Disc Harrowing Field, Preparing it to plant with Grass Hay

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2 жыл бұрын

Today I am going to start working the field that we plan to plant with grass hay. This will be the first of several times Discing this field, to kill the grass and weeds that are growing it. I am using a 12 foot international Harvester disc harrow to till up the soil and prepare for seed.
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@Dave-xl7oc 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you going the extra mile by not using chemicals. Good job, don’t worry about any naysayers.

@Tonetwisters 2 жыл бұрын

I am not a farmer, but I am right there with you, Mr. Dave ... a little more gas, a lot less chemicals, and a lot healthier critters in the food chain. I def appreciate the added effort Mr. Evan takes to do things right, and healthier food is extremely important.

@darlaherbst5929 2 жыл бұрын

This channel has definitely attracted way more naysayers than it needs!! Evan has a good channel and he is a good person!

@samuelswensson8363 Жыл бұрын

He even doubled plowed it in one setting instead of having to go around twice saving fuel, labor, wear on equipment and time. 👏 👏

@brycekirby1567 Жыл бұрын

Some people live to put negative judgmental comments Just ignore them

@patlacivita8610 2 ай бұрын

I agree with your “no chemical” decision. Good work..

@walterchapman2884 2 жыл бұрын

I love the smell of freshly turned ground!

@csnanny1882 2 жыл бұрын

I am so proud of you Evan, you are such a good thinking framer. That field looks so good. No bad comments this morning, I like that. You and Rebecca have a good day and God bless.

@holdenv8superstar 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to seeing this project unfold.

@jameshaynie4570 2 жыл бұрын

When you work your fields you are getting an ever smaller box which makes for really tight turns when you get to the middle. If you plow up one side then down the middle to start , you can keep your box the same size as you work your way across the field and eliminate those tight u turns at the end. Good job with the overlap.

@douglasmacarthur8775 2 жыл бұрын

Another poster who doesn't know the difference between discing and plowing.

@jameshaynie4570 2 жыл бұрын

@@douglasmacarthur8775 it doesnt make any difference if he is plowing or discing , my comment was about the method of doing the field. Why didnt you comment on that? I'm sure that since you are such a genius about all things farming that you could at least come up with a helpful suggestion for him.

@douglasmacarthur8775 2 жыл бұрын

@@jameshaynie4570 ..suggestion is posted above. Method for plowing and discing are NOT the same because a plow turns soil to the right and thus you can't turn around and go back unless you have a two-way roll over plow. With a disc you CAN go up, turn around, and come back.

@stephenbinion6348 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jameshaynie4570 2 жыл бұрын

@@douglasmacarthur8775 did I say anything about turning around and going back over the same path??

@donkeylong7707 2 жыл бұрын

Its not anyones business how you work your fields or run your equipment and ppl can shut the hell up honestly. 🤨 We as viewers have no say in the matter with what you do. I’ve noticed a lot of ppls channels were they are explaining themselves because of complaining bitching viewers..its pitiful and disturbing. no need to explain your business brother your doing a great job 👏

@user-rf1lh7bc2z 4 ай бұрын

Facts🤘

@p3arl568 4 ай бұрын

students needs to learn how farm tools works bru. do u even know that this was taught in school? or u just dont go to school when u were young 🙄

@p3arl568 4 ай бұрын

@user-rf1lh7bc2z u too i did not go to school when u were young can u even a shame of ur self for saying that??

@Bharatvarsha1947 2 ай бұрын

100%

@farmertylerranch4399 2 жыл бұрын

The field worked up great! Can’t wait to see you cutting and baling out there!

@samspade4634 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up on a dairy farm and your disking of the field was a perfect example of how we farmed 50 years ago. There is nothing wrong with using the methods of the past. I believe today's methods are very hard on the soil (round-up for example). Now today the farmer can produce so much more off the same land, but the crops are not as healthy for people or animals to consume. So farming is a give and take kind of relationship = you'll get back what you put in. I personally think you are doing a good job! (Makes me wish I was young again...ha ha). Thanks for sharing I enjoyed this video.

@ericrudgers6816 2 жыл бұрын

You’re just talking out of your ass. Past farmers soil practices were detrimental to the soil

@deebeebill Жыл бұрын

especially considering round-up is a proven carcinogen

@bobjoncas2814 2 жыл бұрын

....lookin' good, nice job, stay safe and have a great week..

@TomBiggerstaff-gn1ws 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent way to incorporate organic matter in to the soil that doesn't work as well with kill down chemicals an organic matter is like free fertilizer nice job thanks for sharing

@Tonetwisters 2 жыл бұрын

Boy. That tractor boogies! Nice video. Glad you got that tractor to make this job faster and easier.

