Forage Testing for Dummies

[@doug1883]

Thank you for breaking that down! I shake my head whenever I hear anyone say farming is easy or doesn't take a lot of knowledge or.. that farmers are "simple". Thank you for taking the time to show and explain this!!

[@HilderbrandOutdoors]

I didn’t realize how little I knew about hay. Raising cows is more complicated than most people think. Most think their Tbone is grown in a factor.

[@ronaldfraleigh2789]

I have been ill for the past 6 weeks. Watching your videos whether it is about the farm or rebuilding your tractors always brings a ray of sunshine into my life. I eagerly await your new videos and rewatch your old ones. You are obviously very bright and a deep thinker. Please keep it up

[@albertbuikema4451]

This has got to be the most rookie friendly info I've ever seen. You remind me of my grade 12 math teacher. Putting challenging ideas in simple terms. If only all smart people could break down complex ideas into simpler terms.

[@hschultz123]

@@donbrutcher4501 It's a nice saying but Albert Einstein never said that.

[@CriaAndKiddFW]

That's the sign of a great teacher!

[@joecaner]

@@hschultz123 When people aren't using Einstein as a ventriloquist's dummy, they are using Mark Twain.

[@thegracklepeck]

I've had college teachers who really shouldn't be in the business of teaching because they just couldn't break concepts down for students and then belittled them if they weren't immediately able to grasp a concept. Laughing at a basic question or when asking for clarification shouldn't happen either.

[@mjgbabydragonlet]

Pete, I love your sense of humor. You are an excellent teacher!

[@OldAcres8690]

We took soil samples last night to see what we could be lacking in out soil. I guess we will see what the Data will tell us. Thanks for all you do Pete.

[@albertbuikema4451]

If I can make a suggestion... steer clear of fertilizer. There are much better ways to fertilize than pellets in a spreader. I'd say that you basically create an environment that depends on unnatural fertilizer and long term issues are bound to become more prevalent

[@OldAcres8690]

I am going to try I really just want to get a base line and see what are my option with out going ro commercial fertilizer as a 1st resort. We don't have enough manure to self fertilize. I am not real sure what else to do.

[@marthadavis2810]

❤️. Keep them coming Pete. Your amazing and very informative. I’m happy for you and your family. You will remain successful.

[@rayward9265]

Perfect timing for this video for me. I just got back from a Grazing Conference and they handed out some forage analysis reports for a couple of the farms we visited. Now I can go back over the forms and figure out that they actually mean.

[@OakesProject]

I'm nowhere near a farmer. But I can't appreciate enough someone who puts this much thought and effort into what they do. No matter what the field. I work in the radiology department of a hospital. My world is digital imaging, radiology information systems, and AI digital dictation systems. I am inspired by spirits like Pete. Go all in on whatever you do. I sub'd when you were 20'ish K subscribers. I've loved watching you grow to almost 250K. It's a privilege to get to decompress and listen to your calm words of wisdom no matter the topic. Keep doing what you do Pete.

[@bevwyckoff2451]

Can’t thank you enough. Father in law and husband have talked this jibbrish for years. Thanks to YOU I finally understand 🤣. Amazing

[@charlesemenaker7779]

Very helpful to help us with our beef cattle. Thank you.

[@davehafso7003]

That was really insightful and I enjoyed learning about hay nutrition. Do you have a comparison to balage or silage? You mentioned a few videos back that the nutrition in these forms is better but the added plastic waste is a big negative part of that process. It would Be nice to know how much more or better nutrition they have vs hay and if it’s worth it(maybe worth it in a dairy farm but for beef cows perhaps not)

[@Worldbuilder]

Can’t say I ever thought hay analysis would be interesting, yet, here I sit on the edge of my seat, learning stuff. :)

[@paulkoontz6095]

Always a pleasure Pete.

[@sergioresendez3474]

College level lesson. Even better! Saludos desde Mexico! Pete, Saludos desde Tamaulipas . Thank you!

[@lakehunter48p55]

I have a relitive who is a farm consultant. Part of his service offerings is soil sampiling. Wow it is a lot more complicated than I thought. Way over my head. I knew not all hay is equal, but you brought a lot of info out that no one every knew about. I will think of you when I mow my lawn. ha. thks

[@dsnyder43]

As I have come to appreciate yet another great video. I love your style! Thank you for all your effort to share what you do!!!

