First Real Hay of 2020!

Mowing the first hay of the year that's not rye.

[@BentTreeFarmPa]

I knew I liked you for a reason! Lol. I’ve cleared about 5 acres of my overgrown farm and planted hay so far, only 30 or so to go. Lol

[@DLHFarms]

Good luck 👍

[@mrdfarms9373]

You’re a hard worker Dennis, hay production with one man is always a struggle. Thanks for the ride along in your day.

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks!

[@HumbleHaymakers]

Dennis - we mowed everything “horse quality” we had on May 30 and 31 and got all of it in the barn before the rain restarted. All of it 3 day cut to bale (squares), beautiful hay. Low humidity and a steady breeze the whole time. Just as we pulled the last kicker wagon into the barn, it started raining and pretty much hasn’t stopped, including today. BTW - we are using a Krone impeller machine and the conditioning on grass hay is impressive. We put a video up yesterday showing the Krone and heavy hay. Like you, our timothy had not headed out much, but given that weather window, I didn’t care. I’m glad now we jumped on the hay. Hope yours turned out great!

[@DLHFarms]

Glad your hay turned out good. I'm haveing lots of rain also and I've got 60 more acres to go

[@stephensfarms7165]

Hey Dennis, lots of hay. The grass looks real good. I bet it will smell good once it is dry. That’s a lot less grass than last year. Enjoyed watching and listening to you cut hay. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks 🙏

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks Ronald. When I baled this I got about 90 percent of what I got last year which isn't as bad as I was expecting it to be.

[@stephensfarms7165]

DLH Farms : sorry to hear that, maybe being so thick it will turn out better than expected 👍

[@stephenlamarre8086]

Love your videos Dennis. Keep up the great work. When do you sleep. You have so many things to do. Also, love the construction videos and hope to get see more of those projects. May you have a blessed day.

[@DLHFarms]

Definitely not much time to sleep haha

[@davidshowalter5808]

Love how easy the loader comes off and then back on nice

[@DLHFarms]

Yeah it blew my mind the first time I did it.

[@troydriggers]

We are in the “last days” and Jesus is coming soon! Praise the LORD 🙏✝️

[@DLHFarms]

Definitely closer than we were

[@nalley6815]

DLH Farms absolutely. This world is falling apart. On top of that I just got my hay baled a couple weeks ago and now we aren’t getting any rain lol. Just my luck

[@anderleof]

Tell him to bring pizza!

[@DLHFarms]

I got up 75 acres and now it won't stop raining so I can finish the other 75

[@nalley6815]

DLH Farms 150 acres? That’s a bit more than you usually do ain’t it? I remember u saying awhile back u did about 100. Man how bout u send me some rain down here haha

[@stevemitchell6821]

NCSHP retired last month. Thank GOD. First time, I love your videos and we'll be living in the mountains very soon. I don't want to be political but I agree with you. God bless and peace to.

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks for your service!

[@marhuf]

Nice job Dennis. That brings back so many memories for me. I've ran into everything from phone wire to barbed wire and broken steel fence posts. The wire was from an old farmer who replaced it(an old fence line) with new wire, and instead of rolling it up and throwing it away, he just tossed it to the side, the field side that is and left it there for me to hit with the mower. Not good at all. Anyway, I can't wait to see how your newer fields do with the hay. Best of luck with it.

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks Martin. Last year I got into a fence that the neighbor had thrown in my field not fun.

[@farmshoffman8475]

Great awesome video, love cutting hay , I always can’t wait till that time of ur to do it again. , we do 1st and 2nd cut for dry hay , we sells all of our hay , we also grow corn and soybeans but we only did barley and corn this year , was a bad year last year for our soybeans

[@DLHFarms]

Hope all goes well this year!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Up here in Northeast Pa, a lot of my fields have been the same as yours- shorter than normal. We have had lots of rain, and temps that have fluctuated from 60-80 degrees during the day. Just last week we had a night that was in the high thirties. Crazy weather!!

