Good morning Evan. You are one busy man, a farmer knows no rest. There’s always something to improve or fix. Rebecca is a real trooper, you’re one blest husband. God bless you both
@Tonetwisters
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are both very hard workers and very kind to us, aren't they?
@donfenton9082
2 жыл бұрын
Good job Evan and good on you for cleaning up the machine after use. We all need to think of the next guy more!
@lorenmeyer5290
2 жыл бұрын
Good morning Evan! That will make a big difference in the quality in the hay! Always Love watching what ever you are doing on your homestead!
@meglange3595
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Evan!! I really enjoyed this video. That's a great machine and you really showed and explained the process well. I worked 26 years in a farm store. One of the most active parts of my job was selling lawn and pasture seed. Sure did learn how to teach folks the whole process. Back in high school I had to help bale hay every summer and found the seed selling end to be much easier than bucking bales 😄. I hope you get some good, deep soaking rains now and a have a good thick hay field next year. Take care and have a great week.
@daningrim475
2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see a green hay meadow, and a cornfield still producing in the background. We haven't had rain for months now in Kansas--one terrible drought here.
@bay9876
2 жыл бұрын
The tractor and seeder make the work a whole lot easier and quicker. Good reliable equipment gets the job done
@bobkelly2447
Жыл бұрын
Evan... I hate to tell you this after the fact ...but ! you rented a seeder that does not penitrate the soil ..so you must pre condition the soil for it.... till it the soil has to be prepared for the new seed to be ready to grow , other wise the old grass will take it over and your new seed won't stand a chance. there are seeders out there that will till the soil for you when you seed they are the ones to get.... having to pre till the soil before seeding is a pain and almost always renders dubious results but without it your new seed doesn't stand a chance in growing.... leaving a field to grow on it's own ,after harvest does work and can produce great crops when fertilizer is used. there is no need to seed an already established grass field it will re grow ! however if you have areas that are sparce, then you should re plow and then re seed.... Just my opinion take it for what it is worth I am NOT an expert ! LOL for what you did today you could have just ripped the soil 6" depth or so for the seed to get established in.... 1/2" x2" bar stock welded to a strong frame that are 6~8" long will leave slices into the ground and not disturb most of the established grass in the field ,but sense you have a disk your better off using that ! especially if you can position the discs so they slice the ground....... Just remember new seed needs to have soil that there is no competition in ... in my view you just threw away all that seed by putting it on top of an established field.... next time discs it up and then seed !....
@jimbucher1049
2 жыл бұрын
Great video....Really enjoy how you explain why and what you do...Be safe and see you again soon, Thank You !
@jpeel2066
2 жыл бұрын
If that corrects the grass/clover mixture you should get that money back and much more from the hay crops next year. It's so important to have the right varieties of grass and clover to maximise the amount of hay you get off your land. Great video. All the best 🇬🇧.
@joerodrigues3816
2 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos mate more please hope you all are doing well Joe from England Great Britain thanks again
@margaretbedwell3211
2 жыл бұрын
Another job well done Evan. Hope you get a good crop from this hayfield next year. Have a Blessed day.
@gitatit4046
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job Evan and a real money saver to rent rather than buy - which you would probably not use very often anyway. As for amount per acre I always set far below the amount desired and just keep running over it until the seed/fertilizer is gone. That way you don't come up short AND it is well covered. Thanks for the video. 👍
@olddawgdreaming5715
2 жыл бұрын
Good job Evan, hope your work pays off next spring. Thanks for sharing with us, stay safe and keep having fun too. Fred.
@corydriver7634
2 жыл бұрын
Using the electric cement mixer is an excellent idea. I’ll have to keep an eye out for a used one.
@joannak4640
2 жыл бұрын
Great job Evan 👍 I will say a prayer for good germination 🙏 Love your videos and watching you build your future
@stevenpage3311
2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see the results! Have a great Labor Day Brother 🤙
@EC4400
2 жыл бұрын
Cotter pins on the job. One beautiful green hay field coming up.
@SwedishFarmer94
2 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Evan! Glad to be early to your video for once! Always looking forward to your videos! Greetings from Sweden! :D
@jamesmorrison1884
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Evan will see how this turns out I'm interested. Have a great day.
