Seeding depth of timothy should be about 0.3 to 1.3 cm (0.125 to 0.5 in). Teff can be planted in late spring and be cut multiple times during the summer, with yields averaging 4-7 tons/acre, depending on the length of the growing season. The SPAD meter measures how much red light at 650 nm is absorbed by the sample and how much transmission of infrared light (which is not visible) at 940 nm, at which no absorption occurs and gives a greenness measurement (SPAD unit). 152 0 obj <> endobj 0000001221 00000 n In the Columbia Basin, this growth stage occurs in early May and is about a week apart. #��� �W8��� �#�^��e�v���v'Y1�k�d�]x�J-*Q�"e�fl��������;�E��?� For high productivity fields with excellent soil conditions, the average yield is around 7 tons, or 14,000 pounds of hay per acre that are usually bundled tighter and compacted into 85-plus lb. 0000000962 00000 n Research was conducted at Prosser and Othello, Washington locations in 2013 and 2014. Assist forage producers in improving profitability and efficiency. per bale = 165 bales. Increased profit often is found when you can eliminate wasted fertilizer, and we hope these methods will help cut unnecessary costs. © Copyright 2020 Progressive Forage. 0000000016 00000 n Hay farming (Boma Rodhes Hay) has slowly risen to be a very profitable business in Kenya. Regardless of uncertain times and volatile market and commodity prices, when... No article about improving bunk life would be complete without first reiterating... Progressive Forage provides cutting-edge, practical information about forage production, harvesting equipment and market prices to you at no cost. For me gross income per production acre is about 200$ but net profit has been working out to 1$ per year the last couple of years. The second assessment timing is when the stem is approximately 20 inches tall and coincides with timothy in early boot (RCM boot). 2017 Conditions. Steve Norberg is a regional forage specialist at Washington State University – Pasco. Operating Costs Your Cost 1.01 Seed Establish 2.0 lbs/acre x $4.00 $/lb + $3.00 applicator rental ($/acre) = $11.00 $ /acre 1.02 Fertilizer Nitrogen 20 lbs/acre seeding Establish x $0.33 cost/lb seeding = $6.60 $ /acre of hay per acre that are packed into 65-pound bales, which produces 62 bales per acre. Each day alfalfa harvest is delayed results in 5 pts RFV loss – at a value of $9.00 per acre (assuming $0.90 per pt RFV on 2-ton yield of first cutting). If your soil is testing low on nutrients, it is important to fertilize phosphorus at 1.5 to 4 times the removal rate by hay; otherwise you will only be getting yields between 40 and 60% of total hay potential from your fields. 0000000556 00000 n %%EOF That's per year with more than one cutting per season. Timothy $ 2.72: 0: 0: 0: 4: 8: 1,234,000: Total Seed Cost per Acre: $ Total Seeds per Sq Ft:** **50-75 seeds per square foot are usually adequate for a good stand. ... Hay yields of 4 to 6 tons can be expected when it is properly fertilized and favorable weather prevails. Average yield was estimated at 3.32 tons per acre, down 0.13 ton from 2016. “That ground may be better suited for hay production.” Brown says using 2019 numbers, it costs about $400 an acre to plant corn on ground that may yield 150 bushels per acre. Since timothy’s root system only reaches 2 feet and most of the roots are in the first foot, recommendations for nitrogen and other nutrients will likely be different than other grass hay crops. Calibration of the SPAD and fine-tuning tissue testing for other forage crops may help producers to be more profitable and environmentally sound in producing forage for livestock. You can expect yields of 4 or more tons of dry matter per acre under certain conditions. All Rights Reserved. Hay generally removes between 8-16 lbs P2O5/acre for one ton of hay … Gj 2d���V��d��]#\���\�2Mi>�� ���˨@u)�r�I!QU\��C7��j�F9�Z� ������}��m&�����(Zu�@F�������(} �(Q����C�2k�4��v�� ��F��A������Pa.������6�&+t*R�}5@h�?!���_����P��DŴg&�K��"��0C�׎���`-14ȶ��m�pm�f�n�pӡ����s���m.AIMB؉W��J�yR7��5����pH���-��!