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<blockquote data-quote="uscangus" data-source="post: 730541" data-attributes="member: 13261"><p>Yes,rockridgecattle, i have read the latest book of Storey's book and other books. In regard to seeding and fertilizers jeanne and rockridgcattle, i can get 100lbs of rye grass seed in oregon , the seed capital in northwest for 0.35ct per 100lbs. the local farm store is charging $45 per 25lbs. In regard to clover, i am planning to use white clover for protein than alfalfa for this section and the price is again fairly low due wholesale price. In regard to no till, they are charging $10 per acreage. If more than 30 acreages, it is $8 per acre. Since i am letting the old owner use half of my utility garage for free since 2004, i am able to use his 65 hp with a front loader, brush hog, and auger. he was the one who help me install railroad tyes as a post for free(labor) . Hence, i am not in hurry to purchase heavy machinery. i have a small utility tractor to clean the manure in the barn and move dirt around.</p><p></p><p>Every time i purchase cows, the person who deliver the cattle from the auction or private vendor will dewormed and give the vaccine. he has been in the business almost 50 years and lease 50 bulls in my area. Eventually, once i have chute, corral, and maternity area for cow near calving, i will be able to monitor and to administer the vaccines and so on....., but with my size of cows, being newbie, and the lethargic economy, i am not to hurry to be big. baby step.</p><p></p><p>In regard to fertilizer, my neighbors will be able to spread cow manures. I am the only beef cattle in my area, the others are three dairy cows with a minimum of 100 plus to 300 cows. the other is sheep that make special cheese to local restaurants and specialize retail stores. I inquires about chicken manure and the cost of spreading manure is about $1400 per 25 acreages. the cow manure is much cheaper since it is so abundant in my area. </p><p></p><p>Since i am a dentist, I am able to purchase lower cost, such as needle, vaccine, antibiotic, surgical blade,iv, and so on.............. like the farm store in bulk where i have ordered in the past for my supplies from SCHEIN, which sell soft and hard equipment and supplies to medical, dental, and vetenerian at a lower cost than to retail. since i have ordered from them for 15 years, i am able to NEGOTIATE and leverage lower prices.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="uscangus, post: 730541, member: 13261"] Yes,rockridgecattle, i have read the latest book of Storey's book and other books. In regard to seeding and fertilizers jeanne and rockridgcattle, i can get 100lbs of rye grass seed in oregon , the seed capital in northwest for 0.35ct per 100lbs. the local farm store is charging $45 per 25lbs. In regard to clover, i am planning to use white clover for protein than alfalfa for this section and the price is again fairly low due wholesale price. In regard to no till, they are charging $10 per acreage. If more than 30 acreages, it is $8 per acre. Since i am letting the old owner use half of my utility garage for free since 2004, i am able to use his 65 hp with a front loader, brush hog, and auger. he was the one who help me install railroad tyes as a post for free(labor) . Hence, i am not in hurry to purchase heavy machinery. i have a small utility tractor to clean the manure in the barn and move dirt around. Every time i purchase cows, the person who deliver the cattle from the auction or private vendor will dewormed and give the vaccine. he has been in the business almost 50 years and lease 50 bulls in my area. Eventually, once i have chute, corral, and maternity area for cow near calving, i will be able to monitor and to administer the vaccines and so on....., but with my size of cows, being newbie, and the lethargic economy, i am not to hurry to be big. baby step. In regard to fertilizer, my neighbors will be able to spread cow manures. I am the only beef cattle in my area, the others are three dairy cows with a minimum of 100 plus to 300 cows. the other is sheep that make special cheese to local restaurants and specialize retail stores. I inquires about chicken manure and the cost of spreading manure is about $1400 per 25 acreages. the cow manure is much cheaper since it is so abundant in my area. Since i am a dentist, I am able to purchase lower cost, such as needle, vaccine, antibiotic, surgical blade,iv, and so on.............. like the farm store in bulk where i have ordered in the past for my supplies from SCHEIN, which sell soft and hard equipment and supplies to medical, dental, and vetenerian at a lower cost than to retail. since i have ordered from them for 15 years, i am able to NEGOTIATE and leverage lower prices. [/QUOTE]
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