@DconBlueZ
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
@cajunnathan4586
2 жыл бұрын
I hope this works out well! You are working hard to improve what you have. I think that you are doing a Good Job!
@paulgoplen5929
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the seeding. Hope it improves your hay field.
@edwardwatson6289
2 жыл бұрын
I used to add some dry sand to the mixture to spread it more thinly.
@ronsutton2072
2 жыл бұрын
Just seen your video on weed protection fabric, you might’ve interested to know I invented the product when I worked for AmocoFabrics in Europe. Initially it was developed for growers of commercial containers so that the containers could be evenly spaced when being laid out
@stuartrobertson4714
4 ай бұрын
We use a 6" nail point when sawing grass seed or a pencil point old school
@andyrobinson339
2 жыл бұрын
The drone shots really show just how spotty the growth was in that field. Hopefully this will help. I imagine you'll want to do this more than once. I have a field about that size that is the opposite...about 90% orchard grass/Timothy and 10"clover. Our horses gobble it up. Another thing that will help and is very important: soil testing. We do it yearly to guide us in deciding what to fertilize with in the Spring and whether we need lime etc. It has really helped a lot! Great video as usual!
@CountryViewAcres
2 жыл бұрын
I did a soil test last year. I will test it again in the spring.
@hollandduck79
2 жыл бұрын
Hello from the Netherlands . thanks for the video. Sincerely, Hollandduck
@lionking7888
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the field looks promising.
@waterworthgardens
2 жыл бұрын
That grass will definitely come up as long as it rains.
@visiontrivia
2 жыл бұрын
Wow first comment. Good morning from Boston.
@noelmaher2301
2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck with th reading, I love watching your channel
@zebwalton979
Жыл бұрын
Most farmers shoot for 15lbs/acre, but we planted 8lbs/acre and that yielded 600 lbs of seed per acre. Why people plant thick is beyond me... you obtain better growth and health - utilization of water and fertilizer in the plant with lower seeding rates.
@davidmicalizio824
2 жыл бұрын
Good to see that you're using clip pins. 😊
@dannygerrits4259
2 жыл бұрын
Just a bit of info. 1st crop was a lot of grass, second was more clover because grass doesn't grow real well in the summer hot months
@cliffblackburn8102
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Job bro 💯✌️💚🌱
@lovecaron1
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite channels
@georgedavidson1221
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you cleaning the equipment. Anytime Ever lent something out it came back broken
@Dan-qy1rg
2 жыл бұрын
Good planning for the extra usage on the seed, I can never get that right, at least when it comes to fertilizer. I really enjoy your video's, I think I've said that before, but just wanted to let you know. I hope everything is going good on the pond front, I have two that I need to work on, one dam broke and the other has a concrete bottom, it's spring fed. Thanks for sharing, I hope you have a wonderful week.
@philipeyraud5316
2 жыл бұрын
hi evan now you know that farming is not cheap. Good luck.
@Martha-vx8bj
2 жыл бұрын
Seeing all that dust made me sneeze twice, no joke!
@charlenepartlow7880
2 жыл бұрын
Catching up since we left town ! That TSC fescue is goid seed...don't ever buy the coated seed though from there...bad experience...300 dollars invested with top soul and seed etc...what a fail ! Evan we just love watching alllll of yours and Rebekah's videos...you are both so pleasant and we just love listening to all you have to share ! Gentle better think that fan over again too ! Lolol
@bearfootknivesgunforge9183
2 жыл бұрын
Pete can't wait for you to get into her rebuild...
@wileycoyotesr8623
2 жыл бұрын
Those seed bags sure are awkward to handle above the mixer. Really good camera coverage. Nice music too. A very enjoyable video.
@JLC24
2 жыл бұрын
I love the rift in spare
@MichaelYuhas
2 жыл бұрын
Evan, Nice work! I'm in NE Ohio looking to switch from years of soybeans to pasture for hay and grazing myself. I'll be looking to rent but so far the nearest seeder is 2 hrs away. Still hoping for a co-op search to come through but I many have to buy a Woods, LandPride, or Brillion to get it done. Enjoy watching and the tech you use to film. Mike
@talktech1
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos but the music detracts from the experience. Nothing wrong with letting the equipment be the soundtrack.
