I currently have 40 acres I am haying. I have done good to even break even with this joke making oat hay which is great hay but I find that most farmers just don't want to pay for it. By the time I figure all the planting, baling, loading, delivering, etc, WAY too much time that people seem to expect for free.
The only reason I have not considered grazing is due to soil compaction. I would like to learn more if I should really be concerned?
As well, I have considered both buying cattle or just grazing the ground. Oats are ready here in late May/early June. I know a LOT of farmers just make hay for their cattle. I am finding that selling the crap is ridiculous and really don't want to repeat the mistake.
My family has run cattle for generations but my dad got out of it and probably will not help me much other than tell me what I am doing wrong. I know a lot of guys just that just hot fence and area and get it going.
I would also consider horses but I am not looking to build and shelter and such. Just want to find more efficient way to sell hay rather than all the loading BS.
I should note that I do realize the potential issues with running cattle and I always said I WILL NEVER have live stock. Not sure yet but I have to find a better way...
The only reason I have not considered grazing is due to soil compaction. I would like to learn more if I should really be concerned?
As well, I have considered both buying cattle or just grazing the ground. Oats are ready here in late May/early June. I know a LOT of farmers just make hay for their cattle. I am finding that selling the crap is ridiculous and really don't want to repeat the mistake.
My family has run cattle for generations but my dad got out of it and probably will not help me much other than tell me what I am doing wrong. I know a lot of guys just that just hot fence and area and get it going.
I would also consider horses but I am not looking to build and shelter and such. Just want to find more efficient way to sell hay rather than all the loading BS.
I should note that I do realize the potential issues with running cattle and I always said I WILL NEVER have live stock. Not sure yet but I have to find a better way...