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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: PORTAL KOMBAT
« on: March 28, 2024, 01:06:11 PM »Have you seen beef prices recently!Who is BMD?
It really depends on how bountiful the harvest is this year.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: February 27, 2024, 07:41:25 AM »i've seen border collie x pyrenees crosses before. neat looking animals, but i think the conflicting instincts/energy levels could make for a problematic dog.How far can a drone that is available to a median cow farmer fly?
i follow a guy on twitter who's posted some drone vids of using drones to check cattle that opened my eyes to ag drone use.
Could you buy a helicopter type drone with a live feed camera for say $1000 that has a 5ish mile range?
I honestly have no idea but I assume the tech is going to continue to get cheaper and more accessible.
I don't think there are any in that price point with a 5 mile range. I'm really not sure any have the battery life for a 5 mile range. Also, legally you have to be within line of site of the drone.
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Jerome Tang Coaches Kansas State Basketball / Re: tang the egomaniac
« on: February 06, 2024, 12:06:30 PM »Good for him. All successful coaches have to be a bit theatrical.False. Oscar did it in 2014 and 15.
Tang's also the first K-State to beat KU in back-to-back years in Manhattan since Jack Hartman in 1982 and 83, so take the stage, my man.
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Kansas State Football / Re: Nebraska's struggle for relevance.
« on: November 21, 2023, 07:51:25 AM »It's easy to see why KU longs to be in the BIG. A four-loss Big 12 team would probably coast to the west crown.Very few if there are any at all.
Poor Nebraska. Now their fans have to look longingly across borders to successful programs K-State, KU, Iowa and Missouri. What's the percentage of the Nebraska population that lives within 100 miles of those three states. FYI, I used to live in Sabetha in the late 90s, eight miles from the Nub line. There were a whole lot of Big Red flags on porches and in yards. Wonder how many are on display now? I don't know how much those memories of the elite past can sustain them.
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Kansas State Football / Re: We got to beat Texass
« on: November 02, 2023, 12:13:02 PM »Speaking of bars and junk, for the game this past weekend most of the bars in Aggieville didn't even open until like 10:30, like, what the eff?The Lou was open at 8:45. Why anyone would want to go anywhere else is beyond me.
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Kansas State Football / Re: Degenerates Thread / Proud of this house they repossessed
« on: October 21, 2023, 10:19:58 PM »This cost me the farm.
Avery Johnson 2 or more TD : +475
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: October 20, 2023, 11:58:52 AM »
Nearly finished with harvest. Here's a few pics I snapped.
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Kansas State Football / Re: ITT We Laugh At Other Pud Teams' Pud Stadiums/Arenas
« on: October 12, 2023, 09:44:44 AM »Took in the Iowa v Purdue game today at Kinnick.Tom, did you have to stand in line for 15 minutes to use the restroom? I attended the Wisconsin game there last year and the lines for the restroom were very long.
Tom
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: October 04, 2023, 02:57:40 PM »that looks great. have you harvested any beans? Dad cut some last week that make about 10 bu / acre after drought and hail impacts. He said the insurance adjuster was coming out - hopefully it will save him the time and fuel need to harvest any more fields that are that terrible.We are mostly done harvesting our beans. They've been a little below average which is a lot better than I was expecting. I saw a lot of flat pods and figured we were in for an insurance claim. Turns out I checked about the worst parts of the field.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: October 04, 2023, 02:46:46 PM »Any yield estimates? We (the renter) harvested last weekend. Made 160-180.I'm not sure how it's doing as I was driving truck all day. I would guess about average for our area since the combine operator wasn't griping about yields.
Tom
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: October 04, 2023, 01:02:01 PM »Embarrassingly low farming IQ, so I apologize for this question, but what happens with the stocks? You know, the majority of the plant ...When corn is harvested for the grain only, the stalks are usually left on the field. The stalks themselves are where the majority of the potassium is stored for the plant. When they are left on the field, they will break down and return the potassium to the soil for the needs of future crops. Some farmers will also bale the corn stalks for livestock bedding.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: October 04, 2023, 12:08:18 PM »
Stabbed into some corn yesterday. Got rained out for today.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: July 25, 2023, 10:12:45 AM »Anyone here have a ZT mower recommendation?I researched mowers a decent amount this summer then the rain decided to shut off so I figured I'd get by with what I have for the remainder of the year. If you have much acreage at all, I would strongly consider a commercial unit. Scag, Ferris, Hustler, Deere, and Exmark all make excellent commercial units. Ferris has suspension all the way around if you have rough terrain. Former coworker had a rear discharge Grasshopper and he mentioned that it would windrow pretty bad if the grass had much height to it at all.