@johnsadler8637
2 жыл бұрын
Well, the upside to mostly clover is it will make a better food plot for deer season!
@billgolcher2537
2 жыл бұрын
Great job good luck looks like this will work
@kevinbaker6168
2 жыл бұрын
I did it the hard way a few times. Pull a harrow behind the tractor and broadcast the seed by hand. I got some red clover growing where I seeded, which was what I wanted. My small pasture was brome, but I think it went to fescue over the years.
@cajunnathan4586
2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to Top Dress with fertilizer in the Spring
@bevnelson3678
2 жыл бұрын
Tis good you got it finished
@lvsaltwater
2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber 😎 have been watching your videos from the beginning to catch up 😎 love your posting ,, I kinda watched your newist hay videos out of order 😂 I like the hay videos ,, not a farmer so what do I know 😂 I like the new field ,, should make a ton of new hay bales ,, Hopefully you will be able to get the grass cutter & the bailer working right ,, those two pieces of equipment ,, they haven’t been cooperating 😩😩
@steverichardson2224
2 жыл бұрын
You did good Evan! That is the same way I use to do my over seed applications each fall ▪I always went by the philosophy of "I would rather put down too much as not enough"▪ Later; as you increase herd size; might I suggest adding winter wheat each fall ▪I actually doubled my hay yield with this method ▪Just a suggestion of course ▪
@rudyrivera7426
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! 👍
@ImpHalla66
2 жыл бұрын
Scary places to trust the mag mount for the camera. Thx for the Vid!!
@teenagefarmer
2 жыл бұрын
Good work Evan. We need to do the same thing to one of our pastors. From our experience, you can't put down to much seed. Being able to rent that seeder is a huge cost saver. Thanks for another great video and stay safe.
@stubbi
2 жыл бұрын
You need to reseed every spring. We usually harrow it first agressively to get the dead grass out, then reseed (we use our basic seeder, works quite well) and then use heavy meadow rollers. It will boost growth.
@nalley6815
2 жыл бұрын
@@stubbi and again..... it does not need seeded every year. That’s the entire reason for using perennial grass 🤦🏻♂️
@stubbi
2 жыл бұрын
@@nalley6815 We had great success with reseeding every year. Of course we dont do a full reseed with plowing,/cultivating - we simply direct seed about 5lbs of different grasses seed per acre. It helps re-establish the grasses that died over winter and reduces weed-pressure,
@nalley6815
2 жыл бұрын
@@stubbi you do you. But it’s a cost that isn’t needed. And right now there’s no place for things not in necessity. Most people drill seed every 5 years or more
@stubbi
2 жыл бұрын
@@nalley6815 For us that little cost outweigh the plus in crop. We buy the seed in large bulks every once in a while, so no issue there.
@williamlillibridge6055
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to add your time in with the $300. Time is money!
@stevenbradford6824
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like you got the seating done just before all the rain that’s coming which should be good for you
@oleasheim
2 жыл бұрын
Wise to plow the field every 4-6 years to keep the yield high aswell. And its good for u as a smal farmer🤩 first offcourse to spray it all dead offcourse🤩 but looks good🤩
@jdsmith2954
2 жыл бұрын
$300 aint bad for the amount of hay you should make. Good video.
@stephenmulholland4868
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Evan .You could also use the Cement mixer to make urself a Cement pond...lol..sorry..a little Beverly Hillbillies joke..
@richardgreen5602
2 жыл бұрын
Evan....this not a critcizm orcomplaint...it seems like when you do most any work on your fields you do it mowing yard. Suggest you try more traveling from end to end rather than mowing in a rectangle and/or square.
@livingn.c.4877
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Evan, always look forward to yalls videos. I don't know about your area, but here, the local Extension Agency has a grain drill they loan out for free to farmers. Just a thought, have a great day.
@python3574
2 жыл бұрын
yeah, he should look into joining his local co-op. That way there's a number of useful implements he can potentially use. He may also need them to come and lime his fields from time to time, based on a soil test. Not sure he has enough acreage right now for them to do it, though. Around here, it's a 10 acre minimum, I think.
