First note that one uses straw not hay since hay has seeds that will germinate with the grass seed. You may have heard a rule-of-thumb is that it takes 1.
That means we should be able to have 10 to 13 cows. It looks like our rule-of-thumb held up pretty good, 11 cows on 20 acres, is 1. As an example, a cow herd would consume one pound round bale per day. To feed a cow herd, we could use one hay ring that is filled daily. But a better alternative would be to use three hay rings that are filled every three days. I usually buy my horses 45 small square bales of alfalfa and 45 of just plain grass hay for a total of 90 bales per horse per year.
In most areas of the country, grass hay can be cut twice, sometimes three times, per year. The first cutting generally has the largest yield. Some animals, like sheep, prefer the tender stems of second or third cutting hay.
In most environments where forage production is based on natural rainfall, you can almost always buy hay cheaper than you can produce it. In Nebraska, hay sold steady, demand is light in Some are having a hard time delivering hay because of muddy conditions. In Iowa, hay prices are lower compared to prices earlier in the fall. Skip to content How many bales of straw does it take to cover an acre? How far will a bale of straw go? Should I put straw over grass seed? How many bales of hay can 1 acre produce?
Is there money in hay farming? What is the average size of a straw bale? Basic straw - bales are produced on farms and referred to as "field- bales ".
These come in a range of sizes , from small "two-string" ones 18 in mm wide, by either 14 or 16 in to mm high, and 32 to 48 in 0. Hilde Oval Pundit. How long do straw bale homes last? Straw Bale homes can last over years if properly maintained.
Radha Grosz Teacher. How much is a straw per square foot? Ndiaga Azcue Supporter. Should I cover grass seed? Covering the seeds can help lock in moisture to keep them from drying out, so they can sprout more successfully. However, it's important to cover your new grass seed with the right material or you may wind up doing more harm than good.
Brigido Rungo Supporter. How long does it take new grass seed to grow? Mildrey Sojo Supporter. Does Straw kill grass? You can kill areas of unwanted grass without poisoning the soil, and all you'll need is cardboard and straw. They'll contribute to the natural decomposition process and enrich the soil. Soak the area deeply with water. Top the area with a single layer of cardboard, overlapping edges where necessary to cover the ground.
Guasimara Franchi Beginner. Why do you put hay over dirt? As hay decomposes naturally it adds nutrients back into the soil that the grass can then use to grow thicker and stronger. Ilia Elguea Beginner. Will birds eat all my grass seed? Protecting Grass Seed From Birds. Oiane Gilhaus Beginner. How much hay can you get per acre? Some farmers also give a rough estimate of s?? Since hay is more nutritious but more expensive, we buy hay solely for the horses to eat.
Since straw is cheaper, dried and therefore less likely to mold or attract moisture, we buy straw for the backyard chicken coop and nesting boxes. The solution is to use a netting that holds the straw — and the grass seed — in place so you and your neighbors are happy. The netting is supposed to stay in the ground until it disintegrates, and there is no practical reason to remove the netting at any point in the process. Straw should be clean rice, barley, or wheat straw.
Also question is, how many square feet does a bale of straw cover? Secondly, how much does it cost to seed and straw an acre? Most companies use good quality stuff. If we do the math, that works out to be.
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