[@franksimpson5020]

We need more people like you!! You give out a lot of good information love you. Keep it up and be happy!!!!

[@caan-zu5gm]

Hi Pete. Do you think the hay nutrients degrade overtime. Let’s say you have hay from two years ago second cut? Do you think you would have roughly the same numbers?

[@josephtherrien879]

Hi Pete, I see you have a nice article in the March issue of GRIT magazine, great article! joe

[@myforeverhomestead6152]

Super interesting, thanks Pete!

[@One29Homestead]

@19:50 it is good to have the data. I like data. I can digest it and use cognitive thinking and real life experience and critical analysis to make decisions about what's right for me and my family. Good point!

[@donpeterson9282]

Very interesting! Well done. Thanks

[@susanwright3696]

Great info, thanks Pete

[@timothyrill3825]

This is what professionals do regardless of the field you are In. Punn field....lol. Owners, professionals go through the processes to insure you are "Getting Your Moneys worth." For all the effort. I am impressed!

[@ezraseibel8407]

Your do a great job 👏 of taking care of all the animals 👍

[@brianhayes7618]

Thanks for the information very interesting stuff to know. Another of people take hay for instance to be a one food does all but as farmers we knew there was much more to it. Second crop was usually always much better and 3rd crop was the absolute best just the look and smell you knew the cows were going to love it. Thanks for the education

[@kurtnolte9783]

Loved your hay for dummies tutorial, very informative!!! Wondering if you might consider doing similar content related to beef, poultry and swine quality on the hoof/foot. I have no idea what the meat quality metrics are for animals prior to slaughter. Thanks for considering this topic in future videos, I think many would benefit from your perspective in this area. Kurt

[@fabiomiguelfragasilv]

Another great video. Thanks for all the great information you gave us. Best regards

[@billysmith6131]

I've been watching now for some time. I got ta tell you , you have a great speaking voice. I felt drawn in, like you were talking' to just me. I think that's cool. I also learned a bunch, the information you spoke of was well presented. I love those "For Dummies" books. You took a Butt load of technical information, and turned it into a crowd pleaser. I think you have a very good passion for teaching others, what you are learning. Your doing a Heck of a job PeteAND Hillary (Hilary?)!!!!! Not so good at spelling.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thanks Billy!

[@allnlockwood]

I would be interested in how you close the circle on these test reults in subsequent episodes. In other words, if the analysis shows certain components low do you then add in additional feed supplements and how do you calculate the amounts to add. The same for soil analysis, do you add specific fertilizer supplements after testing and how do you determine the amounts? Your channel is always enjoyable and informative, thanks for all you do.

[@dariusmooney14]

For soil every test we have done they break it down. Based on if it pasture,hay, root crops or whatever. They give you how many pounds of what per acre.

[@Lady_of_Ishpeming]

Thanks for sharing! Do you have these references available in a downloadable PDF? I would for sure love it if you made them available! Good nuggets!

[@bobharrington8063]

This looks like a spreadsheet project to me. I imagine creating a worksheet each year with target values, actual values and costs. Then use these values as a guide to improve yield year by year.

[@wouterkolijn9180]

Very interesting video, thanks Pete! I would be very curious what the results would be if you make silage. Would you produce enough nutrients so you would not have to buy? The plastic issue remains though. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@leowaisanen1672]

Thank you.

[@dirtroadfarm.4024]

This is so easy to understand! Tuanks Pete!

[@kingnickle002]

Love this type of video :)

[@laurathompson3040]

THANK YOU!!!

[@10lauset]

.. Cheers to you ..

[@yvonneward]

Hello Pete thank you for very informative video I found it really interesting even though I’m not a farmer but do follow a few farmers on you tube including yourself, I can understand you getting things done after losing Prudence I feel it was just a sad event and I know you do beat yourself up about it which is understandable , your a great farmer , I hope that this comment finds you and your family safe and well , I look forward to the next one ttfn x

[@JAMESRS58]

Pete .. Have you ever had your soil tested ? Would be interesting if there was a relationship ..

[@johnp1]

Very informative. Can you test for bad chemicals or toxins?

