Re: My First Farming Oppertunity!!

Posted by tomstractorsandtoys on June 21, 2014 at 11:58:35 from (64.136.27.162):

In Reply to: My First Farming Oppertunity!! posted by Bryce Frazier on June 21, 2014 at 10:38:59:

It is great to see someone get a start.I rented my first 30 acers the year I got out of school.I would recomend that you go in and spray roundup and 2-4D a month before you fall plow.This cleans up the feild and allows for a better plowing job.Get a soil test as well if you are planning on clover or alfalfa in the seed mix you may need lime and this much better if fall applied.If lots of lime is needed apply half before plowing then the rest after.Lime is very important as it makes the plants healthy and inables fertlizer and spry to work better.Plant your oats as early as possible in the spring as they prefer cool weather.Try to find a short varity because if they go down they can be very hard on the underneath seeding.I farm high fertility soils so we prefer to harvest the oats as silage or balage to prevent seeding damage.Do you have a combine or can you hire it done? My area is all big farmers and getting someone to cut small grain can be a problem.Depending on where you are located the straw can be very valuable as well.Good luck Tom

Replies:

Add a Reply Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Optional Video Title: Optional Video URL: Advanced Posting Options Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.   Advanced Posting Tools   Upload Photo  Select Gallery Photo  Attach Serial # List  Return to Post

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]