Gooseneck trailer

What is the best 25 foot 7 or 8 ton trailer.

Gooseneck trailer

improving orchard stand

I have a mixed stand of cool season grass that I want to improve by overseeding some orchard grass.  I can not till the property thoroughly due to slope/erosion.  I have access to a 8ft kasko eco drill but I am wondering how best to suppress competition for a spring seeding.  Can I use a burn down herbicide without harming new seedlings or should I just attempt some light tillage?

Which variety of OG would recommend in this situation - selling to horse customers. thx

improving orchard stand

TIMOTHY ON MUCK

JUST LIKE TO GET SOME INPUT ON GROWING TIMOTHY HAY ON A FORMER CORNFIELD. LOCATED IN THE MUCKLANDS. HAVE HAD GREAT SUCCESS GROWING QUALITY ALFALFA/ORCHARDGRASS. HAVE A FIELD THAT HAS TREES ON 3 SIDES SO FIGURED BEST TO GO WITH GRASS HAY. WHAT OTHER GRASS CAN I SEED WITH TIMOTHY IN CASE I ONLY GET 1-2 CUTTINGS? I KNOW ORCHARDGRASS WOULD TAKE OVER QUICKLY. I SELL MY HAY TO HORSE AND GOAT CUSTOMERS.

TIMOTHY ON MUCK

RTV900 won't idle, runs above idle and stalls at idle

Hi everyone. I have a rtv900 with about 900 hours. It has run great until the other day. I went to start it and it would just crank. I pushed the accelerator pedal down and it fired right up. I left off and it as soon as the engine went to idle, it stalled out. Medium throttle or full and it runs smooth as can be with no smoke.
I first changed the fuel filter, and no change, still stalls out at idle.
I then added injector cleaner and ran it for 30 minutes and no change, still stalls out.
I put on a new mechanical fuel pump and no change, still stalls out.

Am I missing something? Any thoughts?

RTV900 won't idle, runs above idle and stalls at idle

will teff hay make my horse "hot"

i have a horse that if you feed grain or alfalfa he goes absolutely nuts full of energy, and my beginner safe 20 year horse turns into a bronc that many experienced riders look at and say "I'm not riding him today"

i was told that the high protein in alfalfa is what makes my horse hot, i have been reading that teff hay has low sugar and carbs and how good it is but it says that teff has a decent amount of protein. does anyone have a hot horse that eats teff and is fine with it?

will teff hay make my horse "hot"

Plungerless Balers?

Interesting read on the experimental future of small squares.....wrapping instead of tying? One mans journey....this is how a revolutionary change in design sometimes happens. Progressive Forage Grower.

 

Regards, Mike

 

https://www.progressiveforage.com/forage-production/producer-features/is-the-future-of-balers-a-plungerless-design

Plungerless Balers?

Case 8420 vs NH 630

Been baling several years with a case 8420 and was looking to go to a little larger baler.

My question is how much bigger of a bale does the nh 630 bale than the 8420. I know the dimensions of the 8420 is 39x52” and the 630 is a true 4x4 but wasn’t sure about bale density.
Will there be much difference in bale weight?

I’m hoping to put more hay in the same space and not have to put out hay as often.

Case 8420 vs NH 630

Looks like an early spring, should I be overseeding sooner than later?

Looks like winter is pretty much done for south Michigan. Yes it will freeze a few more times and yes it will snow a couple more times but for the most part it's done for. I want to try overseeding a couple pastures, should I be planning to do this in the next few weeks? Michigan State recommends doing it on one of the last snowfalls. 

 

Also, thoughts on overseeding with alfalfa? Some stuff I've read says to, some says not to bother, that alfalfa doesn't take well to it. 

Looks like an early spring, should I be overseeding sooner than later?

Hay hauling and trailer size

Okay, here is a question for some of you with a bit more experience than me at hauling hay in volume.  I have a customer for some hay this spring that will be coming  significant distance.  They will be coming for 300 bales in one delivery.  I know that a flatbed tractor trailer will do more than that.  If you were going to haul a load that size, what size trailer would you want to carry it.  ~65 lb square bales, 14 x 18. 

 

Thanks. 