[@richcarper8894]

Look like ur cattle are getting there vitamins and minerals Dr Joel Wallach and Ben Fuchs would be proud.

[@flyingkage]

I need to make a playlist of videos that are like this for future reference

[@farmallsuperw4channel784]

Great job pete

[@hschultz123]

Very informative, thank you.

[@joshk.6246]

Great video. The devil is in the data and i always remember i was taught, "You can't manage what you don't measure." .

[@sw48093]

We love your video.😀

[@wvtaco4379]

Was that an Oklahoma Sooners shirt?

[@granvillehorn6832]

Hey! Great video…..

[@ericlarson9655]

What year is that tractor your redoing thanks

[@questioneverything4601]

Is it winter forever in NY?

[@RechargeableLithium]

Hey Pete, are you saying that after all these years Fat Albert was telling us what's important? hay hay hay! :)

[@gregb1636]

I seem to remember that in a previous year the pigs devoured your Christmas tree, but this year it has been there for weeks and seems untouched. How come, do you know?

[@wendyhumphreystebbutt5782]

Hi Pete, What a great video! I also watch YT videos by shepherdess Sandi Brock and she is constantly having her feed tested and receiving specific combinations for the different life cycles of her sheep and lambs. Her flock lambs 4 times a year, with each sheep lambing 1-2 times per year. She creates a diagram of which pens are to receive each type of feed. So, for me, your video today gave me a real feel for how her nutritionist and vet come up with their specific combinations of feed for times like when the lambs are are in a growth spurt in the womb or when the lambs are being weaned. So, thank you so much for this really informative video - "for dummies" OR AS I LIKE TO SAY "for the UNINITIATED." :-)). Yours in Gratitude

[@Tiagbenasen]

Have you ever tried Brachiaria grasses? I've heard it has high nutritional content for livestock

[@billbyrnes4703]

Hey Pete, I could not figure out why music was coming from my printer??? Turn out the paper was jamming!!!

[@JohnyAngelo]

damn theres so much bedding those cows are so tall they dont look like dexters anymore haha

[@michaelwarren202]

What about your water? Did you ever have it tested? Lots of minerals can be dissolved in water.

[@khalidalwajih4077]

This is a HQV (High Quality Video)

[@diannerumsey2171]

Does any of you pasture grasses become grazed out ovee time. Do you reseed at times.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

We haven't reseeded since initial seeding 8 years ago. One of the keys to keeping them going strong is cutting them for hay and/or clipping them at appropriate times.

[@diannerumsey2171]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm thank you for responding. I was just wondering. Love watching your utube.

[@maddog2771]

Pete if you did a 3 cutting of hay , what that would be in the testing?

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

If the weather cooperates late in the season we do a third cutting. Unfortunately conditions were too wet and cool last year. It would test similar to 2nd cutting.

[@snyderfamilyutube1121]

ilnk for testing company?

[@frankcadillac9151]

If you cheat dairy cows your just cheating yourself, best in best out. Thanks Pete.

[@LanceMcCormick]

woot!

[@joecaner]

I had never fully appreciated just how talented farmers needed to be. Part accountant, part chemist, part heavy equipment operator, part mechanic, part animal psychologist, but cattle must be the wisest of all animals because they are always ruminating.

[@joecaner]

@@shawndugay4089 He is my comedic hero!

[@gregorycrisp179]

Pete for President

[@JAdams-jx5ek]

I worked for a farmer while going to college, and to this day he's the only person I know who uses Calculus in his work. He measured the piles of fertilizer, and used Calculus to figure out the volume of fertilizer left in the pile.

[@matteolaborg]

As a scientist I can say that Pete is no lightweight when it comes to his profession!

[@jewelcitizen2567]

The man can clearly turn his hand to anything with perhaps the exception of standup but seriously, what a fascinating fella.

[@coffeepot3123]

"Down at the university of science!" - Norm Macdonald.

[@fairytale_after_dark6696]

@@coffeepot3123 and it's proper science, not the made up stuff 🤣

[@vmdairy]

Pete, in another life I was a consultant to farmers. I'll never forget a colleague referring to the combined 1st, 2nd, 3rd cutting all-in-one as "baled puckerbrush."

