Posted by Kow Farmer on February 25, 2012 at 13:28:10 from (76.77.199.167):
Good day everyone, I am looking for comments/advice from all you well seasoned row crop farmers. I have a very small farm where I raise a small herd of beef steers year a round. I plowed up my hay field that was 9 years old for corn to feed my cattle. Since corn prices have about doubled in the last 2 years, I needed to grow my own feed. Since I have plenty of hay leftover, I was wondering if I should plant corn back this spring since it was corn last year? It was a very dry year here in Southern Minnesota, much like most of you probably also encountered last year too. I guess my concern is about a couple of things. First is soil fertility for a good crop and disease pressure for corn on corn 2 years in a row. I haven't had any soil testing done either. I talked to another farmer, and his advice was go to corn on corn because I haven't used up much nutrients in the soil because of the hay raised so many years on this field. I do not use commercial fertilizer since I have cattle manure I haul on the field. With the hot dry weather last year I averaged 137 bpa with 59.5 lb test weight and 13.8% moisture. I realize that doesn't mean I will have the same results for 2012. I need the corn for feed for the cattle. I also work full time also. The farm is my passion but unfortunately not my main income. My soil is very heavy black ground and is well drained. Thank you all in advance for all the suggestions. Kow Farmer
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