@terrycastor8299 2 жыл бұрын

I know my Dad never used chemicals, mostly because they were expensive. Farmers fed the world for decades without chemicals. It's more work certainly, but definitely better overall. That TYM didn't seem to even grunt hard. Nice machine. You may need a bigger disc!🤪 I predict this hay field is going to be a winner. Good job, Evan.

@deanmagnuson2993 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning from Grand Forks

@rickyguidry7878 2 жыл бұрын

Plowing the vegetation into the ground is a good organic material for the soil.

@Bamaman14k 2 жыл бұрын

No chemicals is always the best idea, even if you have to plow the field four times. Wow that little tractor did a fabulous job, at first I thought with only 50 or so horsepower it was going to have trouble. But it didn't even look like it missed a lick. Very impressive, that field should really yield you some fantastic hay. Great job Evan, thanks for sharing the video with us, Jimmy

@johnsadler8637 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same question in mind so went to the TYM website - the 654 has 67 hp engine and 61 and fraction pto hp, which probably makes drawbar about 55-ish hp. The weight is about 5500 lbs. that’s plenty for a 12’ disk. We pulled a 12’ with a 40 Hp Allis-Chalmers WD-45 that was probably only 3500-4000 lbs. (We always said the WD-45’s horses were bigger than normal!) Anyway, that 654 is well within the power and traction needs for that disk.

@richardperry9095 2 жыл бұрын

Everybody has an opinion. Do things your way, it usually is fine. I have farmed for years...I don't think I asked anyone their opinion. I just did it...

@douglasmacarthur8775 2 жыл бұрын

maybe you knew what you were doing.

@gregoryyoung7551 2 ай бұрын

Do whatever you think is best for your property, you're the one who has to live there.I loved seeing that old disk harrow working. Wonderful video!!

@frankw3606 Жыл бұрын

Just bought a used mahindra 85hp with 70 hours. Got a disc harrow and brush hog. Looking to start doing hay on my property with my father. Good video for a new comer. Thanks!

@hankfacer7098 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Evan, agree with you on the chemicals. I love to watch your videos as a city slicker, I am always learning something from you. Regards to Rebecca and the dogs & cats etc etc etc

@keithstiller127 2 жыл бұрын

I watch your videos every time you post one and enjoy them. I just watched you discing your new hay field. You are discing it not plowing it! Plowing is a different implement!

@johnpenn1672 16 күн бұрын

Great job Evan. I’m old school, I might have chosen Moldboard plowing. You got her looking good.

@olewillvarner 2 жыл бұрын

You can’t beat international Harvester equipment!

@kennethsteele7954 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy Evan's videos

@rickymccollum5349 Жыл бұрын

I think you done a great job, by NOT using chemicals to kill off the grass. We are using to many chemicals in everything today.... GREAT JOB

@Tonetwisters 2 жыл бұрын

And as a guitarist of 59+ years, I would like to say, "Thanks!" for all the great guitar music!

@johnsadler8637 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning! Your wait-disk cycle depends on rain, but if dry, wait a week and hit again. After that, take a look a week later because it might be ready to seed. If you’ll do your next disking on about a 15-degree angle to this one, it will cut better. If you can handle the turning, go entirely perpendicular to the prior pass; that would give you the best result. On a square field, you can start on one diagonal, doubling back on yourself, working out. At the end, turn 90 degrees to the next spot on the return pass. You’ll eventually double-disk the field and end up on the opposite diagonal to how you started. That’s not so easy on a long narrow field - probably easier to double disk as your did with the 50% overlap, but at a slight angle to straight. You won’t have as many pointy areas that way.

@alanthompson4741 2 жыл бұрын

I would not even listen to anyone who says you should have sprayed that field first. You are right on track the way you are doing it, good job.

@jimisaacs5292 2 жыл бұрын

From what I can see it looks to have worked up very well.

@olberarosa2346 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO

@chartlook1 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video.. keep-em coming

@vinnypinatelli221 2 жыл бұрын

You did great it looks awesome !!!

@downhilltwofour0082 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing!!

@jenniferhendricksen7859 2 жыл бұрын

I just keep thinking...He has got to be loving that tractor!

@HiddenCreekHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Im with you on trying to keep chemical usage down on the homestead. Field looks good Evan.

@stefflus08 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not gonna say any of that spraying or mowing. I'm gonna suggest ploughing it before disc-harrowing it, to turn the turf over. You might need one 5 or 10 years from now anyways, as you get more unwanted species in your hayfields.

@davidmorley523 2 жыл бұрын

Totally Agree with you bro. A little hard work never hurt anyone. Keep the chemicals off.

