2014 Hay Season

   / 2014 Hay Season #11  
well we just swallowed hard and ordered 4 tons of 17-17-19 fert.and that stuff is high $552 a ton.
 
   / 2014 Hay Season #12  
well we just swallowed hard and ordered 4 tons of 17-17-19 fert.and that stuff is high $552 a ton.

What rate are you applying ... 50 lbs acre, or more?

I really need to fertilize my property, about 90 acres of hay production, but may hold off until next year. I dropped about $1500 last year spraying for broad weed control and hate to piggyback with a few grand on fertilizer already. So far, selling the hay has kept my head above water on the maintenance costs but I don't want to wind up spending more than I bring in.
 
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#13  
Alright 25-3-9 going on Tuesday at 300lbs acre. $485ton...
 
   / 2014 Hay Season #14  
At least for nitrogen, I've read that even if you need substantial amounts, it's best to apply at no more than 100lbs per treatment due to loss by run-off. This would mean making multiple applications over a period of several months for the best benefit.

Also, just curious, do you guys routinely spread dry fertilizer or do you ever go with a spray?

Yes? No?
 
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At least for nitrogen, I've read that even if you need substantial amounts, it's best to apply at no more than 100lbs per treatment due to loss by run-off. This would mean making multiple applications over a period of several months for the best benefit.

Also, just curious, do you guys routinely spread dry fertilizer or do you ever go with a spray?

Yes? No?

Yeah usually dry first time, then second liquid with weed killer mixed in.
 
   / 2014 Hay Season #16  
Yeah usually dry first time, then second liquid with weed killer mixed in.

Have you found a source for the liquid that is a "best price?" From what I see, weed control is a bit less expensive but especially fertilizer is like liquid gold - lol.
 
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#17  
Have you found a source for the liquid that is a "best price?" From what I see, weed control is a bit less expensive but especially fertilizer is like liquid gold - lol.

I sometimes put both out myself but haven't priced the commercial liquid yet. The Grasshopper 30-8-10 is usually what put out with Grazon P+D.

Liquid 23-3-3 is $470ton and 18-5-5 is $370 ton as of today
 
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#18  
IMG-20140504-01213.jpg 50rolls finish rest tomorrow,clover don't wonna dry out.
 
   / 2014 Hay Season #19  
we are going to set it at 200lbs pre ac.and hope and prey we get the rain thurs.
 
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lewis%201.jpglewis%202.jpg
lewis%203.jpg finally got it all done. 33acres made 68rolls
 

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