@CountryViewAcres
2 жыл бұрын
I have rented the local grain drill from the extention office a few years ago. It didn't work very well.
@tfisadog5260
2 жыл бұрын
Will be watching to see what it does next spring. We had a red clover break out this summer I think it was due to the drought as I have never had red clover like this in my grass.
@tincupco
2 жыл бұрын
K31 went up from $79 last year to $129 this year for a 50# bag in my neck of the country. Crazy.
@brycelindstrom9697
2 жыл бұрын
Typically I've noticed on our new seeding we don't have grass coming in until the second year. We plant a clover alfalfa Timothy mix.
@johnzink3309
Жыл бұрын
Thx
@Flowing23
2 жыл бұрын
👍
@robfl07
2 жыл бұрын
Your outermost rows that were shaded had produced the best on the field… maybe next year start in the center and move outward.. that way if you run out of seed you’ve made sure to have the center covered (and if it goes on too heavy the first few passes, it’s not a total waste?). Also.. are there any dairy farms in the area you could ask to spread manure on the fields? Most would be glad to have extra acres to spread on.
@stubbi
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Evan - I commented on a video about a year ago about reseeding meadows. You need to do this every spring, and harrowing it agressively to get out the dead grass tufts, plus rolling it to envigorate growth. Good meadows need work and maintenance, but it will definetly pay off.
@nalley6815
2 жыл бұрын
It does not need seeded every year.....
@scottbaker3659
2 жыл бұрын
If you have to seed your hay field every year then something is definitely wrong...
@nalley6815
2 жыл бұрын
@@scottbaker3659 lol that’s what I’m saying. I’ve never heard anybody do that
@stubbi
2 жыл бұрын
@@scottbaker3659 No, there isnt. We're reseeding directly into the meadow, every spring. It works for us. If you dont need to, or dont want to, yo do you, but saying "something is wrong" is not a good way to have a discussion. Productive pastures need maintenance. If you dont want to spend the extra mile, fine. We do, and we see the payoff.
@stubbi
2 жыл бұрын
@@scottbaker3659 And in case you have not read my other comment: We seed roughly 5lb the acre. This is maintenance, not completely reseeding.
@patricklipsius8380
2 жыл бұрын
When clover occurs in the lawn, it is almost always due to a lack of nitrogen in the soil. Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients for grass. Nitrogen ensures that grass undergoes a healthy growth spurt.
@robertlong7033
2 жыл бұрын
If you have a good hay market, serve it well. Small square bales still have a market as well.
@python3574
2 жыл бұрын
You can make some attractive $$$ if you grow a high quality horse hay and square bale it.
@williamdemers9985
2 жыл бұрын
I own Ginger Snap Farm and Seed in North East Washington Overseeding success is absolutely connected with moisture. You will spend thousands with very little or no success.
@doniedewgotstrikesagain2082
2 жыл бұрын
Cool
@chrisoconnor5880
8 ай бұрын
Red clover is the best hay you can make, apart from Lucerne
@kidrock1875
Жыл бұрын
Afternoon, did the grass come up and would you do the same again. Thanks
@derekadams729
2 жыл бұрын
Evan just a suggestion. In the spring around end of March begging of April. Why don't you put Nitrogen on your hay fields. It will produce great hay.
@CountryViewAcres
2 жыл бұрын
The idea is to have the clover to add nitrogen to the soil. And I will add compost if I can. Ideally I want to not buy fertilizer. I want it to be a more sufficient process. I just need to more compost.
@timliggett5088
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like your top link needs to be a little bit shorter to really .make the front rollers bite in better along with a tad more down pressure on the 3 point
@larrykluckoutdoors8227
2 жыл бұрын
Hope it works out
@mikesmodscustoms
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing all this with us Evan. Iam in the process of moving to an area with some land. Ive thought about starting a small hobby based farm(hay, maybe chickins). But man! Its sooo expensive! I know see how its so hard for a farmer to make a living!
@rockingretirementoutdoors3249
2 жыл бұрын
Did you get any rain after seeding. Best of luck on your planting. ☘️🌱🌾🌧
@CountryViewAcres
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we got a little rain the next couple days afterwards.