[@charlenasutherland]

Thanks for that info. When we were dairy farming back in the 60’s, we bought our hay which was alfalfa hay. I always loved the smell when you cut the wire and the bail fell open. It was leafy and grown without herbicides and pesticides. We fed our cows dairy feed when in the milk barn which was oats and barley and molasses. They loved it. During the day they were out on pasture grasses. The only testing we ever did was on the milk for butter fat content and bacteria. That testing was weekly unless we suspected a problem. Things are so high tech now. 😂

[@sallyannefrancis8647]

That was So interesting !!! Thank you !! As a horse owner this is very inportant in the comparison.. What you feed cows ! The NDF very relevant & ADF. Thats what we need to understand $19 is very good for data !! have no idea on £'s. I know Cow & Horse Ratio is different as I had to sow Horse grass !!! Love your disection of this as it is very relevant what is the point of feeding S*** Hay !!!! Love your Porkies even tho I am a veggie !! But You would not have them if people didn't eat them!!! Sorry Mr or Mrs Vegan !!!! Love your Vloggs !! Hubby Is a Electrical & mechanical engineer I watch loads of tractor disections !!!!!🤣😂🤣😂

[@n.elliottnoorlun8304]

Pete, it's just fascinating how technology is there today for a farmer like yourself!!! If my farmer daddy were still alive, he'd be right here with me in rapt attention to today's science of farming. Thanks for sharing, and blessings for letting all 239,000 of us visit you and your farm life there in New York!!! ;o)

[@ruedaricardo]

As the late Tom Lasater used to say: "The cattle business is a simple business. The only problem is keeping it simple.”

[@homerlink8791]

Excellent as always Pete. Just one question, based the results are there any changes you are contemplating to improve your hay? Would you overseed anything? Thanks as always. You are providing a great service to those who need it and education for all.

[@homerlink8791]

I'm not suggesting or implying that there is anything wrong with your hay as it is. Just wondering if your urge to continously improve is kicking in?!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

The only thing I would change is the weather so we can take first cutting earlier! Seriously, one thing we are always considering is baleage, which is baled grass at higher moisture that ferments in a plastic wrapper. This type of hay (like silage) only takes a day or so to be ready to bale, and is more palatable to the cattle.

[@springhollerfarm8668]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm Shouldn't baleage also be more nutritious, especially in protein?

[@peterstockschlaeder956]

@@springhollerfarm8668 the big problem is ALL. THAT. PLASTIC!

[@dieseldummy4250]

@@peterstockschlaeder956 also the equipment, silage equipment is expensive and the equipment to wrap bales isn't cheap either.

[@jewelcitizen2567]

Never appreciated the potentially disastrous consequences of Tedding when it’s too dry. I’m glad to hear there’s no issue with the herd and that Prudence’s passing was sadly, just one of those things…

[@kevinschroeder3889]

I just rewatched an episode from March 31 2020. Ironically it was about getting a field to grow decent alfalfa and other grasses. At the end you thanked the viewers for your channel reaching 1,000 subs. Now you're at 239K You've come a long way in two years and your videos just keep getting better and better. Congrats!

[@jerrycampbell6181]

Thank You Pete, for giving us this information ! It is surprising to me that, local AG department or at least a FFA would not have this info and be willing to share and teach what it all means, to the health of the future of our food !!! I hope to one day have a homestead to just feed my family ! I wish I had started earlier in my life, but like to many I was chasing the all mighty worthless dollar ! As everyone can see today our GREAT GRANDPARENTS had it right !!! ( 100 yrs ago ) THANK YOU AGAIN , GOD BLESS YOU AN FAMILY !!!

[@fairytale_after_dark6696]

I agree 💯% @Jerry Campbell. Our grandparents would have taken all they had and put it into building a good solid base for family and food production. It's the only real security that matters in life for me now. And like you feel, I started way too late in life. Take care and all the best 👍

[@nickwiseman7770]

Very interesting! That is a very valuable tool Pete! Very well done as usual. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and knowledge as always Pete!

[@clevjam]

OMG Pete, I feel like such a dumbass after watching this video lol . Thanks for sharing the info and I'm sure you have helped many people with this info.

[@wayupnort6271]

Obtaining information and knowledge is one thing. Being able to translate, articulate and share that information in a thoughtful interesting way is an art form. You nailed it Pete! Great presentation! You’re a blessed teacher!

