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@SusanneMistric I'm so glad you were able to make some progress. I'm not sure how my gelding got to be so bad over time, but this approach has sure helped. I hope your horse has a good recovery from their ulcers and you are able to feel more in control of getting the medicine where it needs to be. Thanks for stopping in and especially for sharing your own story. Happy trails. 🐎

@AntLive29 I'm glad you enjoy listening. 😊 Thank you for stopping in! 🚜

@williambrewer6346 thanks for the input. Our first round baler was a 504 Super I. It was a good baler to get going with. Vermeer was putting up nice bales at the Expo. We have a dealer within an hour from us, so it's a good option. The only bummer to Vermeer is that you can't order parts online. We also had a Vermeer 8 wheel rake that was a nice solid machine. High cart with kicker wheels. They make durable equipment.

@southtexashay777 I wish! Just daydreaming. They were all so nice. I was in Heaven. 😁

@@TheJfitch New stuff is just so expensive. I will just continue till my old stuff breaks down and re-fix it LOL. Have a great week.

@southtexashay777 exactly. It's hard to think about big purchases in this economy or even think about making a payment when the whole equipment shed is paid for. Fun to window shop though.

@@TheJfitch I am glad that I dont owe a penny for all of my equipment, barns, lands ETC. It hurts to think I want a payment. Have a blessed week.

@@doubleafarm It was a great show! I hate i missed the connection and opportunity to meet! I was overwhelmed by all of the awesome machines there. Dreamland. 😁❤️

@@TheJfitch yes it is dreamland. I love going to the Expo. Been many times and always love it.

@doubleafarm That was my 1st trip but I will definitely be back!

@farmingforfunandprofit940 that v 165 was a slick machine. I have been thinking about changing balers and there were some great options. I was jealous of all of the equipment. Really nice stuff on display.

We have almost 200 acres of hay ready for baling, So his presence here was Mandatory

@farmingforfunandprofit940 I've seen him hitting it hard and having to deal with some breakdowns. That is a ton of acres to cover. I wish yall the best and maybe, one day, our paths will cross at one of these shows.

@@farmingforfunandprofit940 Hope you been doing well Dave, seen you call me but been out at the ranch with no service in the brush.

@@williambrewer6346 It was a good show!!!

@@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors thank you for stopping in! ❤️

Thank you!❤

@@DR7905 thank you! ❤️

@@belchjl thank you!!! I appreciate the feedback.

@boltactionshooter I have baled a good bit of crabgrass myself as a livestock owner. My horses have always eaten it just fine. I personally don't have anything against the grass. Once you put in time and money to have your fields sprigged and are moving in a direction to market Bermuda grass, then crabgrass becomes one of the top opponents for infiltrating your stand. There is an unbelievable seed bed available in my area. So, it is a challenge when you want to grow and harvest something other than crabgrass. It takes a good bit of persistence to keep it at bay.

Thanks Ed! Hope you guys are doing well. I hope the new pups aren't taking y'all over yet.😅

Im not familiar with this herbicide. I will have to do some research on it. What crop are you growing?

@TheJfitch Bermuda grass it's a pre emerged

@johncaviness9241 i just looked at the label for Zidua, and I don't see any crop directions for Bermuda grass or any other warm season grasses. It mentioned cool season grasses grown for seed production, but that was it. Thank you for the info, that's why I love connecting with other growers, and learning about different herbicides. Ill keep digging and make sure I'm not missing anything about Zidua.

@@TheJfitch thank you

@TheJfitch another quick question how much round up can you put out on green Bermuda grass with out hurting this time of the year

@@southtexashay777 thank you so much. You too!

@farmingforfunandprofit940 thank you for the info. I had no idea about the two different sized bearings since the aftermarket wheel was advertised with two 1" bearings. It was also advertised to fit New Holland, so it was quite the OMG moment. I learn something new everyday, especially, from folks like you Mr. David. Thank you so much for helping out.

I should be complimenting you on your varosity to tackle a repair that would confound most men!

@@farmingforfunandprofit940 you are too kind. Thank you. ❤️

@@williambrewer6346 thanks for stopping in! It's getting harder and harder to find quality parts. We're all struggling with this situation. Happy Harvest!

@@TheJfitch Ain’t that the truth!

@michiganhay7844 The wheel had definitely become one with the spindle. It shouldn't have taken all of that effort to get the wheel off but I guess years of grime had it welded in place. True, I do believe there are better designed tedders available. This was a "new to us" tedder we got about 6 years ago. The width is awesome, but it did come with some previous damage that makes it a bit tricky at times. A real "can of worms".

Thank you! It started out great and then the poor tire gave up on me. 😂 I should have known better.

@@southtexashay777 it's a handy little thing.

The charge lasts forever. They are great for late night horse feedings. Thanks Ed, ❤.

@williambrewer6346 same here. 2 cuttings and a lot of worms and Stem Maggot Flies.

@williambrewer6346 Thanks for the onfo! Liquid Nitrogen is new to me, so it has been a lot of firsts. Happy Harvesting to you as well.