@Pinziee 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing. Wait a week and plow it than again. Then you defenitly can seeding the grass ;-) . I would also cut some of thoose trees around it. Have a nice day and Greetings from Belgium

@geraldharvill4699 2 жыл бұрын

Used to love using the disk on fields. The earth turning over by the disk and the compactor smoothing it all out.

@susanpiele3372 2 жыл бұрын

You know what this is your farm personally I think you're doing a great job and you don't have to listen to anybody's comments if you don't want to you're one hard-working guy you and your wife both I love your pole barn little pricey but wonderful

@kingkong7617 2 жыл бұрын

The disc harrow may be old, but it worked well in the field. You do what you think is best for your farm and not worry about what others may say, it is your farm.

@timsr.6706 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video, really enjoy them !

@anitamoolman168 2 жыл бұрын

That smell of freshly turned soil make me long for days long gone

@Bex-rg8pj 2 жыл бұрын

Good job 👍

@kennethperian4370 Жыл бұрын

Great job showing and telling,and cutting up that field,I’ll have to do that to my field to get the same grass growing.well I’ll see ya next time see ya bye.

@mr.science9750 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! The fewer chemicals put into the environment the better! You seem to be enjoying the new tractor immensely. Nicely done!

@markdiulio2245 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy watching you getting it done always something to do

@anthonyblalock1790 Жыл бұрын

You are doing a great job

@ndtschau 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! 😊👍🏻

@letartcircuitrider118 2 жыл бұрын

The TYM makes a big difference, stand firm on your convictions about the land.Great camera angles and footage. Keep moving forward! Regards to Rebecca have a great weekend

@Bessie1021 2 жыл бұрын

Forget the naysayers. It's a learning process and there's no better place to learn than on YOUR OWN FARM. Great job! Be safe Peace

@danne77sthlm 2 жыл бұрын

As an old farmer boy (erhm, 44 years old) I say that disc works perfectly fine, it even seem to work better then the newer one we had on our farm :) Around here in where I live, we usually let it sit for about 2 weeks in the summer, then disc it again, it is probably warmer where you live than here, so I think 1-2 weeks will also work fine Dont feel bad about the discs though, they seem to work just fine as they are, better worry about the bearings if they are good or not :)

@charleslindsey9167 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a 460 IH ??

@margaretbedwell58 2 жыл бұрын

The field looks good. I'll bet it felt great being in the air conditioned cab...way to go for sure. I look forward to seeing this through to the end when the hay is harvested. Glad you did not use the chemicals. Have a Blessed day.

@sroberts605 2 жыл бұрын

I wondered about that - nothing I liked more than an open tractor on a good day... not so much on a bad one :)

@mattharper7237 2 жыл бұрын

Would strongly suggest that you do a soil test with your local cooperative extension and incorporate the necessary amendments to the soil through your discing to get the best results from your efforts. Keep up the good work, look forward to the results. Have a grand day.

@leol1682 2 жыл бұрын

Like the way you think Evan keep it like you want no chemicals.

@alexthomson719 2 жыл бұрын

You need to get more of that headland cut down and ploughed to rid those weeds!👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@grantmagnuson4883 6 ай бұрын

I like how you straddle the centerline, so you are double disking, we did that a lot on weight or disking alfalfa that have been plowed and was really tough on top

@lorenmeyer5290 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good Evan!♡♡♡♡

@stevehawkins8066 2 жыл бұрын

It's always a pleasure watching you work your land and seeing you reusing your old equipment with your new tractor 🚜. I also like seeing you using your old tractor too. Your videos are always entertaining to watch.

@bevnelson3678 2 жыл бұрын

Good job done Even. Pleased to see your not spraying .

@georgelee7259 2 жыл бұрын

Looking great

@williamguthrey5009 2 жыл бұрын

Changing disc blades is a major job

@markfin7225 2 жыл бұрын

Changing the disc blades on the front or rear gangs will only be difficult if they are rust seized at the arbor bolts or if you don’t have a large breaker bar. I’ve used a 3’ large pipe wrench to hold the gang still to the ground. You’ll do well. If the bearings can be pulled, I’d suggest you clean and repack at the same time or replace them. Grease makes the disc work optimally.

@madtater5948 2 жыл бұрын

I had to use a 5 ft cheater on my Towner disc and it still was a war to get the nut off

@marshallsuber3346 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on the use of chemicals. If they can be avoided then they should be. I'm happy that the tractor is working out well

@btomlin5764 2 жыл бұрын

You did a great job discing that field Evan. Looks great!

@hendersonlandworks6158 2 жыл бұрын

Here’s you a idea when you disc it again it’s going to be harder for the tractor to get traction so what we do when we pull our big disc we put the bucket on and scoop up some dirt for weight

@sandraballinger5470 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching your videos after they sprayed it with Round Up. That's when I started watching. I felt so sorry for you. But you kept at it and finally got them to fix it. Good job with all you do.

