What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

[McMXi]

@Kennyd4110, I don't have much data to support my claim that the restrictors have limited the ability of the chute rotation motor to break any ice bonds, it's just my intuition and this morning's experience. I hope you don't take it as criticism of your restrictors. It's not intended to be, and I should state that I could be wrong about the effect of the restrictors in terms of less flow or flux. There are lots of variables and I'm here to learn and expand my knowledge base as much as anyone. As more data or information becomes available I might have to modify my assumptions.

 

[johnjk]

Well the driveway markers failed. We actually got around 6” of snow overnight. I waited until lunch today and when they still weren’t working, I plowed the driveway. Snow was wet and heavy but it only took me around 30 min to get it clean and part of that was installing the rear blade. Yes I could have put it on a week ago when it was 48 but I didn’t need it last year and the prior year put it on only to take it off unused.

 

[JimDeL]

Well the driveway markers failed. We actually got around 6” of snow overnight. I waited until lunch today and when they still weren’t working, I plowed the driveway. Snow was wet and heavy but it only took me around 30 min to get it clean and part of that was installing the rear blade. Yes I could have put it on a week ago when it was 48 but I didn’t need it last year and the prior year put it on only to take it off unused.

Only got about 4" here - about a hundred miles ENE from you. Driveway is only about 125 feet long, and parking area 25 X 75. Between Toro blower and the BX I cleared it all in about 45 minutes.

 

[johnjk]

Only got about 4" here - about a hundred miles ENE from you. Driveway is only about 125 feet long, and parking area 25 X 75. Between Toro blower and the BX I cleared it all in about 45 minutes.

I was surprised. They were saying the bulk of it was gonna be around Athens. I was expecting only a trace to an inch.

 

[GrumpyFarmer]

I was surprised. They were saying the bulk of it was gonna be around Athens. I was expecting only a trace to an inch.

I believe I am not too far south of you (I am just south of the ski slope)…I did not measure with a stick. (It did not see too wet this morning)

By the time I got home from work it was pretty wet and heavy and settled to 5-6”ish and my little Foreman (there was not an orange color option in ‘05) did not want much more.

 

[Kennyd4110]

@Kennyd4110, I don't have much data to support my claim that the restrictors have limited the ability of the chute rotation motor to break any ice bonds, it's just my intuition and this morning's experience. I hope you don't take it as criticism of your restrictors. It's not intended to be, and I should state that I could be wrong about the effect of the restrictors in terms of less flow or flux. There are lots of variables and I'm here to learn and expand my knowledge base as much as anyone. As more data or information becomes available I might have to modify my assumptions.

I don't take things like this a criticism @McMXi , life is to short for such foolishness!

The restrictors 'should' not be reducing pressure or force, only the speed or flow. What could be happening is that now that it's turning slower, it lacks the inertia to break the ice bond. That's just a WAG though, but I sure hope it does not become a bogger issue for you.

I had another customer drill them out to 1/16" for his grapple, he has a 75hp TYM and it was to slow for him. That might be worth a try for your chute.

 

[johnjk]

I believe I am not too far south of you (I am just south of the ski slope)…I did not measure with a stick. (It did not see too wet this morning)

By the time I got home from work it was pretty wet and heavy and settled to 5-6”ish and my little Foreman (there was not an orange color option in ‘05) did not want much more.

We are east of 33 and about couple miles north of 347. 5 miles to Raymond and 5 to West Mansfield. Definitely got heavier as the day progressed. I guess I should have jumped on the Orange at 6 after my morning coffee. Looks nice though.

 

[McMXi]

I don't take things like this a criticism @McMXi , life is to short for such foolishness!

The restrictors 'should' not be reducing pressure or force, only the speed or flow. What could be happening is that now that it's turning slower, it lacks the inertia to break the ice bond. That's just a WAG though, but I sure hope it does not become a bogger issue for you.

I had another customer drill them out to 1/16" for his grapple, he has a 75hp TYM and it was to slow for him. That might be worth a try for your chute.

The reduction in flow would equate to a reduction in power i.e. how fast work can be done which is what they're intended to do. Nothing wrong with your restrictors, and the ability to modify them as needed is a real plus. I did ask you about drilling them out a few months ago and that's most likely what I'll do. I did find them to be too restrictive for the flail so it's already on my to do list.

 

[River19]

Got 8-10" overall.....nice dry fluffy stuff, great for a blower and no wind this morning to speak of.

 

[ken erickson]

Down at the habitat project and broadcast seeded a 1 acre project started this spring. Not my seeder but it is a Kubota!

Seeding went well with snow on the ground and a light dusting of snow last night. Perfect conditions for broadcast seeding native species.

The seeder is interesting is that it is modified from using a 3 point and pto to a dedicated gas engine. The seeder is a pendulum type and was controlled by a push button in the cab.

Including a list of the seeds in the mix. We put down about 4 1/2 lbs of seed.

 

[Tarmy]

Jeez guys…70 and sunny…played golf too.

 

[GrumpyFarmer]

So did something orange carry your golf bag?

 

[Russell King]

Down at the habitat project and broadcast seeded a 1 acre project started this spring. Not my seeder but it is a Kubota!
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Including a list of the seeds in the mix. We put down about 4 1/2 lbs of seed.

Only 4.5 Pounds per acre??? New plot or additional seeding of existing plot?

 

[GrumpyFarmer]

Down at the habitat project and broadcast seeded a 1 acre project started this spring. Not my seeder but it is a Kubota!

Seeding went well with snow on the ground and a light dusting of snow last night. Perfect conditions for broadcast seeding native species.