���r�pl5��0? tion, hay sold off the farm accounts for approximately $500 mil-lion of income to hay producers in the state every year. Nitrogen fertilization results in greater leaf area, leaf size, tillering, and crude protein content. Very little work has been done to determine optimum nitrogen rates for this important commodity in the U.S.; however, some work has been done in Canada. :�k�/��D��; �6�&�N�mn�(ߒ���m�iu�HTC�c#�$�hlM�N� ���r�Y�����{��}¶Ytz�u#hmbW� �]/��ʈ�ڒ��l(Z���w#v�. Hay buyers never change. The average total yield is 20-35 tons per hectare (or 8-14 tons per acre) per year (distributed in 5-6 cuts). Our team set out to make the system work on timothy and use fertigation to correct deficiencies, since many of the fields are under center pivots. Alfalfa gross per acre this year= $1250. They receive an additional 50 pounds per acre of nitrogen after the first cutting. Early planting maximizes seeding year yield It is one of the most productive cool-season grasses, tolerant to shade, fairly drought resistant with moderate winter hardiness. Profit was maximized when using the SPAD meter 0.85 RCM at the vegetative stage. trailer As an example of hay dryness, an "as is" yield of 4.0 tons per acre is equal to 3.4 "dry" tons per acre when the moisture is 15%. Alfalfa Field (dairy quality hay) Equation: Estimated 4 tons per acre yield of 16% moisture hay at $200 per ton = $800 per acre value for all three cuttings; minus buyer’s cost of harvest and weather risk at $324 per acre assuming three cuttings (Table 1); equals the buyer’s maximum pay price: $476 per acre for three cuttings ($800 - $324 = $476). The magazine is published monthly with a sizeable portion of articles unique to Canadians. one acre of hay will give you 200-250 bales per season. When put in these economic terms, the decision should be clear. Plants capture two wavelengths of light: the visible spectrum red and blue, and they reflect green light, which makes the plants appear green. Since both chlorophyll and tissue tests were taken one week apart and differences existed, it is important to determine the correct growth stage when making a recommendation. Timothy: M: L: L: M: H: L: ... a High N treatments received 200-250 lb N per acre per year, low N treatments received 100-125 lb N per acre per year. Create an open forum for industry discussion and an easy-to-read magazine of expert information about the forage industry. A firm, weed-free seedbed is a key to a successful planting. Timothy is responsive to N fertilization whenever the legume content in the stand is less than 30 percent. highest yields. 0000001928 00000 n Second cutting of timothy hay was under way off Sorenson and Badger Pocket ... processors and growers contacted said the first cutting appears to about average in yield, 4 to 4 1/2 tons per acre. (Check all that apply). Under excellent moisture conditions or irrigation and when supplied with the optimum nutrients, timothy is capable of producing yields in the range of 5 to 6 tons/acre, typically 3 to 3.5 tons for first cut and 1.5 to 2 tons for second. These include soils with good water holding capacity and intensive management practices, like rotational grazing. KY-Early provide more timothy per acre … I've heard some really conflicting info about the average hay yields and cutting times for timothy and orchard grass. Each day alfalfa harvest is delayed results in 5 pts RFV loss – at a value of $9.00 per acre (assuming $0.90 per pt RFV on 2-ton yield of first cutting). Statewide, average alfalfa hay yields on dryland are about 1.2 tons per acre, and 3.4 tons per acre … For us here in the Midwest, a mixed grass/legume hay can yield anywhere from one to five tons per acre for a full season. Apply 50 to 60 lb of N per acre in the spring when the timothy starts to become gree… The optimum nitrogen concentration to maximize profit is 3.15 percent at the vegetative stage with stems 6 inches in length and 3.36 percent at the early boot stage when stems were 26 inches in length. H�|W]��6|�_�G�0�Z�-ۇ �ݙM.���!�@K��IT(Ɏ��_5I}�#��b��쮮�.~�=|��~���oO����O�O������X=|��,`���|�/|L} There are some who are able to consistently produce at this level, but these are the better producers farming very productive soils. (50 to 1300 kg). 0000001456 00000 n Crops Information %PDF-1.4 %���� Lets do the math. Commodity Planted All Purpose Acres Harvested Acres Yield Production Price per Unit Value of Production in Dollars; APPLES: APPLES, UTILIZED: 7,220,000,000 LB = $1050. We found an excellent relationship between pounds of soil nitrogen plus fertilizer (soil + fertilizer) with yield and maximum profit. In the lower Columbia Basin, researchers have received yields up to 10 tons per acre per year in three cuttings, but most farmers get two cuttings … endstream endobj 163 0 obj <>/Size 152/Type/XRef>>stream This hay may reach an equilibrium at a higher moisture level dependent upon the rate of preservative applied and storage conditions. Table 