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
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.
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.
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
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 🇬🇧.
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. 👍
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 😩😩
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!
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
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
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 ▪
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.
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 !....
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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,
@@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
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🤩
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
@@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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
@@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.
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.
Good job Evan and good on you for cleaning up the machine after use. We all need to think of the next guy more!
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
Yes, they are both very hard workers and very kind to us, aren't they?
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.
Hello from the Netherlands .
thanks for the video.
Sincerely, Hollandduck
The tractor and seeder make the work a whole lot easier and quicker. Good reliable equipment gets the job done
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.
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
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!
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 🇬🇧.
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. 👍
Good afternoon Evan! Glad to be early to your video for once! Always looking forward to your videos!
Greetings from Sweden! :D
Great video....Really enjoy how you explain why and what you do...Be safe and see you again soon, Thank You !
Using the electric cement mixer is an excellent idea. I’ll have to keep an eye out for a used one.
Can’t wait to see the results! Have a great Labor Day Brother 🤙
I used to add some dry sand to the mixture to spread it more thinly.
Cotter pins on the job. One beautiful green hay field coming up.
That grass will definitely come up as long as it rains.
Another job well done Evan. Hope you get a good crop from this hayfield next year. Have a Blessed day.
Hello Evan will see how this turns out I'm interested. Have a great day.
I love watching your videos mate more please hope you all are doing well Joe from England Great Britain thanks again
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
Awesome Job bro 💯✌️💚🌱
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
Good luck with the seeding. Hope it improves your hay field.
Wow first comment. Good morning from Boston.
Best of luck with th reading, I love watching your channel
I hope this works out well! You are working hard to improve what you have. I think that you are doing a Good Job!
Good job Evan, hope your work pays off next spring. Thanks for sharing with us, stay safe and keep having fun too. Fred.
Seeing all that dust made me sneeze twice, no joke!
Great job Evan 👍 I will say a prayer for good germination 🙏 Love your videos and watching you build your future
hi evan now you know that farming is not cheap. Good luck.
Good luck with the field looks promising.
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 😩😩
Pete
can't wait for you to get into her rebuild...
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!
I did a soil test last year. I will test it again in the spring.
Those seed bags sure are awkward to handle above the mixer. Really good camera coverage. Nice music too. A very enjoyable video.
Good to see that you're using clip pins. 😊
I love the rift in spare
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
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
Scary places to trust the mag mount for the camera. Thx for the Vid!!
Nice to see you cleaning the equipment. Anytime Ever lent something out it came back broken
We use a 6" nail point when sawing grass seed or a pencil point old school
One of my favorite channels
Tis good you got it finished
Well, the upside to mostly clover is it will make a better food plot for deer season!
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 ▪
Hope it works out
Great job good luck looks like this will work
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.
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 !....
K31 went up from $79 last year to $129 this year for a 50# bag in my neck of the country. Crazy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I have rented the local grain drill from the extention office a few years ago. It didn't work very well.
Looks like you got the seating done just before all the rain that’s coming which should be good for you
Thanks for sharing! 👍
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.
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.
@@stubbi and again..... it does not need seeded every year. That’s the entire reason for using perennial grass 🤦🏻♂️
@@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,
@@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
@@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.
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🤩
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.
Afternoon, did the grass come up and would you do the same again. Thanks
Don’t forget to add your time in with the $300. Time is money!
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.
$300 aint bad for the amount of hay you should make. Good video.
Question, how are the ducks doing?
If you have a good hay market, serve it well. Small square bales still have a market as well.
You can make some attractive $$$ if you grow a high quality horse hay and square bale it.
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
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.
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.
It does not need seeded every year.....
If you have to seed your hay field every year then something is definitely wrong...
@@scottbaker3659 lol that’s what I’m saying. I’ve never heard anybody do that
@@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.
@@scottbaker3659 And in case you have not read my other comment: We seed roughly 5lb the acre. This is maintenance, not completely reseeding.
Did you get any rain after seeding. Best of luck on your planting. ☘️🌱🌾🌧
Yes, we got a little rain the next couple days afterwards.
Don't forget to Top Dress with fertilizer in the Spring
Thx
Could your renters or neighbors aerial applicators' have gotten spray on your grass and killed it?
That seeder was designed for bare soil contact. You'll be lucky if you get 30% of that seed to germinate.
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
I enjoy your videos but the music detracts from the experience. Nothing wrong with letting the equipment be the soundtrack.
Why are you tumbling the seed, are you blending different varieties?
Evan, what was the mix?
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.
What were you mixing together?
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.
Did you have different types of seed? why mix it?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
Nice tractor! Will that accommodate a buddy seat?
No, it is a compact utility Tractor. Not big enough for a buddy seat.
@@CountryViewAcres man it looks huge in the vids! Good job overseeding the pastures!
Can i just disc and overseed ?
👍
Nice work!
How many acres did you seed?
That was only 3 acres.
2 questions.... Why would you plant KY31 ?.... And did you calibrate the drill?
Why do think I shouldn't plant ky31 in a hay field.
@@CountryViewAcres It's a low quality fescue with endophytes.
@@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.
Cool
What media did you add to the seed and ratio?
What make of seeder are you using? Greetings from Alberta Canada
Woods seeder. Older model. They don't make it anymore.
you dont like clover for feed? hard to dry but makes excelent feed plus builds nitrogen in the soil doesnt it
Did you run out of dust masks Evan ?
Did you fertilize it also ?
What would it cost if you buy hay?
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.
Hi Evan
.You could also use the Cement mixer to make urself a Cement pond...lol..sorry..a little Beverly Hillbillies joke..