the rain, it probably is something we should look into. Talked to someone who was saying that his 85 year old neighbor can't remember a year like the weather we are having.

 

[Mastermind]

The way the weather has been, between the coolness and the rain, it probably is something we should look into. Talked to someone who was saying that his 85 year old neighbor can't remember a year like the weather we are having.

Its expensive.....but worth it.

 

[exSW]

Just bought alfalfa seed
Ouch!

 

[N8TE]

Just bought alfalfa seed
Ouch!

Ya....conventional or Round Up ready?

 

[N8TE]

It's time.

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I like your muff mod in the last pic

 

[exSW]

Ya....conventional or Round Up ready?

Blue River Organic's "Roadrunner" Variety. But it's not certified organic because it was harvested from a field in "transition". Same genetics. I really like this variety. Very much like the old DeKalb 192 pre-RR variety. Sturdy plant, wet soil tolerant and lasts 4-5 years before it starts petering out. My personal opinion is RR alfalfa is an expensive solution in search of a problem. And real life growers are saying the stands don't last.

 

[Mastermind]

I like your muff mod in the last pic

The exhaust is underslung. I like not having the racket in my face.

 

[Mastermind]

The weather guessers said localized flooding, 100% chance of rain.

Well.....I ain't one to wait on the rain, so we went to the field.

 

[Mastermind]

I think I got some oil on my camera lens.



Well....about 5 o'clock and the rain finally arrived. We got about 80 rolls first.



Backed up into one of the barns looked across the field we started in this morning.

 

[CLEARCUT]

The weather guessers said localized flooding, 100% chance of rain.

Well.....I ain't one to wait on the rain, so we went to the field.

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What size bales do you make?

 

[Mastermind]

What size bales do you make?

5x4

 

[Only the Tony]

Had to break out the power washer to find a hydraulic leak. Needed to get rid of the layers of mud any way. Just a simple hose replacement. Easy day for a change.

 

[amberg]

The weather guessers said localized flooding, 100% chance of rain.

Well.....I ain't one to wait on the rain, so we went to the field.

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Damn, Randy, that looks damn good to me.

 

[Mastermind]

Damn, Randy, that looks damn good to me.

Well.....I got about half done baling it and the rain came. Gonna be cool these next few days, so I don't think it will mildew or anything. Just have to tedder it when the sun comes back.

 

[CLEARCUT]

5x4

Out of curiosity, why that size? Is it a fixed chamber size or variable?
This will be my first year round baling. I’ve got a New Holland BR7060 to use. I’ve had a contractor do 3x4 big squares the past few years besides what I bale with the small square baler.
I know windrow width will be vital. Any other good tips on making a good bale?

 

[jakethesnake]

Out of curiosity, why that size? Is it a fixed chamber size or variable?
This will be my first year round baling. I’ve got a New Holland BR7060 to use. I’ve had a contractor do 3x4 big squares the past few years besides what I bale with the small square baler.
I know windrow width will be vital. Any other good tips on making a good bale?

Feed the baler even.

 

[Mastermind]

Out of curiosity, why that size? Is it a fixed chamber size or variable?
This will be my first year round baling. I’ve got a New Holland BR7060 to use. I’ve had a contractor do 3x4 big squares the past few years besides what I bale with the small square baler.
I know windrow width will be vital. Any other good tips on making a good bale?

That is just what I got for cheap. Fixed chamber baler. Traded a heifer for it. It's made about 500 bales for me since I got it. With a low density type baler, the hay can have some green in it and it still won't mold.

Making a good solid bale just takes practice.

 

[jakethesnake]

Glad you got some of your hay up @Mastermind i got 140 bales of wheat. My Baker didn’t want to form a nice core. Ok girl struggles with wheat or straw when it gets too dry. I got some really pretty bales up good color to them this year.

Did you have any grain in those heads?

 

[jakethesnake]

Anyone know of a decent price on baler belts. I need one for a 640 new holland. I’m even open to considering a used belt. They are 3 ply 7 inch wide. The old girl needs to be worked on and brought back up to snuff but I won’t have the downtime for maintenance until winter
Needs times guards a bearing or two and honestly my belts are shot but I’m gonna keep total cost down the best I can