@hillsidefarm7355 2 жыл бұрын

I think you made the right choice to plow and not spray chemicals.

@michaelnorthey3108 Жыл бұрын

God bless you too thanks for the video for the world to see

@marionboyle3576 2 жыл бұрын

Great no chemicals.You are doing the right thing.If you sell your hay chemical free is what the buyers want for their animals.

@oby-1607 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Love the camera angles and drone shots. You always do good work and we appreciate your showing of your work.

@jamesboris1233 2 жыл бұрын

You did the right way

@davidh9897 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you guys reclaiming your acreages from the rental farmer! Your composting all the wonderful vegetation and the soil and future crop if hay will benefit from it! Good Custodians of the Land!

@olddawgdreaming5715 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing with us Evan. Looking good around there. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

@docracer7519 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Evan. Lots of great camera angels in this video, and also a great editing job! I have been following you for over a year, and really enjoy your videos. The property has come a long way. You both work so hard.

@HendricksonFamilyFarm 2 жыл бұрын

I think you did a great job everybody's going to have something different that they would do did you do it the exact same way I would have probably not but as long as the outcome is what you want at the end it doesn't really matter

@jeffmeans894 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you made the right choice! Plus, if your farm, your choice!! Lol

@johnmonter561 2 жыл бұрын

Just a heads up on running a disc, you might have noticed when you did the half lap that the disc would run more to the left, because it doesn't have the same resistance on the discs. Run them full width to get even pressure on the cutting in .

@royjeter121 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good

@David-hx9yl 11 ай бұрын

Looks a good job and totally agree with some comments regarding sprays but some people abuse them and some times you do need them

@wesleyhuckabay5968 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating..never seen that done before..I always learn something from your videos..keep up the good work.

@bengranlund3075 2 жыл бұрын

A grazier here.... I would of mob grazed off what was there and then bale grazed in the winter. Two to three years you would have a nice hay field with limited fuel costs, no soil disturbance, better water retention, and a healthier ecosystem. I'm in northern Wisconsin and this works well for us. Take care.

@vypa-bk1iy Жыл бұрын

I know im commenting a year late but how would you have planted seeds without plowing or softening up the land first.

@yourpropertyprosllc7613 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend you run each cycle you disk at a slight angle from the last, it will incorporate better and keep any ruts or ridged knocked down.

@russellbecker2158 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, for what is worth I agree you shouldn’t have brush hog the field it could have clogged the disc. Something if you are worried about losing moisture. Is hold the disc up you are just wanting to chew up and keep the grass at bay! I would bet where you are going to see the most grass come back is the turn row, if you are not worried about erosion is rework the turn row before you leave the field next time. That is just some thoughts I have I am not trying to cause trouble. Have a good day!

@deannaoverstreet4146 2 жыл бұрын

Looking great!

@robertafazio3449 2 жыл бұрын

Some people might think this didn't look like fun. I used to love mowing an acre field with the lawn tractor. My ride was alot bumpier and on a gradual hill. PA has alot of that! Love watching your channel.

@kenmorford6156 2 жыл бұрын

Your biggest advantage was that ground has been worked before, it wasn't hard compact, you did an awesome job and actually probably the cheapest, even after spraying you would have still wanted to work it up before planting so you save the expense of the chemicals and the time of waiting for the chemicals to dissipate

@pampilgrim2274 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Evan! I always love watching your videos.

@ronaldlee2376 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you have a cultipacker, immediately upon seeding, pull the packer over it to bond to soil. I always get thorough germination with this method .

@kellyjoyce2399 Жыл бұрын

I agree, no chemicals.

@batpherlangkharkrang7976 2 жыл бұрын

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@ashleyflint3501 Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with green manuring here, that grass will break down and be really good for the soil .

@thurlowfamilyfarm4628 2 жыл бұрын

I think you did a great job; the field looks great

@ep61611 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering why you weren't using the width of the disc to its fullest - until you explained your reason. In retrospect, I must say it was a stroke of genius. I respect a man who is capable of thinking for himself. 👍

@bonniek3985 2 жыл бұрын

Good looking soil! Wishing you success with your seeding.

@stevenfox3432 2 жыл бұрын

you are very humble great vids you guys have a great thing going

@geoffreymathews5506 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding job mate.

@footplate0 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea of overlapping the disc, you just go around the field a bit slower but as you overlapped you have way less compaction due to your tyres. Smart move. Thanks for posting

@raypitts4880 2 жыл бұрын

evan better keep discs in the soil on the head lands it compacts every time you run and not disc keep it in head lands compact a lot.