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On July 4 I planted 8 acres of Tifton 85 clippings on a field that had been sprigged twice and failed. We've had a near monsoon lately and it had rained the night before. The field was wet and we made quite a few ruts but I was determined to get it done while the ground was wet. It rained...

A few weeks ago I used my subsoiler to cut the roots under these oak trees at the edge of one of my Coastal hay fields. I noticed today the grass is now greener on the field side since I cut the oak roots. Must be doing some good. The picture shows the subsoiler slit and the greener grass...

It's been FIVE YEARS since I quit using fly minerals and the Dungsters are finally making a comeback!

Here are some of my hay pictures, let's see yours. This is first cutting Coastal and it's a month late but it's a good one. Just before cutting the field in the background beyond the fence Another view just before cutting. The building is the "Cow Palace" where we entertain but now it's...

Is anyone else seeing more and more crabgrass in good Coastal hay fields? I have some good 30 to 50 year old Coastal hay fields that are getting more and more crabgrass in them. It's a problem because the crabgrass cures a lot slower and it yields less than Coastal. My county agent blames it...

I'm hoping to only feed hay for about a month and then let the herd feed themselves by grazing on rye/ryegrass. I've planted rye/ryegrass on harrowed land, plus one sod-seeded patch. I have put nitrogen on some of it and got a good rain on it today. Expensive as heck though, over $100/acre...

I have 50 head of 5 and 6 wt. steer and heifer calves on 30 acres of ryegrass that was broadcast on plowed ground last Sept. Last week I put 60 units/acre of N on it and then turned the calves in on it after a good rain. The grass is finally looking good and the calves have been grazing it...

I was picking up a load of peanut hay recently and the custom baler was there. He was baling with a JD 467. I asked him how he liked his baler and he said it was still going strong after baling 18,000 rolls. After I picked my jaw up off the ground, I asked him how many bales he puts on a...

I need some advice. I have about 40 head of 4 to 6 wt heifers and bulls. I don't want to give them away in today's depressed market so I'm trying to figure out how to keep them and come out ahead if the market rallies. Shouldn't I wean 'em all and steer the bulls? How can I get them...

I've been hiring a local guy to roll up my hay with a late model JD 467 baler, 4' x 6' bales. Every time he bales, there are a few bales, about 1 in 20, with ragged wrapping. Usually it's a foot or less of it missing on one edge. Sometimes it's more and the bale has to be torn up and...

This spring I bought a Hay King renovator but I didn't use it much because it's been so dry. I just noticed this spot where I did make a pass with it. All the grass is still green where it ran and the other grass around it is wilted. It's bahia grass. I made this pass in April, and you can...

This is the first calf I've had killed by coyotes. Momma was bawling in the woods and I found these remains. The herd was nowhere near. I've heard the varmints yapping in the woods but have never seen 'em. What's the best way to kill 'em?

I need to convert a 20 acre bahia pasture to hay. Is Tifton 85 the best choice for sandy loam soil at the northern edge of the coastal plain in Georgia? Coastal does well here but I want to use the "latest and greatest" variety. I was thinking about roto-tilling soon to chop up the sod...

Look what beavers did to a 12-inch corrugated drain pipe at one of my ponds. They ate out the bottom of the pipe for about 10 feet from the outlet where it dumps into a creek. I can't wait to blow them away. gabby

I bought this cow already bred. She was with angus and hereford bulls. This is what I got. Is this normal? gabby

O bpight this cow already bred. She was exposed to angus and hereford bulls. This is what I got. Is this normal? gabby http://cattletoday.com/photos/uploads/5 ... d_Calf.jpg

I weaned 41 calves 4 days ago. 250 lb to 600 lb, heifers, steers and bulls. They're settled and turned out on good coastal pasture. I'm giving them limited creep pellets and protein molasses block to supplement the pasture which will be frost killed tonight or tomorrow night. The mamas have...

I apologize for the dead varmint picture. gabby

SKS assault rifle, 7.62x33 hollow point, range 50 yards. This dog was one of 3 similar dogs that were threatening to run my cows this morning. I'm tempted to put a copy of this picture in all the neighbors' mailboxes because It's not the first time I've seen them in my pastures. Luckily they...

I need some extra hay and was thinking about trying peanut hay for the first time for my cows. I can get 1200 lb rolls delivered for $35. This is from crop fields, not perennial. Does anybody use it? Do you like it? Any pitfalls? Thanks, Gabby