1. We used a broadcast spreader and spread at about 20% above recommended rate, then cultipacked (with the cultivation tines up out of the ground), then spread 16-16-16 at about 150 lbs/acre. Well fertilized fields will yield 100 to 150 bales per acre per cut. Fertilizer and Nutrient Management of Timothy Hay Timothy has a relatively high demand for nutrients. xref Teff’s high yield during the summer months is an advantage over cool season grasses such as Timothy, which normally have poor production following the spring harvest (Table1). Commodity Planted All Purpose Acres Harvested Acres Yield Production Price per Unit Value of Production in Dollars; HAY & HAYLAGE: HAY & HAYLAGE: 1,640,000 Timothy hay in the Pacific Northwest is primarily grown for export to Japan to be used for feed in dairy herds. Marketing means a good price.” Timothy stands can be established successfully in the spring, late summer or fall. 0 And one of those cuttings of grass was pretty crappy due to lack of irrigation water. Alfalfa gross per acre in previous years. 0000000784 00000 n 0000002089 00000 n HERE locally hay can clear more per acre than corn or cotton. Neighbor has one horse on a 5 acre pasture, unfertilized, and it keeps up with grazing the grass down. Progressive Cattle magazine captures the essence of the cattle producer and ranching experience. Steve Fransen is a forage specialist with Washington State University – Prosser. Annual rainfall total and 30-year averages for “wet” y According to Oregon State University Extension Service, an acre may yield between 65 to 165 small bales of hay per cutting, with up to three cuttings per year. Profit was maximized at 0.87 RCM at the boot stage. in 1955 people would pay $0.50/bale of corn shucks, but would not pay $0.75/bale of alfalfa hay. Common seeding rates are 3 to 6 pounds per acre when seeded alone and 1 to 3 pounds per acre when seeded in mixtures. This monthly publication is tailored for all segments of the beef industry and will consistently provide compelling features and photography, timely news, expert industry voices and entertaining commentary. With hay prices steadily garnering around $0.10 per pound over the past three years, this equates to approximately $121 per acre per year, or a whopping $1,250 per unit of alfalfa purchased. The average of all varieties in 2005 (seeded in the spring of 2004) was 8.6 tons per acre, dry matter basis. additional 40 lb nitrogen/acre and 20–25 lb sulfur/acre resulted in significant additional forage for fall grazing . The yield (shown as tons dry matter per acre) range in the seeding year (spring seeding) from the high and low variety in 2005, 2004, and 2003 was 4.6 vs. 3.9, 2.4 vs. 1.6, and 4.4 vs. 3.2, respectively. Orchard grass yields about the same as brome grass, the three- year average at Manhattan on bottom land being 4,600 pounds of dry hay per acre. For more information on what nitrogen rates to put on with SPAD, tissue testing or more information on these tools, contact Steve NorbergemailProtector.addCloakedMailto("ep_03f20806", 1);. Two in-season tools developed include a leaf tissue test and a chlorophyll meter test. It established a very nice dense stand-without much competition from other grasses. Hay fields in Florida average four cuttings on an annual basis. KY-Early provide more timothy per acre … Pure timothy fields, which are cut twice per year and yield about 5 tons per acre, are hit with 100 pounds of nitrogen, 20 pounds of phosphorus, and 80 pounds of potassium per acre in early spring. startxref Differences in government policies and climate make Progressive Dairy – Canada useful to subscribers up north. Annual rainfall total and 30-year averages for “wet” y They receive an additional 50 pounds per acre of nitrogen after the first cutting. New hay farmers need to know exactly how many bales of hay per acre their farmland should be able to produce. Timothy hay is a very profitable cash crop produced on an estimated170,000 acres in Pennsylvania. Trial results indicate 20-30% yield increases over Clair, Climax and many other timothy varieties. Grand Rapids Rosemount Morris … With contributors including freelance writers, extension specialists and allied industry partners, the leading-edge content is balanced and promotes the best in the forage industry. Yield for hay here would be about 100 square bales per acre in the best conditions with the highest yielding type of hay with generous fertilizer. 