Hay questions

[BlakeJ]

We've got about 30 acres of pasture that we're having baled by someone else. I don't think it's high quality grass, but I'm not good at id'ing grasses. It's a mixture. My question is, what is the normal arrangement on what the landowner gets for his hay when baled by someone else? I've heard 50%? Also, would the county extension agent be able to come out and tell me what kind of grasses we have and what it's worth? Thanks!

[redfishted]

50/50 might work if it’s high quality, more than likely you’ll get 2/1 in favor of the baler. Extension agent could help, as could your soil conservation rep. Good time to get a soil test done in case you need to work on your soil ph in late winter early spiring.

[CWendling]

Its been a couple years since I quit baling for other folks, but like he said. Usually did 2 me 1 them unless it was good fertilized bermuda without many weeds, then might do 50/50

[bowhuntvideo]

I get 33% but I don’t even bother trying to check accuracy. He sprays weeds, fertilizes, bales and sells. It secures my ag extension, brings in a little beer money and I don’t have to mow so I’m fine with it.


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[Skinny]

Sounds like possibly native grass?

[BlakeJ]

Sounds like possibly native grass?

Yeah we haven't planted anything, native river bottom grasses.

Any idea what a round bale of that stuff would be worth?

[Cunado]

I get my pasture cut Bahia grass, and they cut and roll for 27 dollars a roll . but I keep all of it for my cows.

[newmathewsfan]

Just pay the baler and keep the hay. 2 for 1 in favor of baler is too high. Baking goes for anywhere between $24-27 per roll.

[Kooter80]

2/1

[Kooter80]

If you fertilize it 1/1

[BlakeJ]

Another question is, what's a ballpark rule of thumb on how many bales per acre I should be getting and how many cuts per year? I know it's totally weather depending but I'm just trying to figure some rough numbers.

[doghouse]

Bales per acre equals what kind of grass you are baling and also the size of bales that are being produced.

[brokeno]

You hay baler guy should be able to tell you. 50/50

[Dushon]

Hay questions

I’d like to find someone to run their equipment for less than 30 a bale. I pay 32 and it’s the cheapest I’ve found. Most are 35. Op it also depends on what size bales the guy is making. Where are you located? A good fertilized hay patch should have no problem making 2+ bales an acre if you get rain. 2 to 1 in favor of the guy running equipment is the norm around here unless it’s real good stuff.
Also, 3 cuts on a good year. Could go up or down depending on the weather and what part of the state you’re at.

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