Reed

Hay hauling and trailer size

Fatigue break on X900 front bumper

After three seasons of plowing the bumper snapped while plowing. I have a Boss V-plow and I guess the weight of it plus the forces of plowing have been too much for the thin tubing at the base of the bumper. I am disappointed that Kubota made the bumper with such thin-walled tubing.

Even though I have a wire feed Hobart, I am taking it to a professional so he can figure out how to reinforce it. As you can see from the picture the right side snapped and the left (driver's) side is about to break. I'll post pictures after the repairs are made.

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Just Curious about Opinions on HT about the Farm Bill

OK, maybe not the right forum but we don't have one on politics-it would probably self immolate.  I am not trying to cause a problem, I am genuinely trying to get unfiltered info.  My liberal cousin wants support on Facebook for the farm bill to support family farms.  Well, I am a family farm-granted not trying to put kids through school or maintain my family- but nevertheless, I have never taken a dime from the farm bill that I know about unless using the Va Tech Soil Testing lab qualifies as such.  I have liberal leanings and conservative leanings.  Both drive certain of my sibs nuts.  But here we are.   I don't trust anything that comes from the media anymore, left media or right media, they are all picking and choosing words or phrases out of context to support a view.  Ok, off the soapbox.

 

There are plenty of don't hold back folks on HT and plenty of others that will call out BS so here goes.  Does the Farm Bill help family farms enough to justify the cost?  BTW, I think that including Food Stamps in the farm bill was nuts to begin with.  I know why they did it, just don't agree that it is a farm program.  It's merit is a separate discussion.  I really don't want to start a fight, just want how people feel.  Thanks for being a good sport.  rick

Just Curious about Opinions on HT about the Farm Bill

Bobcat 763?

Anybody have any experience with a Bobcat 763 skidsteer? I looked up the specs and they say 1500lbs operating capacity. I want to be able to stack 8 bales flat 5 layers high on a wagon out in the field with an 8 bale grapple. I have a JD3010 that I use with an 8 bale homemade grapple with a high lift attachment. I looked up the specs on the JD46 loader I have on it and it is rated 2000lbs operating capacity. I don't think I would use a high lift attachment on the skidsteer grapple,( grapple yet to buy or build). Just wondering if the 763 can do the job. Someone I know who works for a big construction co. in nj is confident it will. Says they used a lot of the 763s until they switched to the S300s. He's sure he could find me a good one at a low price in south NJ because there's so many down that way. Of course they've never used one with a hay grapple though, were a lot of the weight is far out there so I just want to be sure it will work with it's 1500 lb operating capacity before I buy one. I have never owned a skidsteer so I don't know much about them. Would use it for other miscellaneous projects around the farm as well.

Bobcat 763?

My Winter Build

My winter project that I've slowly been chipping away. 18x40 Lean To addition to an old 'corn crib'. It is just under 18' useable width and 10 1/2' at the lowest point from the rafters. There are 3 11'-4" bays should I park from the side with 9 1/2' at the lowest point. 20" overhang. Still a ways to go.







My Winter Build

New Holland Baler, rake and bale grabber selling price help.

Friend asked me to sell a baler and other equipment for him
It's a New Holland 275 baler and a rake. It was dark in the barn and I didn't catch the label, thought it might be an International.

Also, there's a small bale "accumulator" too (picks bales up off the ground). I didn't see a manufacturer name on it. Thought it could be Oliver or Deere
Any idea who makes it and what the asking prices should be?

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Topcoat Sealer

I saw an ad for Topcoat polish and sealer.  I like to give my equipment a coat of wax in the fall to keep things clean and shiny.  I thought this stuff might be better than what I'm using. Seems kinda pricey from their ads.

 

Has anybody used Topcoat or know anything about it?

 

https://topcoat.store/

 

Ralph

Topcoat Sealer

Best kind of granular hay preservative

Ive been using a buffered acid for the last 8 years ,and have decided to change to a granular preservative . The reason being , that I'm getting complaints about the smell from the acid. Any suggestions on  which kind to buy? What applicator works best?  I would be putting the product on hay that is up to 19% moisture, any higher moisture hay gets put through the dryer . 

