All in a Day's Work on the Hay Ranch

Scott goes through a typical day of cutting and baling the hay fields.

[@dmorgan28]

It was good to see Scott in this video. It was like he’s still here. We sure do miss him. But we’ve got lots of good memories. God bless you all. Still praying for y’all. 👍👍👍❤️

[@jrbpa5775]

Thank you for taking us along for part of your day. Enjoy watching !! Have a good time on your break.

[@NorthTexasHay]

We will, thanks

[@johnrobinson5056]

Scott, I had a similar experience with a John Deere mower throwing and shredding belts, they are an odd size so could only use JD replacements which were damned expensive, like you I checked the pulleys gears etc everything seemed fine. After shredding two lots I went to collect more belts and went into the dealership workshop and found a fitter who had been there for years and told him the problem, he suggested cleaning right into the pulley groove with a piece of hacksaw blade - this removed a compacted ring of grass like hard cord, then finish with a light spray of WD40 into the pulley, I really doubted the WD40 thinking it would cause the belt to slip, however 4 years later everything is still trouble free

[@NorthTexasHay]

I didn't see anything like that but I will check, thank you for the info

[@mattclark8436]

Thanks for another interesting video. Enjoy your time with your family!

[@NorthTexasHay]

We will, thanks

[@1995jug]

Fine looking hay enjoy your trip you deserve it.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Thank you

[@belindakt]

Dam, that is the happiest grass in Texas, I'll bet it smells great! You guys flying or driving to FLA? Have a safe & fun trip, kiss that grandbaby for me!!

[@NorthTexasHay]

We always fly if it's more than 6 hours. We will enjoy ourselves, thanks

[@geedubb2005]

Nice looking grass

[@NorthTexasHay]

It came out well

[@Zomsky]

Time haybine next year 🧐🧐? Hope it’s just something nice and simple....

[@NorthTexasHay]

Shouldn't be to hard to fix this time

[@AaricHale]

Good video , Just wondering since you have some horses if you ever make compost and compost tea to spread on the hay fields .It might make for some good videos if you do some tests for us to see if it works and how well it worked or didn't . Was it even worth it. Just a thought . Thanks

[@NorthTexasHay]

I've made compost tea in the past but didn't get the results I needed for all the work it took.

[@bigjim5723]

enjoy ur time off visiting ur grand child. i had no idea belts ran on ur newer hay cutter? maybe u want to buy one of my old sickle bar cutters-? lol. only have to worry about breaking the wooden bar on it. ha!

[@NorthTexasHay]

Lol, thanks

[@wlewis6762]

HI scott I've been wondering for a while but why don't you use a bale stacking wagon instead of what you have now??

[@NorthTexasHay]

It's the cleanest fastest way to use the claw in my opinion, unless you're using the Barron or bandit

[@wlewis6762]

I can't see you using the barron for your op.

[@garymaxfield1722]

Scott, check vbeltsupply.com for all your belts, they are very competitively priced. You should be able to find a number on all your belts, of course you probably knew this. Have a great day.

[@NorthTexasHay]

I didn't know. I guess I always figured they were new holland only items. Thanks for that link and I will definitely look for belts there.

[@theokusters7491]

So finally I got to see 'our' accumulator modification at work. Dropped you an e-amail a while ago with the question if the accumulator worked better this year with the press wheels but never got an answer. Thought it might work not so good for you, or you didn't want to admit it to the farmer north of the border who just wanted to help you out......

[@NorthTexasHay]

I missed the email, I'm sure I deleted it more than likely. It works perfectly, we haven't had a bale get stuck this year. I'll listen to anyone that has an idea no matter who they are or where they're from

[@NorthTexasHay]

Did you farm this year? I think I remember you saying you were in the process of moving

[@theokusters7491]

Yes we still farm, business as usual. We have no intentions of moving.

