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Post by Bwoods11 on May 8, 2017 12:32:19 GMT -6
I will have my plots in by tonight on my Otter Tail County farm, total cost, less than $150 for clover and beans. I cheated and got damaged bags for free soybean seed, but otherwise, the clover (from Mo) and the ATV gas, not much expense. I know that is not always the case. A drag, bag spreader and hopefully some rain, and it will be good to go. The boys will help and we should be done by tonight. Some mowing and future fertilizer will add to the cost, but overall reasonable, and small equipment.   |
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Post by biglakebass on May 8, 2017 12:38:16 GMT -6
How did you till/prep it?
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Post by Freeborn on May 8, 2017 14:05:49 GMT -6
I tilled my 5 acre plot with an ATV for a few years, it was brutal. I would enlist your sons into the ATV work as it will save your back.
Did you add any soil amendments to your costs? Eventually you will have to add those costs. I amend my soil (pretty heavy) every few years and so far that has worked for me.
BLB, are you done planting or next week?
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Post by biglakebass on May 8, 2017 14:57:53 GMT -6
I plant on Wed or Thursday this week. Heading norf tomorrow for a week.
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Post by Bwoods11 on May 8, 2017 20:13:29 GMT -6
It was easy bean stubble to till.
It's not always this easy.
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Post by Bwoods11 on May 8, 2017 20:16:20 GMT -6
I tilled my 5 acre plot with an ATV for a few years, it was brutal. I would enlist your sons into the ATV work as it will save your back. Did you add any soil amendments to your costs? Eventually you will have to add those costs. I amend my soil (pretty heavy) every few years and so far that has worked for me. BLB, are you done planting or next week? Oh yeah, i usually spend $1000-2000 a year on various plots, just worked out last years bean stubble, not as expensive. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on May 9, 2017 11:24:14 GMT -6
Worked out a nice little 2 acre alfalfa arrangement with the neighbor. To me that's a huge plus, great food source and no maintenance (they cut).
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Post by biglakebass on May 9, 2017 11:29:22 GMT -6
Excellent!
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Post by Freeborn on May 9, 2017 11:46:57 GMT -6
Worked out a nice little 2 acre alfalfa arrangement with the neighbor. To me that's a huge plus, great food source and no maintenance (they cut). Does he pay you rent for the acreage? If yes its a great deal if not it cost you rent on the land. Still can be a good deal. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on May 9, 2017 13:27:56 GMT -6
Worked out a nice little 2 acre alfalfa arrangement with the neighbor. To me that's a huge plus, great food source and no maintenance (they cut). Does he pay you rent for the acreage? If yes its a great deal if not it cost you rent on the land. Still can be a good deal. I won't charge him this year, but in the future, we will split some profit on bales, if there is any. Small area, not worried about it. Actually hoping he will let me bow hunt part of his 200 acres, he has some nice stuff, and he does not bow hunt. They do rifle hunt 4-5 guys though...not a surprise (where can you go in MN, to get away from the orange army?). |
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Post by badbrad on May 10, 2017 13:16:39 GMT -6
Must be nice to be able to drive on your plots.
Looks good.
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Post by Bwoods11 on May 10, 2017 13:31:37 GMT -6
Must be nice to be able to drive on your plots. Looks good. Are you saying your plots are a mud hole? |
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Post by badbrad on May 11, 2017 8:47:17 GMT -6
Must be nice to be able to drive on your plots. Looks good. Are you saying your plots are a mud hole? I am assuming so. I'll be able to check them next weekend. 14 days of dry weather would be good right now. |
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Post by Sandbur on May 11, 2017 11:46:15 GMT -6
Maybe contact Jeff and stock fish?
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