Best kind of granular hay preservative

Leasing farmland

I am looking at leasing some farmland to raise alfalfa, I have not net looked at the property yet, I am going to go drive  by it tomorrow; it is about 26 miles from our farm.  With my conversation with the guy he is wanting enough money to pay the taxes, and half the day.  It has about 143 tillable acres with a total of 153 that is irrigated, and a total of 227 acres.  From what I understand from the previous guys that have farmed it they could get about four ton per acre.  It has not been farm for a few years, and would need to be broke up and reseeded. 

 

What should I be looking out for?   

Leasing farmland

848 bale commander

hello  all, i purchased a beautiful 848 New Holland baler at an auction. But it did not come with any of the tractor side stuff such  as the bale commander.and of course it is electric tie. Any hope of finding one? or should i let my wife hang flowers off of it?

848 bale commander

Looking for a 12 row corn planter

Looking to up from our JD 1750 Vac meter 6 row corn planter to a 12 row. I would like to stay with lig fertilizer , no til, probably Vacuum, I am used to John Deere so I would probably lean towards another John Deere but would consider something else. I don't want to spend a lot of money I only plat 500 to 600 ac a year, but would be nice to get done faster. Don't want to spend over $30,000 and more likely less. It seems like there are more and possibly cheaper planters in the corn belt . Any advice or if anyone knows of a good planter available anywhere, I am in Maryland probably not wanting to good much further west than the corn belt. Thanks Bob

Looking for a 12 row corn planter

how yall been doing

just stopped by the site again after a long break.been on the road alot and still on the road figured i would drop in and say hello .might try getting back into making stuff again.i seem to have a week or two in between jobs .so has any of my stuff a made broke yet im was wondering how it's all holding up?

how yall been doing

How much play with washers/spacers on Deere drive rollers?

Changed a bearing on my 556 baler, top front drive opposite the chains. Noticed I could put more washers in. Is there a standard for how much play there should be? Without measuring there is probably 3/16-1/4” behind bearing and maybe the same on outside before pin.

How much play with washers/spacers on Deere drive rollers?

Wind Speed

It is recommended at last applicators meeting to own a device to hand held device measure wind speed. Is anyone knowledgeable on these things? . Would it measure wind direction as well  ?

Wind Speed

New Holland square baler broke knife

Hi Guys! New here!  Got a New Holland BC5070 square baler. Put new two new OEM  625972 plunger knives in last year and now both have broken in two. One right in the middle and one on the end. They were shimmed to fit and worked flawlessly. We decided to do a tear down for preventive maintenance  and found the broke blades. Maybe 5000-6000 bales have went through. Any reason why they would break?

Anybody else have failures? 

New Holland square baler broke knife

Need help

I have these brairs growing in a field. I sprayed them Sunday and these pictures were taken this afternoon (Friday). I sprayed 1.5% solution of Crossbow herbicide and it apparently has not touched them. What can I spray to kill them so I can spread fertilizer?

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Just installed the dump bed kit on my X900

Took me about 12 hours , of course I’m slow and parinoid not make a mistake.

Just installed the dump bed kit on my X900

Special thanks to a couple special guys

I’m breaking radio silence, to acknowledge a couple of folks and I posting this under machinery, because that is where these guy seem to do their best work. IMHO

 

First while at the NFMS in Louisville KY, last week with two of my sons and grandson. I came upon the Krone display, so I naturally as if Krone1 was in attendance. After a small interrogation (by his fellow cohorts, to see if I was an anti-Krone1 activist or something), he was pointed out to me. It was great to finally meet, shake hands and re-thank a guy that was a lot of help with my purchase and warranty fix of my new Krone tedder last year. Thanks again to Krone1 and his valuable assistance. BTW, a Krone Tedder is built like a tank and he is trying to get the marketing department to help him out on HT. Seems 10pm to 12pm at night isn’t always conducive to his ability to post answers and get some rest at the same time.

 

The second guy had told me if I was ever in the Southern Indiana area to stop and look him up, so I did so. It was also very satisfying to finally meet the one and only Mike10 face to face. Mike was a tremendous help to me with my NH round baler (just look at the ‘My NH repair procedures, tips & tricks’ pinned on HT).

