Recent content by Edgoat

Yes, I am going to call on that land. I suspect it is a poorly drained area, but I'll find out for sure. Thanks

No, the land is not close to Toledo Bend. It is North East of that area. There is coal in LA, and I didn't think of that. The main mineral issues are oil/gas. The oil/gas companies must buy your surface rights if they want to drill on YOUR place. Of course, coal would be different. Also...

I am really surprised at the responses, but certainly appreciate them. I have gone back and forth on this and need a reality check. If this property was 10 miles closer, it would be in one of the state's best school districts, but the land would be at least 5000 per acre. If it were 15 to 20...

Would you buy this piece of property as a place to get started growing hay or cattle? It is the only affordable property I have been able to find in quite some time. Features: 32 acres of cutover upland forest with 9 years of regrowth; no mineral rights; property is cut in half by a highway...

I could use some advice in how to find land. I am in NW Louisiana, which is dominated by the Shreveport/Bossier Metro area. Anything within commuting distance is around $10,000/acre unless you buy a large tract (100 acres), which is still priced around $4000/acre. So, I am left looking for...

I could use some advice in how to find land. I am in NW Louisiana, which is dominated by the Shreveport/Bossier Metro area. Anything within commuting distance is around $10,000/acre unless you buy a large tract (100 acres), which is still priced around $4000/acre. So, I am left looking for...

According to the Kubota website your tractor weighs at least 7055 pounds (w/o cab, 4wd, or additional weights). The largest John Deere round baler I saw on their website was between 4730 pounds and 6620 pounds, depending on features. The bales of that baler were 2200 to 2400 (silage) pounds...

Some companies (like Hesston) are making round balers that require as little as 30 hp. A brochure even says you could use it with a (large) compact tractor. With this in mind, have any of you small-time guys gone to just using a compact tractor (perhaps you don't even bale hay). I can think...

I hope to get my kids involved with livestock. Do you have an opinion of the "safest" breed of cattle for kids to work with? I would assume the smaller breeds and polled breeds would be best. Of course, I realize even a small polled cow can kill you. Thanks

Cottonmouths are mean. They will actually come looking for you. They are bad about trying to get into boats.

I am currently looking at several tracts of land that vary from 10 to 40 acres with prices ranging from $1500 to $4000 per acre depending on proximity to town (a concern due to my job in town). The property I am most interested in, is 32 acres in size, but divided by a highway (about in half)...

Hello, I am new to this forum, but have been reading old posts. They are very informative. I have several questions, but will give a little background first. I am in NW Louisiana. I have been around livestock (including cattle) and even had a small goat operation for about 10 years, so I am...