NC Farmer preparing the field, you want it as smooth as possible but keep in mind you might want areas for the water to run. Best bet would be to probably chisel or plow, then disc once or twice depending on how clean your field is, followed by a culti-packer or a harrow. If your field is already grass you might be better off leaving it as is or maybe hiring someone to no-till in some other varieties of grass as a lot of people (in my area at least) dont always want pure alfalfa small squares. If you're going to plant alfalfa or something similar, I would talk to an agronomist or county extension agent. They can help you do a soil test to see what your soil needs as far as fertilizer and things of that nature. Also, it would be a good idea to talk to your local seed dealer as they can help you select the best variety of alfalfa or grass or whatever you decide to plant. Im not sure what your budget is but as some of the others have said, you can rack up some rather hefty bills in a short amount of time. However, with flooding and the large numbers of people converting hay ground into corn ground hay is quite valueable and will probably stay that way for a while. A few other options for starting out in the hay business might be to have someone cut the field for you and then you just have to rake and bale it or vice versa, cut they hay and then have someone come in bale it until you've sold some and can invest more into equipment. If you end up buying a baler, make sure that it is in good working order as they can be a high maintenance item. Steer clear of one that has sat outside uncovered for a long time. Same goes for one that's had a bale in it for the last several years. If you have any more questions, feel free to shoot me an email.
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