 

A couple of side notes about Mike10, first southern Indiana NH folks look to be in good hands, should Mike ever retire. As I went in the store, I could but help notice a cute little girl (maybe 4, I didn’t ask and didn’t want to disturb one of Mike’s workers), sitting on a stool at the parts counter. She had a shop rag neatly laid out in front of her with carburetor (chain saw I believe), in pieces (all professionally neatly laid on the shop rag too). As I walked by later, I noticed that the carburetor was re-assembled, with no extra parts (like I would have had!). I think this little girl is Mike’s niece (so there is the possible heredity mechanical influence), but she sure impressed me with her mechanical skills. (For those wondering no, I did not ask about Indiana’s child labor laws, just let sleeping dogs lay, I have been told in the past.) And if she follows in Mike’s footsteps, I have to admit she would probably be a much better-looking service manager than Mike (this is where my comment about Southern Indiana NH folks being in good hands comes from, along with her already developing mechanical skills).

 

The second note is I didn’t realize Mike’s neck of woods was quite so hilly. If you go visit him, follow his directions and don’t do what I did and forget them on the kitchen table. Seems I thought I could just use Garmin (after leaving Mike’s instructions at home).  Garmin got me there OK, but it seems that Garmin lead me down some narrower and narrower gravel roads after leaving the inter-state. Not that the route wasn’t scenic, just if I had met a 11’ discbine or even a 4 row corn head, one of us would have had to completely leave the roadway. I have seen farm lanes wider than some of the roads Garmin took us down. Mike did give me directions that were just as scenic, but all paved on the way back to the interstate.

 

An amazing thought on my part, is how great it is that Mike takes the time to help out folks on Haytalk, ALL while working a full-time job!!! He is definitely ‘giving’ away intellectual talent, along with his valuable time.

Anyhow, hats off to Mike and finally putting a face to name and being able to personally thank the guy for what he does (and did for me), thanks again Mike10. Hopefully, we will have Mike10 around to answer a lot of questions or give his insight for a long while. (However, I think if you have any carburetor questions, you might need to wait a year or so for what appears to be his well-qualified associate to get old enough to use the internet).

 

Both of these guys have full time jobs and are willing to give up some of their ‘free’ time to help others, I can’t say enough good things about them.  Thanks again Krone1 and Mike 10, you guys are some of the best!!!

 

Before I get myself into trouble, better silence the radio.

 

Larry

Special thanks to a couple special guys

Organic hay practices to value?

I'm working with a local land owner that didn't drop the "O" word but in our conversation she's close enough to wanting that where I feel I might as well keep the standard. Is there enough value added to getting full certification? It's been in mulch hay for awhile but her and I both are in agreement that inputs and improvements can be made that we will both benefit from. It's 45 acres total in hay fields and I'll be doing a mix of small and round bales (not sure of ratio just yet).

Organic hay practices to value?

Look what I found in my backyard

Even though they are nocturnal if really cold out and food is scarce they do come out during the day. I kind of felt sorry for the guy,,, a bit

Look what I found in my backyard

LSA surgery $

Our Vet consolidated with a large Vet Clinic and prices went up. I 

LSA surgery $

Two New Herbicides For 2018.

AgWeb.

 

Regards, Mike

 

https://www.agweb.com/article/two-new-herbicides-available-in-2018-naa-sonja-begemann/

Two New Herbicides For 2018.

MF 2170 vs NH1290 v krone 1290

Okay genuine thoughts or experience with the balers listed. Which is the best and why. What goes wrong / breaks/ falls off any. Not interested in how close your dealer is so that's why.....Just need honest opinions on which is the best to use ,any quirks, ease of servicing etc.

MF 2170 vs NH1290 v krone 1290

Alfalfa Weevils

You southern alfalfa growers might want to check: 

Got a heads up to check on alfalfa weevils today.  Finally made it to the field on my way back to the house from the barn.  Sure enough, there are a few of them out there.  Not enough to do anything about just yet, but they are there. 

Reed

Alfalfa Weevils

Virtual Fencing

A very interesting concept.

 

https://techcrunch.com/2018/02/22/pitching-a-wearable-to-make-cattle-farming-more-sustainable-vence-raises-2-7-million/

 

Stuart

 

 

Virtual Fencing

How Much?

Here is a pic of a older Horst 275 gear(14 Ton). Tires are worn, but otherwise looks to be in solid shape. Not many of these make it this far South so I am at a loss for a reference. What would you(your area) consider a good buy in this gear.

