Recent content by Rayko

Thanks for the definitions for "idiot blocks" and the "$25,000 cutter". I'm sure I'm going to run into a lot of "phrases" that I don't understand. I just hope that folks don't start refering to ME as the "idiot block" or the "block idiot" as the case may be. It looked as if "Jersey Lilly" is...

Thanks for the great information.... You all have been so helpful in so many ways.... I'm truly overwhelmed. RE: The Cutter/Conditioner/Windrower: I'm sorry if my last post was unclear... That was my fault... It is my understanding that the "disc mower/conditioner/windrower" only cuts and...

Hi Brad S. Thanks for the information. I've been looking at mowers, and I like your recommendation for a disc mower, they really seem like a good way to go. Pretty straight forward design, easier and cheaper to repair over a sickle mower, and cutting blades are easily re-sharpened or...

Hi Northern Rancher: I had no idea you could do that! So dealers will actually rent out equipment for us folks to "test drive" before we buy? That's so cool.... Thanks so much for the advice. When the time comes for us to actually cut something up, we'll make sure to look into the "rent...

:) Thanks again for all of your support and help. There is so much good advice I don't know where to begin. TO: "Jersey-Lilly" Thank you for the invitation. It sounds like a lot of fun, we'd enjoy that very much. It might be nice to keep in touch off the Forum. My E-Mail address is...

:? Thank you "Jersey-Lilly". I appreciate the time you had taken to answer our questions, along with adding the additional information... I can't begin to tell you how much help it is. Thank you. Interestingly -- You may not be that far from us. We currently live in Magnolia, TX, however...

:-) Once again, I want to thank you all for the great ideas, information, and advice. You folks have some wonderful ideas that we will seriously ponder as we proceed with developing our farm. "Jersey-Lilly" Thank you for the production information that you are getting off your 4-1/2 acre hay...

Thanks again for all of the advice and consideration. It is really appreciated. Best Regards and Good Luck to you all. Rayko

:D I want to thank you all for the great advice. Over the past year, I have spent considerable time going over the business economics of farming, and truly understand the basis for much of your advice. There is no question that my desire to hay such a small parcel of land has nothing to...

:) This is an absolutely wonderful forum, and I've read over some of the great advice that you kind folks have given to others who have written in. I'm hoping that you can help me out by sharing some of your experience and expert advice. I have retired from my "city life", and have always...