@southtexashay777 I'm sorry you had that experience. I have been super impressed by the folks I have interacted with. They have all been experts in their field. I do know that your comment has been seen by folks with professional interest and the matter is being looked into. If there is any information that can be shared about your Bluestem situation, I will sure pass it your way. It was great talking to you today. Be safe!

@@TheJfitch Thank you Jennifer, I really appreciate your reply. I can say the person I spoke with was courteous and friendly.

@@SLCFarms unfortunately it can harm cool season grasses like orchard, timothy, and fescue.

@@TheJfitch so looks like prowell is still my best option in early spring late winter

@eof3100 thank you!!! I appreciate your feedback and thanks for visiting my channel! ❤️

@southtexashay777 I am so excited for you. I have been using Rezilon for 3 years, and it has become a staple for me. I hope you get the results you need like I did.

@FarmallFanatic I like them all. Availability is slim in our part of the world. I wish I could have some of each so I would have a broader knowledge but it's a john deere and Kubota world in SC.

@TheJfitch Kubota here too...nice tractors

@@chrisworks1877 I'm almost in the same boat. I'll hopefully get my 2nd cutting next week. This is the most expensive, non-productive year ever.

@@crslyrn It was a recap of the oops. I saw the video clip again and couldn't help but shake my head.

Probably so. 150 gallons was stretching it.

It was a difficult thing to do, I certainly could have moved the camera closer, but you know horses. They'll wiggle and trample everything. First I applied Epson salt gel to the entire hoof. Secondly, I wrapped an ace bandage around the entire hoof. Third, I wrapped my vet wrap around the whole hoof. Fourth, I put my pre cut duct tape sole cushion on. Fifth, I wrapped the whole hoof in duct tape. It worked well and alleviated all of the daily soakings.

@crslyrn Thanks for stopping in. This has been a wild year but we know that going into a new season. They're not always fun. The tire kit was awesome! And it was definitely by grace I found that nail at home. That was a true silver lining. ❤️

It has worked great. I've been using it since it was released. My initial schedule was February and September applications. I have adjusted that to February and after my first cutting in June. It provides coverage for my harvest season which is June through mid September. I do the 2 split applications of 3oz each.

@ericjohnson8001 That's good information to have. It's a constant battle with the bugs and every simple strategy is well worth it. Thank you for sharing.👍❤️

It did. It really made a difference with the vaseygrass. The pre-emergent made the most improvements with the foxtail. There are not many options for vaseygrass in Bermuda, and this was definitely a good strategy for that.

Yes it is. I really enjoy the user friendly features. The unit is holding up well and I have had zero issues with the software. Everything operates as it should. It's a really nice unit.

@@TheJfitch Thank you for responding and making the time for an informative video! I'm looking at a couple of units and this may be the way to go.

@donniehutto5665 anytime. Always glad to share information and hopefully take some of the confusion out of trying to make a decision. I know the feeling. There's so much stuff out there, it's hard to decipher. And thank you for taking time to watch the video.

Thank you. We were averaging 50 bales per acre on our best field and 41 per acre on others for 535 total. I have thoroughly enjoyed this adventure

We've been doing great. I hope your hay and cattle business is treating you well.

Thanks Ron. It has been a whole learning experience and so much fun.

That is a very real point. The cost of everything is sky high and if it wasn't for foxtail, some variable grasses would be acceptable. When I was just keeping bushes and briars out of the fields, it was a lot more enjoyable. But when foxtail moved in, it turned everything on its head. It's a real rock and a hard spot situation.

Good to hear from ya! I'm glad yall were able to lay some down too. Wishing you guys a great hay season. Keep up the strong work.

I would decide what type of hay I am wanting to produce. For many years we cut whatever the land produced and that worked for us for a long time. Then we started spraying herbicides to reduce bushes and briars. Slowly we have evolved into producing a particularly grass. You just have to know what you want your final product to be and what your needs are. It costs a lot of money to go across those fields, so make sure you are getting some return on your product. Secondly, don't go equipment broke. Use what works and grow into newer, different things. Third, make sure your hay is dry. Don't get in a rush. If you have mixed grasses, unfortunately their drying times will be different. So be cautious of baling too soon. Fourth, you will get out of your soil what you put into it. Soil fertility is key no matter what you're growing. Fifth, weathermen are notoriously wrong, mother nature supercedes everything, and remember to have fun.

It worked great killing what was above ground so you got a good cutting but it certainly didn't kill the roots. The plants slowly came back. I have found that 8oz/acre glyphosate in combination with 1.5 oz/acre Pastora worked wonderful. The Bermuda grass tolerated it well.

The Facet did decent to clean up for the next cut but it didn't kill any roots. So over time, they began to regrow. The best thing I have found is 8oz per acre glyphosate with 1.5 oz per acre Pastora. That mix really helped clean up the field. It didn't yellow any of the Bermuda, but it was slow to reach mature height.

Yes, 8 ounces per acre glyphosate with 1.5 ounces per acre Pastora.

It's can be so frustrating especially when they spit it right back out. They're worse than children. ❤️

It's hard for me to give him anything by mouth. Which is very frustrating.

The strongest winds we get are around 30mph. So, I can't speak for anything any stronger. The hut weighs about 230 pounds, so it it is fairly substantial and with the openings on each side, wind can pass through.