TexasBred
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Then depending on where you live add $40--$60 a ton to that price for freight to get it delivered. No bargain there. Those those descriptions..."Big Round". All a man needs to know. :lol2:
Running Arrow Bill":39v6hdtz said:A "big round" bale is usually a 5 x 6' bale, and will weigh between about 1,000 and 1,300 lbs average for bermuda or equivalent grass hay. A 5 x 6' bale will contain close to 2X as much hay as a 4x5' bale, based on cubic feet of hay in the bales. Thus, given this example $40 for a 4x5 bale will translate to $60 to 80. a bale for the 5x6. It also depends on how tight the bale is rolled...for weights.
This season, we're paying $80 for a 5x6 bale plus $8.50 a bale for a semi-load (34 bales) of quality protein weed free bermuda hay trucked in from 60 miles away. Relate that to trucking in from out of state, etc., considering the outrageous diesel prices now.
Running Arrow Bill":3d7bsi6y said:A "big round" bale is usually a 5 x 6' bale, and will weigh between about 1,000 and 1,300 lbs average for bermuda or equivalent grass hay. A 5 x 6' bale will contain close to 2X as much hay as a 4x5' bale, based on cubic feet of hay in the bales. Thus, given this example $40 for a 4x5 bale will translate to $60 to 80. a bale for the 5x6. It also depends on how tight the bale is rolled...for weights.
This season, we're paying $80 for a 5x6 bale plus $8.50 a bale for a semi-load (34 bales) of quality protein weed free bermuda hay trucked in from 60 miles away. Relate that to trucking in from out of state, etc., considering the outrageous diesel prices now.
MF135":2tlyem43 said:Running Arrow Bill":2tlyem43 said:A "big round" bale is usually a 5 x 6' bale, and will weigh between about 1,000 and 1,300 lbs average for bermuda or equivalent grass hay. A 5 x 6' bale will contain close to 2X as much hay as a 4x5' bale, based on cubic feet of hay in the bales. Thus, given this example $40 for a 4x5 bale will translate to $60 to 80. a bale for the 5x6. It also depends on how tight the bale is rolled...for weights.
This season, we're paying $80 for a 5x6 bale plus $8.50 a bale for a semi-load (34 bales) of quality protein weed free bermuda hay trucked in from 60 miles away. Relate that to trucking in from out of state, etc., considering the outrageous diesel prices now.
Wow. I can't believe I've always just assumed a 5x6 was 1.5X a 4x5 as 30 is 1.5 of 20. But... Duh, calculating surface area doesn't cut it. To compare, you have to calculate the VOLUME of the cylindrical prism.
V= pi x r^2 x h
For a 5 x 6
V= 3.14 x (2.5^2) x 6 = 3.14 x 6.25 x 6 = 117.25 cubic ft
the radius of a 5x6 bale is 3 not 2.5, 5 ft is the width and 6 ft is the diameter
For a 4 x 5
V= 3.14 x (2^2) x 5 = 3.14 x 4 x 5 = 62.8 cubic ft
the radius of a 4x5 bale is 2.5 not 2, 4 ft is the width 5ft is the diameter
Thanks, Bill! :clap:
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Red Bull Breeder":20dqcj5t said:I figure the bales in Searcy Ark is only 4 ft wide. Could be 4x5 but likely 4x5.5. TB ole Ed has them high powered simmental cows that perform on the air they breath.
Man you socked it to somebody. I haven't even seen any corn stalks baled here in Central Texas. Those stalks are going to require some heavy duty supplementation as they're little more than filler.Son of Butch":2tfllfuc said:I sold 3x3x8 med sq Corn Stalk bales for $55 ton this fall and plowed under more than I sold.
We were lucky with timely rains and had above average yields this year...fingers crossed for next.
They tested 5% protien 18% moisture 44 adf 70 ndf 50% tdn [.4 calcium .15 p book value]
We'll your either in a totally different market or have a lot of uninformed customers. Perhaps both.Son of Butch":2obj7hr6 said:That's what corn stalks are for... bedding or filler.
Last week at local sales barn 5x5 round corn stalk bales were $19 each. [aprox $60 ton]
3x3x8 wheat straw bales sold for $88 ton
5x5 round bales Timothy grass mix hay testing 6.98% pro 15.4% moisture & 84 RFV sold for $115 ton
4x5 round net wrapped Orchard grass mix 15.4% pro 16% ms & 125 RFV was $170 ton
Dairy Hay
3x3x8 3rd crop alfalfa hay 21.3% pro 12.5% ms & 171 RFV sold for $330 ton
So welcome to 2013 prices. :deadhorse: