Coldest Harvest Ever || 5th Crop Hay Harvest

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Welcome to our farm, where we're about to embark on an extraordinary hay harvesting journey! In this comprehensive video, we'll guide you through the intricate and time-sensitive process of swathing, raking, chopping, and bagging 5th crop hay, showcasing the pinnacle of efficiency and precision in modern farming.
Join us in the lush fields as we begin the journey with swathing. Witness how state-of-the-art machinery expertly cuts and lays the crop in even, uniform rows. We'll discuss the importance of timing and crop condition to ensure the perfect moisture content for optimal results.
Next, we'll delve into the raking process, where we'll demonstrate the key techniques for turning and conditioning the hay. Learn about the machinery and adjustments necessary to create well-structured windrows that set the stage for efficient chopping and bagging.
As we move forward, we'll explore the heart of the operation - chopping. Witness the power and precision of modern forage harvesters as they expertly chop the 5th crop hay into manageable pieces. Discover the various cutting lengths and why they matter for your livestock's nutritional needs.
Bagging is the final piece of the puzzle, where we'll show you how to efficiently store your harvested hay. Learn the ins and outs of bagging equipment and techniques, including sealing and preserving the hay's quality.
Throughout this video, you'll gain valuable insights from experienced farmers and specialists who have honed their skills in the art of hay harvesting. They'll share tips, tricks, and best practices to help you achieve the best possible results in your own farming endeavors.
Whether you're an established farmer or a newcomer to the field, this video is your gateway to mastering the art of swathing, raking, chopping, and bagging 5th crop hay. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our farming adventures and receive more insightful content. Join us in our quest for agricultural excellence and the finest forage for our livestock!

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1 ноя 2023

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@ileenmcminn2062 7 месяцев назад

I cried when I saw how much was missing the cart. Years ago I was chopping some late hay for my cousin with his Gehl flail chopper and a Dump Chief dump wagon. Same thing a lot was not making it to the wagon. We took the hitch off and built a new one that was a lot shorter. We got almost 100% of the hay. Had to be a little more careful turning but not too bad.

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

We weren’t too sad about it this year because hay isn’t worth hardly anything

@rauldelafuentejr.2376 Месяц назад

Working with Mexican Labor 1.0: as a Mexican American (born 1956) in Weslaco TX (full blooded American, I is) I can give a little bit of advice about hiring these excellent workers from our South. As a Business Ad. Min Graduate (I love Business) I hired them when I started a Parking Lot Maintenace business in 2002 to 2011 (I think totally illegal, oh well). They are excellent workers "par excellence". They tend to like being paid daily in cash after work and will rejoice with a couple of US beers to boot. This will keep them happy. After a while they will want to go back to their beloved land (just like we love the USA land) they adore Mexico. You never know when this will happen (like a storm out of the blue).

@6582rg 7 месяцев назад

So many things to go wrong. That's got to be frustrating. Wish I lived in Idaho. I'm next door to you in Central Oregon. I like the way people think in your state, if you know what I mean. 👍

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

I hear you. I like it here

@denisegrosch6940 7 месяцев назад

I can’t believe y’all are on your 5th hay cutting!! Here in central Texas we get 1 and maybe a thin 2nd cutting if we are extremely lucky. Very impressive!!

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

Yeah we get more than even most people around here because we do silage instead of bale.

@tuberNunya 3 месяца назад

There are always two harvests and some years more in Idaho. It is a function of rain. ;)

@Really658 7 месяцев назад

That's what I'm talking about. Good job.

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching.

@mattypurcell 7 месяцев назад

Awesome vid mate, cheers 🍻

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it.

@davechristel5408 7 месяцев назад

Good video. Hate to see all the hay hit the ground, wonder how tight the blower fan paddle clearance to outter band is. If too far, it could lead to lower velocity of the product when going out the spout. But thin crops are hard to blow.

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

Yeah, we didn’t have any problems until this fifth crop

@zachashcraft6243 7 месяцев назад

Well I know those bald eagles have a nest in the trees lining our pasture bout a mile away. 😂 fun watching em.