@johnhuardsr.7584
2 жыл бұрын
Question, how are the ducks doing?
@andysmith8544
2 жыл бұрын
Why are you tumbling the seed, are you blending different varieties?
@iaroadkill2354
Жыл бұрын
Could your renters or neighbors aerial applicators' have gotten spray on your grass and killed it?
@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586
Жыл бұрын
Know this is a stupid question, but what is the value of mixing the seed? Is it more than one type of seed, does the seed settle or what makes it needful? Not commenting that it is a good of bad idea, just want to know the purpose. Thanks.
@terrycastor8299
2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me the advantages of this type of seeder versus a broadcast seeder? I realize this type has the spiked rollers, but the old broadcast seeders seemed to do the job and are certainly cheaper to purchase and I would assume to rent as well. Just curious. At any rate We'll keep our fingers crossed for a good stand of hay for your efforts and investment.
@CountryViewAcres
2 жыл бұрын
This seeder presses the seed into the soil for better seed to soil contact. A broad cast seed spreads the seed well, and then let's nature do the rest. A Broadcast seeder will work better in freshly tilled soil. And helps to roll over with a cultipacker afterwards.
@nalley6815
2 жыл бұрын
A drill would be even better than both of these. Broadcast spreaders require you to use about double the amount of seed you would with a drill because a lot of it will never come up
@helenhelps9619
2 жыл бұрын
👍👍♥️
@quienvive675
2 жыл бұрын
🐶👍
@jonathanbuck6526
2 жыл бұрын
Did you run out of dust masks Evan ?
@gordongullon152
2 жыл бұрын
Nice work! How many acres did you seed?
@CountryViewAcres
2 жыл бұрын
That was only 3 acres.
@ardurbin2
2 жыл бұрын
Noticed the property you rent to a neighbor, will you be taking that land back for CVA's use in 2023? 👍💪🙏
@CountryViewAcres
2 жыл бұрын
The land is corn this year. I think we will rent it again, so he plants in soybeans next year. It will be a lot easier to plant pasture over soybeans than corn. We can go ahead and work on some of the fence lines around it. And plant pasture in 2024.
@cedricgates9976
2 жыл бұрын
you dont like clover for feed? hard to dry but makes excelent feed plus builds nitrogen in the soil doesnt it
@andrewsamanthamadison3320
2 жыл бұрын
Nice tractor! Will that accommodate a buddy seat?
@CountryViewAcres
2 жыл бұрын
No, it is a compact utility Tractor. Not big enough for a buddy seat.
@andrewsamanthamadison3320
2 жыл бұрын
@@CountryViewAcres man it looks huge in the vids! Good job overseeding the pastures!
@albertovalenzuela8422
2 жыл бұрын
I just buy some land and I'll like to plant some corn for next season but I don't know where to find the seeds in large bulk any suggestions? Thank you God bless you
@jeramye4377
Жыл бұрын
Did you have different types of seed? why mix it?
@davidj.mackinney6568
2 жыл бұрын
Evan, what was the mix?
@bradjenkins932
2 жыл бұрын
2 questions.... Why would you plant KY31 ?.... And did you calibrate the drill?
@CountryViewAcres
2 жыл бұрын
Why do think I shouldn't plant ky31 in a hay field.
@bradjenkins932
2 жыл бұрын
@@CountryViewAcres It's a low quality fescue with endophytes.
@CountryViewAcres
2 жыл бұрын
@@bradjenkins932 even endophyte free tall fescue will eventually gets endophyte over time. There is a lot of controversy over that subject. All tall fescue is low quality when compared to other grasses. But it is seems more durable than other grasses. I already planted orchard grass, Timothy, and meadow fescue (has no enphophyite problems like tall fescue). It's time to try something different. And ky31 was what my local farm store had in stock. And yes i did soil sample and amendments were done last year.
@ncrpejxi
2 жыл бұрын
Too bad you can’t pump water from your pond to water the seed
@Jokerfromtexas
2 жыл бұрын
What were you mixing together?
@suewelk2237
Жыл бұрын
What make of seeder are you using? Greetings from Alberta Canada
@CountryViewAcres
Жыл бұрын
Woods seeder. Older model. They don't make it anymore.
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