[@DLHFarms]

Yeah it's been in the fortys this week here wore a jacket all week

[@mp3625]

Looking fabulous!!

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks!

[@jasonjason1539]

Makes me very thankful for Patrick County!!!

[@DLHFarms]

Me too !!

[@nathanlivengood974]

Same issues here Dennis. Had a late snow and slowed our hay way back. Im 47 Bales behind this year already. 4x4 rounds.

[@DLHFarms]

Oh man that's not good. Hopefully 2nd cut will be a bumper.

[@PhatboyHD88]

GREEN AND YELLOW !!! Finally lol 😂 dont forget the John Deere “Ass Kicker extension Module”.

[@DLHFarms]

Bahaha

[@ronnierivera3991]

We have had the same issue with cooler nights down here in so Texas. We had quit a few nights with temperatures in the 50’s and the coastal grass just do grow with those temps. I like your one man band comment, I say the say thing.

[@DLHFarms]

Hope it warms up for ya it's been tough for everyone. I'm waiting on the rain now as I watch my hay get more and more ripe by the day. Still nothing but rain in the forecast for days.

[@danielshort3410]

I always think it’s neat how the geometry or whatever math term applies allows the mower to be pulled from the side like that instead of it trying to drag itself straight behind the tractor.

[@DLHFarms]

I agree it's pretty amazing

[@JohnJohnson-vx2wr]

Thanks for another great video Dennis.

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks!

[@regsparkes6507]

Interesting process to watch,..thanks Dennis!

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks Reg!

[@bjenkins803]

Crazy how they left that wire like that. When they send out the companies to trim the trees back off the right of ways here they leave most of the limbs and mulch in the fields and only take any that has fallen in our yard. If they hit any of our barbed wire fence they just leave it laying and don't say anything. Good times when I hit that lol.

[@DLHFarms]

Sounds about right

[@straightpipeacres6365]

MAN do you ever get a nice swath of hay down there. I can't seem to get any rain up here. Oh well maybe this week. Take care buddy!!!

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks I wish I could send you some rain I have plenty

[@ihus9950]

Morning Dennis, how often do you reseed your hay fields, we fertilized this spring and are numbers of bales are down to. Some area's were thick and others bad. Great video as always Dennis hope you get it off dry and no rain👍

[@DLHFarms]

I normally reseed anytime fields look thin but it doesn't always fix it. the right fertilizer helps a lot on thin areas my potash is always low.

[@ihus9950]

@@DLHFarms Yeah, we did soil samples, and some area's did well. The area where I took alot of samples didn't do well. I think I'm going to try chain harrowing it and aerate next spring. Do you reseed just in spring or after last season cut? Thanks again Dennis for comments back👍

[@DLHFarms]

I've only done it in the spring

[@bluepower_4life703]

Oh it pains me to say because im not a Deere fan lol but that loader setup is pretty slick. Keep the hay videos coming. Miss doing hay on the farm.

[@DLHFarms]

It is pretty slick.

[@stefoster7031]

Great footage as always!

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks!

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Great video appreciate you buddy

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks!

[@rickfortenberry1695]

I’ve never cut hay so this is why I’m asking...why is the mower off to the side of the tractor? I’ve always wondered. Thanks from Louisiana!!

[@MattyDardani]

So your not driving over and matting down the grass before you cut it.

[@DLHFarms]

Yep what ER said. If you run over the grass it won't mow off good.

[@rickfortenberry1695]

Thanks, I thought that but was just making sure

[@ronwood7040]

I agree with you I don't watch news anymore. I don't go anywhere any without my CCW. Ron

[@DLHFarms]

Fox does a pretty good job with news yet them. Tucker Carlson, Hannity

[@jaredsharp7471]

Dennis, what type of brackets are you using in the JD to mount your monitors? We have a 6125r and cant seem to find any cab mounts for monitors. Thanks

[@DLHFarms]

I got it from Sloan implement. Just search monitor mounting brackets for 6r Sloan implement.