 

Regards, Mike

 

How Much?

Timmothy hay for export

Need a name for a small hay export to buy a few boxes of timmothy hay ,not sure if we can even import it in to here, but we have to start from your end with feed samples etc,only want a small guy because it not big,numbers and a limited market .to get aproval from our mob we have to go in reverse and get the paper work started from the us end thanks for any help guys

Timmothy hay for export

Rear hay spear

https://www.palletforks.com/three-point-attachments/hay-handling/quick-hitch-hay-sleeve.html

Anyone use these?

Rear hay spear

Spraying paraquat on alfalfa

Ok, this is probably a crazy idea but I'm thinking it might just work. I have a field of alfalfa that has started thinning out and is probably on its last year. Starting last year I had a winter annual weed called speedwell appear in the field in a few spots but this year it is widespread. I'm pretty sure that 2,4db, pursuit, and raptor isn't going to kill this weed.....especially since it has started blooming now. The alfalfa has just now greened up nicely and has a few inches of growth.

I am thinking about spraying Paraquat to kill the speedwell since I really don't want it to set seed. I know the Paraquat will kill the new alfalfa growth but I'm thinking it just might only be a top kill and will regrow from the crown? Guessing it will delay the first cutting a couple weeks but that might not be a bad thing to space out the cuttings. I guess worst case if the alfalfa doesn't come back very strong I can just go ahead and rotate to something else this spring. If it was a very good stand I probably wouldn't risk it. Has anyone done this or think it might work?

Hayden

Spraying paraquat on alfalfa

Battery Tie Down

Hello from a new member who recently acquired a 2006 RTV900 Camo.

PO used a rubber bungee cord to hold the battery in place.
Kubota wants $42.69 for just the holder.

Did a search but found nothing helpful, maybe I am using the wrong search words.

Can anyone here recommend a reasonably priced solution?
The bungee cord spoils the look.

Also the headlights are full of moisture, the lens is cloudy.
The RTV will not be driven after sunset, but just in case.
Are there any budget friendly substitutes?

Battery Tie Down

Fun on the Hatfield and McCoy Trail System

We took advantage of the great weather and visited Man WV and Gilbert WV to ride the Hatfield and McCoy trails. What fun!!!! Hundreds of miles of trails, some easy some very challenging, but all of them loads of fun. The Honda Pioneer 1000 did fantastic. No problem with any of the trails, no matter how challenging. I'll share some pics knowing they do not do the experience justice.

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Any hydraulic adds option for an early RTV900? 2004

I have a 2004 RTV900 with no external hydraulic couplers. I haven’t seen anywhere to hook up a kit. Were these early ones setup to add external hydraulics?

No dump cylinder on it either. I would like a hydro dump if it’s possible, and maybe a rear hydro for other application.

Any hydraulic adds option for an early RTV900? 2004

New Holland ec35mini-excavator relief valves

Anyone have an ec35 mini-x or manual on one? I am trying to identify where the relief valves are to clean them out. Had rotary transfer seals disintegrate and go through the system. After replacement certain controls are weak and apparently not operating at pressure. The filter system is poorly designed also, the filter is internal with a bottom drain to tank; when you pull the filter, particles can drain into the unfiltered system and suck back through to the valves. I know it will take some time, flushes, filters, and cleaning to straighten it out, however my hydraulics experience is llimited and I haven’t identified where the relief valves are. I have the parts list schematic but the actual application and where they are placed on the machine are quite different.

New Holland ec35mini-excavator relief valves

RTV X1140 Hand Throttle??

Anyone have one?? If so did you order a kit and if so do you know the kit number?

RTV X1140 Hand Throttle??

removing rear sway bar

anybody removed rear sway bar on 2016 XC 1100 C

removing rear sway bar

Dicamba training

Attended a CE Pesticide license class last night by our County Agents and there was a Mandatory Class on Dicamba that is new and I assume Federal requirement but for SC any way a requirement to buy or apply dicamba beginning this year. At least in my area they have a few more in the next two weeks and impression I got that will be it. You are required to have proof of the class to buy the chemicals which we were given at completion of the class. Also must keep very detail records for at least two years. With special form which asked very specific questions such as temp and wind speed when you begun spraying and ended if memory is correct.  