[@thegracklepeck]

Absolutely. It's not easy to do

[@jewelcitizen2567]

Those pigs are certainly doing well!

[@paconrail1238]

Thank you for the education! I’m starting out with 2 low line angus and a belted Galway here in Northwest Florida. Most farmers get 4 cuttings a year here. I buy hay from a local black angus farmer so I assume it’s good but I’m going to have it tested.

[@andy38andrews96]

PA Conrail: Does your supplier spray his hay fields with Grazon? (Not sure of the spelling). This tends to pass through cattle and if you use the waste hay and manure in your garden, it wipes out your plants. By the way, where in NW FL? I am North of Pensacola.

[@paconrail1238]

@@andy38andrews96 hi thanks for the info. I’ll ask. I’m north of Defuniak Springs

[@escuelaviejafarms]

Excellent info, thanks!

[@wvtaco4379]

A person just never knows what Pete is going to educate us on! Keep up the great work!

[@billroberts3864]

Pete, again... you are a fantastic teacher because you put complex items into easily understood terms. Thanks for another great video.

[@bertadelaudebri7179]

Thanks for sharing your personal farming-related experiences...

[@freebooterz-Warmane]

Really informative! Thank you very much Pete!

[@Flowing23]

thsanks Pete

[@markgannon1279]

👍👍👍

[@davidwilson9247]

Great presentation about hay varieties and nutrient values. In the 1950s in Wyoming County NY, we tried birdsfoot trefoil for its finer stems. Have you tried this variety? I would be interested in your views. Many thanks for an understandable tutorial. Cordially, OleDave

[@ryanforbes3021]

I have Birdsfoot Trefoil in my hay in NB, Canada. I like it..it captures nitrogen from the air and put it in the soil and the plant has tannins in it that act as a natural wormer. My cows like it too👍

[@fransmthombeni4347]

Ever since I started watching your videos, I’ve never missed even one. You’re in a league of your own, Pete. Your videos are priceless…😍😍😍

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thank you Frans!

[@mrblackblacks9567]

We love the talking and farming, no pressure On you 👍

[@mrblackblacks9567]

Ooo,and I find you jokes funny 😆

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Actually, I found this interesting, although, Im pretty sure my eyes crossed a couple of times.🤣😂. ❤️

[@tractorboy4148]

this is very interesting. i was wondering how you get the hay samples? is there a tool you need to have to get those samples? thanks, great video!

[@camilleandrus6342]

Awesome video! I'm currently taking a forage ecology and management class at my university and it's great to have an explanation/input from the producers side, along with the professors.

[@waykeeperfarmandnerdery]

This was extremely useful, insightful, and especially knowing that you make hay and you buy it in, too. Thank you for making the time to post this. I have dairy sheep, and we’re still figuring everything out from scratch.

[@mountainblokemoments]

Good video Pete. As my grandfather always said with livestock you get live ones your going to get dead ones and sometime they die for no particular reason it seems.

[@exodusofficer]

Hey Pete, thanks for another data-rich video! I play some of these for my undergraduate environmental science students, this one might go on the list. Do you by chance have older data on forage/soil trace nutrients? It would be very interesting to see if your production system has increased any of the trace nutrients slowly over time (real landscape improvement), or if it's a "break-even" sustainable system once you get the cycle going.

[@lindagentile2380]

Very informative vlog... Thank you Very much for all you fun & learning vlogs each time... GBY & YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ALWAYS 🙏❤️💙✝️🤗

[@larryiowatexasrooster9317]

👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed! Great info for those farming👍

[@jimz2901]

WOW.....Thanks, very informative. Jim

[@caseydavis9677]

Pete, Thanks for the great videos. I have been a subscriber for a couple of years now. I too am a small farmer and like to listen to your uploads while I work. However, the ads are so numerous anymore that I can hardly manage to get through a video. It is very frustrating... I don't know if this is a KZbin thing or something you have control over. Hopefully, this is just considered as helpful feedback from an otherwise greatful listener.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Hi Casey, I put lots of time into making these videos. The ads make it worthwhile for me. I don’t think it’s much to ask to spend minutes listening to ads for a video that took me hours to make.