[@jaredsharp6921]

@@DLHFarms Thank you!

[@eshawn97]

What a beautiful area where in you and your family live in!

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks!

[@w056007568]

Does that mower have an attached conditioner? Regarding crop growth have you had a lot of rain since you applied your fertilizer? I suspect so based on your comments and perhaps some of the Nitrogen component has been washed down too low for the roots to make use of it yet also slow growth might be a reflection of a cold spring. Do you topdress after removing the bales to stimulate a good second cut with something like ammonium nitrate?

[@DLHFarms]

Yes it has rubber roller conditioners. We had 5 inch's of rain 2 days after I Fertilized unfortunately. Yes I will top dress it it ever stops raining.

[@colinarnold1248]

how many hectors do you farm there in them hills, and what would be the closes town to you all

[@DLHFarms]

I'm farming about 150 acres

[@steveaguinaga3821]

I'm stuck here in Los Angeles.... Anyone have a life like Dennis here i can hop into? Ca. Is over taxed, over priced, over regulated, and over rated. I'm ready for a real life.

[@DLHFarms]

Hope you can find what your looking for 👍

[@michaelmcguire1431]

I’m in South Central Kentucky and it sounds like your weather has been identical to here. Ours wasn’t as tall this year either, not by a long shot. Although, we did average 123 bales per acre. We use a John Deere 348 baler and the bales are around 50lb. Did yours end up turning out good? Thanks for another video!

[@DLHFarms]

It wasn't no where near that good

[@hendersonlandworks6158]

Here in Alabama the hays been the same way we’ve had plenty of rain but it’s been cooler so the hay hasn’t produced like the year before

[@DLHFarms]

I feel your pain

[@ruralridez6165]

What length bale works best with the accumulator and grapple?

[@DLHFarms]

36 to 38 is what works good for me

[@Lencwv]

Dennis... how come you don't cut those fields in a counter-clockwise direction? Seem like you could cut closer to the fence and get more hay.

[@DLHFarms]

I do cut the last pass backward around the outside. It's impossible to cut the field counterclockwise unless you start in the center.

[@MickyDee67]

UR right about the crazies Dennis, seems to me like there's them who work like you do and them who don't and looks like they'd be no good at it anyway. I bet you wouldn't hire any of 'em.

[@DLHFarms]

Yeah things are kinda crazy right now

[@gatecity5284]

I do all my hay myself as well. That is impressive that you can put up 40 acres in 1 day. All I can do is 12 peppers up the good work

[@DLHFarms]

It's tough have to put in some long hour

[@gatecity5284]

@@DLHFarms I know what u mean

[@johnsmith7886]

What do you think about January 6th? I’m a cattle farmer to

[@amped5234]

Rage against the machine, for some reason I didn't expect to hear you mention that band.

[@DLHFarms]

Not really a fan of Rage that's just what was on

[@Framlife351]

I've only made 1 cut so far this year, waiting on weather to lay it down again.

[@DLHFarms]

I know your pain

[@Framlife351]

@@DLHFarms People like us will be rich........ when the life insurance pays out.

[@DLHFarms]

Bahaha that will be the only time

[@stedder8436]

Good stuff man. What state are y’all in?

[@DLHFarms]

Va

[@davidhorne2326]

I would take my fel off sometime, but level ground is scarce in Laurel Fork!

[@DLHFarms]

Haha

[@southernfarmer8526]

With all this crazy bs going on around the country lately you definitely need to have a firearm or 12 on you at all times! Y’all stay safe up there!

[@DLHFarms]

Got that right haha

[@zfilmmaker]

I didn’t know that new land was a corn field...I would plant alfalfa definitely and then orchard. I mowed all yesterday and started again this morning on what was forecast an all sunny day but it rained at 1:00. These weather forecasts are getting worse by the year.