 

After class High School Ag teacher who I was sitting beside told two of us about a friend who lost some pines about 18 inches in diameter to dicamba last year. 

 

Know there has been lot of concern with that chemical and based upon the class there is reason for it. Based upon the class I attended one of the big problem areas was being treated with aerial spraying which is no longer allowed. 

Dicamba training

I stole a haybine today

I'd love to have a discbine some day but at my size and sales I can really only justify mowing with haybines for the time being.  

 

I saw this on TH over the weekend, a 93 NH 488 that looks MINT!  Called the dealer and they said original owner was getting out of hay, only has 500 acres on it, always shedded.  Said the rollers looked brand new, the chevron edges were still crisp and sharp.  I about fell out of my chair when I saw they were only asking $2500.  I snatched it up today and wasn't a day too soon as another guy had tried to get it too.  I've never seen a machine this old in this kind of condition before.

 

https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/23981533/1993-new-holland-488

 

 

I stole a haybine today

M & W Dynadrive ground prep

This is a ground driven tillage tool. It sounds good but have any of you Haytalkers used or seen them in action?

 

http://www.earthmastertillage.com/media/downloads/MW_dynadrive_.pdf

M & W Dynadrive ground prep

The Global Forage Market.

Progressive Forage Grower.

 

Regards, Mike

 

https://www.progressiveforage.com/news/industry-news/the-global-forage-market-who-s-who-in-exports

The Global Forage Market.

Krone KR 130 round baler

Thinking of getting a krone 130 round baler. I know this is a soft core baler, but was wondering if 53 hp at pto would be enough to make a tight bale on outside, on hills. Would like to use a IH 574 hooked up to it. I have a lot of previous experience on hills with various equipment, but I have no experience with rounds.  

Krone KR 130 round baler

Springtime in Georgia.....FINALLY

For the first time today, the geese, flock after flock 30 to 40 in a V formation flying north. High picking up the stratus wind and zooming low. All, going fast and seemingly on cruise control on a Zero Degree heading. Fantastic to see and know that this cold is coming to an end and that not only the daffodils blooming; but also the geese are a sure sign of warmer days to come.......God is good.....Dennis

Springtime in Georgia.....FINALLY

Are seats interchangeable by year?

He guys,
I bought a used 2004 model with very low hours. Everything is great with this machine minus a little surface rust in the corners and the seat. Unit was stored outside but covered, I think the elements dried out the seat and it was cracking pretty bad. Got a bottom seat off ebay that looks slightly different than the original but bolted up and went on easy. Does anyone know if the seats interchange from one year to the next?

Are seats interchangeable by year?

Ivomec plus

Read on another forum about someone having problems finding Ivomec Plus.Any info on this?And why?

Ivomec plus

To Shred A Field Before Haying - Or Not?

Hey guys, so I'm considering renting a hay field that (I'm told) was used a year ago. But it has some smaller (1/4" to maybe 1/2") saplings growing on it, some various "woody-er" weeds coming up here and there. If I get this thing, should I plan to bush hog it before I hay it?

 

Super noob questions I know, but I wanted you all's feedback if possible. When would something like this be appropriate to do, under what circumstances for the field, and how soon could/should I do it, if its going to be necessary? I fear shredding too early in the season might delay plant growth and too late in the season would push back how soon I could hay it. The grass here is just starting to turn green. 

 

I dont plan to make anything special, just mixed grass 4x5 rounds. Thanks in advance everyone. 

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HP requirements for NH469

I'm just curious what the min good size tractor would work with my NH469. I'm thinking probably 30 - 35 hp, but didn't know just how small could do it. Size wise it seems way too big for say my IH 240, but I would think my MF135 can handle it, though I haven't hooked it up yet., but I don't have the experience to really know and there may be things I'm not considering. I'd like to be able to cut and rake with one tractor and switch to one of my larger ones for baling and transport of crop. No major hills.

