I believe these No till guys have more molds when they don’t till! Turning it over opens that earth up to breathe. If you ever buy planted trees, you’ll see white mold set in if the trees have been in for to long. You open them up, add in new dirt, break up the mold and the trees will flourish! Ya leave them with that mold and they die! The roots need to be dried out!….
I like my "less tillage" system. I learned it from my Grandpa. Essentially its a 5 year rotation. First year of rotation is plowing sod under and growing corn, second year is growing small grain, 3rd through 5th year is hay/alfalfa production. This method works really well for us because we have very thin topsoil layer on gravel, fall and spring is very windy for us and will blow away our topsoil. We cans till grow corn and oats for grain supplement for cattle, while having plenty of rich hay. Plowing under the "green manure" after spreading a heavy dose of cattle manure on it is the only way really for us to boost organic mature in our lower root column. A reason for our short hay field life is winter kill on the alfalfa. We used to push it 5 years on hay but 4th year was slim on alfalfa and 5th year would be pretty much just grass. 3 years of alfalfa seems to be the best yielding then it falls off.
@reddyediesel another benefit is not having to spray. We are not against spraying, but it's an added cost we don't like to incur. Minimal till, minimal spray, use as much natural fertilizer as possible.
I'm from the deep South and call it bottom plowing. I bottom plow corn stubble ever year before planting season. It helps for a better harvest. Good luck this deer season we all are set on go.
Some guys love going up and down the field. I have no issue with that. I don't like to wear my equipment out for no real advantage on our soils so i try to avoid tillage when i can.
Today October 30 we had 68 head of cows turned into our Triticale planted after sweet corn , the Triticale is over knee high . Cows look great on green grass . If all goes well the Triticale will come back for round bailing in the spring , so we get three crops in one year .
looks similar to my last plow I bought from my uncle. We usually used IH plows which were very popular around here especially after trip hinge plows were invented when they dominated. Nice green plow.
As a no till farmer I have to say I really enjoyed the video. But I don’t like all the tillage. We have many reasons for no till. Basically no erosion, very little weeds, better moisture, more organic matter, better soil health overall. I’m sure you have a reason for your practices. every farmer does things differently. It would be cool if you did some of your land in long term no till to see the difference in crop yield.
It could be worth a try! I will say we run tillage to incorporate green manure crops into the ground as to capture all the nutrients of that plant instead of letting it dry out on the soil surface and volatilize nutrients into the atmosphere. But on the other hand, we took out some land that was pasture for 3 years, “no till if you will” and planted sorghum in it and it looks incredible as far as weed pressure goes! Glad you enjoyed the video🤙🏽
No till is only good for so long. Farmers in our area are chisel or mold board plow now. The soil has gotten that much compaction. Had to loosen the soil and put some organic material to aerate the soil every once in awhile.
@neilkratzer3182 I hear the compaction thing a lot, but i think it depends on location, soil type and controlled traffic. We have several fields that have not had mechanical tillage for 40 years and it just keeps getting better.
I just found your channel due to this video. I havn't laughed so hard in weeks. The angry undertones mixed with the cynicism is hilarious. You should do combine repair videos! I have spent the last 2 hours watching the other videos. I can't believe you don't have more subscribers.
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Plow this cover crop in or spray it with wonderful chemicals?
What would you do?
I believe these No till guys have more molds when they don’t till! Turning it over opens that earth up to breathe. If you ever buy planted trees, you’ll see white mold set in if the trees have been in for to long. You open them up, add in new dirt, break up the mold and the trees will flourish! Ya leave them with that mold and they die! The roots need to be dried out!….
Speaking from farm background; whatever time or weather or money allows for.
literally the most accurate statement ever said. You know your stuff man🤙🏽
I like my "less tillage" system. I learned it from my Grandpa. Essentially its a 5 year rotation. First year of rotation is plowing sod under and growing corn, second year is growing small grain, 3rd through 5th year is hay/alfalfa production. This method works really well for us because we have very thin topsoil layer on gravel, fall and spring is very windy for us and will blow away our topsoil. We cans till grow corn and oats for grain supplement for cattle, while having plenty of rich hay. Plowing under the "green manure" after spreading a heavy dose of cattle manure on it is the only way really for us to boost organic mature in our lower root column. A reason for our short hay field life is winter kill on the alfalfa. We used to push it 5 years on hay but 4th year was slim on alfalfa and 5th year would be pretty much just grass. 3 years of alfalfa seems to be the best yielding then it falls off.