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Being a … Orchardgrass does not exhibit as much tolerance to drought or winter hardiness as tall fescue and bromegrass. 0000002965 00000 n “Well, selling means cheap. Previous research has shown that on corn, the nitrogen status can be instantaneously assessed in the field using soil plant analysis development (SPAD) units to determine optimum fertilization. bales, which generates 165 bales per acre. Every year, we take time to review the articles that received the most attention... It’s almost time. A team of Washington State Extension researchers came together to conduct research and develop a recommendation for timothy that would be both economical and environmentally sound. When timothy is the major component in hay, its stage of maturity affects both yield and quality. The crop yield used in this study is 6.25 tons per acre annually with 4.0 tons the first cutting and 2.0 tons in the second cutting and 1/4 ton for grazing. Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) is a bunch-type, tall-growing, cool-season perennial grass. Average yield was estimated at 2.05 tons per acre… Meadow bromegrass is grown for hay and pasture on dryland and under irrigation in the West. 152 13 Under excellent moisture conditions or irrigation and when supplied with the optimum nutrients, timothy is capable of producing yields in the range of 5 to 6 tons/acre, typically 3 to 3.5 tons for first cut and 1.5 to 2 tons for second. That hay goes for 4 to 6 bucks a bale in eastern Ontario depending on the year. In the West it may take 2 or 3 years, far longer than for timothy, orchardgrass, or tall fescue, before a smooth bromegrass stand has matured to a sustained yield. All three tools – spring soil test, chlorophyll meter (RCM) and leaf tissue testing – will assist farmers making decisions for in-season adjustments and beginning-season nitrogen fertilizer rates. Email Shannon NiebergsemailProtector.addCloakedMailto("ep_f70dc88a", 1);. All editorial content for Progressive Forage is driven by one primary goal – to provide informational resources that ensure success for forage producers. The protocol for in-season nitrogen assessments and recommendations were developed for two growth stages. (%) (%) (%) When put in these economic terms, the decision should be clear. • Other hay: Production in 2017 totaled 76.4 million tons, down less than 1 percent from the revised 2016 total. The main advantage of Teff is its ability to produce high quality hay in a relatively short growing season. Email Steve NorbergemailProtector.addCloakedMailto("ep_7dc8a0ef", 1);. Timothy yield peaked around 5 tons per acre with 80 to 120 pounds nitrogen per acre treatment depending on the year. with alfalfa at 10 pounds per acre for hay rather than in pure stands at 20 pounds per acre. production can be increased even further, reaching production of about 3/4 acre of pasture per cow/calf pair. The team had two primary objectives: spring soil test recommendations and develop tools to determine need and rate of additional nitrogen to apply to maximize profit. One of these opportunities is hay farming. The optimum nitrogen fertilizer treatment corresponded with a protein level of 9 percent in the hay at harvest. Our maximum yield, averaged across locations and years, was 5.25 tons per acre for first cutting and was consistently associated with soil + fertilizer at 190 pounds nitrogen per acre. The effect of age of Tifton-44 bermudagrass hay on yield and quality1. This research was gratefully funded and supported by the Washington State Hay Growers Association, WSU BIOAg program and the International Plant Nutrition Institute. For both the chlorophyll and tissue testing, we used the newest-formed leaf that had a visible collar. Sprinklers are an excellent method of making in-season nitrogen fertilizer adjustments at a low cost. Michigan hay prices were good in 2017, and a one-ton increase of average quality alfalfa hay yield was worth $130 to 160/acre. Cutting Interval Yield Crude Protein Digestibility (lb DM/acre) (%) (%) 1 week 8539 19.8 61.8 2 weeks 8603 17.0 62.2 ... Effect of stage of maturity at harvest of timothy on hay quality1, animal intake1 and milk yield. Don Llewellyn is a regional livestock specialist with Washington State University – Kennewick. <]>> Timothy hay is Washington state’s largest- and highest-valued grass hay commodity. It is important to realize that hay produced ... Lower yields and shorter stand life results in higher production costs of timothy hay, so it is generally appropriate