The seeder is interesting is that it is modified from using a 3 point and pto to a dedicated gas engine. The seeder is a pendulum type and was controlled by a push button in the cab.

Including a list of the seeds in the mix. We put down about 4 1/2 lbs of seed.

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That’s great…I am envious.

was it a planned frost seeding?

I am on plan to do similar in the window between now, December and February…however it’s at other place in snow belt. I have two problems: 1. Can I get there when I have time off. 2. If so can I get into the pasture with tractor in the limited time I have.

The clock is ticketing and the pasture was covered with snow before the lake effect started pounding the area

As a comparison for our area, here is the seed mix I am using (I had it bulked with oats)

OH CRP #10 CP42 and NRCS EQIP 420 Pollinator Diverse Species W/ Grass Seed Mix | Pheasants Forever

OH CRP #10 CP42 and NRCS EQIP 420 Pollinator Diverse Species W/ Grass - Includes (#s/ac): Bentgrass, Auturmn (Upland) (0.006), Switchgrass (Blackwell) (0.02), Bluestem, Little (Aldous) (0.75), Dropseed, Tall Composite (Rough) (0.2), Dropseed, Prairie (0.04), Purple Top Tridens (0.1), Partridge Pea (

www.pfhabitatstore.com

I’ll be wishing you a happy spring germination!

 

[JonM]

moved hay feeder inside the arena for the horses tonite supposed to be in the negatives.

 

[ken erickson]

Only 4.5 Pounds per acre??? New plot or additional seeding of existing plot?

New project. The acre was mulched then two applications of herbicide this summer. The soil is sandy, well drained.

Keep in mind that most native forbs and grasses are very tiny with many seeds per oz. For example if you look at the list lead plant comprises 20% of the forbs (think native wild flowers). In that 8 tenth of a pound of seed there is approximately 102,400 seeds ! The native species side oats grama has between 160,000 and 190,000 seeds per ounce.

The key with planting natives species to replicate a natural remnant prairie is to not plant too much seed. You do not want one or two species to dominate and crowd out or prevent that diverse seed mix from germinating.

I planted at that 4 to 5 pound rate in the fall of 2019 with a very good diverse species list and when you walk thru those area you still a lot of bare ground around these plants.

 

[ken erickson]

That’s great…I am envious.

was it a planned frost seeding?

I am on plan to do similar in the window between now, December and February…however it’s at other place in snow belt. I have two problems: 1. Can I get there when I have time off. 2. If so can I get into the pasture with tractor in the limited time I have.

The clock is ticketing and the pasture was covered with snow before the lake effect started pounding the area

As a comparison for our area, here is the seed mix I am using (I had it bulked with oats)

OH CRP #10 CP42 and NRCS EQIP 420 Pollinator Diverse Species W/ Grass Seed Mix | Pheasants Forever

OH CRP #10 CP42 and NRCS EQIP 420 Pollinator Diverse Species W/ Grass - Includes (#s/ac): Bentgrass, Auturmn (Upland) (0.006), Switchgrass (Blackwell) (0.02), Bluestem, Little (Aldous) (0.75), Dropseed, Tall Composite (Rough) (0.2), Dropseed, Prairie (0.04), Purple Top Tridens (0.1), Partridge Pea (

www.pfhabitatstore.com

I’ll be wishing you a happy spring germination!

Thank you!

Yes this area was set for a frost seeding. The area is too rough with some rocks and stumps and remaining oaks to use native seed type drill like the first 28 acre planting.

I like your seed list! It looks like you might have some richer and moist soils than what my site is. I purposely cut out big blue stem, Indian grass , wild bergamot and the goldenrods as they are dominating some of the area in my original 28 acre planting.

 

[GrumpyFarmer]

Thank you!

Yes this area was set for a frost seeding. The area is too rough with some rocks and stumps and remaining oaks to use native seed type drill like the first 28 acre planting.

I like your seed list! It looks like you might have some richer and moist soils than what my site is. I purposely cut out big blue stem, Indian grass , wild bergamot and the goldenrods as they are dominating some of the area in my original 28 acre planting.

I am sure the wildlife will appreciate the forbs…hopefully they allow it to grow.

For us, The area for needing to plant now has been pasture for quite a while, it is surrounded by old growth forest including hemlocks(we are the boundary for the eastern hemlock trees along the lake in NE Ohio). We did multi pass herbicide to kill off the pasture and look forward to spring seed germination. Our second plot is the site of an old sawmill and oil well at one point (years and years ago) but had been overgrown in fragmites and surrounded by young forest. We are on plan to plant that in spring. (We have already cleared area, removal of invasive, trees and done some edge feathering). Anyway from mud season we have to try to figure out how to cross a stream with the tractor and get it seeded as well .

send some pics back come spring time with an update.

 

[Tarmy]

So did something orange carry your golf bag?

No…but the golf course guys do have various orange thingies….and some green that are running around. At my in laws place in Burmuda Dunes…last time as they are selling it. All the snowbirds are showing up…plates from many northern states in Driveways.

 

[Russell King]

@ken erickson

I guess you get a better germination rate than we get here in Texas! The seed company may just be upping their rate per acre to get more sales? But they recommend around 8 pounds per acre for some of their wildflower and grass mixes. The seeds may just be larger but many of the species are the same or at least similar to what you planted. I didn’t look at how many seeds per pound so thought 4.5 pounds was just “light” for an acre.

I am still fighting (selectively) invasive non-native plants (KR Bluestem and yellow burr clover) before I get to plant many forbs and grasses.