Nice, I’m glad you’ve got a solid crop rotation down!
@reddyediesel another benefit is not having to spray. We are not against spraying, but it's an added cost we don't like to incur. Minimal till, minimal spray, use as much natural fertilizer as possible.
I'm from the deep South and call it bottom plowing. I bottom plow corn stubble ever year before planting season. It helps for a better harvest. Good luck this deer season we all are set on go.
Some guys love going up and down the field. I have no issue with that. I don't like to wear my equipment out for no real advantage on our soils so i try to avoid tillage when i can.
We still plow for corn on corn. The crop reaction is excellent.
Soil now aerated and therefore respiration has increased leading to more oxygen and nitrogen levels in the soil?
That's really cool. I don't see many people growing spelt. I farm in upstate NY and put in about 30 acres of organic spelt per year.
Certainly is not a popular grain by any means but there are those smaller niche markets to tap into!
Today October 30 we had 68 head of cows turned into our Triticale planted after sweet corn , the Triticale is over knee high . Cows look great on green grass . If all goes well the Triticale will come back for round bailing in the spring , so we get three crops in one year .
I like how you think.
What about sudan grass ,what y'all think of that stuff
@ only grew it once a long time ago. Grows like a weed. Prussic acid can be a problem with it though.
looks similar to my last plow I bought from my uncle. We usually used IH plows which were very popular around here especially after trip hinge plows were invented when they dominated. Nice green plow.
Thanks man! She’s old but still does the job just fine🤙🏽
As a no till farmer I have to say I really enjoyed the video. But I don’t like all the tillage. We have many reasons for no till. Basically no erosion, very little weeds, better moisture, more organic matter, better soil health overall. I’m sure you have a reason for your practices. every farmer does things differently. It would be cool if you did some of your land in long term no till to see the difference in crop yield.
It could be worth a try! I will say we run tillage to incorporate green manure crops into the ground as to capture all the nutrients of that plant instead of letting it dry out on the soil surface and volatilize nutrients into the atmosphere. But on the other hand, we took out some land that was pasture for 3 years, “no till if you will” and planted sorghum in it and it looks incredible as far as weed pressure goes! Glad you enjoyed the video🤙🏽
@@reddyedieselthanks for your reply!
No till is only good for so long. Farmers in our area are chisel or mold board plow now. The soil has gotten that much compaction. Had to loosen the soil and put some organic material to aerate the soil every once in awhile.
@neilkratzer3182 I hear the compaction thing a lot, but i think it depends on location, soil type and controlled traffic. We have several fields that have not had mechanical tillage for 40 years and it just keeps getting better.
That’s the best thing you can do for that land roots can’t use organic matter if it’s on top of the ground
That is true.
Former no-tiller. I love to watch plowing videos now
You’re in the right place then, welcome!
MOLD BOARD is good if you need a quicker fertilizer release
We always plowed in the fall so the ground would freeze and thaw making the the ground easier to work up in the spring
Looks like you need an organic grazing dairy herd to go thru it first, then till it in. You can do that in your spare time. Enjoy your videos from WI.
I heard of a guy in Northern Idaho getting 15 dollars a gallon for his milk in glass jugs
What spare time?😅 Thanks for watching!
@@markkallstrom5672 That’s crazy prices! Something to look into though maybe…
@@reddyediesel In Walla Walla I think you could get that price
We usually notill but you do what you want on your farm
You can farm anyway you want , we all learn from our mistakes.
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I just found your channel due to this video. I havn't laughed so hard in weeks. The angry undertones mixed with the cynicism is hilarious. You should do combine repair videos! I have spent the last 2 hours watching the other videos. I can't believe you don't have more subscribers.
Great way to describe it😭 There may be some repair videos with corn and sorghum harvest coming up! Glad you enjoy the channel man!
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Guys would like to graze that field but then you loose the organic material .
Yes, there are definite pros and cons to every decision made on the farm!
Since when do cattle not crap out what they eat Pure organic manure
You really got a nice office to work in! Good video thank you
It can’t be beat. Thanks man
Love the dry humor 😂
Some people obviously don’t lol Glad you do!🥹
Gotta love those deep furrows
Fresh turned dirt looks good
Smells good too
i like your style
thanks
Great video…..New Sub Here!
Good luck catching deer 👌lol
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