only for high-value hay markets (such as the horse hay market). Alfalfa Field (dairy quality hay) Equation: Estimated 4 tons per acre yield of 16% moisture hay at $200 per ton = $800 per acre value for all three cuttings; minus buyer’s cost of harvest and weather risk at $324 per acre assuming three cuttings (Table 1); equals the buyer’s maximum pay price: $476 per acre for three cuttings ($800 - $324 = $476). Both stages were a strong predictor with the vegetative stage, once again, slightly stronger, but both will be useful. Production trends and demand. I have not had good luck drilling timothy. ; Figure 1). Grass hay gross per acre in previous years = $1050. Estimated annual yields per acre are: Timothy-Legume Hay 7.0 tons Sweet Corn 9.5 tons Spring Wheat 90 bushels Sudan Grass Hay 7.0 tons Alfalfa Hay 6.25 tons Estimated average prices for crops to the farmer are: Timothy-Legume Hay First cutting Second cutting Sweet Corn Hard Red Spring Wheat Alfalfa Sudan Grass Hay $115.00/ton $85.00/ton Grass hay gross per acre this year= $1500. Progressive Forage is the Forage Industry Resource for progressive hay, silage and pasture producers. They receive an additional 50 pounds per acre of nitrogen after the first cutting. A. If you are having problems logging in please use the Contact Us in the lower right hand corner of the forum page for assistance. Maximum profit after considering fertilizer cost was soil + fertilizer at 170 pounds nitrogen per acre. The optimum nitrogen fertilizer rate was dependent on soil nitrogen levels at the beginning of the season. Email Don LlewellynemailProtector.addCloakedMailto("ep_e5f5d843", 1); . The first growth stage, and most accurate assessment, is when the timothy crop is vegetative and has a stem elongated 6 inches in length (RCM veg. COWS Pure timothy fields, which are cut twice per year and yield about 5 tons per acre, are hit with 100 pounds of nitrogen, 20 pounds of phosphorus, and 80 pounds of potassium per acre in early spring. In western Oregon, low productivity hay pastures typically average around 2 tons, or 4,000 lbs. Fertilizer and Nutrient Management of Timothy Hay Timothy has a relatively high demand for nutrients. Hay Production Management Alternatives Alfalfa-grass seeded with an oat companion crop--Many alfalfa and grass-legume hay meadows are seeded in early spring with an oat companion crop. Results for relative chlorophyll measurements are related to the amount of chlorophyll in the samples tested, which is correlated with the nitrogen status of the plant – and ultimately the field if you test enough plants. Guidelines: Export Timothy Hay Costs 3 4. Excellent fields might produce 7 tons per acre and bales might be packed tighter and weigh 85 lb each: 14,000 lb./ 85 lb. (This calculation assumes planting 16 pounds of seed per acre and keeping the stand for three years of production.) Land was valued at $400 per acre. Each day soybean planting is delayed results in about 0.5 bu/a lost yield – at a value of $2.5 to $3.00 per acre. [4.0 tons x (100% - 15% moisture)] = 3.4 tons … Progressive Dairy - en français expands PD’s mission of providing useful dairy information by offering a publication specific to French-speaking dairy producers in Canada with a local touch. They receive an additional 50 pounds per acre of nitrogen after the first cutting. per bale = 62 bales/ac. Chlorophyll SPAD meters are commercially available from several suppliers. However, high N applications, over 200 lb per acre per year, can reduce storage of energy reserves and lower persistence. 0000003194 00000 n 2017 Conditions. ... Table 1 — Dry matter yields, in tons dry matter per acre, of timothy seeded at three locations. 0000003272 00000 n KY-Early Timothy produces abundant quantities of forage. KY-Early Timothy produces abundant quantities of forage. These two wavelengths of light are captured in chlorophyll molecules, which are part of the plants’ photosystems where photosynthesis occurs. Timothy hay in the Pacific Northwest is primarily grown for export to Japan to be used for feed in dairy herds. The profit calculation was based on a timothy hay price of $225 per ton and $0.50 per pound of actual nitrogen price for urea with a urease inhibitor. Appro-priate fertilization is almost always the key to proper livestock nutrition, economic stocking rates, yields, weed control, stand viability, length of grazing/production season and sustainability of the plant-animal system. 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