[@DLHFarms]

Yeah that's exactly what I planted was alfalfa and orchard. Yeah I agree with the weather forecasts

[@colinarnold1248]

what high way is that down yonder there we can see by your pars place

[@anderleof]

What are you trying to say?

[@chriscoleman80]

What mix do you fertilize your hay with

[@DLHFarms]

Been using triple 19 at 250 an acre but I'm low on potash so I'm going to start trying some 10-20-20 at 400 an acre

[@chriscoleman80]

DLH Farms we have a mix here in ms called super rainbow that is specifically for hay was wondering if you have ever heard of it

[@DLHFarms]

@@chriscoleman80 no I haven't

[@DLHFarms]

What is the analysis?

[@hendersonlandworks6158]

How wide does your mower cut?

[@DLHFarms]

10 foot 4 inch's

[@m1a1jake]

Looks like you took some inspiration from 10th generation dairyman with some of your camera angles.

[@DLHFarms]

Never heard of them. I've been doing these angles for a few years now.

[@mitchp350]

Just remember, it is only fake news if Trump says so, he never lies! LMAO

[@nevysnova]

Yeah 2020 has been crazy 🤪🙃🤪

[@DLHFarms]

Got that right

[@MrJohndeere3720]

nice vid :)

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks!

[@MrJohndeere3720]

@@DLHFarms ur welcome :)

[@jeremylastnamenunya907]

39.59 acres in 5.5 hours is 7.2 acres/hour, not 5.2. What am I missing??

[@DLHFarms]

Not sure but you have to figure in driving time on the road and I left the tractor running while I eat lunch so maybe that has something to do with it.

[@jeremylastnamenunya907]

@@DLHFarms, I'm assuming the 39.59 acres is the actual field size and doesn't include the area you cover while on the road, right? Is the 5.5 the total operating time, meaning that the mowing time is something less? If so, the acres per hour should be even higher than 7.2. Your computer is shortchanging your productivity! 😂

[@DLHFarms]

Oh well haha

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

It's hit the road jack

[@DLHFarms]

And don't come back?

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

@@DLHFarms That's a funny saying

[@johnbyrne1258]

Who’s impersonating Dennis? Dude you look so different. U look 10 years younger!

[@DLHFarms]

Probably cause I trimmed my beard 😂

[@steveaguinaga3821]

😂 you're not the only one. CNN.

[@advorsky1]

I’m furloughed from work until the end of June you fly me from KC I’ll come mow and bail for you for free!

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks for the offer but we're water logged now haha

[@Massey2675]

Communist news network 🤣 that’s fantastic

[@DLHFarms]

Haha

[@brockshields9336]

Communist News Network ! I hadn't heard that. It's so appropriate, I don't know why I haven't heard that.

[@divedown100]

Politics ? You lost me .

[@DLHFarms]

Just what was on my mind at that moment

[@anderleof]

Are you a trump supporter?

[@DLHFarms]

Yes

[@anderleof]

@@DLHFarms Crap.....I was afraid you were. I will not watch any more of your videos ( yes, I know, nobody cares ) I wish you and your family the best but I cannot support anyone or anything that supports trump.

[@DLHFarms]

Sounds good to me c-ya

[@wandahunt5238]

you need to keep your politics to your self!

[@DLHFarms]

Pretty sure I have freedom of speech if you don’t like it get out of here and don’t come back!

[@wandahunt5238]

How proud are you that, a president is actually wanting to change the date of the of the election? He believes he wants to be putan of the soviet union. Maby you want to live like that in they do in the Soviet Union, but not NOT ME!

[@DLHFarms]

You can live in a burnt down shit hole if you want but not me. If you would get your head out of CNNs lying butt you could see all the good he has done for everyone.

[@DLHFarms]

Also it’s kinda funny you just said you didn’t want to live like the Soviet Union well that’s where the democrats are heading socialism and communism.

[@matthewsims359]

Tis the season. Hope the weather cooperates with ya. Stay well, stay safe and we’ll see ya on the next one 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DLHFarms]

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