HP requirements for NH469

MF124/224

What are the differences between the two? I would assume the 224 is new and improved. I picked up a 224 last year in decent shape and even better low price

MF124/224

Good Feeling this week

Just finished selling all last years hay and already have 2018 probable harvest pre-booked with known customers.  Two days in the mid-70s this week and almost finished hammering out the rockoutcrops in the hay field, just in time to grade out after drying and getting seed down early march.  Feels Good to Farm

Good Feeling this week

Tub grinder....please help

Good day all

 

I need some help on this, bought this tub grinder but doesn't have any idea what make or model this is, the problem is when you are farming in South Africa some of the older implements thats imported from the US or Europe gets another name or number here .Best regards

Tub grinder....please help

Sprigging Coastal Bermuda

I have known of people who took fresh cut coastal grass and disked it in the ground to establish it. Which came to my memory when looking at a roller-crimper.  It is a roller with blades I think about three inches on it and could not help but wonder what kind of result you would get using that to press fresh cut coastal in the ground, then rolling the ground all in one step. Our count owns a roller-crimper that rent to farmers so cost would be small to try. 

 

https://rodaleinstitute.org/our-work/organic-no-till/organic-no-till-roller-crimper/  

Sprigging Coastal Bermuda

Hesston 540 round baler

I have a Hesston 540, actually rebadged to Case/IH.  I bought it over 5 years ago and could never get it to work right.  When starting a bale, every few bales hay will travel up the bale chamber and wrap the top roller, the one that presses against the rubber roller.  It gets jammed so bad it can take hours to unjam.  Right now the baler is sitting with the tailgate up where I left it a year and a half ago jammed so bad I can't even run it backwards with a big wrench.  I pick away at it here and there, but it kills my bad shoulders.  Last year I bought a 530 as an interim baler and used that for the season.

 

A couple of years ago it spent over 5 weeks at the regional Case/IH dealer.  I instructed them to go over it hitch to tailgate and find and fix anything wrong.  2 trips back and forth and it still didn't work.  They got several thousand dollars of my money and in the final analysis left me questioning their competence, but to be fair a lot of the work they did needed to be done.  But it still didn't work.  So I took it to a New Idea dealer that had an old time mechanic, and he found a bunch of things the other dealer missed, and he even came out and walked alongside while I was baling.  But there it is, sitting in the yard jammed up tight.

 

I've scratched my head plenty over it, and questioned my own operating ability quite a bit too.  But I can make round bales with the 530, so it isn't entirely me.  My latest session had me wondering about the belts.  It has the stock style Chevron belts but I'm wondering if they are just too aggressive for my native hay.  I've looked back when starting bales and actually seen hay being tossed or dragged up towards the top of the chamber when starting a roll.

 

Sorry to be so long winded, does anyone have any opinions on the matter?  I'm just stubborn enough to keep banging my head on it.  Thank you. 

Hesston 540 round baler

Share hay field

I am looking for someone to cut my field and neighbors field and to share the yield. I am in Oxford/Metamora area of Michigan.

Share hay field

JD disc mower conditioner models

For the past two years I have been saying that I'm going to upgrade to a disc mower conditioner from the sickle haybine I have currently. Unfortunately I haven't had any luck selling the haybine. Hopefully it will sell but I don't want to wait and be caught at the start of another hay season having to use it so I'm starting to look into buying a used disc moco that I can run for a year or two until I can afford to upgrade to something nicer. Since what I can afford will probably be well used I'm going to go with a Deere since they have the best parts support here.

I know some of the early JD mocos used a Kuhn cutter bar as did NH. What models were the first to use the Deere designed cutter bar with the shear hubs that are in the new machines today? Any model recommendations of what models to look at would be great. I would greatly prefer a center pivot model but at the right price would not be opposed to a side pull.

Hayden

JD disc mower conditioner models

Palmetto control in Bermuda

One of my fields is beginning to have a problem with palmetto. They are very easy to spot right now since they are green and I haven’t burned yet. Probably less than 100 visible plants right now so I will be spot treating them.
What kills them, how do you deliver it for best kill?
Thanks!

Palmetto control in Bermuda

Ultra High Density Baler.

Hesston by MF introduces a new 3x4 at the Tulare, CA show.

 

Regards, Mike

 

https://www.agriculture.com/machinery/hay-and-forage-equipment/hesston-by-massey-ferguson-releases-ultra-high-density-baler

Ultra High Density Baler.

North Dakota Bull.

Very impressive.

 

Regards, Mike

 

https://www.agweb.com/article/is-a-bull-really-worth-800000/

North Dakota Bull.

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