[@fuzzb4419]

I had the same problem with belts jumping off my discbine also.....after buying belts every year I made guides that the belts ran through on the long side without the tensioner. These guides keep the belts from bouncing when you maybe hit a mole hill or anything. Since I did that I haven't replaced a belt in years.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Interesting idea, thanks

[@thr8061]

Mighty Fine Hay You Have There! That backup mower does a great job of laying the grass down.

[@NorthTexasHay]

It does lay it down nice, I just wish it was faster

[@jimcooney9019]

very nice thanks for sharing the video

[@williambrewer6346]

Hi, I have a couple of questions, How long have you been hay farming? How do you market your hay for sale? And what did you spray for 2 weeks ago? We have been watching your videos for a while and thoroughly enjoy and learn from them. We are in Georgia and are in our second year of a start up hay business. All suggestions are welcomed. Have a great visit with Grandbaby!! Connie

[@NorthTexasHay]

13 years. I sell 90% of my hay to one feed store and maybe 10 other individuals that have been with us for a long time. Sprayed for armyworms

[@NorthTexasHay]

If I can help let me know

[@jimcooney9019]

I still enjoy watching the old man work hard out in the field he was such a character very good man much as you can learn for know someone on a video I believe he was a true blue red blooded American in my eyes a great loss .......very nice thanks for sharing the video

[@NorthTexasHay]

Thanks, Jim. He was definitely a good man. He will forever be loved and missed.

[@dennislee5437]

What part of Florida? We do hay here in Palatka, Putnam county. At least we are trying, worst year ever with the rain.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Jacksonville

[@brandoncaldwell95]

That is very beautiful hay and grass. I really hope to get my little property into this type of quality.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Thanks, if I can help let me know

[@SouthernBoy-jy8nq]

Doing a project in business class about future budgeting with incomes in such, so naturally have to use my future career. I plan on raising cattle and producing quality hay like you do. If you dont mind saying ,What would you say is a good average salary of someone in the hay business. Thanks

[@NorthTexasHay]

So many variables I wouldn't know how to begin to answer that

[@SouthernBoy-jy8nq]

Thanks

[@96chevydually6.5L]

Hopefully, you'll get that cutter fixed back up in no time..

[@NorthTexasHay]

I should have read the belt section of the manual

[@kennethmarlow2731]

Y'all stay steady busy. Have a safe trip to the bikini state, as you pass thru chipley Fla, wave to the south towards Panama City. I live just north of Panama City

[@NorthTexasHay]

Beautiful part of the country

[@TheEric1066]

Hi Scott and Kim is there any decent size hay operations for sale in Texas that you know of ? I’m tired of this weather in New York and I would like to relocate to another area preferably Texas. Thank you

[@NorthTexasHay]

Everything is for sale for the right price, but off hand I don't know where you can find a deal

[@TheEric1066]

Ok thank you

[@jasonkotara2135]

Hey Scott I just found your chanel, your making some premium coastal hay I'm impressed. But those New Holland cutters are junk, we run Kuhn behind tractors and a Massy self-propelled. Also we're on our first year with a Bale Baron, you would totally love it for your operation.

[@NorthTexasHay]

I've looked into the Barron but that would force me to rake separately and I don't think I could make a 34 inch bale weigh 60 pounds of coastal. I'm going to get a windrower this winter or a JD 5125r

[@NorthTexasHay]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@jasonkotara2135]

Hey Scott I just found your chanel, your making some premium coastal hay I'm impressed. But those New Holland cutters are junk, we run Kuhn behind tractors and a Massy self-propelled. Also we're on our first year with a Bale Baron, you would totally love it for your operation.

[@demo2x]

Scott, If you ever want to upgrade to something that still lays the hay flat my family has been making these for about 10 years now. koschco.com/products/double-disc-mower/They sell a lot of them up in the Nebraska sandhills for the heavy meadow bottoms. Nothing worse than when the cutter is broke.Did you ever ck into getting the spring to float on your back up mower?I sent you the video from one lonely farmer expanding it.