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

Nice

@penndragonharvesting8217 7 месяцев назад

Wonder in a light crop as that if you should put 5 rows raked into 1, not sure if your rake is capable, looks like you should be able to at least get 3 into 1. If hay isnt worth that much, then it would make sense to catch every bit of silage in a light crop to make it pay for the fuel and labour at least, then again, we're lucky to pull off a 4th cut, let alone a 3rd lol. Cool video, I'll definitely be checking out the rest of your archives!👍

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I have many more. Our rake is only able to rake two rows together. Normally it’s not a problem but fifth crop tends to be extra light.

@Quarry4x4 13 дней назад

I normally send the birds an email or for some of the older flocks I send them a fax.

@RockyMountainFarmer 13 дней назад

Interesting

@sarah_farm 5 месяцев назад

you work very hard and you harvest the labor of your works,keep up the good work and perseverance! And it's an honor to have you visit our channel, we can discuss more about our experiences in harvesting and building farms.

@RockyMountainFarmer 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@chrisgilbert2152 7 месяцев назад

YET ANOTHER GET INFORMITIVE VIDEO!!

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’ll keep them coming

@cowboyfinleys2757 7 месяцев назад

I love Idaho

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

Me too

@koryleague8833 7 месяцев назад

We chopped hay after Halloween on year near Jerome. Cold time

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

Yeah it’s not great. But it has to be done sometimes.

@viperfxsps 4 месяца назад

I live in Brazil and the seagulls and herons seem to emerge from the ground every time we go to work the crops. You arrive at the field and there are none but in a few minutes they appear.

@RockyMountainFarmer 4 месяца назад

Yeah it’s crazy

@andrewdougal2262 2 месяца назад

Shorting the draw bar on the wagon 2 feet the Hay would Go in the wagon

@RockyMountainFarmer 2 месяца назад

We had to lengthen it because the trucks kept hitting the chopper

@rossnolan2883 7 месяцев назад

Yea haw 😂😊

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment

@gkoproske 7 месяцев назад

You're supposed to put the clip in the hitch pin!

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

It doesn’t come out we’ve done it like that for years

@bioplus5b 16 дней назад

@@RockyMountainFarmer It goes right until it does not. Many accidents happen because busy people ignore safety. The statistics show that agriculture has the most fatalities in my country.

@twistedshadow5 7 дней назад

If the value of the hay is that low, and the yield was that light, why not just disk it under and save to cost of running those trucks for only half the hay. Well, if you really need that hay for the cattle then I guess it would actually be worth it... It would be interesting to see the financial calculation on the either or of that.

@RockyMountainFarmer 6 дней назад

The dairy needed the hay and paid for the cost to put it up.

@huibzonderland5402 7 месяцев назад

if you cant blow it in to the high dump, why not side load the trucks?

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

We aren’t set up to do that.

@michaeladams4168 7 месяцев назад

Do you chop hay for your cows or someone else cows

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

We sell our hay to a dairy

@joserubalcaba3920 7 месяцев назад

Do you get the manure from a neighbor

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

Yeah my uncle has a dairy

@jotk9440 5 месяцев назад

Silage Or hay?

@RockyMountainFarmer 5 месяцев назад

It’s alfalfa hay silage

@rauldelafuentejr.2376 Месяц назад

Working with Mexican Labor 1.1: Again, when you hire them, pay them the most you can, not the least you can get away with (the Lord is watching you). They're not stupid, they know the going labor rate and the BOSS who pays generously and will reward the BOSS generously. Again, you get what you pay for. They can see the equipment, houses, barns, & storage places and figure out that you're not poor as they are. If possible, when you hire them, give them food and beers, and ask them right away if they can provide a replacement worker if they leave.

@RockyMountainFarmer Месяц назад

Well, our laborers come from Mexico with the U2 program and we are required to pay the rate that that program has dictated which is more than most people around here make so they get paid a lot, but they also do a really good job so it’s worth it.

@TheSlagman0 7 месяцев назад

Looks like your wasting a third of the hay either by not getting it to the dump wagen or shooting it over the top . I have chopped alot of hay , wet and dry with a pull type chopper and never lost that much material. But it's America to each his own .

@RockyMountainFarmer 7 месяцев назад

We are losing more than normal this fifth crop hay doesn’t like to chop very well it’s too light. We never had a problem with any of our other crops. Hay isn’t worth much these days anyway.