2014 Hay Season

[bigbull338]

well we just swallowed hard and ordered 4 tons of 17-17-19 fert.and that stuff is high $552 a ton.

 

[KiotiKowboy]

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.

 

[foreman Etexas]

Alright 25-3-9 going on Tuesday at 300lbs acre. $485ton...

 

[KiotiKowboy]

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?

 

[foreman Etexas]

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.

 

[KiotiKowboy]

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.

 

[foreman Etexas]

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

 

[foreman Etexas]

50rolls finish rest tomorrow,clover don't wonna dry out.

 

[bigbull338]

we are going to set it at 200lbs pre ac.and hope and prey we get the rain thurs.

 

[foreman Etexas]

finally got it all done. 33acres made 68rolls