[@demo2x]

koschco.com/products/double-disc-mower/

[@NorthTexasHay]

I have not checked the float, but I will start working on the cutters soon

[@NorthTexasHay]

I couldn't get your link to open

[@NorthTexasHay]

I've have not even looked at the cutters yet but I will in the next couple days

[@demo2x]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIC2faadad-KqrMHeres the link again scott Enjoy

[@tolipwen1487]

I always enjoy your vids, thank you. The screaming cutter seems to have lost it's voice! Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without! :) I hope for y'all an excellent visit with your family in Florida.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Lol, thanks

[@herbhouston5378]

Have a fun time with your family... Make some memories... You can't put a value on fond memories...

[@NorthTexasHay]

Agree 100%, thanks

[@cntslesfabrication]

How many acres do you have for hay?

[@NorthTexasHay]

130

[@cntslesfabrication]

North Texas Hay how many tons do you produce on a AVERAGE because I know that no year is ever the same

[@ihus9950]

Great Video, I'm still using a Haybine, but it gets the job done, just not as fast. Cutting today 45 acres to go just hope I can get it dry. Have a great week you guys, be safe!👍

[@NorthTexasHay]

If it works and doesn't break, that's all that matters

[@markmortensen4341]

For having some crappy ground you grow some good looking hay❗️ That's a bummer about your belts after you just replaced them❗️ Take care and have some fun down in Florida‼️😄😄

[@NorthTexasHay]

The ground is really good if you plow it every year, but planting Coastal is a one and done. I should have looked in the manual for that job

[@canvids1]

How do you ever see through the JD's shaded windows at night time?

[@NorthTexasHay]

I work very little if ever in the dark, but it's just car tint so it's doable with good lights on the tractor

[@danrohr6150]

Does it take longer to dry the hay with your backup cutter than the discbine

[@NorthTexasHay]

Yes, it's at least a half day slower

[@piperdoug428]

Great update you two, question tho, why do you have that adapter on a tractor with 3pt hitch to pull the disc mower and as far as throwing belts... if your drives are all good it is normally the tensioner flexing and throwing the belt of the groove. have a nice cuddle in FL

[@NorthTexasHay]

The adapter is for moving my trailers

[@piperdoug428]

oh no sorry Scott, i meant the thing that pulls the little disc mower that the tractor hitches to, those mowers normally mount right to yer 3pt.

[@augustreil]

How much faster is the better cutter ? Thanks. Have a great trip.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Twice as fast, literally

[@chuckstevenson2929]

Nice compilation of clips. Have a safe trip.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Trying to show a typical hay day, thanks

[@ScotWalt858]

Nice update! Thanks!!

[@NorthTexasHay]

Thanks for watching

[@jeremydobbert1287]

Good Video, thank you!

[@NorthTexasHay]

Thanks for watching

[@austinkilchriss6150]

Another good one

[@NorthTexasHay]

Thanks

[@DarkRaven228]

What % tint is on the Deere’s windows and is that coastal or a different Bermuda?

[@NorthTexasHay]

20% and jiggs bermuda in this video

[@DarkRaven228]

North Texas Hay you like the jiggs or the costal better? Most people here in FL have costal but I have been looking into the Jiggs. I seem to be close to the Tif 85 just a smaller stem so it drys better.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Go with Coastal and never look back, it's an all around better hay making grass

[@Buck1954]

soooo.... why don't you build a rack to drop the hitch onto so you don't have to carry it.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Hadn't thought about it that much

[@NorthTexasHay]

Maybe another winter project

[@Buck1954]

Less expensive than another tractor.

[@hurf7000]

Years ago when in High School I hauled a lot of hay....I still have nightmares....those were the only jobs for a kid back then. Anyway, from time to time one of the old timers would come around, grab a few stalks of hay and chew on them and judge the quality of the hay. Do you ever taste your hay???

[@NorthTexasHay]

Lol, I do not. I've seen older guys do that also