Tom
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: July 24, 2023, 07:34:15 AM »Where was this farming_cat?Started and ended in Wetmore. First year for the event, but by the sounds of it, they will try to have annually.
Tom
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: July 23, 2023, 08:21:28 PM »What are you driving there, farming_cat? An old model A or B?1951 John Deere A.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: July 23, 2023, 08:01:19 PM »
My view for about 3 hours Saturday. Partook in a tractor cruise. 45 entries started the day. Not all of them made it completely through the 30 mile cruise.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: July 03, 2023, 12:04:20 PM »Got some hail out at the cat ranch, our crop farmer sent us a picture of the neighbors corn.
We planted some Milo about 2 weeks ago but no idea if we got any damage.
That about makes a guy sick to his stomach to see that. Hopefully the damage wasn't widespread.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: June 30, 2023, 01:38:09 PM »Nice harvest pic. What are your yields like?
Yields are probably about average to slightly above average for our area. Dry fall and winter held it back.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: June 30, 2023, 11:56:29 AM »
Started cutting wheat yesterday. Don't have very many acres this year, shouldn't take long to finish.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: May 09, 2023, 12:08:24 PM »
Corn planted April 12th is up and going here in northeast Kansas.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: May 02, 2023, 08:03:18 AM »What are we broadcasting here?Tom, I'd guess this is a top dress application of Urea.
Tom
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: February 10, 2023, 01:06:23 PM »which seed company will murder you if you try and save their seeds to use next year?All of them, but notoriously Monsanto. Most corn and soybean seed purchases require a signed contract stating that the grain won't be kept back for planting.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: February 10, 2023, 12:02:19 PM »What do cash crop farmers do all winter? I get that people with cattle still have things to do but if you are strictly a grain farmer what do you do between harvest and planting?Repair equipment in their big fancy heated shops and haul grain. I would imagine the BTOs (big time operators) have grain contracts about every month throughout the winter so they have to haul grain regularly. Some go on vacations to resorts in much warmer climates. Some probably have winter homes in Arizona.
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: February 09, 2023, 04:02:36 PM »I didn't realize that Dekalb and Channel were part of the same entity.There are really only 3 major corn seed companies in the US. Bayer who owns Monsanto which has several different brands of seed including Dekalb and Channel. Corteva who owns Pioneer and several others. Finally Syngenta which has the brand Golden Harvest which you may have heard of. I'm not too familiar with all of the seed brands that are in the US, but let me tell you that there are A LOT!
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Essentially Flyertalk / Re: Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions
« on: February 09, 2023, 03:36:54 PM »The majority of Beck's genetics started with something from the likes of Monsanto (Dekalb, Channel, etc.) and Corteva (Pioneer). They use these genetics and breed in other traits that they like. None of Beck's hybrids will have a cross of genetics between Monsanto and Corteva. That would break their contract agreements and Beck's would essentially be no more. Ohlde is much the same as Beck's except much smaller. Ohlde most likely breeds hybrids to excel in Central Kansas. Whereas Beck's are bred to excel where there is substantially more rain fall. However, Beck's has research sites all across the corn belt, so they probably have a few hybrids very similar to Ohlde. Hybrid selection all comes down to which hybrid is best for your location, soil type, and crop management style. Some companies don't necessarily always have a hybrid that fits a farmers particular case, but another company might. Beck's head agronomist admitted that the 109-115 day corn hybrids are where Monsanto excels and everyone else is playing catch up.Do you think there is an objective difference between Beck's and other seed companies like Channel, Ohlde, Pioneer?That looks like a cool trip, farming_cat. Did they feed you good?
Tom
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Turns out Beck's has a cafeteria for all of their employees to eat at. They claimed they don't charge anyone to eat there, but I'm sure that makes the entire thing a business expense and they write it all off of their taxes. So we ate whatever was on the menu that day which happened to be BBQ brisket. So I would say they fed us pretty good.